Category: Dessert
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Almond Tartlets
For the sweet pastry: 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup (2 sticks) cold butter, cut into small cubes 1 egg 3 cups all-purpose flour For the filling: 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature 2 eggs, lightly whisked 3/4 cup finely ground almonds 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 4 drops…
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Ablekage (Apple Cake)
2 c. well-crumbled coconut or almond macaroons (the soft ones)8 Tbs. butter1 c. heavy cream2 Tbs. sugar2 c. peeled & coarsely chopped eating apples1/2 c. raspberry jam, thinned with water if necessary
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Chocolate Souffle
Butter and sugar for the pan(s) 6 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 2/3 cups whole milk 1/3 cup cream 2/3 cups granulated sugar 1/3 cup whiskey or cognac 7 ounces good-quality bittersweet chocolate (e.g. Lindt, Valrhona), chopped fine 6 eggs, separated Pinch salt Confectioners’ sugar, for garnish Whipped cream, for garnish
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Apple Fritters
1 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour, divided 1 cup beer 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 2 large eggs, separated 5 large apples (Rome Beauty, Mutsu) 2 to 4 cups oil for deep frying Confectioners’ sugar For the Apple-Maple Sauce: 2 cups applesauce (tart, homemade is best) 1/3 cup pure maple syrup 1…
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Almond Tartlets
For the sweet pastry: 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup (2 sticks) cold butter, cut into small cubes 1 egg 3 cups all-purpose flour For the filling: 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature 2 eggs, lightly whisked 3/4 cup finely ground almonds 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 4 drops…
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Hattie’s Devonshire Cream
1 pint heavy whipping cream 1 cup powdered sugar 2 teaspoons clear vanilla or vanilla extract 5 tablespoons sour cream
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Lemon Curd
2 large eggs plus 2 large egg yolks 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about three lemons) 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel Few grains salt 5 1/3 tablespoons ( 2/3 stick) unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
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Chocolate Bread Pudding
2 cups heavy cream 2 cups milk 1 vanilla bean, split 3 cinnamon sticks (optional) 1 day-old loaf (about 1 pound) brioche or good-quality white bread 12 ounces bittersweet chocolate, roughly chopped, plus 1/2 ounce or 1/4 cup shavings for garnish 8 large egg yolks 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 (8-ounce) container creme fraiche
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Lime Ice Cream
2 cups heavy cream 1 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons grated lime zest 1/3 cup fresh lime juice Fresh fruit
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Mom’s Sticky Buns
For the buns: 1/2 cup (1 stick) margarine 1/2 cup granulated sugar 3 large eggs 1 cup scalded milk, slightly cooled (easy in the microwave) 1 package dry yeast stirred into 1/4 cup warm water (105 degrees) 4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt For the topping: 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter 1 1/3 cups…
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Cranberry-Apple Turnovers
1 package active dry yeast 1 cup lukewarm milk (98-110 degrees) 3 tablespoons honey 3 cups pastry flour or unbleached all-purpose flour, divided Pinch of salt 3 tablespoons melted butter 3/4 cup fresh or frozen cranberries 2 cups cored, peeled and sliced green apples 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup dried currants 1 cup maple syrup,…
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Brown Sugar Shortcakes With Berries and Lemon Curd
For the shortcakes: 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted and finely chopped 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/3 cup chilled butter or stick margarine, cut into small pieces 3/4 cup low-fat buttermilk Cooking spray 1 tablespoon turbinado or granulated…
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Double-Lemon Souffle
Cooking spray 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups 2 percent reduced-fat milk 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon rind 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup granulated sugar 3 large egg yolks 5 large egg whites 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar Dash of salt 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup Lemon…
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Lemon-Swirled Cheesecake
Herb lovers: Try adding 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary to the crust. If your springform pan is made of dark metal, cook the cheesecake 5 to 10 minutes less. For the crust: 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 2 tablespoons chilled butter or stick margarine, cut into small pieces 1 tablespoon ice…
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Fresh-Fruit Pizza With Lemon Curd
1 (18-ounce) package refrigerated sugar cookie dough Cooking spray 2 tablespoons seedless raspberry jam, melted 3/4 cup Lemon Curd (see recipe) 2 cups fresh raspberries 2 cups blackberries 1 cup sliced strawberries 1 plum, sliced 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
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Lemon Curd
3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind 2 large eggs 2/3 cup fresh lemon juice (about 3 large lemons) 2 tablespoons butter or stick margarine
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Bishop’s Bread
Nonstick baking spray with flour 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine 1 1/2 cups firmly packed brown sugar 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 2/3 cup buttermilk 1 large egg, well-beaten 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus additional 1/2 teaspoon for sprinkling, if desired
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Everyday Rice Pudding
4 c. milk 3 Tbs. uncooked rice 1/2 tsp. salt 2/3 c. sugar 1 tsp. vanilla extract
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Strawberry Pizza
Crust: 1 1/2 c confectioners’ sugar 3/4 c. butter, softened 1 1/2 c flour Filling: 8 oz. cream cheese, softened 14 oz. sweetened condensed milk 1/3 c. lemon juice 1 tsp vanilla Topping: 1 c. sugar 1/4 c cornstarch 3 c frozen whole strawberries, thawed
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Autumn Fruit Triangles
2 apples, peeled & cored 2 pears, peeled & cored 3 Tbs. butter 1/2 c. raisins 3 Tbs. rum 1/2 c. apple juice 4 Tbs. brown sugar 1 c. vanilla wafer crumbs 8 sheets phyllo pastry, thawed 2 Tbs. butter, melted
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Dried Cherry Chocolate Chunk Gelato
2 c. half & half 1 1/2 c. whipping cream 3 egg yolks 1/2 c. sugar 1/2 c. dried cherries 1/2 tsp. vanilla 3 oz. bar good quality semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
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Apples in Pastry
17 1/4 oz. pkg frozen puff pastry, thawed 1/3 c. chopped walnuts 3 Tbs. sugar 3/4 tsp. cinnamon 1 1/2 Tbs. butter, softened 6 baking apples, Romes 1 egg 1 c. cream 1/4 c. maple syrup
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Ice Cream
1 quart milk 2 c. sugar 4 Tbs. flour 4 eggs 1 quart mashed berries (20 oz. frozen fruit) 1/2 pint half & half Juice of 1/2 a lemon 1 tsp. vanilla
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Apple Fritters
1 medium cooking apple 6 Tbs. plain flour 1 1/2 Tbs. sugar 1/8 tsp. salt 1 small egg, separated 2 Tbs. milk 1 1/2 Tbs. sugar 1/4 tsp. cinnamon Oil for deep fat frying
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Frozen Lemon Cream
1 egg, well beaten 1/4 c. lemon juice 1/2 c. sugar 1/8 tsp. salt 1 tsp. shredded lemon peel 1/2 tsp. vanilla 2-3 drops yellow food coloring 1/4 c. melted butter 1/2 c. brown sugar, firmly packed Pinch of nutmeg 1/2 c. chopped nuts 3 c. Corn Chex cereal, crushed 3/4 c. grated coconut 1…
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Cashin’s Chocolate Cake
Cake: 6 eggs 1 c milk 2 tsps. baking powder 1/2 lb. butter 1 tsp. vanilla Dash salt 2 c. sugar 3 c. flour Frosting: 2 lbs. confectioners sugar 2 squares bitter chocolate, melted 1/2 stick butter 1/2 c. Pet milk 1/4 tsp. salt
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Apple Pumpkin Desserts
21 oz. can apple filling or topping 16 oz. can pumpkin 14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk 2 eggs 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. nutmeg 1/2 tsp. salt 1 c. gingersnap crumbs 2 Tbs. butter, melted
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Baked Ice Cream
1 package bake & fill salad shells 1 pint premium vanilla ice cream 3 Tbs. sugar 2 tsps. cinnamon 1 tsp. nutmeg Hot fudge sauce Whipped cream
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Gelato Spazzacamino
8 tsps. ground dry espresso beans, powdered in a blender 8 scoops custard gelato or vanilla ice cream 4 Tbs. Scotch whiskey