Desserts

Desserts

How to Make a Basic Vanilla Cake

Ingredients: For the cake 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened 1 1/2 cups (300 g) granulated sugar 4 eggs, room temperature 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 2 3/4 cups (330 g) cake flour 2 3/4 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk, room temperature For the frosting 1 1/2 cups […]

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Cappuccino Icebox Cake

Ingredients: 1 brick (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened1 1/2 c. heavy cream, cold1/4 c. unsweetened cocoa1 tbsp. espresso powder1 tsp. vanilla extract1/2 c. sugar1 pkg. chocolate wafer cookies2 oz. melted dark or semisweet chocolate Directions: With mixer on medium-high speed, beat cream cheese, cream, cocoa, espresso powder, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Gradually […]

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THE MACERATED STRAWBERRIES

INGREDIENTS: FOR THE MACERATED STRAWBERRIES:  5poundsstrawberries(hulled and quartered (about 15 cups))  1cupgranulated sugar FOR THE BISCUITS:  2½cupsall-purpose flour  2tablespoonsbaking powder  2teaspoonsgranulated sugar  1teaspoonsalt  ½cupcold unsalted butter, cut into ¼-inch cubes  1cupcold buttermilk  ¼cupunsalted butter(melted, for brushing) FOR THE WHIPPED CREAM:  1½cupsheavy cream(or heavy whipping cream)  4½teaspoonsgranulated sugar  1teaspoonvanilla extract DIRECTIONS: Macerate the Strawberries: Place the strawberries […]

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Quick and Easy Raspberry Tart

INGREDIENTS: 1 frozen puff pastry sheet1 c. heavy cream2 tbsp. sugar1 c. raspberries DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Unfold puff pastry on a parchment-lined baking pan. With a knife, score a 3/4-inch border around pastry. Transfer to oven and bake until puffed and golden, about 15 minutes. Using parchment, transfer pastry to a […]

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How to Make Peanut Butter Blossoms With Your Kids

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 large egg, room temperature 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 36 milk chocolate kisses Directions: Step 1: Grown-ups get ready, kids count If you’re interested in maintaining […]

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Southern Style Banana Split Cake

Ingredients: 2 cups graham cracker crumbs ¾ cup white sugar ¼ pound butter, melted 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese 1 ½ cups confectioners’ sugar 4 bananas, sliced 1 (15 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained 1 (16 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed 1 (16 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained 12 ounces crushed peanuts Directions: Step […]

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

Ingredients: 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter 2 bananas (frozen is best if you have it) 1/2 cup milk (add another 1/4 cup if you have a lower powered blender) 1/2 cup low fat vanilla greek yogurt 2 TBS cocoa powder 3/4 cup ice Instructions: Throw all your ingredients together into the blender. Blend on high until smooth. Pour into glasses and serve. . Image Source:*lmld.org Source:lmld.org

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Strawberries Romanoff

Ingredients: 1/2 cup sour cream 3 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon brandy 1/2 cup heavy cream 3 tablespoons white sugar 4 cups fresh strawberries Directions: Combine sour cream, brown sugar, and brandy in a bowl and mix to combine. Beat cream in a chilled glass or metal bowl using an electric mixer until frothy. Add […]

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LEMON TART WITH A BUTTERY SHORTBREAD CRUST

Ingredients: Shortbread Crust: 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 1/2 cup flour 3/4 cup butter sliced 1 Recipe Lemon Curd Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a food processor add the powdered sugar, flour and butter. Pulse until combined. Press into the bottom of a 9 inch tart pan and poke the bottom with a fork. Bake for 10-12 or until golden brown. Remove from the oven. […]

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Orange-scented crème caramel with pistachio praline

Ingredients: zest of 2 oranges 1/4 heaped cup (75g) caster sugar 2 cups whole milk 1/2 cup (120g) caster sugar 3 eggs 4 egg yolks 1/2 cup caster sugar (for Praline) 1/2 cup pistachio kernels (for Praline) Method: 1Rub the orange zest and 1/4 cup caster sugar together with your fingertips until well combined. Put […]