“This is one of my favorite holiday pies. Serve with whipped cream. Yum!” Ingredients: 1 cup packed light brown sugar 4 tablespoons cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups milk 2 egg yolks, beaten 1 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked Directions: In top of double boiler, combine brown sugar,…
Ingredients: 1 frozen banana, peeled and sliced 2 cups frozen strawberries, raspberries, or cherries 1 cup milk 1/2 cup plain or vanilla yogurt 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice 2 to 3 tablespoons honey or to taste Directions: Put all the ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. Pour into glasses and serve. Cooks…
Ingredients: 3 cups whole milk 3 ounces good-quality milk chocolate, finely chopped 1-ounce unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped 6 large egg yolks 1/2 cup sugar 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 12 ounces thin chocolate wafer cookies (recommended: Nabisco) 4 large bananas, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick 2 cups sweetened whipped cream Milk chocolate shavings,…
“Cool off with this fruity frappe from sunny California.” Ingredients: 7 large strawberries 1 (8 ounce) container lemon yogur 1/3 cup orange juice Directions: Place strawberries in a plastic container and freeze for about an hour. In a blender, combine frozen strawberries, yogurt and orange juice. Blend until smooth. Pour into a tall glass and…
“This fancy almond-flavored tea cake, also called ‘Battenberg/Battenburg Cake’ or ‘Battenberg/Battenburg Square’ features a homemade marzipan.” Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup white sugar 3 eggs 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 drops red food coloring 1 cup apricot preserves 2 cups ground almonds…
The key to a perfect panna cotta is the right ratio of gelatin to dairy. Lisa Donovan uses just enough to set each dessert while maintaining a creamy, luscious texture. Using vanilla bean paste adds beautiful flecks to each panna cotta, but vanilla extract will work well, too. Ingredients: 1 3/4 teaspoons unflavored gelatin 3…
This easy dessert takes no time and the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Wondering about the coconut oil? It serves two functions. 1. It thins the chocolate slightly, making it easier to dip the Oreos. 2. It helps the chocolate set much more quickly in the fridge. It’s a win/win! We left it…
“Oh yes, you can have chocolate for breakfast! Excellent served on top of hot flaky biscuits or homemade drop biscuits. Everyone will be cheering for more.” Ingredients: 1/4 cup cocoa 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3/4 cup white sugar 2 cups milk 1 tablespoon butter, softened 2 teaspoons vanilla Directions: Whisk the cocoa, flour, and sugar…
Ingredients: 2 whole eggs 1 cup sugar 2 tablespoons (heaping) cocoa 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 stick butter, melted 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Serving suggestions: sweetened whipped cream or vanilla ice cream Directions: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Beat the eggs until light in color. Beat in the sugar until just combined. Add…
Ingredients: 25 chocolate sandwich cookies, such as Oreos, plus chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs, for serving 4 tablespoons butter, melted 1 generous cup raspberries, plus more for serving 3 tablespoons sugar Two 6-ounce containers raspberry yogurt One 3.4-ounce package instant vanilla pudding mix 1 cup heavy cream Whipped cream, for serving Directions: Preheat the oven to…