Tag: Desserts

GINGERBREAD ICEBOX CUPCAKES
May 28, 2020

GINGERBREAD ICEBOX CUPCAKES

INGREDIENTS: 48 gingersnap cookies (look for thicker cookies) 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream 2 tablespoons powdered sugar a splash of pure vanilla extract ground cinnamon 3/4 cup granulated sugar maldon sea salt flakes INSTRUCTIONS: Using an electric hand mixer or a stand mixer, combine …

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Iced Hazelnut Coffee Coolers
May 27, 2020

Iced Hazelnut Coffee Coolers

Ingredients: 2/3cup instant coffee (dry)1 1/2cups hazelnut-flavored nondairy liquid creamer1cup water1/4teaspoon ground cinnamon8cups milkWhipped cream, if desiredGround cinnamon, if desired Steps: 1In medium bowl, mix coffee, creamer, water and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, stirring until coffee is dissolved. 2Pour into 2 ice-cube trays. Freeze at least …

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Easy Lemon Bars with Buttery Crust
May 26, 2020

Easy Lemon Bars with Buttery Crust

Ingredients:

SHORTBREAD CRUST

12 tablespoons (170 grams) unsalted butter, melted and cooled

1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar

1 teaspoon lemon zest

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 cups (250 grams) all-purpose flour

LEMON TOPPING

1 1/2 cups (300 grams) granulated sugar

3 tablespoons (25 grams) all-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

2 teaspoons lemon zest

4 large eggs

3/4 cup (180 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice, from 4 to 5 lemons

1 to 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, for sifting tops of bars

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BERRY BEET SMOOTHIE
May 25, 2020

BERRY BEET SMOOTHIE

Ingredients: TO PREP  1 (8.8-ounce) package cooked beets* 1 cup frozen strawberries 1 cup frozen raspberries 1 tablespoon chia seeds TO SERVE 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk 1⁄2 cup 2% Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Instructions: Combine the beets, strawberries, raspberries, …

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Homemade Cannoli
May 25, 2020

Homemade Cannoli

Ingredients: 1½ cups all-purpose flour ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons cocoa powder 3 tablespoons sugar superfine if you can find it ½ teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons butter chilled and cut into cubes 4 tablespoons lemon Juice 4 tablespoons white wine For The Filling: ½ lb ricotta drained at least 1 hour in a cheesecloth lined strainer ¾ lb mascarpone cheese ¾ cup sugar superfine if you can find it ½ cup miniature …

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Layered Turtle Cheesecake
May 22, 2020

Layered Turtle Cheesecake

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
  • 6 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
  • FILLING:
  • 4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour, divided
  • 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips, melted and cooled
  • 1/4 cup caramel ice cream topping
  • 1/3 cup chopped pecans
  • GANACHE:
  • 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons chopped pecans
  • Additional caramel ice cream topping, optional

Directions:

  • Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan.
  • In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar and pecans; cut in butter until crumbly. Press onto the bottom of prepared pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 325° for 12-15 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack.
  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugars until smooth. Beat in 1/4 cup flour, cream and vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until blended. Remove 1 cup batter to a small bowl; stir in melted chocolate. Spread over crust.
  • In another bowl, mix caramel topping and remaining flour; stir in pecans. Drop by tablespoonfuls over chocolate batter. Top with remaining batter. Place springform pan in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan.
  • Bake at 325° for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until center is just set and top appears dull. Remove springform pan from water bath; remove foil. Cool cheesecake on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Loosen sides from pan with a knife; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight.
  • For ganache, place chips in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chips; whisk until smooth. Cool slightly, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove sides of springform pan. Spread ganache over cheesecake; sprinkle with pecans. Refrigerate until set. If desired, drizzle with additional caramel topping before serving.

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Strawberry Banana Smoothie
May 21, 2020

Strawberry Banana Smoothie

Ingredients: 1 cup Land O Lakes® Fat Free Half & Half 2 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar 1 ripe banana, cut into chunks 1 cup frozen strawberries How to make: STEP 1:Combine all ingredients in 5-cup blender container. Cover; blend until smooth. Serve immediately. . Source:landolakes.com

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Classic Berry Swirl Ice Cream
May 20, 2020

Classic Berry Swirl Ice Cream

INGREDIENTS: Vanilla Swirl: 2 cups heavy cream 1 cup whole milk 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon fine grain sea salt 1/2 vanilla bean, split 6 egg yolks, whisked 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 tablespoons vodka (optional) Berry Swirl: 12  ounces  strawberries, hulled 1/4  cup  sugar 2  tablespoons  lemon juice 1/8  teaspoon  salt 1  tablespoon  vodka (optional) INSTRUCTIONS: Make the vanilla swirl: 1-In a saucepan over gentle heat, warm 1 …

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Chocolate Bundt Cake
May 20, 2020

Chocolate Bundt Cake

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup oil (vegetable or canola oil)
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup mini chocolate chips , plus more for sprinkling on top of cake (optional)

For the ganache:

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 cups chocolate chips

Instructions:

For the Chocolate Bundt Cake:

1-Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2-Grease and flour a standard size bundt pan (make sure to grease it really well so the cake doesn’t stick! I spread a thin layer of shortening all over the inside of the pan, then sprinkle a little flour all around and pat and shake the pan until it is evenly coated.)
3-In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt and cinnamon, set aside.
4-Add butter to a medium saucepan over medium heat. Once butter has melted, stir in oil, cocoa powder and water and bring mixture just to a boil, whisking constantly. Pour hot butter mixture into flour mixture and stir.
5-Stir in buttermilk, eggs and vanilla and whisk mixture until well combined. Fold in mini chocolate chips, if using.
6-Pour mixture into prepared bundt pan and bake 45-55 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
7-Cool cake in the pan for 5 minutes, then invert onto a wire cooling rack to cool completely.Once cake has cooled, make ganache.

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Peach Cake
May 19, 2020

Peach Cake

Ingredients: Peach Cake 15 ounces peaches, in light syrup or fruit juice 5 tablespoons butter, melted 1 box yellow cake mix (Duncan Hines) Cream Cheese Frosting 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup powdered sugar 8 ounces frozen whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed Topping 12 peach slices Instructions: Peach Cake Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter and lightly flour the inside …

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