Desserts

  • 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 the cream, sugar, and vanilla. Whip until thick. Prepare 12…

  • 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 3 hours or until hardened. Transfer cubes to plastic storage…

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    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, and chia seeds in a large bowl. Divide among 4…

  • 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 chocolate chips 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon lemon zest optional 6 oz dark chocolate chopped For Deep…

  • 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…

  • 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 cup of the cream, the milk, sugar, and salt. Scrape…

  • 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…

  • 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 of a 9X13-inch cake pan or two 8-inch round pans….