Archive for the ‘Dessert’ category

Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding

December 13th, 2011

By Better Homes and Gardens

chocolate-chip-bread-pudding-RecipeChocolate chips and bread pudding go hand-in-hand at the holidays in this dessert, which is topped with a brown-sugar sauce.

Ingredients

- 6 cups dry firm white bread cubes or dry French bread cubes*
- 1-1/4 cups  semisweet chocolate pieces
- 1 cup  coarsely chopped pecans, walnuts, or almonds
- 4 eggs
- 3 cups  milk
- 1 cup  sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla  
- Brown-Sugar Sauce (see recipe below)

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Creamy Butterscotch Pudding

December 13th, 2011

By Family Circle

creamy-butterscotch-pudding-RecipeDark brown sugar makes this creamy homemade pudding extra sweet.

Ingredients

- 3 cups milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup  packed dark-brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons  cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3 egg yolks
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 2 teaspoons  vanilla extract
- Whipped cream to garnish (optional)

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Mini Pumpkin Tart

October 27th, 2011

By The Food Channel.Com

mini-pumpkin-tarts-RecipeThese precious little tarts are so easy to make. Just add a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of nutmeg to finish.

Ingredients

- 1 package refrigerated pie dough
- 1 cup canned pumpkin
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon  salt

 

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Carrot Smoothie

August 17th, 2011

By Diabetic Living

carrot-smoothie-RecipeThis type of drink tends to be pricey in the big city juice bars. Now you can make the recipe at home.

Ingredients

- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 1/2 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel
- 1 cup  orange juice
- 1 1/2 cups  ice cubes
- Orange peel curls (optional)

Cooking Directions

  1. In a covered small saucepan, cook carrots in a small amount of boiling water about 15 minutes or until very tender. Drain well. Cool.
  2. Place drained carrots in a blender. Add finely shredded orange peel and orange juice. Cover and blend until smooth. Add ice cubes; cover and blend until smooth. Pour into glasses. If desired, garnish with orange peel curls.

Makes 3 (5-ounce) servings.

Cream Cheese Ice Cream

March 28th, 2011

by Better Homes and Gardens

This thick and sinfully luscious ice cream tastes just like a slice of creamy cheesecake.cream-cheese-ice-cream-recipe

Ingredients

- 5 cups half-and-half or light cream
- 2-1/2 cups sugar
- 4 beaten eggs
- 3 8-ounce packages  cream cheese or reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchatel), softened
- 1 teaspoon  finely shredded lemon peel
- 2 tablespoons  lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons  vanilla
- Fresh blueberries, nectarines, and/or dark cherries (optional)

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Whole Grain Banana Bread

March 22nd, 2011

by Betty Crocker

whole-grain-banana-bread-recipe Whole-grain cereal, eggs whites instead of whole eggs and fat-free yogurt set this banana bread apart. Yoplait is a registered trademark of YOPLAIT Marques Internationales SAS (France) used under license.

Ingredients

- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 2 tablespoons margarine, softened
- 3 egg whites
- 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (3 to 4 medium)
- 2/3 cup Yoplait® Fat Free plain yogurt (from 2-pound container)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cups Whole Grain Total® cereal, slightly crushed

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White Christmas Butter Cake

December 20th, 2010

by Midwest Living

This moist three-layer cake will shine at even the most elegant parties. It’s frosted with a mixture of cream cheese and white chocolate.

white-christmas-butter-cake-recipe Ingredients

- 3 cups sifted cake flour or 2-1/2 cups unsifted all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1-1/3 cups half-and-half or light cream
- 8 egg whites
- 1 cup  sugar
- 1 recipe Unforgettable White Chocolate Frosting (see recipe below)

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Hazelnut Shortbread

December 20th, 2010

by Family Circle

Because the hazelnuts are ground, you can’t see them, but you sure can taste their sweet richness when you bite into a cookie.

hazelnut-shortbread-recipe Ingredients

- 3 cups cake flour or all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1/2 cup hazelnuts, toasted and ground
- 1/4 teaspoon  salt
- 1-1/4 cups (2-1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 square each white and semisweet chocolate, melted (optional)

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Bittersweet Cheesecake Torte

December 13th, 2010

by Better Homes and Gardens

The indulgence starts and ends with ganache, a velvety mixture of dark chocolate and cream — far more luxurious than sugar icings.

bittersweet-cheesecake-torte-Recipe Ingredients

- 2/3 cup whipping cream
- 8 ounces milk chocolate or bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- Nonstick spray for baking
- 1 19.5-ounce package brownie mix
- 2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 3 ounces milk chocolate or bittersweet chocolate, melted
- 3 ounces white baking chocolate, melted

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Chocolate Souffles

December 8th, 2010

by Diabetic Living

chocolate-souffles Ingredients

- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup  fat-free milk
- 2 egg yolks
- 4 egg whites
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
- Sifted powdered sugar (optional)

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