Tag: Dessert

Desserts

Meyer-Lemon and Hazelnut Tart

Ingredients: Crust: 1 1/3 cups blanched hazelnuts, toasted 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 large egg white (yolk reserved for filling) 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature Filling: 1/2 teaspoon powdered gelatin (from a 2-ounce envelope) 2/3 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon finely grated Meyer-lemon zest, plus 2/3 cup […]

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Bananas in Caramel Sauce

Ingredients: ½ cup butter 1 cup superfine sugar 1 ¼ cups heavy cream 4 bananas, peeled and halved lengthwise Directions: Step 1Melt butter in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Stir in sugar and cook, stirring, until sugar is melted and light brown. Slowly stir in the cream (mixture will bubble up). Step 2Let mixture […]

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Strawberry Semifreddo

Ingredients: 1 pound fresh strawberries ½ cup white sugar ¾ cup full-fat Greek yogurt lemon, zested 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice ⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon aged balsamic vinegar (optional) 1 pinch salt 1 ¾ cups cold heavy cream For the Crust: 6 shortbread cookies 3 tablespoons melted butter For the Garnish: 1 ½ cups diced […]

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The Black Beast – la Béte Noire

Ingredients: 1 cup water ¾ cup sugar 9 tablespoons 1 stick plus 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, diced 18 ounces bittersweet not unsweetened or semisweet chocolate, chopped (I used good quality chocolate chips) 6 large eggs For the ganache: 1 cup heavy whipping cream 8 ounces bittersweet not unsweetened or semisweet chocolate, chopped (I used good quality chocolate chips) Instructions: Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 10-inch-diameter springform pan with baking […]

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Pineapple-Topped New York Cheesecake

What You Need: 7 graham crackers, finely crushed (about 1 cup)3 Tbsp. butter, melted1 cup plus 3 Tbsp. sugar, divided4 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened1 cup BREAKSTONE’S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream1 Tbsp. vanilla4 egg s1 can (8 oz.) pineapple tidbits in juice, very well drained1/2 cup pineapple preserves Let’s Make It: Heat […]

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Mango Smoothie

Ingredients: 1 cup non-fat milk 1 cup greek yogurt (plain, vanilla or honey will work) 1 ½ cups ice cubes 1 banana (if frozen, leave out some of the ice) 1 mango (about 1 cup chopped) ⅛ cup unsweetened coconut 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon honey chia seeds (optional) Instructions: Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth, about 3 minutes. Serve with chia seeds, additional coconut, and chopped mango if desired. […]

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3-ingredient Peanut Butter Cups

Ingredients: for 6 servings 3 tablespoons powdered sugar, sifted ½ cup creamy peanut butter(120 g) 1 cup chocolate(170 g), melted Preparation: Prepare a cupcake tin with 6 liners. Stir peanut butter and powdered sugar together until smooth. Spread 1 to 2 tablespoons of chocolate in the bottom of each cupcake liner. Dollop 1 to 2 teaspoons of the peanut butter mixture on […]

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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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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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HEALTHIER NO-BAKE COOKIE BARS

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup creamy peanut butter 1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup milk of choice 3 cups quick-cook oats (see notes) 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract pinch of salt INSTRUCTIONS: Grease an 8×8 glass pan with cooking spray and set aside. Combine peanut butter, honey and milk in a […]