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Super Simple Caramel Turtle Ice Cream Pie
By gastrenee@yahoo.com
Convenient store-bought ingredients add up to an easy and delicious frozen treat
- 3 cups (1 1/2 pints) vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup pecans, chopped and toasted
- 9 inch chocolate crumb pie crust, store bought
- 2 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted
- 2 tablespoons caramel sauce
Four-Layer Chocolate Birthday Cake with Milk Chocolate Ganache & Nutella Buttercream
By á-174535
This yummy Four-Layer Chocolate Birthday Cake recipe calls for dark chocolate in the ganache to balance out the swe...
- CAKE:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pan
- 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup brewed coffee
- 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch process)
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 1/2 cups (packed) light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- GANACHE:
- 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces, room temperature
- BUTTERCREAM:
- 3 large egg yolks, room temperature
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 1/4 cups (2 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, cut into pieces
- 1 cup Nutella
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Sprinkles (for decorating; optional)
- SPECIAL EQUIPMENT:
- A candy thermometer
New York-Style Cheesecake with a Fresh Strawberry Topping
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
This smooth, creamy cheesecake is absolutely irresistible! For a chocolatey twist, use chocolate wafers instead of
- CRUST:
- 8 graham crackers
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus additional 1 tablespoon melted butter for greasing pan
- FILLING:
- 2 1/2 pounds cream cheese at room temperature
- 6 whole eggs, plus 2 egg yolks
- 1/8 teaspoon table salt
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- TOPPING:
- 2 pounds fresh strawberries, cleaned, hulled, and cut lengthwise into thin slices
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- pinch table salt
- 1 cup strawberry jam
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Blushing Strawberry Cupcakes
By á-174535
These beautiful strawberry cupcakes are so simple to make! They're the perfect choice for Valentine's Day, Easter, ...
- FROSTING:
- 1 pound strawberries, washed and hulled
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 (18.25-ounce) box white cake mix
- 3 egg whites
- 1/3 cup canola oil
- 2 egg whites
- 1 cup sugar
- Reserved strawberry puree
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Red food coloring
Pina Colada Ice Cream
By SpartyGreenMom
Beat the heat this summer with a bowl of homemade Pina colada ice cream
- 1 can coconut milk
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 whole vanilla bean or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups pineapple, diced
- 2 tablespoon liquid sweetener, optional
Red Velvet Cheesecake
By á-37896
This delicious dessert combines two favorites: rich, creamy cheesecake and red velvet cake
- RED VELVET CAKE:
- 1/4 cup vegetable shortening
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon cocoa
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 1/4 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 ounce red food coloring
- CRUST:
- 32 chocolate sandwich cookies, finely processed into crumbs
- 5 1/3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- Small pinch salt
- GANACHE:
- 10 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 3/4 cups heavy cream
- FILLING:
- 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- Decorative Toppings (optional):
- 2 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup confectioners sugar, sifted
- White chocolate for drizzling
- Strawberries
Strawberries and Champagne Cheesecake
By VegasBartender
The winning combination of flavors in this Strawberries and Champagne Cheesecake tastes great! Easily prepared but ...
- TOPPING:
- 1 cup Champagne or other sparkling wine
- 2 cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs (about 14 whole crackers)
- 2 cups sugar, divided
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
- 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 egg yolks
- 20 fresh strawberries, hulled
- 1/3 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon shortening, divided
- 1/3 cup white baking chips
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
Pumpkin-Oat Chocolate Chip Cookies
By Pebbles-2
Excite your senses with these tasty treats of slightly chewy oats, crunchy pecans, smooth chocolate chips, and the ...
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups quick oats
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/3 cups light-brown sugar, packed
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups canned pumpkin puree
- 1 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup pecans or walnuts, chopped (optional)
Buttermilk Carrot Cake
By Renna
Awesome basic carrot cake recipe with cream cheese frosting
- BUTTERY CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 pound carrots, shredded (about 2 cups packed)
- 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
- 2 cups packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup finely chopped walnuts
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups confectioners sugar
- 1 to 2 teaspoons vanilla
Strawberries & Peaches Cake
By mytastytreasures
My favorite go to dessert, especially in the summer when the peaches and strawberries are fresh
- CAKE:
- 1 boxed package yellow cake mix
- 1 (4-ounce) package vanilla instant pudding and pie mix
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- FROSTING:
- 1 pint heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Freshly cut strawberries
- Canned sliced peaches in syrup, drained lightly
Cookie "Pizza"
By á-5531
Any way you slice it, this "pie" is a good time waiting to happen
- TOPPINGS:
- 1 (16.5 ounce) tube refrigerated sugar-cookie dough
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- (choose one or more)
- Lowfat vanilla yogurt, strawberries and almonds
- Hazelnut chocolate spread and mini marshmallows
- Raspberry jam and butterscotch chips
- Hazelnut chocolate spread and heart sprinkles
- Raspberry jam, pecans and mini chocolate chips
- Nut butter, bananas and dried cranberries
- Lowfat vanilla yogurt, toasted coconut and chocolate shavings
- Sunflower seed butter, raspberries and granola
- Or, try other great topping combinations!
Sour Cream Cut-Out Cookies with Cream Cheese Icing
By á-47191
There are several sour cream cookies posted on Zaar, but none like my recipe
- 1 cup butter (no substitutions)
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup sour cream, room temperature
- 5 cups flour
- 1/2 cup butter (no substitutions)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 pound powdered sugar
- Milk, to thin if needed
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