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Italian "Easter" Cream Cheese Spritz Cookies
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
These cookies, with their touch of Fiori di Sicilia, are inspired by an Italian-American cookie made around Easter ...
- COOKIES:
- 8 ounces (1-cup) unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
- 3 ounces cream cheese (I use Philadelphia brand), softened at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon Fiori di Sicilia (from King Arthur Flour) (optional, but gives a citrus-vanilla flavor)
- 11 1/4 ounces (2 1/2-cups) all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1 egg white, lightly beaten (optional, if not using glaze. Helps to adhere colored or coarse sugar, before baking)
- GLAZE:
- 1 1/2 cups confectioners' or glazing sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- Nonpareils, for decorating
- Colored sugars or other decorations for sprinkling (optional) if not making the glaze.
Italian Plum Upside Down Cake
By á-46991
Tart plums are a great balance to the sweet cake in this delicious upside down cake dessert
- FOR THE TOPPING
- 3 Â tablespoons (43 grams)Â unsalted butter
- 1/2 cups (128 grams) brown suger, packed
- 4 teaspoons apricot jam (or any jam or preserves desired)
- 6 Italian plums (or any fruit that you choose), pitted and sliced into eighths (you can also skin them, if desired)
- FOR THE CAKE
- 1 1/2 cups (191 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup milk (188ml)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5ml)
- 1/2 cup (1 stick or 113-grams) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2/3 cup sugar(134-grams)
- 2 large eggs
Strawberry Tart by Ina Garten
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
This is a lovely recipe, suitable for entertaining
- PASTRY CREAM:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) cold unsalted butter, diced
- 2 tablespoons cold shortening (recommended: Crisco)
- 1/4 cup ice water
- 2 cups Pastry Cream, recipe follows
- 2 pints whole strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1/3 cup apricot jelly
- 3 tablespoons shelled pistachios, halved, optional
- 5 extra-large egg yolks, room temperature
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 1/2 cups scalded milk
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Cognac
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
Amazing Halloween Rainbow Party Bundt Cake
By chelyc13
Fun cake to make for a special Halloween party! You can do the same process to make Halloween Party Cupcakes, by l...
- 1 box Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® white cake mix
- 1 box Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® Dark Chocolate cake mix
- Water, as much cake mix boxes call for
- Vegetable oil, as much cake mix boxes call for
- Eggs, as much cake mix boxes call for
- Black food coloring
- Purple food coloring
- Orange food coloring
- 1 (12-ounce) can Betty Crocker® whipped fluffy white frosting
Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake Bars
By carvalhohm
Cheesecake and cinnamon together has to be right! This recipe is easy and will satisfy your craving for something s...
- CRUST:
- 2 cups cinnamon graham crackers, finely crushed
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- CHEESECAKE:
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened to room temp
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- CINNAMON SWIRL:
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 all-purpose flour
- 2 to 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 6 tablespoons butter
Key Lime Torte with Pineapple-Ricotta Filling
By carvalhohm2
Light and refreshing key lime torte featuring a pineapple ricotta filling is the perfect summer time dessert
- Pillsbury® Baking Spray with Flour
- 1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice
- 1/2 to 3/4 cups water
- 1 package Pillsbury® Moist Supreme® Key Lime Flavored Premium Cake Mix
- 1/3 cup Crisco® Pure Vegetable Oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 (15-ounce) container ricotta cheese
- 1 cup Pillsbury® Creamy Supreme® Key Lime Flavored Frosting, divided
- Frozen whipped topping, thawed (optional)
- Fresh lime slices (optional)
Magic Cookie Bars (Hello Dollies)
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Magic Cookie Bars are a classic bar cookie recipe that is very easy to make
- 1/2 cup butter, melted, 1 stick
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 (14-ounce) can Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate morsels
- 1 1/3 cups flaked coconut
- 1 cup chopped nuts (I used walnuts)
- NOTE: You can use butterscotch morsels for a different twist
Pineapple Chocolate Chip Cookies
By á-25101
These delicious pineapple chocolate chip cookies are a unique twist on a favorite!
- 1 cup Butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup white sugar
- 4 cups flour + 1 tablespoons extra if you need it
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, juice and all
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup walnuts
- 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla
Fudgy Bonbons
By MaryEllen
Fudgy Bonbons with kisses, nuts and white chocolate drizzled over top make the perfect treat! Omit the white chocol...
- 1 (12-ounce) bag chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup margarine
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup nuts
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 60 HERSHEY'S Kisses, unwrapped
- 2 ounces white chocolate
- 1 teaspoon shortening (Crisco)
Cake Glaze
By Fleur de lis
This is my LSU cake, made with this simple glaze recipe
- 1 cup confectioner's sugar
- Juice from half a medium lemon (or 1 tablespoon milk)
- 2 teaspoons light corn syrup
Instant Pot Samoa Cheesecake
By ROBandSEAN
I love how creamy this cheesecake bakes
- CRUST:
- 1 cup chocolate graham crackers, crushed
- 1/8 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- FILLING:
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- TOPPING:
- 1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 12 chewy Kraft caramels
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1/4 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
Candied Bacon Toffee
By SeattleTallPoppy
Salty, sweet and bacon...what's not to love? This Candied Bacon Toffee is easy to make and everyone will love it!
- TOFFEE:
- CANDIED BACON
- 3/4 pounds of bacon
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup packed golden brown sugar
- 2 tsp instant espresso powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 Tbsp. dark unsulfured molasses
- 1 1/4 cups (2 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter
- Kosher salt
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