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Fruit Pizza
By carvalhohm
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Servings 12
Preparation time 20
Cooking time 120
- 1 (1-pound, 1.5-ounce) pouch sugar cookie mix
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
- 1 egg
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 1/2 cup cream cheese frosting (from 1-pound container)
- 3 1/2 cups assorted fresh fruit
Dessert fruit pizza features a sugar cookie crust, cream cheese frosting topped with an assortment of your favorite...
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Tiramisu
By lakecar
This classic Italian Tiramisu is always a favorite
- 2 1/4 cups brewed espresso
- 1 1/4 cup granulated sugar, divided
- 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon Coffee Liqueur, divided
- 4 extra large egg yolks
- 1 pound mascarpone cheese
- 2 tablespoon sweet marsala
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 48 ladyfingers
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
Southern Pecan Pralines
By á-96098
Instructions Prepare two baking sheets lined with waxed paper
- 1 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk (not low-fat)
- 2 tablespoons corn syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 1/2 teaspoon butter
- 2/3 cup coarsely chopped pecans
- 20-24 whole pecan pieces
Slow-Cooker Apple Bread Pudding with Warm Butterscotch Sauce
By Booper-2
This apple bread pudding drizzled with a warm butterscotch sauce is classic comfort food at its best!
- 22 Kraft Caramels
- 5 cups milk, divided
- 1 can apple pie filling
- 2 cups light cream
- 8 eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 12 cups cubed challah (egg bread), 1/2 inch pieces
- 1 (4-serving size) package Jell-O Butterscotch Instant Pudding
Strawberry Pretzel Parfait
By LKovac
Craving a salty-sweet treat? Try this simple but impressive sweet and savory strawberry pretzel parfait
- 12 strawberries, diced
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 cup pretzel mini twists
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Pinch of cinnamon
- 3/4 cup whole milk yogurt or sour cream
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
Grandma's Old Fashioned Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce
By francesn
Just like Granny made it, you'll love this classic Old Fashioned Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce recipe! This warm...
- PUDDING:
- 4 cups white bread, cubed, about 8 slices
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 eggs, slightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- SAUCE:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
Authentic Tiramisu
By á-18
A family recipe that came straight from Italy, don't even bother trying other tiramisu recipes, this is the best ti...
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups strong espresso, cooled to room temperature
- 4 large eggs or 5 small/medium eggs, separated
- 4 to 5 tablespoons sugar (one tablespoon per egg) I use a regular spoon to measure - if you use a measuring spoon it will taste sweeter (personal preference).
- 16 ounces mascarpone cheese, room temperature
- 1 (7 to 9 ounces) package Savoiardi or Pavesini (lady fingers) These are known as Löffelbiscuits in Germany.
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (or to taste) Again, I use a regular spoon but a measuring spoon will also work.
Chef Point Café Bread Pudding
By lauramae
Famous bread pudding featured on Diners, Drive Ins and Dives and in Paul Deen magazine
- 1 (1-pound, 6-ounce) loaf Texas toast bread, divided
- 1 (15-ounce) loaf French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups half-and-half
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 Eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Cognac Sauce (recipe follows)
- Makes about 13/4 cups
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 cups water, divided
- 2 tablespoons cognac
Caramel Filled Apples
By á-10881
A fun easy way to enjoy caramel apples like those of your childhood
- fresh lemon juice from 1 lemon
- 5 apples, Granny Smith work best
- 1/2 cup water
- caramel candies
Famous Dave's Bread Pudding
By á-34223
Sure to please, this bread pudding delights with cinnamon, heavy cream and lots of vanilla! The praline sauce recip
- Bread Pudding:
- Butter to coat baking dish
- 1 loaf Pepperidge Farm cinnamon-swirl bread
- 2/3 cup golden raisins
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 3 cups milk
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup vanilla extract
- 8 eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Praline Sauce:
- 2 cups unsalted butter, cubed, divided
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
- 3 pounds light brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 1/2 cups sour cream
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Pecan Pie Bread Pudding
By msippigrl
Homemade Pecan Pie filling is poured over cubed French bread and baked to deliciousness! This recipe is perfect for
- 1 (16-ounce) loaf French bread, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes, about 8 cups
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Scant 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pecans, large pieces and halves
Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce
By southerngrace
This is the best bread pudding I've ever eaten
- BREAD PUDDING:
- 9 cups day-old bread, croissants, or cinnamon rolls
- 1 cup dried fruit
- 3 eggs
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 cups milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- WHISKEY SAUCE:
- 1 cup butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup whiskey
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 eggs
White Chocolate Bread Pudding
By á-5050
Bread cubes are baked in an egg custard laced with white chocolate, then served with a rich semi-sweet chocolate sa...
- WHITE CHOCOLATE BREAD PUDDING:
- 3 cups whipping cream
- 10 ounces white chocolate
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 8 egg yolks
- 1 loaf French bread or 1 loaf Italian bread, cut into 1/4 ” slices and dried in oven
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- SAUCE:
- 8 ounces white chocolate, melted
- 3 ounces heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons chocolate shavings (to garnish)
Scary Easy Werther's Caramel Apples
By MidlifeMommyAdventures
A fall fave just in time for Halloween
- 28 Werther's Original Baking Caramels, unwrapped
- 6 honey crisp apples, or your choice
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 6 wooden or bamboo skewers
White Chocolate Strawberry Tiramisu
By á-10881
Here's a twist on a classic dessert that highlights a delicious flavor combo: strawberries and white chocolate
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese, about 4 ounces
- 9 ounces white baking chocolate, melted and cooled
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar, divided
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 (3-ounce) packages ladyfingers, split
- 2/3 cup orange juice
- 4 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- Chocolate syrup, optional
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- TOPPING:
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 5 eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
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- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 butter
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- SAUCE:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 1/4 cups milk
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Mille-Crepe Tiramisu Cake
- CREPES:
- 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 4 large eggs
- 5 large egg yolks
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 2 cups whole milk
- 3 tablespoons Armagnac or cognac
- TIRAMISU FILLING:
- 1 1/4 cups confectioner's sugar
- 4 cups mascarpone cheese
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- 1/4 cup natural cocoa powder
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Pumpkin Bread Pudding with Apple...
- BREAD PUDDING:
- 3/4 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 whole eggs plus 2 yolks
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/8 teaspoon ground clove
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 cups stale cubed bread
- 3/4 stick butter, melted
- 1 large apple, diced
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- 1 stick butter
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Samoa Brownie Parfait with Salted...
- SAMOA BROWNIES:
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped and melted
- 8 tablespoons butter, cut into cubes
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 3 eggs
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup Samoas cookies, chopped
- 1/3 cup toasted coconut flakes
- COCONUT WHIPPED CREAM:
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon coconut extract
- SALTED CARAMEL SAUCE:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon corn syrup
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
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Raspberry Filled Palmiers
- EQUIPMENT NEEDED:
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup seedless raspberry jam, optional
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment paper or a Silpat Mat
- rolling pin
- sharp knife
- a bowl of water
- a small bowl of sugar
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Jell-O Strawberry Cheesecake...
- 1 (4-serving size) box strawberry Jell-O gelatin
- 5 ripe strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 - 3 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 cups thawed Cool Whip whipped topping, divided
- Additional sliced strawberries for garnish, optional
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Cookies & Cream Trifle
- 1 bag Oreo cookies
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1/4 cup softened butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 cups milk
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- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
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Chocolate Pavlova
- 5 egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Finely chopped chocolate, as garnish
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Easy Banana Pudding Parfaits
- 12 vanilla wafers, divided
- 1/4 cup thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, divided
- 1 small banana, cut into 10 slices, divided
- 2 JELL-O Vanilla Pudding Snacks
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Croissant Breakfast Bread Pudding...
- BREAD PUDDING:
- 5 croissants, cut into 1/2” pieces
- 2 dinner rolls, cut into 1/2” pieces
- 2 oranges, zested
- 8 eggs
- 1 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1 cup blackberries
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter, room temperature
- BROWN BUTTER-CINNAMON GLAZE:
- 1/2 pound butter, 2 sticks
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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Caramel-Macchiato Tiramisu Parfaits
- 4 ounces PHILIDELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
- 1-1/2 cups cold milk
- 1 (3.4 ounce) package JELL-O Butterscotch Instant Pudding
- 1 tub (8 ounces) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed, divided
- 1/2 cup hot brewed strong MAXWELL HOUSE Coffee
- 1/4 cup caramel ice cream topping
- 1 package (16 ounces) frozen pound cake, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
- 1-1/2 oz. BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, grated
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Easter Peep S'mores
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, warmed
- 2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3 to 5 packages of Peeps, mix and match colors to your liking
- graham crackers for serving
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