Dessert

Apricot-Fig-Pistachio Bars

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Apricot-Fig-Pistachio Bars Adapted from Perfect One-Dish Dinners, by Pam Anderson Makes 16 bars 1/2 cup bleached all-purpose flour 1/2 cup old-fashioned oatmeal 6 tablespoons packed light brown sugar 1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted 3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut 1 cup shelled roasted and salted […]

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Apple Cupcakes with Marshmallow Cinnamon Frosting

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Apple Cupcakes with Marshmallow Cinnamon Frosting Recipe from Lora of Cake Duchess Makes 12 cupcakes For the Apple Cupcakes: 1 ½ cups shredded peeled apples 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup cake flour ½ cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon […]

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Mini Fig & White Chocolate Mascarpone Cream Tarts

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Mini Fig & White Chocolate Mascarpone Cream Tarts Makes 24 mini tarts For the Tart Crust: 3/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour 1/4 cup cake flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 ounces (3/4 stick) chilled unsalted butter, diced 2 tablespoons chilled vegetable shortening 1/4 cup ice water, plus a few drops more if needed For the White […]

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Ichigo Condensed Milk Kakigori—Strawberry Condensed Milk Japanese Shaved Ice

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Ichigo Condensed Milk Kakigori—Strawberry Condensed Milk Japanese Shaved Ice For the Stewed Strawberries and Strawberry Syrup (Makes about 3 1/2 cups syrup and 3/4 cup stewed strawberries) 2 cups water 2 1/3 cups granulated sugar 1 pound strawberries, chopped into large pieces shaved ice sweetened condensed milk 1. Make the strawberry syrup:In a large, nonreactive […]

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Fudge & Banana Custard Pie

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Fudge & Banana Custard Pie Custard recipe adapted from Cooks.com Makes one 9-inch pie, about 8 — 10 servings For the almond crust: 2/3 cup all-purpose flour ½ cup granulated sugar ½ cup ground almonds 6 tablespoons butter, softened 1/3 cup powdered milk For the sweetened condensed milk custard: 1 2/3 cups water 3 tablespoons […]

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Caramel Popcorn

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Caramel Corn Makes 30 cups 30 cups of popped popcorn (about four 2.9-ounce bags of microwave popcorn) 1 pound light brown sugar 1 cup butter 1 cup light corn syrup 1 can (14-ounces) sweetened condensed milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1. Put the popped popcorn in a large mixing bowl. 2. In a large pot, […]

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Japanese Strawberry Shortcake

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Japanese Strawberry Shortcake Makes one 7 or 8-inch layered cake For Noriko’s sponge cake: 4 large eggs, white and yolks separated 4.2 ounces (120 grams, 9.5 tablespoons) granulated sugar, sifted once 3 tablespoons milk, at room temperature 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 4.2 ounces (120 grams, 14 tablespoons) cake flour, sifted 3 times 1.2 ounces (22 […]

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Amaranth Squares

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Amaranth Squares Recipe from Patty of Baking is Hot and Pattycake.ca Makes 6 — 10 servings *1 1/2 c roasted peanuts 1 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp salt (only if your peanuts are unsalted) 5 Tbsp local liquid honey 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup puffed amaranth *I like using Spanish peanuts as they have their […]

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Cream Puffs Filled With Lemon Mascarpone Cream

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Cream Puffs Filled With Lemon Mascarpone Cream Makes approximately 60 mini cream puffs 1 batch of mini cream puffs 1 1/4 cups (10 ounces) heavy whipping cream 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 8 ounces mascarpone 5 ounces lemon curd 1. Make the cream puffs. 2. Make the cream filling: In a medium-size mixing bowl beat the […]

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Nirvana’s Carrot Halwa

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Nirvana’s Carrot Halwa Makes 8 — 10 servings 2 pounds grated carrots 4 cups milk 2 cups granulated sugar 1 2/3 cup dry powdered milk 1 teaspoon cardamom seeds 3 tablespoons ghee Optional: Cashews or crushed pistachios for garnish. 1. Put the carrots and milk in a large pot and bring to a boil over […]

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