Desserts

Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Difficulty: Easy Prep Time: 30 minutes Cooking Time: 50-60 minutes Ingredients Ingredients3/4 cup butter =  (1 1/2 sticks) melted1 1/4  cup packed brown sugar1 tsp of vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste 1-2  cans (20 oz.) pineapple slices in juice, drained, juice reserved 1 cup crushed pineapple or pineapple tidbits (drained)1  jar (6 oz.) maraschino cherries without stems, drained and […]

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Homemade Cronuts

Difficulty: EasyPrep Time: 30 minutesCooking Time: Approx. 15-20 minutes Ingredients1 box frozen puff pastry, thawedflour for dustingoil for frying 2 cups powdered sugarseveral tbsp of milk or water Cooking ToolsParchment lined sheet panCooling rackRound cookie or doughnut cutterRolling pinDeep frying pan DirectionsThaw puff pastry in refrigerator. Flour the surface that you will roll out your dough.  Unwrap both sheets

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Ricotta Pie

Difficulty: Moderate Prep Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes Cooking Time: 45 minutes Ingredients for Crust:2 cups all-purpose flour1 Tbsp. sugar1 tsp. baking powder1/4 tsp. salt1/2 cup cold vegetable shortening, cut into bits1 large egg, beaten lightly2 to 3 Tbsp. ice water Ingredients for Filling:1 1/2 pounds ricotta cheese, drained well3/4 cup sugar5 large eggs1 Tbsp.

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Warm White Chocolate Creme Over Frozen Berries

Difficulty: EasyPrep Time: 10 minutesCooking Time: 20-25 minutes Ingredients1/2 cup heavy cream1/2 cup half & half1/4 cup white sugar1 tbsp Cointreau (orange liqueur)1 tsp vanilla extract2 egg yolks1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips Cooking ToolsBain Marie- A large pan containing hot water in which smaller pans may be set to cook food slowly or to keep food warm.

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Havana Bananas Foster

Difficulty: Easy Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes Ingredients4 ripe Plantains, peeled 5 tablespoons unsalted butter1 cup packed light brown sugar3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 cup banana liqueur1/2 cup dark rum1 pint Vanilla Ice Cream of good quality store bought vanilla ice cream Cooking Tools Frying pan/ skillet DirectionsCut the Plantains in angle slices.Melt the

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