Dessert

Cherries Jubilee

Posted by on Feb 1, 2012 in Dessert | 0 comments

Cherries Jubilee

Easy Cherries Jubilee Print Type: Dessert Ingredients 1 (15 oz) can pitted Bing cherries in syrup 1 (14.5 oz) can pitted tart cherries in water 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 3 tablespoons black raspberry liqueur 3 tablespoons brandy 3 tablespoons chocolate liqueur 3 cups light vanilla ice cream Instructions Combine cherries in a heavy non-aluminum 3-quart saucepan; reserve 6 tablespoons syrup. Stir together cornstarch and reserved...

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Chocolate-Kahlua Mousse Parfait

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Chocolate-Kahlua Mousse Parfait

Chocolate-Kahlua Mousse Parfait Print Type: Dessert Ingredients 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon very cold fat-free milk 1/4 cup Kahlua or other coffee-flavored liqueur 1 envelope (1.5 oz) sugar-free, low fat chocolate mousse mix 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder 2 chocolate graham crackers, crushed into fine crumbs 1 cup thawed fat-free frozen whipped topping Instructions In a large mixing bowl, combine milk, Kahlua, mousse mix, and cocoa. With an electric mixer, whip on low...

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Chocolate-Applesauce Cake

Posted by on Jan 2, 2012 in Dessert | 0 comments

Chocolate-Applesauce Cake

Chocolate-Applesauce Cake Print Type: Dessert Ingredients 1/2 cup Crisco Shortening 1/2 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 (16 oz.) jar applesauce 2 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt Topping 1/2 cup pecans 1 cup chocolate chips 2 tablespoons sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 3 tablespoons cocoa Instructions In a large mixing bowl, cream together shortening and sugar; add eggs and applesauce, beating well. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, cinnamon, salt, soda and cocoa....

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Sugar Cookies

Posted by on Dec 21, 2011 in Dessert | 0 comments

Sugar Cookies

Sugar Cookies Print Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup Granulated Sugar 1 large egg 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Instructions With electric mixer, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, lemon juice and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients; gradually beat into butter mixture until well blended. Divide dough in half; flatten into a 1-inch disc and wrap in plastic...

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Chocolate Almond Cranberry Crisps

Posted by on Dec 1, 2011 in Dessert | 0 comments

Chocolate Almond Cranberry Crisps

Chocolate Almond Cranberry Crisps Print Type: Dessert Ingredients 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 3/4 cup white chocolate chips 1 1/2 cups oven-toasted rice cereal (such as Rice Krispies) 3/4 cup dried cranberries 1/3 cup slivered almonds 1/2 teaspoon vanilla Instructions Cover a large baking sheet with wax paper. Place semisweet and white chocolate chips in a medium glass bowl; microwave at HIGH 45 seconds. Stir, and microwave as additional 45 seconds or until almost melted....

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Cranberry-Walnut Swirls

Posted by on Nov 30, 2011 in Breakfast, Dessert | 0 comments

Cranberry-Walnut Swirls

Cranberry-Walnut Swirls Print Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup sugar 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh cranberries 1/2 cup chopped walnuts * 1 tablespoon grated orange zest *also delicious with almonds or pecans Instructions Beat butter and sugar at medium speed with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, beating until blended. Gradually add...

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