White Chocolate-Almond Torte Recipe
Ingredients:
2 c of flour (all purpose)
1/2 c of sugar (light brown)
1/2 c of softened butter
1/4 tsp of almond extract
For the Filling:
1/2 c of melted butter
2/3 c of sugar (white)
3 pcs of eggs
6 oz of chocolate (white); chopped coarsely
1/2 tsp of almond extract
1/2 c of almonds (slivered)
1 c of almonds (slivered)
Cherries (Maraschino)
Instructions:
Preheat the oven at 400 degrees F. Prepare a 10 inch (springform) pan.
To make the crust, mix sugar, (almond) extract, and flour then add butter. Mix them well and press firmly onto the base of pan (2 cups).
Place inside the oven; bake for ten minutes till it turns slightly brown. Take the pan out from the oven; reduce heat (350 degrees F).
To make the filling. mix eggs, butter, (almond) extract, and sugar. Add chocolate (white) and (slivered) almonds; blend them well.
Pour onto the crust and sprinkle the rest of crumbs, covering completely and sprinkle half cup almonds on its edges.
Bake for 40-50 mins or till slightly brown and/or the almonds become slightly toasted. Let it cool at about ten mins before removing it from pan.
Remove it from pan and place on a platter then garnish cherries on top.
>> White Chocolate-Almond Torte Recipe
Shoo Fly Pie Recipe
Ingredients:
3 c of flour; sifted
1 c of sugar (brown)
3/4 c of butter (unsalted)
1 c of water (hot)
1 tsp of baking soda (Arm & Hammer)
1 c of molasses
Vinegar (few drops)
2 pcs of pie crust (unbaked)
Instructions:
Combine sugar, butter, and flour inside a bowl; blend thoroughly till lumpy. Set aside for the topping. Mix (hot) water, molasses, vinegar, and soda.
Pour onto the unbaked crusts. Spread the saved mixture on top; bake for thirty-five mins.
>> Shoo Fly Pie Recipe
Pineapple Cheese Salad Recipe
Ingredients:
2 c of pineapple chunks (canned); drained, reserve juice
2 c of marshmallows (miniature)
3 inches a 3 lb cheese (Velvetta); diced
l pc of egg (fresh)
2-1/2 Tbsps of cornstarch (dissolved in water of 1/4 cup)
l Tbsp of sugar (white)
Instructions:
Place pineapple chunks, marshmallows, and cheese on a platter; mix and set aside.
Beat the egg, sugar, cornstarch, and (pineapple) juice. Cook above gentle heat till it becomes thick. Let it cool for a while the pour onto the platter with the mixed sweets. Mix them well.
>> Pineapple Cheese Salad Recipe
Apple Cranberry Pie Recipe
Ingredients:
1/2 c of sugar (white)
1/4 tsp of salt
1/4 tsp of cinnamon (ground)
2 Tbsps of flour
1 tsp of orange zest; grated
1 Tbsp of butter
1/2 c of maple syrup
3 c of apples; peeled and sliced
1-1/2 c of cranberries
Pastry for 2 pcs of 9-inch pie crust
Instructions:
Combine sugar, flour, cinnamon, salt, orange zest, syrup, and butter in a saucepan above gentle heat. Cook for two mins while stirring frequently until the sugar has dissolved.
Add the cranberries and let it boil for two mins.
Add the sliced apples and let it cool. Once cooled, pour onto the pan lined with pastry. Make criss-crossing pattern of strips of the dough above the filling and trim the edges.
Place inside the oven and bake for 40 to 45 mins at 425 degrees F.
>> Apple Cranberry Pie Recipe
Coconut Pie Recipe
Ingredients:
3 pcs of beaten eggs
1-1/2 c of sugar (white)
1/2 c of melted margarine
4 tsps of juice (freshly squeezed lemon)
1 tsps of vanilla extract
1-1/3 c of coconut
1 pc of 9-inch pie crust (unbaked)
1/8 tsp of salt
Instructions:
Preheat the oven at 350 degrees F.
Combine eggs, sugar, margarine, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and salt; incorporate well. Fold in the coconut. Transfer the mixture onto the pie crust. Bake for 40 to 45 mins.
>> Coconut Pie Recipe
Cranberry Cake with Sauce Topping Recipe
Ingredients:
2 pcs of eggs (fresh)
1 c of sugar (white)
1 c of sour cream
1/4 tsp of baking soda (Arm & Hammer)
1-3/4 c of flour; sifted
1-1/2 tsp of baking powder (Calumet)
1 tsp of vanilla extract
2 c of cranberries (fresh); halved
For the Sauce:
1-1/2 c of sugar (granulated)
2 Tbsps of butter (unsalted)
2 tsps of vanilla
1 c of whip cream
Instructions:
Beat the sugar, sour cream, plus eggs in a mixing bowl. Save (2 tablespoons) of flour then combine the rest of the flour, Calumet, and soda. Add it to the mixture then add the vanilla. Mix thoroughly.
Dust the saved flour above the cranberries then mix them onto batter using a spoon. Transfer batter onto a 9×13-inch pan, buttered and slightly floured. Place inside the oven and bake for half an hour at 350 degrees F.
To make the sauce topping, combine cream, butter, and (granulated) sugar inside a saucepan above moderate heat. Let it boil for two mins while stirring frequently.
Take out from the heat and add the vanilla extract. Serve the warm topping above warm cake.
>> Cranberry Cake with Sauce Topping Recipe
Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe
Ingredients:
For the Crust:
1-1/2 tsp of cinnamon (ground)
1/3 c of butter; melted
2 c of crackers (Graham, vanilla, gingersnap); crushed
For the Filling:
1-1/2 c of sugar (white)
1/4 c of sugar (brown)
8 ozs of cream cheese
2 tsps of cinnamon (ground)
3 Tbsps of flour; sifted
1-1/4 tsps of ginger (ground)
1/4 tsps of cloves (ground)
15 ozs of pumpkin (canned or freshly cooked)
1 Tbsp of vanilla extract
4 pcs of eggs
Instructions:
Preheat the oven at 325 degrees F. Prepare a 9-inch (springform) pan.
Mix cinnamon with the crackers in a bowl. Add the butter; mix thoroughly. Transfer onto the pan and press firmly on the base and the pan sides. Bake at about six mins till set. Set crust aside.
Combine sugars and cream cheese in a bowl; stir till it becomes smooth then add spices then sifted flour. Mix thoroughly until lumps disappear.
Add in eggs, beat them individually then stir in vanilla and pumpkin.
Pour the filling onto the crust. Bake inside the oven for an hour and a half. Allow pie to be cooled completely; cover then place inside the refrigerator overnight.
>> Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe
Apple Pie Recipe
Ingredients:
3 tbsps of flour (all-purpose)
1 tsp of lemon rind (fresh); grated finely
1/2 tsp of cinnamon (ground)
1/4 tsp of allspice (ground)
2/3 c & 1 Tbsp of sugar (white)
1/8 tsp of salt
1 Tbsp of lemon juice (fresh)
1 pc of egg (large); beaten lightly
Pastry doug
2-1/2 lbs of apples; cored, peeled then cut to wedges
Instructions:
Preheat the oven at 425 degrees F. Place the cooking sheet inside (rack is in the middle).
To make the filling, combine salt, flour, cinamon, zest, allspice, (2/3 cup) sugar; whisk thoroughly. Add (lemon) juice and apples; toss gently.
Roll a piece of the dough above a floured board and flatten to a 13 inch round. Fit it to a 9 inch pie dish, trim its edges but leave half an inch overhang. Place inside the refrigerator.
Roll the rest of the dough above a floured board and flatten to an 11 inch round.
Scoop the filling onto the crust; cover it with the 11 inch round; trim using (kitchen) shears but leave half an inch overhang. Seal the edges by pressing gently and crimp attractively.
Gently brush the top with an egg then sprinkle the rest of the sugar then poke holes on top using a fork.
Bake on the hot sheet for twenty mins then reduce the heat to 375 degrees F. Continue baking till the crust turns golden, or about forty more mins. Allow to cool for 2-4 hours.
>> Apple Pie Recipe
Spiced Streusel Apple Pie Recipe
Ingredients:
1 pie shell or crust (flaky)
ice cream (vanilla)
For the Streusel:
1/2 c of sugar (golden brown)
2/3 c of walnuts
1/4 c of cornmeal (yellow)
1/4 c of flour (all purpose)
3/4 tsp of cinnamon (ground)
1/2 tsp of nutmeg (ground)
5 Tbsps of butter (unsalted, chilled); cut to bits
For the Filling:
4 1/2 c of apples (Granny Smith); peeled, cored, quartered, cut to wedges
1/4 c of sugar (white)
1/2 c of sour cream
2 Tbsps of flour (all purpose)
1.5 tsps of cinnamon (ground)
3/4 tsp of nutmeg (ground)
1/4 tsp of cloves (ground)
Instructions:
To make the streusel, place nuts, flour, cornmeal, nutmeg, sugar, and cinnamon in the food processor. Process till chopped finely then add the butter; process till it resembles soft lumps.
To make the filling, preheat the oven at 375 degrees F. Toss the apples together with the sour cream inside a bowl.
Combine nutmeg, flour, cloves, and cinnamon; sprinkle over the apples. Toss well for the apples to be coated well.
Transfer the filling onto the crust then sprinkle the streusel above the apples, making it completely covered.
Bake the pie till apples soften and the streusel turns golden, or about an hour. If the streusel has browned quickly, tent it with aluminum foil.
Let it cool for a while. Serve while warm and scoop ice cream on top.
>> Spiced Streusel Apple Pie Recipe
Pumpkin-Pecan Pie with Whiskey Butter Sauce Recipe
Ingredients:
For the Crust:
1-1/2 c of flour (all-purpose); sifted
1/4 tsp of salt
4 Tbsps of water (cold)
1/2 c of butter (unsalted)
For the Filling:
1/4 c of sugar (light brown)
1 c of pumpkin puree (cooked)
2 Tbsps of sugar (white)
1 Tbsp of vanilla
1/4 tsp of salt
1/4 tsp of cinnamon (ground)
1 Tbsp of butter (unsalted); softened
1/8 tsp of allspice (ground)
1/8 tsp of nutmeg (ground)
1 Tbsp of cream (heavy)
1 pc of egg (large); beaten till frothy
For the Syrup:
2 pcs of eggs (small)
3/4 c of sugar (white)
3/4 c of corn syrup (dark)
1-1/2 Tbsps of butter (unsalted); softened
2 tsps of vanilla
1/8 tsp of salt
1/8 tsp of cinnamon (ground)
3/4 c of pecan; chopped
For the Whiskey Sauce:
1/3 c of sugar (white)
4 Tbsps of butter (unsalted)
1 pc of egg (large)
1/2 Tbsp of water (very hot)
1/4 c of whiskey (bourbon)
1/4 c of cream (heavy)
Instructions:
To make the crust, combine salt and flour inside a bowl then add butter; mix thoroughly, using your hands, till it looks like (coarse) cornmeal.
Gradually add in water while continuously stirring. Form dough to ball. Place inside refrigerator at about an hour.
To make the filling, combine puree, sugars, egg, cream, butter, vanilla, salt, cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg inside a bowl. Blend well and set it on the side.
To make the (pecan) syrup, combine sugar, syrup, eggs, butter, vanilla, salt, cinnamon, and pecan inside a bowl. Blend well and set it on the side.
Preheat oven at 325 degrees F. Butter an 8 inch springform (cake) pan; set it on the side. Roll dough above a floured surface, make to a 3/16-inch. Dust flour on the top then fold to quarters.
Place it carefully on the buttered pan and press in firmly. Trim edges and place inside refrigerator at about fifteen mins.
Scoop the filling onto the crust; spread evenly then carefully pour over (pecan) sauce. Bake for an hour & forty-five mins. Let it cool on the side.
To make the (whiskey butter) sauce, melt butter inside a bain-marie. Beat egg with sugar inside a bowl and add to the melted butter.
Afterward, add water; stir till it becomes smooth and thick, at bout seven mins. Take out from heat; let it cool (at room temperature). Add cream; stir.
Serve pie with the (whiskey butter) sauce.
>> Pumpkin-Pecan Pie with Whiskey Butter Sauce Recipe
Sweet Potato-Pecan Pie Recipe
Ingredients:
1 pc of pie crust (deep-dish)
1 lb of sweet potato (red-skinned); pierced using a fork
2 Tbsps of melted butter (unsalted)
1/2 c of sugar (golden brown)
1 Tbsp of vanilla
1/2 tsp of cinnamon (ground)
1/4 tsp of allspice (ground)
1/4 tsp of salt
2 pcs of eggs (large)
1 c of pecans; halved
3/4 c of corn syrup (light)
Instructions:
Preheat the oven at 400 degrees F. Bake the crust till it turns slightly golden for about eight mins. Set it aside then reduce the oven heat to 350 degrees F.
Cook the (sweet) potato inside the microwave for six mins, on each side, at a high setting. Slice them into half and scoop out the flesh onto a bowl; mash.
Place one cup of the mashed (sweet) potato inside a mixing bowl. Add sugar, butter, vanilla, cinnamon, allspice, and salt then whisk thoroughly.
Pour onto the crust. Combine eggs and syrup then beat well. Add pecans and pour above the potato mix. Bake till brown and puffed or about forty-five mins.
Let it cool completely before serving.
>> Sweet Potato-Pecan Pie Recipe
Ice Cream Pumpkin Pie Recipe
Ingredients:
9 oz of ready made pie shell or crust (Graham)
2 c of sherbet (vanilla); softened but not melted
16 oz of pumpkin
3/4 c of sugar (sugar)
1 c of whipped cream
1/2 tsp of salt (fine grains)
2 tsps of pumpkin pie spice
Instructions:
Place the sherbet on the crust and place inside the freezer till solid. Combine cream, spice, salt, and pumpkin then spread evenly over the sherbet. Place inside the freezer till solid.
Take out the pie in the freezer an hour before serving and place inside the refrigerator. Slice then top with whipped cream.
>> Ice Cream Pumpkin Pie Recipe
Candied Yams with Bourbon Recipe
Ingredients:
8 pcs of sweet potatoes (large)
1/4 c of corn syrup (light)
1/4 c of corn syrup (dark)
2 Tbsps of maple syrup (pure)
1/4 c of bourbon (Kentucky, high quality)
Pepper
Salt
Parsley (fresh); chopped finely
Instructions:
Cook the potatoes and peel them. Slice and allow to cool. Arrange them inside a greased casserole dish. In a bowl, combine syrups, bourbon, pepper, and salt; pour onto the potatoes.
Place inside the oven and bake 350 degrees F till hot and bubbly. Garnish parsley on top.
>> Candied Yams with Bourbon Recipe
Pecan Pie Recipe
Ingredients:
For the crust:
1-1/3 c of flour (all purpose)
1 tsp of sugar (white)
1/3 c of vegetable shortening (chilled); cut to bits
1/4 tsp of salt
1/4 c of butter (unsalted, chilled); cut to bits
2 Tbsps of water (chilled)
For the filling:
3 pcs of eggs (large)
1/2 c of corn syrup (light)
1 c of sugar (white)
2 tsps of vanilla extract
1-3/4 c of pecans; chopped
3 Tbsps of butter (unsalted); melted
Instructions:
To make the crust, combine flour, sugar, and salt in a food processor then add butter and shortening then process until it looks like coarse meal.
Add in just enough amount of water, making damp clumps. Form into a ball and flatten to a disk then wrap with plastic. Place inside the refrigerator for an hour.
Once set, roll the dough above floured board into a 13 inch round. Fill it to a 9 inch pie plate. Trim edges aligning with the plate. Place inside the freezer for fifteen mins.
To make the filling, preheat the oven at 350 degrees F. Combine sugar, eggs, syrup, butter, and vanilla in a bowl; whisk thoroughly then fold in (3/4 cup) pecans.
Transfer the filling onto the crust and sprinkle the remaining pecans on top. Bake for an hour and fifteen mins. Let it cool.
>> Pecan Pie Recipe