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Recipes for Dessert DishesApricot Whip Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:30 Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 1/2 cups dried apricots 1 1/2 cups yogurt 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons chopped pecans Cover apricots with hot water and soak for 30 minutes. Drain well. In a food processor or blender, combine the apricots, hogurt, and honey. Process until smooth. Chill. NOTES : To serve, sprinkle nuts on each portion. Baked Brie wrapped in Pastry Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :1:00 Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 3/4 cup flour 1/4 cup butter -- softened 3 ounces cream cheese (1 package) -- softened 8 ounces Brie (1 round) 1 egg 1 teaspoon water Apple slices Crackers In a large mixer bowl, combine flour, butter and cream
cheese. Divide pastry in half. On lightly floured surface, roll out
each half Banana Rice Pudding Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:40 Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 1/2 cups brown rice -- cooked 1 cup nonfat milk 1 medium banana -- cut in slices 1 can fruit (15-ounce can) -- cut in slices 1/4 cup water 2 tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg In a medium-size saucepan, combine the banana and fruit
slices, Add the rice and milk and mix thoroughly. Bring to a boil
and simmer Banana-Nut Muffins Serving Size : 10 Preparation Time :0:45 Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 3/4 cups flour 1/4 cup sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 egg -- beaten 1/2 cup milk 1/3cup cooking oil 1cup bananas -- mashed 1/2 cup chopped nuts Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large mixing bowl stir together the flour, sugar,
baking powder, Blueberry Muffins Serving Size : 10 Preparation Time :0:45 Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 3/4 cups flour 1/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 egg -- beaten 3/4 cup milk 1/3 cup cooking oil 3/4 cup fresh or frozen blueberries -- thawed Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large mixing bowl stir together the flour, sugar,
baking powder, Cantaloupe Melba Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00 Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2 cups Fresh raspberries 1/3 cup Sugar 2 each Cantaloupes 3 cups Raspberry sherbet In a blender or food processor, whirl raspberries until pureed. Pour through a sieve to remove seeds. Stir sugar into puree and mix well; cover and chill. Halve cantaloupes and remove seeds; peel and cut into thin slices. Line each of 8 small dessert bowls or goblets with 3 or 4 melon slices. Top melon with a scoop of sherbet and pour 2 tablespoons chilled raspberry sauce over sherbet. Raspberry sherbet in goblets lined with sliced cantaloupe and topped with Melba sauce would make a memorable finale for a menu featuring an egg and cheese dish. Cheese Cake Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :1:30 Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 100 grams butter 100 grams sugar 100 grams margarine 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 200 grams flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder dash milk 8 ounces cream cheese 500 grams cottage cheese -- small curd 8 ounces sour cream 200 grams sugar 2 eggs 3 egg whites 3 egg yolks 5 tablespoons cornstarch 5 tablespoons flour Mix together butter, sugar, margarine, eggs, vanilla
extract, flour, baking and Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix cottage cheese, cream cheese, and sugar.Then add 2
whole eggs and 3 Cranberry Muffins Serving Size : 10 Preparation Time :0:45 Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 3/4 cups flour 1/2 cup sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 egg -- beaten 3/4 cup milk 1/3 cup cooking oil 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries -- coarsely chopped Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large mixing bowl stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Make a well in the center. Combine egg, milk, and oil. Add egg mixture all at once to flour mixture. Add cranberries and stir just till moistened; batter should be lumpy. Grease muffin cups or line with paper bake cups; fill 2/3 full. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or till golden. Remove from pans; serve warm. Makes 10 to 12 muffins. Double Crust Pie Pastry Serving Size : 16 Preparation Time :0:20 Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup margarine 7 tablespoons cold water Stir together flour and salt. Cut in margarine till pieces are the size of smal peas. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the water over part of the mixture; gently toss with a fork. Push to side of bowl. Repeat till all is moistened. Form dough into a ball. On a lightly floured surface, flatten dough with hands. Roll dough from center to edge, forming a circle about 12 inches in diameter. Ease pastry into a 9-inch pie plate, being careful not to stretch pastry. Trim pastry. Napolean's Hutchen Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:45 Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 250 grams flour (about 2 cups) 3 egg yolks 125 grams sugar (about 1 1/2 cups) 125 grams margarine 3 egg whites 125 grams almonds (about 2 cups) -- finely ground 80 grams sugar (about 1/4 to 1/2 cup) Mix together first four ingredients: flour, egg yolks, sugar and margarine in a large bowl. Knead well on lightly floured surface. Set aside. Beat egg whites till stiff. In separate bowl mix together almonds and sugar. Fold into egg whites until nearly smooth. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Roll out dough, cut circles. Put teaspoon of filling into each circle and pinch together to make a hat. Keep rolling remaining dough to cut circles till dough is gone. Place hats on lightly greased cookie sheet and bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned. NOTES : One - 1/2 cup - stick of margarine is approximately equal to 110 grams. Pecan-Topped Brie Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:30 Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 8 ounces Brie -- whole cheese 2 teaspoons butter -- melted 1/4 cup pecan halves 2 apples -- cut in wedges 2 pears -- cut in wedges Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place Brie in a 6-inch round baking dish; brush with melted
butter. Arrange Pumpkin Pie Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :1:00 Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 1/4 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup margarine 4 tablespoons cold water 16 ounces pumpkin (1 can) 3/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 3 eggs 5 1/3 ounces evaporated milk 1/2 cup milk PASTRY DOUGH: Stir together flour and salt. Cut in margarine till pieces are the size of samll peas. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the water over part of the mixture; gently toss with a fork. Push to side of bowl. Repeat till all is moistened. Form dough into a ball. On a lightly floured surface, flatten dough with hands. Roll dough from center to edge, forming a circle about 12 inches in diameter. Ease pastry into a 9-inch pie plate, being careful not to stretch pastry. Trim pastry. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. PIE FILLING: In a large mixing bowl combine pumpkin, sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt. Add eggs; with a fork, lightly beat eggs into pumpkin mixture. Add the evaporated milk and milk; mix well. Place a pastry-lined 9-inch pie plate on oven rack; pour in pumpkin mixture. Cover edge of pie with foil. Bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil; bake for 25 to 30 minutes more or till a knife inserted off-center comes out clean. Cool. Cover and chill to store. Serves 8. Single Crust Pie Pastry Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:15 Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 1/4 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup margarine 4 tablespoons cold water Stir together flour and salt. Cut in margarine till pieces are the size of samll peas. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the water over part of the mixture; gently toss with a fork. Push to side of bowl. Repeat till all is moistened. Form dough into a ball. On a lightly floured surface, flatten dough with hands. Roll dough from center to edge, forming a circle about 12 inches in diameter. Ease pastry into a 9-inch pie plate, being careful not to stretch pastry. Trim pastry. Spritz Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :1:30 Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 1/2 cups butter or margarine 3/4 cup sugar 1 egg 2 tablespoons milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 4 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking powder Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cream butter and sugar. Add egg, vanilla, and almond extracts. Beat well. Add flour and baking powder gradually mixing well. Force dough through cookie press into ungreased cookie sheet. Bake about 7 to 8 minutes. Cool Stollen Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :1:30 Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 pound flour 125 grams sugar (1/2 cup) 125 grams margarine 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 eggs 125 grams raisins 125 grams corinthen (special raisins) 1/2 pound cottage cheese (small curd) 125 grams nuts (1 1/2 cups) On a large mixing surface, mix together flour, sugar, and baking powder. In a well in the center, place the margarine, vanilla extract, and eggs. With a sharp knife cut up and miix the margarine pieces in the mixture till dough is consistency of peas. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Add on top the raisins, corinthen, cottage cheese and nuts. Mix and then knead together well. Form into one large loaf or two small loaves. Place on lightly greased cookie sheet with aluminum foil inbetween loaves. Brush lightly with melted butter. Bake for 1 hour. Brush once or twice more during baking. |
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