Family Desert Ideas?!
Family Desert Ideas?
I am looking for some good deserts that the whole family will like. Something different or just plain secret recipes are very welcomed. Anything from healthy to a little sweet would be awesome! Thanks so much!!!
Answers:
My kids like Goofballs.
You take a can of regular biscuits,seperated. Cut then in half.Inside each one placea hershey kiss or chocolate chips and a couple of mini marshmellows. pinch together sides and roll in haand. Then roll in cinnamon and sugar. place on cookie sheet and bake for a few minutes. usually about 7 or 8 I think. Don;t overcook or marshmellow will come out.
Check out this link for ideas:
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You could try making an apple pie, make sure you have lots of brown sugar, and some cinnamon. With extra pastry get kids to cut out shapes to go on top! Yay!
In the summer, we like fruit crumbles - lots of recipes online, and it's pretty easy to make - or things with jello. You can use sugar-free to cut down on calories, and you can do a lot with it - layer it (takes time but it's mostly waiting) or embed fruit in it.
Pineapple Mandarin Orange Cake
1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, including juice
4 eggs
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 (16 ounce) package frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (15 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
Mix together cake mix, canned oranges with juice, eggs, and oil. Pour batter into three greased and floured 8 inch round pans. Layers will be thin. (You can use 2 layers if desired)
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 to 30 minutes, or until cake tests done. Cool layers on wire racks.
Mix together whipped topping, drained pineapple, and instant pudding mix. Fill and frost the cooled cake.
Refrigerate until ready to eat.
cakes that is home made, chocolate cookies, cup cakes, brownies......
here are two for you: Yummy and FUN to do!
1: bake or buy a pan of brownies. supply low fat or regular ice cream to scoop on top and have assorted sundae toppings. everyone can do their own.
2: bake or buy your favorite 3" cookies. Supply lowfat or reg. ice cream to scoop and make ice-cream sandwiches, For the kiddies, have mini choclate chips, sundae sprinkles, nuts, coconut, or whatever to roll the edges in.
here are a few:
Cherry Cheesecake
INGREDIENTS
1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
DIRECTIONS
Place softened cream cheese in a mixing bowl; add condensed milk, lemon juice, and vanilla. Beat until well blended. Pour mixture into the pie crust. Chill for 5 hours. DO NOT FREEZE!!!
Pour cherry pie filling on top of pie. Serve.
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Lemon Poke Cake
INGREDIENTS
1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 (3 ounce) package instant lemon pudding mix
4 eggs
3/4 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup water
3 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup orange juice
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
In a large bowl, combine cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, 3/4 cup oil and 3/4 cup water. Beat for 2 minutes at medium speed.
Pour batter into a 9x13 inch pan. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 25 to 30 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into cake comes out clean. Remove cake from oven and poke evenly with a fork every 1/2 inch. Frost while still warm.
In a medium bowl, combine confectioners sugar, 3 tablespoons water, 3 tablespoons oil and orange juice. Mix thoroughly and pour over cake, allowing it to saturate cake.
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Strawberry Shortcake
INGREDIENTS
3 pints fresh strawberries
1/2 cup white sugar
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
2 tablespoons white sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup shortening
1 egg
2/3 cup milk
2 cups whipped heavy cream
DIRECTIONS
Slice the strawberries and toss them with 1/2 cup of white sugar. Set aside.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease and flour one 8 inch round cake pan.
In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking powder, 2 tablespoons white sugar and the salt. With a pastry blender cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Make a well in the center and add the beaten egg and milk. Stir until just combined.
Spread the batter into the prepared pan. Bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool partially in pan on wire rack.
Slice partially cooled cake in half, making two layers. Place half of the strawberries on one layer and top with the other layer. Top with remaining strawberries and cover with the whipped cream.
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Chocolate Layer Cake
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
3 cups light brown sugar, packed
4 eggs
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups sifted cake flour
1 1/3 cups sour cream
1 1/2 cups hot coffee
Frosting:
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
16 ounces cream cheese, softened at room temperature
8 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted
1/2 cup cooled coffee
4 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
6 cups confectioners' sugar
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour 3 (9-inch) cake pans. Cut 3 circles of waxed paper or parchment paper to fit the bottoms of the pans, then press them in.
In a mixer fitted with a whisk attachment (or using a hand mixer), cream the butter until smooth. Add the sugar and eggs and mix until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the vanilla, cocoa, baking soda and salt and mix. Add 1/2 of the flour, then 1/2 of the sour cream and mix. Repeat with the remaining flour and sour cream. Drizzle in the hot coffee and mix until smooth. The batter will be thin. Pour into the prepared pans and bake until the tops are firm to the touch and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean (a few crumbs are okay), about 35 minutes. Halfway through the baking, quickly rotate the pans in the oven to ensure even baking, but otherwise try not to open the oven. Let cool in the pan 10 minutes. Turn out onto wire racks and let cool completely before frosting.
Frosting: In a mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the butter and cream cheese together until smooth. Drizzle in the melted chocolate and mix. Add the coffee and vanilla and mix. Add the sugar, 1 cup at a time, mixing after each addition. Mix until well blended and fluffy. To frost the cake, use a spatula to cover 2 of the cake layers with frosting. Stack them together. Flip the third cake layer over and rest it on the top to create a very flat top for the cake. Frost on the sides and top. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Chocolate Caramel Tarts
Chocolate Tart Dough:
1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick), at room temperature
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
1 large egg yolk
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
Caramel Filling:
1/2 cup water
2 cups sugar
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons creme fraiche
Chocolate Glaze:
1/2 cup heavy cream
3 1/2 ounces extra-bittersweet chocolate, chopped
A pinch fine sea salt, such as fleur de sel
To prepare the tart dough, in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and confectioners' sugar until combined, about 1 minute. Add the cocoa and beat until incorporated. Add the egg yolk and vanilla and beat until smooth. Sift in the flour and beat on low speed until just combined. Scrape the dough onto a sheet of plastic wrap and form it into a disk. Wrap and chill until firm, about 1 hour, or up to 3 days.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
On a lightly floured surface, roll the tart dough 3/16-inch thick. Using a 2 1/2-inch round cutter, cut out 24 rounds of dough and press them into mini-muffin tins or 2 dozen 2-inch tart pans, trimming away any excess dough; prick the dough all over with a fork. Chill the tart shells for 20 minutes.
Line the tart shells with foil and fill with dried beans, rice, or pie weights. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove foil and weights and bake for 5 to 10 minutes longer or until the pastry looks dry and set. Transfer to a wire rack to cool. Remove cooled shells from tart pans and transfer to a plate.
To prepare the filling, place the water in a large saucepan. Add the sugar and corn syrup and cook the mixture over medium-high heat, swirling the pan occasionally, until you have a dark amber caramel, about 10 minutes. Carefully whisk in the butter, cream, and creme fraiche (the mixture will hiss and bubble up so stand back), whisking until smooth. (The caramel can be made up to 5 days ahead and refrigerated). Divide the caramel among the tart shells while still warm (or reheat the caramel in the microwave or over low heat until it is pourable) and let sit until the caramel is set, at least 20 minutes.
To make the glaze, in a saucepan, bring the cream to a boil. Place the chocolate in a bowl. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate, add a pinch of sea salt, and let sit for 2 minutes, then whisk until smooth. Pour some of the glaze over each of the tarts while it is still warm. Let the glaze set at room temperature for at least 2 hours before serving.
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Butterscotch Pie
For the filling:
2 1/4 cups milk
1 cup heavy cream
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/4 cups light brown sugar, packed
3 egg yolks
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons Scotch whisky
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup whipped cream, for garnish
Piecrust, baked blind, recipe follows
For the meringue top:
2 egg whites*
Pinch salt
2 tablespoons sugar
In a large saucepan, combine the milk and cream, and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Immediately turn off the heat and set aside.
In a large, heavy skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Stir in the brown sugar, raise the heat to medium-high, and cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring constantly, to caramelize the mixture. (You will smell a characteristic nutty-caramel odor when the butter browns, signaling that the mixture is ready.)
Whisking constantly, gradually add the butter/brown sugar mixture to the hot milk/cream mixture. If the mixture is not smooth, blend for 20 seconds with a hand blender or pour through a fine sieve.
Put the egg yolks in a medium bowl. Whisk in about 1/2 cup of the hot milk mixture. Whisk in the cornstarch and salt until dissolved. Whisk the cornstarch mixture back into the hot milk mixture in the saucepan. Add the scotch and whisk in.
Whisking constantly, cook over medium-high heat until thick and just boiling. When the mixture thickens, the whisk will leave trail marks on the bottom of the pot and the mixture will have a few large bubbles boiling up to the top.
Turn off the heat and whisk in the vanilla extract. Pour into the pre-baked pie shell and chill, uncovered, at least 2 hours, or overnight.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
For the meringue top: Whip whites with the salt to soft peaks, then add sugar and whip until sugar is dissolved and whites are glossy. Spread meringue on top of the slightly cooled pie and bake for 5 minutes until lightly browned (cappuccino colored). Chill until ready to serve.
Piecrust:
4 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons sugar
12 ounces (3 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1/2 cup ice water (strain out the ice just before using)
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
In a mixer fitted with a paddle attachment (or using a hand mixer), mix the flour, salt, and sugar for 1 minute. Add the butter and mix just until you have a crumbly, sandy mixture. You should still be able to see the pieces of butter.
In a small bowl, stir the water and vinegar together. With the mixer running at medium speed, drizzle in the water-vinegar mixture and mix just until a dough forms. You should still see small bits of butter.
Turn out onto a work surface, divide the dough in half, and shape into round, flat disks. Wrap separately in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 30 minutes before using. (Or, refrigerate up to 48 hours or freeze up to 1 month before using. If frozen, let thaw in the refrigerator overnight before rolling out.)
When the time comes to roll out the dough, let the dough warm up for a few minutes at room temperature. Dust a work surface with just a few tablespoons of flour and keep some extra flour at hand. If you like, you can roll out the dough between two sheets of waxed paper (flouring the bottom sheet and the top of the dough before rolling), which makes it much easier to transfer to the pan later on. However, you won't be able to check the progress of the dough as easily. It's entirely up to you.
Sprinkle a little flour on top of the dough and start rolling outward from the center with quick, light strokes. Don't worry if the edges split a bit; concentrate on getting a good circle going from the center. Lift up and rotate the dough 1/4 turn every minute or so to help ensure even rolling. The dough should feel smooth and soft; some say it should feel like the inside of your forearm. If it gets sticky, sprinkle on a bit more flour, but don't do this more than two or three times; the dough will absorb too much flour. Instead, put it back in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to firm the butter up. Keep rolling until the circle is at least 2 inches larger than your pan (for example, 11-inches wide for a 9-inch pie pan), or 3 inches larger for deep-dish pies.
Set your pie or tart pan nearby. We always use heavy aluminum pans, because glass pans seem to bake the crust too fast. However, we know that the advantage of glass is that you can easily check the color of the crust. Again, it's up to you. Either choice will work.
To transfer the crust to the pan, we find it easiest to roll a finished crust up onto the rolling pin, then gently unroll it in the pan. Or, you can fold it gently in quarters, lift it up, position the center point on the center of the pan, and unfold it into the pan. If using waxed paper, peel off the top layer, turn the crust gently into the pan, and peel off the remaining paper. Make sure that the dough is allowed to settle completely into the pan.
Don't stretch and press the dough into the corners; stretched dough will likely shrink back when you bake it. Instead, lift the edges of the crust to let it settle down into the corners. If the dough tears a bit, don't be concerned; it will patch easily. Using scissors or a sharp knife, trim the dough to within 3/4-inch of the rim. Use any extra scraps to patch the crust, pressing with your fingers (wet them if necessary) or set aside.
For a single-crust pie: Working around the rim, turn the crust under itself (not under the rim of the pan) to make a thick edge, pressing it firmly against the pan to reduce shrinkage. To decorate the rim, just press it all around with the back of a fork. For a slightly more advanced look, press the thumb and forefinger of one hand together. Use them to gently push the thick dough rim outward, while pushing inward with the forefinger of the other hand, so that they intersect in a "V" with the dough in between. Repeat all around the rim to make a wavy edge.
Chill the finished crust or crusts for 20 to 30 minutes before filling the pie. When the bottom crust is filled, rest the top crust on top and pinch the edges together, turning them under all the way around. To decorate the rim, just press it all around with the back of a fork. For a slightly more advanced look, press the thumb and forefinger of one hand together. Use them to gently push the thick dough rim outward, while pushing inward with the forefinger of the other hand, so that they intersect in a "V" with the dough in between. Repeat all around the rim to make a wavy edge.
For a prebaked pie or tart crust (blind baking): Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line the inside of the chilled crust with aluminum foil (don't turn it down over the rim, but leave the extra sticking up so that you have something to hold on to). Fill the foil all the way up to the top of the shell with pie weights or dried beans. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, until dry and beginning to turn "blond". Lift the foil and weights out of the shell and bake another 10 to 15 minutes, checking frequently to prevent overbaking, until medium brown.
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Red, White, and Blueberry Salad
2 cups watermelon cubes
2 white or donut peaches, pitted and cut into bite-sized pieces (use Bartlett pears, if peaches are out of season)
2 cups blueberries
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, or to taste
2 tablespoons sugar, or to taste
1/2 cup canned coconut milk
3 fresh mint leaves, julienned
Combine the fruits in a bowl. Whisk together the lemon juice, sugar, and coconut milk in a small bowl. Toss the dressing with the fruit and the mint. Taste for sugar and lemon juice and chill until ready to serve, up to 10 hours.
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hope i helped! best of luck!
FOUR LAYER DELIGHT
Layer 1:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 stick butter, melted
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
Mix together and press into a 9x13 baking dish; bake at 350 degrees 15 to 20 minutes, until light brown. Let cool completely.
Layer 2:
8 oz. package fat free cream cheese, softened
One half of a 12 oz. container of fat free Cool Whip
1 cup powdered sugar
Beat cream cheese until soft, beat in sugar until well mixed, then stir in Cool whip. Pour over cooled crust.
Layer 3:
2 small boxes of chocolate pudding mix, made with milk according to directions on box
Pour over cream cheese mixture in dish.
Layer 4:
Spread remaining Cool Whip over pudding layer.
Sprinkle with chopped pecans.
Chill before serving.
This is a yummy moist banana cake. This cake tastes perfect just how it is but I usually frost it with vanilla frosting or cream cheese frosting. You can also add some chocolate chips into the batter.
125 g butter
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 cups flour
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon baking soda, dissolved in the milk
1 teaspoon baking powder
3 mashed ripe bananas
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
1 pinch salt
Cream butter and sugar, add egg and soda thats been dissolved in the milk, then add bananas and dry ingredients and vanilla essence.
Mix well.
Bake in 8 inch square pan in moderate oven (350F or 180C) for 40 minutes or until skewer comes out dry.
Ice with favourite icing.
Here is a great cream cheese iciing recipe
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
In a medium bowl, cream together the cream cheese and butter until creamy. Mix in the vanilla, then gradually stir in the confectioners' sugar. Store in the refrigerator after use.
Key Lime Berry Bites
Ingredients
Key Lime Cheese Ball Mix
8 oz. softened cream cheese
24 prepared tartlet or mini phyllo dough cups
1/2 pint fresh raspberries
Berry Caramel Drizzle
Directions
Combine Key Lime Cheese Ball Mix Packet 1 with cream cheese; blend well and chill 2 hours. Fill each shell with prepared Key Lime Cheese Ball Mix; top each with 3 raspberries and a sprinkle of the crumbs from Packet 2. Drizzle slightly warmed Berry Caramel Drizzle over shells; serve immediately. Makes 24 shells.
http://tastefullysimple.com/web/dgoodacr...
This is very easy and extra good. People will think you put a lot of effort into it.
Millionaire Pie
20 oz can of crushed pineapple in its own juice. WELL DRAINED
16-20 oz Cool Whip
1 can condensed milk NOT evaporated milk
1 cup chopped pecans. I buy already chopped in pkg
3 Tablespoonfuls lemon juice. I use Real lemon in the bottle
2 graham or reg pie crust baked.
Mix ingredients well in large bowl. Pour into pie crust and chill before serving.
I usually use Mrs Smiths frozen 9 inch pie crust. Bake and cool before adding pie filling.
The pie is sweet enough is reason I use the reg pie crust.
This makes 2 nice pies. Just takes few to make.
Everytime I make it, people ask for recipe. Hope you enjoy it.