Category: Desserts
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Southern Fried Peaches

Ingredients2 large firm peaches, not too ripe2 tablespoons butter4 tablespoons sugar2 tablespoons brown sugarDirectionsPeel and halve peaches.Melt butter in skillet.Place cut side down in skillet.When edges are browned, turn over.Sprinkle with half the sugars and allow other side to brown.Turn once more and sprinkle with remaining sugars.Cook until sugars caramelize slightly, turning peaches to coat.Serve…
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COCONUT CAKE WITH RASPBERRY FILLING

IngredientsCake Ingredients:3 cups (297g) sifted cake flour (sift before measuring)2 teaspoons baking powder¼ teaspoon salt1 cup butter, room temperature1 pound (450g) powdered sugar4 egg yolks, well beaten *Beat until well combined, about 1 minute1 cup coconut milk1 teaspoon vanilla1 teaspoon almond extract (or coconut extract)1 cup shredded coconut4 egg whites, well beatenDIRECTIONSPre-heat oven to 350F.…
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BAILEY’S IRISH CREAM MINI-CHEESECAKES

Ingredients: For the crust:16 whole Oreo, finely ground in food processor3 tablespoons melted butter For the filling:16 oz (2-8-oz pkg) cream cheese1/2 cup sugar2 eggs1 1/3 cups sour cream3 Tablespoons Bailey’s Irish Cream1 teaspoon vanilla extract6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, melted and cooled slightly For the ganache glaze:4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped1/2 cup heavy cream2…
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Fruit Salsa & Cinnamon Chips

Ingredients: for the fruit salsa:2 kiwifruits, peeled and diced2 Golden Delicious apples – peeled, cored and diced8 oz raspberries1 (16 oz) carton of strawberries, diced2 tbsp white sugar1 tbsp brown sugar3 tbsp fruit preserves, any flavor (I used strawberry; would only use 2 tbsp next time) for the cinnamon chips:10 (10 inch) flour tortillasmelted butter…
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Apple Enchiladas

Ingredients1 (21 ounce) cans apple fruit filling and topping ( or other fruit filling)6 (8 inch) flour tortillas1 teaspoon cinnamon1/3 cup butter or 1/3 cup margarine1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup brown sugar1/2 cup water DirectionsSpoon fruit filling evenly down centers of tortillas.Sprinkle with cinnamon.Roll up, and place, seam side down, in a lightly greased baking dish.Bring…
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Strawberry Lemon Blondies

INGREDIENTSblondies1 cup (2 sticks or 228 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature3/4 cup (164 grams) granulated sugar1 large egg1/4 cup (55 grams) fresh squeezed lemon juice2 1/4 cups (306 grams) all purpose flour (use the fluff/scoop/level method for measuring)1/2 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp salt1 cup (127 grams) diced fresh strawberriesglaze1 cup (112 grams) unsifted weight…
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Hot Apple Dumplings

2 Granny Smith apples1 cup water1 cup sugar divided1 stick butter1/4 tsp. vanilla extract8 canned biscuits (I use Pillsbury buttermilk)4 teaspoons ground cinnamon Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Peel, core and slice apples vertically into 8 slices each. Cover with cold water to keep them from getting brown while you prepare the rest of the…
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Red Velvet Cheesecake

Ingredients:1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs1/4 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted24 oz cream cheese, softened1 1/4 cups granulated sugar3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 teaspoon vanilla extract4 large eggs1/2 cup sour cream2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder1 teaspoon red food coloringInstructions:Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.In a small…
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PECAN PIE BARK

Ingredients:13 graham crackers1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter1 cup brown sugar2 cups pecan halves, roughly chopped1/4 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon vanilla extractDirections:Step1: Preheat oven to 350°F and line a rimmed sheet pan with aluminum foil.Step2: Lightly grease the foil with butter and line the baking sheet with graham crackers, breaking them where necessary to make them…
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Strawberry Sheet Cake

INGREDIENTS:Fresh strawberries: 2 heaping cups (sliced)Cake mix: 1 box whiteStrawberry gelatin: 1 PKGVegetable oil: 3/4 cupEgg: 3 (large)Strawberry Frosting;Fresh strawberries: 2 cups (sliced) Confectioners’ sugar: 2 cupsSoftened butter: 1 cupVanilla extract: 1 tspINSTRUCTIONS:1. To start with, gently spray a plate with a cooking spray and set the temperature of your oven to 350 ° F.2.…
