Filipino Recipes - Suman Moron (Dessert) Recipe - Pinoy Food

Suman Moron originated from Leyte, an island in the Visayas. It is a popular Filipino dessert served during fiestas and other special occasions. Luckily, I don't have to wait for any special celebrations to taste this delicacy because these are commonly sold outside the church during Sundays.

This recipe makes about 30 pieces of Suman Moron 4-inches long each.

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Ingredients:

• 2 cups glutinous rice flour
• 6 cups ordinary rice flour
• 2 kilos grated coconut meat
• 1 big can evaporated milk
• ½ kilo white (refined) granulated sugar
• 1 kilo muscovado sugar
• 30 chocolate tableya, melted with 1/4 cup water
• 1 bar cheddar cheese (julienned)
• 1 cup chopped peanuts
• 1 small bottle vanilla extract
• 8 cups boiling water
• about 30 pieces banana leaves, cut into rectangles (8″x10″)

Filipino Recipes - Suman Moron (Dessert) Recipe - Pinoy Food

Cooking Instructions:

• In a basin, place the grated coconut meat and pour boiling water. Set aside. (Note: 8 cups of canned coconut milk can be used as alternative.)
• Mix the 2 types of flour well until thoroughly incorporated. Divide the flour mixture equally into two parts.
• Squeeze the grated meat when the coconut mixture is already cool enough to handle. Use a fine strainer to separate the coconut milk. Divide the coconut milk equally into two parts.
• In a thick-bottomed pan, place ½ of the flour mixture and pour in one part coconut milk, muscovado sugar, melted chocolate, vanilla extract and peanuts. Mix well and place over medium heat. Keep on stirring while cooking the mixture. At first, uneven lumps will form. But as you keep stirring, the mixture will even out as it thickens. Turn off the heat when oil starts to come out. Set aside to cool.
• To the second half of flour mixture, add the remaining coconut milk. Then pour about half of the white sugar and the evaporated milk. Mix thoroughly. Place in a separate pan and cook over medium heat while stirring continuously. Remove from the heat when the mixture is thickened. Set aside to cool.
• Pass the banana leaves over the heat to make them supple. Then use the squeezed-dry coconut meat over the leaves.
• Take a heaping tablespoonful of the first mixture (chocolate) and place on the banana leaf wrapper. Sprinkle a little cheese on it before rolling, with the banana leaf covering the mixture. Therefore, you hands won't be touching the mixture being rolled.
• Take another heaping tablespoonful of the second mixture (milk) and do the same process.
• Place the two cylinders (milk and chocolate) and roll to form a thicker cylinder with the two colors fused together.
• Roll the banana leaf to wrap tightly and tie a string at both ends to secure.
• Repeat the process until all of the two mixtures have been wrapped.
• Steam for about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
• Let cool before serving.

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Divine Dessert Recipes: The Fondant Fancy

Known to some as a French Fancy, but to us British as Fondant Fancy, the iced sponge cake is a divine dessert that many of us have "fond" memories of. What are they, where do they come from, and can I make them at home - are perhaps the questions at the forefront of your mind right now?

What are they and where do they come from?

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Fondant Fancies were originally produced in the UK by the beloved Mr Kipling. They are incredibly sweet, consisting of a single cube of sponge cake, topped with butter cream, and coated in fondant icing, with chocolate or another colour of icing drizzled on top.

Divine Dessert Recipes: The Fondant Fancy

Can I make one now?

Sure, the process is quite long but the results are absolutely worth it. Gather together the following ingredients:

For the cakes:

- 175g unsalted butter

- 150g plain caster sugar

- 3 eggs

- 175g plain flour

- 1 teaspoon baking powder

For the fondant icing:

- 25g unsalted butter

- 100g dark chocolate

- 90g icing sugar

- 100ml boiling water

- 75g mascarpone cheese

- 75g melted white chocolate to decorate the fancies

Preparation:

Preheat the oven to 140C or gas mark 1. Grease up a 9 inch square cake tin.

Using an electric whisk, mix together the butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Gradually add the eggs, whisking continuously, and only add each one as soon as the last one has been fully mixed in. Fold in the flour and baking powder lastly.

Throw the mixture into the baking tin and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes. When done, set aside to cool and cut into 1 inch cubes.

Whiel you're waiting for that, boil a pan half full of water and leave to simmer. Suspend a heatproof mixing bowl on the pan (not allowing the base to touch the water), and add the dark chocolate, butter and icing sugar. Stir until nicely smooth. Gradually add the boiling water (you may not need the whole 100ml) until the mixture is runny enough to fall down the sides of the cakes.

Back to the inch square cakes, begin by placing a small lump of mascarpone on the top. Spoon over the icing and set aside for at least 30 minutes to allow the icing to cool and harden.

Finally, drizzle the melted white chocolate on top for effect and allow to cool again.

Divine Dessert Recipes: The Fondant Fancy

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Two Classic British Dessert Recipes - Sticky Toffee Pudding and Spotted Dick

Unlike many delicate cakes and desserts of European origin, the British tend to enjoy their desserts (or "afters") as sickly sweet and of real substance! Here are two recipes for some classic British dishes - Spotted Dick and Sticky Toffee Pudding!

Spotted Dick

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I have no idea why it's called this, but spotted dick remains a favourite in British families, and consist of a simple currant sponge cake soaked in Custard. Read on, and you will need:

Two Classic British Dessert Recipes - Sticky Toffee Pudding and Spotted Dick

- 50g butter

- 350g plain flour

- 3 teaspoons baking powder

- 140g suet (that's animal fat, by the way)

- 90g sugar

- 120g currants

- Zest and juice of two lemons

- 75ml milk

- 75ml cream, whipped

- Custard to serve (store bought is fine)

Preparation:

Use your fingers to grease up a pudding bowl (about 1.4 litre). Mix well the flour, suet, baking powder, sugar and currants. Melt the leftover butter and stir into the mix along with the lemon zest and juice. the zest should be fine. Mix the milk and cream separately then slowly stir it in.

Pour the whole mix into the pudding basin and cover with a double layer of greaseproof paper (tracing paper?). Tie around the edge with a piece of string.

The pudding should be boiled, not baked. If your microwave can't steam-bake, then make sure you have a pan big enough to hold a little boiling water and the pudding bowl. Cook for about an hour and half, making sure to check that the water hasn't boiled away (this is very important).

Serve with regular custard for a nice sloppy traditional spotted dick pudding!

Sticky Toffee Pudding:

For adult and children alike, sticky toffee pudding a family treat, but don't overdo it. You will need:

- 200g dried dates

- 250ml black tea

- 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda

- 85g unsalted butter

- 175g self-raising flour

- 1 teaspoon mixed spice

- 175g brown caster sugar

- 2 beaten eggs

For the sauce:

- 100g muscovado sugar

- 100g unsalted butter

- 150ml carton of double cream

Preparation:

Preheat the oven to mark 4, then boil the black tea with the dates. Keep boiling for about 4 minutes to soften them and stir in the bicarbonate of soda.

Cream the sugar and butter together then beat in the egg, flour and mixed spices. Fold in the dates and pour into an ovenproof dish. Throw into the oven and bake for a good 35 minutes until firm to the touch.

To make the sauce, cook the butter, sugar, and cream over a low heat until the sugar has dissolved. After a while, it should turn a nice toffee colour.

Cut the pudding into squares and top with hot sauce and a good scoop of ice cream.

Two Classic British Dessert Recipes - Sticky Toffee Pudding and Spotted Dick

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Italian Dessert Cannoli Recipe

Cannolis are a great Italian dessert and they were said to have been developed by Sicilians in Palermo, Italy. These fried wafers are filled with a mixture of ricotta, candied fruit, chocolate, and other ingredients, and they are very, very tasty! Sicilians are supposed to have created this great dessert recipe, and I think that they are just delicious. I hope that this recipe is fairly easy to follow. You will need some type of dowel or metal tube that you will use to form out your cannoli shells. If you have a 3 ½ inch in diameter ring or even a 3 inch ring, you will need this to form the shape of your shells, also. You will also need a deep fryer, or a pan that is deep enough for these shells to float in oil.

Ingredients for Cannoli Shells:

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3 Cups of unsifted flour

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1/4 Teaspoon of cinnamon

1/2 Teaspoon of salt

3 Tablespoon of granulated sugar

2 eggs

2 Tablespoon of firm butter cut into small cubes

1/4 Cup of a good Marsala wine

1-2 egg whites, whisked slightly

First thing is to sift the flour with salt, cinnamon, and granulated sugar. You will make a well in the center of your sifted flour mixture. In the middle of the well you have made you will add the egg and butter and start mixing with a fork. You will work the egg mixture with the fork from the center out, to incorporate the moist egg with the flour mixture. You will then add your Marsala wine slowly until dough begins to come together like a playdough mixture. You will then start working the dough with your hands to form the dough into a dough ball. You will then cover and let the dough rise for about 10-15 minutes.

If you have a stainless area to work on great, if not you will need a wooden cutting board. You will need to slightly dust the area you plan to work on with a small amount of flour. You will then roll out the dough into 1/4 inch thickness. You will then use your 3 ½ rings and cut the cannoli shell circles. You will then use a rolling pin to roll the circles into oblongs or ovals. You will then take your dowels or tubes and wrap the dough around cannoli forms. You will then whisk your egg white, and seal your dough edges by using a brush or very clean hands if you have no brush. You will then roll up ever so slightly the ends so they will have a very faint lip or ring on the edge of the cooked product.

At some point when you are ready to get your shells into the oil to start cooking them you will heat your oil to around 350 degrees. Once it is at the proper temperature you will begin to fry two, or three at a time in deep hot fat for about 1 minute, or until lightly golden. Remove with tongs to paper towels to drain, you will then let cool for about 30 seconds to one minute and then slip out cannoli form, holding shell carefully so you will not break it. Cool shells before filling. Let them hang out while you will start to make your filling.

Ingredients for the Cannoli filling:

3 lb. ricotta cheese, that has had moisture removed

2 1/2 Cup of confectioners' sugar

1/4 Cup of semi-sweet chocolate pieces or grated sweet chocolate

1/4 Cup candied cherries, finely chopped

1/2 Teaspoon of cinnamon

1/2 Cup of chopped pistachio nuts

Confectioners' sugar to dust each of the finished Cannoli's maybe about 1/2 Cup

First thing you will want to do is take your ricotta and place into cheesecloth and wrap it into a ball and then you will tie a knot in the top part of the ball you have made. You will want to hold over night if possible to drain the water from the ricotta. If you have some way to hang the cheese ball in your refrigerator that would be best. You will need to have a bowl under the cheese to catch all of the moisture that will drain off of the ricotta. The shells that you have made will hole for a couple of days if you want to make these in stages. They are worth the wait, and the time taken to make these little delicacies.

First you will take the drained ricotta and get it into the bowl and work it for a minute or two to get it more pliable. You will gently start to combine the cheese, and the sugar into a mixing bowl, and fold in with a spatula until you obtain a light, airy blend of ingredients. You will start to fold in the minced candied fruit and the chocolate very gently. You will then start to spoon the cheese filling into a pastry bag, or a large Ziploc if you do not have a pastry bag. You will then twist the top into a knot to keep the filling from emerging, and fill each of the Cannoli shells, squirting the filling in from either end.

Once you have all of the shells filled you will dip the ends of the cannoli in the pistachios. You will then arrange all of the Cannolis on a platter, and sprinkle with a little powdered sugar, and they're ready. If you would like to garnish you can save some of the candied cherries and place them on the center of each Cannoli after the powdered sugar has been applied. Then serve, and enjoy.

Italian Dessert Cannoli Recipe

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Easy Valentine's Day Dessert Recipes

Valentine's Day is the sweetest day on Earth, every February 14th gifts are exchanged between lovers. The sweetest gift you can give is a homemade gift, and what better then homemade desserts. Who doesn't love chocolate so here is a list of easy chocolate Valentine's Day desserts. Chocolate dipped strawberries are a favorite for Valentine's Day and they are easy to make and will look so impressive.

Ingredients

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• 1 3/4 to 2 cups (11.5- to 12-oz. pkg.) Chocolate, Milk Chocolate or White Morsels
• 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
• 36 Strawberries Directions LINE baking sheet with wax paper.

Easy Valentine's Day Dessert Recipes

MICROWAVE morsels and vegetable shortening in uncovered, microwave-safe bowl on MEDIUM-HIGH (70%) power for 1 minute; STIR. The morsels may retain some of their original shape. If necessary, microwave at additional 10- to 15-second intervals, stirring just until melted; cool slightly.

DIP strawberries about halfway into melted morsels; shake off excess. Place on prepared baking sheet; refrigerate until set.

For a Decorative touch:

MICROWAVE 1/2 cup White or Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels or Baking Bars, in small, plastic bag on MEDIUM-HIGH for 1 minute; knead until smooth. Cut tiny corner from bag; squeeze to drizzle over strawberries. Refrigerate until set.

You can use many other kinds of fruit such as orange segments, apple slices, or banana slices. To package your gift try looking for inexpensive tins or heart shaped boxes at your local craft store. If you are looking for an interactive dessert you may want to try chocolate fondue. This is another easy yet impressive treat.

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 Dark Chocolate baking bars (8 oz.) finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon orange liqueur (optional) or orange juice
• 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
• Items for dipping: Marshmallows, fresh fruit (strawberries, orange segments, kiwi, melon and / or banana), cake cubes, pretzels, potato chips

Directions HEAT cream in small, saucepan over low heat; bring just to a boil. Remove from heat. Add chocolate; stir until smooth. Add liqueur or orange juice and orange peel; mix well.

TRANSFER fondue to fondue pot; place over low heat

Skewer items for dipping and enjoy

If you are not into making your own desserts but want the feel of homemade there are many companies online that offer homemade fudge, chocolate dipped strawberries, chocolate dipped pretzels among other confection for delivery. You can purchase these items and add your own touches to them like a handmade card or repackaging them into a box that you made with a picture of the two of you one it. Have fun with it and be creative.

Easy Valentine's Day Dessert Recipes

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Quick Italian Dessert Recipe - Tiramisu

If you are looking for a tasty and fast recipe that is authentic Italian, this quick Italian dessert recipe is for you. There is no better way to finish off a delicious Italian dinner than with a tasty and light dessert. This recipe is great to serve your guests after a pasta dinner and wine. You can also serve this as a social dessert with coffee at any time. Tiramisu is a favorite among Italian food lovers.

Ingredients for this Tiramisu Quick Italian Dessert Recipe:
o 30 Italian lady fingers that are divided
o 2 ½ cups of strong warm espresso
o 2 ounces of chopped chocolate
o Unsweetened cocoa used for dusting the dessert
o 6 egg yolks
o ¾ cup of white sugar
o 1 ¼ pounds of mascarpone cheese
o 2 cups of heavy cream
o 1/3 cup of white sugar
o 1 ½ tablespoons of dark rum

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Directions for making Tiramisu Quick Italian Dessert Recipe:
o Dip the first 18 Italian ladyfingers into the espresso
o Line the bottom of a 12 x 9 pan with the ladyfingers
o Sprinkle half of the chopped chocolate over the mixture
o Add a generous dusting of the cocoa on the mixture
o Set this aside
o Combine the egg yolks and ¾ cup of the sugar
o Mix this on high in a mixer for about ten minutes
o Mix the mascarpone by hand until it is completely mixed and lump free
o Set this aside
o Mix by a mixer or by hand the cream, 1/3 cup of sugar and the rum until it forms stiff peaks
o Add the mascarpone mix and whip this again until completely homogenous
o Spread half of the egg and cheese filling onto the ladyfingers in the pan
o Soak the rest of the ladyfingers in espresso and make a second layer over them
o Leave some spaces in between the ladyfingers and sprinkle the remaining filling evenly over the ladyfingers
o Lightly sprinkle this with more cocoa
o Wrap and refrigerate for about four to six hours
o When this is chilled, sprinkle it again with a light dusting of the cocoa
o Slice and serve with a spoon or spatula

Quick Italian Dessert Recipe - Tiramisu

This quick Italian dessert recipe for tiramisu will delight your taste buds and you will love how light and tasty this dessert is. You can serve small servings after a big dinner, or a little bit larger pieces as an afternoon social treat. Some prefer to serve this dessert with espresso, coffee or if you and your guests prefer to enjoy the richness, try with a nice glass of red wine.

Quick Italian Dessert Recipe - Tiramisu

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Dessert Ideas for Entertaining Guests at Dinner Parties

You may think the most important part of a dinner party is the dinner - but you would be wrong. While having a delicious dinner and great conversation are key to a successful event, the most important element of your dinner party is the dessert! Likely this will be the last thing your guests remember and can really cap off a good meal and good night in the right way.

Dinner Party Dessert Ideas

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Do not stress out about choosing the most fancy dessert ideas for your dinner party. You do not need a flaming pudding or crème brulee to excite your guests' palates, instead consider serving your family and friends a delicious cheesecake. There are so many cheesecake flavors you can be sure you will find one to accommodate even the pickiest of eaters. Cheesecake is such a versatile dessert it can be dressed up with chocolate or caramel swirls, decorated with sliced fruit or just left to shine all on its own. No matter how you choose to display your cheesecake, your guests will agree that it is one of the best desserts you can choose!

Dessert Ideas for Entertaining Guests at Dinner Parties

More Dessert Ideas for Parties

If your guests have a variety of different taste preferences, a whole cheesecake may not be the right dinner party dessert idea. Instead of purchasing a big cheesecake that is all one flavor, consider getting a cheesecake assortment. You have a few of options when choosing assorted cheesecakes. You can get a large "gourmet assortment" cake, which comes with three slices of Mocha, three slices of Turtle, three slices of Original and three slices of the Very Strawberry cake. This assortment has something to please everyone. You can even choose a flavor theme - Chocolate Lovers or a Very Berry- if you know your guests have similar tastes but also appreciate variety.

You can also choose an assortment of mini cheesecakes. This option allows each of your guests to enjoy their very own cheesecake! We will send you a seven-pack assortment of our top selling cakes right now, and your dinner party guests will be able to enjoy Strawberry Swirl, Original, Turtle and Key Lime cheesecakes!

Simple Dinner Party Dessert Ideas

Remove one item from your to-do list by ordering a cheesecake online. Do not waste time driving to and from a bakery or store, just walk to your computer, choose your cake and wait for it to be delivered straight to your door.

Dinner parties are the perfect opportunity for you to gather with friends and family, share a good meal and enjoy each other's company. In all of the hustle and bustle of planning a party, do not forget about serving a fantastic dessert! Let a mail order cheesecake impress your guests before the night has ended

Dessert Ideas for Entertaining Guests at Dinner Parties

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Jello Dessert Recipes: How To Make A Strawberry Soda Jello Cake Recipe

Are you ready for something light, creamy, and delicious? Making your own jello dessert recipes can be fun and interesting. You can make a refreshing and scrumptious dessert while using jello gelatins and puddings in the recipes. For instance, how would you like to make a strawberry soda jello cake recipe to serve this evening to your family and friends? It is easy to make and only includes a few ingredients. You can whip this dessert up in hardly any time at all and then have it ready for serving after allowing it to chill in the refrigerator. This is definitely a cool cake to make.

You can easily blend the delicious flavors of strawberries by using strawberry gelatin and strawberry soda. Another interesting and tasty idea is to adapt this recipe to make it into something that you and your family will enjoy making and eating. For instance, rather than using strawberry gelatin and soda, you can use orange, cherry, blackberry, grape and so many others. It really just all depends on the type of flavors you and your family enjoys the most.

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This is so good that you might find that someone in your family is so fond of eating this type of cake that they may request it for special occasions such as the holidays as well as for a birthday cake. You might want to consider adding fresh strawberries on top to decorate this cake for a beautiful presentation on the serving table. It looks good and it tastes great. Try making one today and see what your family thinks about eating a delicious dessert.

Jello Dessert Recipes: How To Make A Strawberry Soda Jello Cake Recipe

Recipe for Strawberry Soda Jello Cake

What You Need

• 1 yellow cake mix
• 1 package strawberry jello gelatin 3 ounce
• ¾ cup boiling water
• ¾ cup strawberry soda
• ¼ cup sugar
• 1 package vanilla instant pudding 3 ounce
• 1 container whipped topping 8 ounce

How to Make It

Follow the directions on the back of the yellow cake mix to prepare the cake and then bake in a 13 x 9 inch baking pan. Allow the cake to cool after baking and then poke holes in the cake using a fork or a drinking straw.

Prepare the filling by dissolving the strawberry jello gelatin, the boiling water, and the strawberry soda. Mix well to blend and then place in the refrigerator to chill until the gelatin is set.

Using a medium size mixing bowl you will add the sugar and vanilla instant pudding beat until the pudding becomes stiff. Fold in the whipped topping and then use this mixture to frost the strawberry soda jello cake.

Place in the refrigerator to chill overnight or for at least 3 to 5 hours before cutting and serving. After serving any leftover cake should be returned to the refrigerator to keep until eaten.

Jello Dessert Recipes: How To Make A Strawberry Soda Jello Cake Recipe

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Best Dessert Ideas for New Year's Eve

Are you having a New Year's Eve party but are unsure what desserts to serve? This is actually the easiest part of planning and not something you should worry about. Desserts are what many look forward to after every meal and finding delicious treats to offer guests or family and friends is actually quite fun and exciting. To help you in your task, here are the best dessert ideas you can serve on New Year's Eve.

Cakes
Serving cake is a great option for dessert especially with the different kinds to choose from. A favorite of many is chocolate fudge cake, but of course there are plenty others to choose from such as vanilla, white chocolate, banana caramel, chocolate truffles, chocolate raspberry, hazelnut, marble cake, and many more. Just about any cake is available to suit your taste palette, which is why this is a great dessert idea for New Year's.

Dessert

Cheesecake
Other than cakes, a favorite New Year's dessert is cheesecake, which certainly no one can resist. There are different kinds of cheesecake from the famous New York style cheesecake, Oreo, Hershey's, chocolate, strawberry, raspberry, blueberry, cherry, mocha, key lime, vanilla, peanut butter, and a lot more that you can choose from. With cheesecake, the list is endless and the best part is, you can easily order online for cheesecake delivery and get all your dessert in an instant with no trouble at all. If you can't decide on just one cake, you can order an assortment of snack-size or mini cheesecakes that come in all flavors to ensure that you and your guests get the best of everything.

Best Dessert Ideas for New Year's Eve

Brownies and Cookies
Brownies and cookies will always be yummy desserts on everyone's list. Chocolate fudge brownies and mouth-watering cookies in all flavors are an instant hit no matter what the occasion. Simply order a party pack online that contains a variety of brownies and cookies and you can easily serve this as a dessert on New Year's Eve.

Tarts and Pies
Tarts and pies are also great dessert ideas that can easily impress guests on New Year's Eve. Tarts come in a variety of fruit flavors from apple to berries, pecan, and even caramel. If you are a fan of pies, these are also yummy treats you can serve from apple, pecan, chocolate fudge, and many other flavors.

With all these New Year's dessert ideas, certainly you have a lot on your list. If you have a large guest list, having one of each kind of dessert for variety would be an excellent choice. Whichever one you choose will surely be delicious and one that all your friends and family will enjoy during this holiday season. To save you time and trouble, you don't even have to make these desserts yourself. You can easily order and buy cheesecake online and have it delivered to your doorstep before the big night. During this time of year, make your job easier for you by visiting the online cheesecake store to get delicious dessert ideas.

Best Dessert Ideas for New Year's Eve

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Ginseng Side Effects

The use of herbs is a time-honored approach to strengthening the body and treating disease. However, herbs contain active substances that can trigger side effects and interact with other herbs, supplements or medications. For these reasons, herbs should be taken with care, under the supervision of a practitioner knowledgeable in the field of botanical medicine.

Possible side effects of Ginseng have a reasonably good safety record. The most common side effects are nervousness and excitability that usually decrease after the first few days. The ability to concentrate may be decreased, and blood sugar may decrease to abnormally low levels. Because ginseng has an estrogen-like effect, women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not take it. Occasionally, there have been reports of more serious side effects, such as asthma attacks, increased blood pressure, palpitations, and, in postmenopausal women, uterine bleeding. To many people, ginseng tastes unpleasant.

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Both American and Asian ginsengs are stimulants and may cause nervousness or sleeplessness, particularly if taken at high doses. Other reported side effects include high blood pressure, insomnia, restlessness, anxiety, euphoria, diarrhea, vomiting, headache, nosebleed, breast pain and vaginal bleeding.

Ginseng Side Effects

Siberian ginseng may cause nervousness and restlessness in some individuals. In rare cases, Siberian ginseng may cause mild diarrhea. Siberian ginseng is not recommended for individuals with very high blood pressure. It may cause insomnia in some people if taken too close to bedtime. IF symptoms like breathing problems, tightness in the throat or chest, chest pain, skin hives, rash, or itchy or swollen skin develop, the use of taking Siberian ginseng may be stopped.

There have been reports that Asian ginseng may possibly decrease the effectiveness of the blood-thinning medication. Warfarin when taken with ginseng may inhibit platelet activity. Aspirin may not interact well either. Consult with your physician before taking any herbal supplement. The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) has rated ginseng as a class 2d herb and specific restrictions apply.

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Fluffy Lemon Dessert

Once you make Fluffy Lemon Squares, your family will be hooked. This dessert is rich, lemony, and delicious. Cut the dessert into squares and you can serve it up on a plate with a little mint sprig for garnish. Save this dessert for a special holiday or make it whenever you want something lemony. A single batch makes plenty to serve a small crowd. If you need more, just make a second pan and you should have plenty to share.

You cannot beat the lemon flavor of this simple dessert. With lemon Jello, lemon pudding and lemon sherbet in the mix, the citrus element is well represented. For anyone who loves lemon, this dessert is sure to please. The pudding and whipped cream make this dessert creamy and light. The texture is fluffy and melts in your mouth. For a Jello dessert, it is quick to make. Just pop it in the fridge during the afternoon and it will be ready to enjoy after dinner. The creamy texture is very satisfying; there is something about a dessert that melts in your mouth and gives that rich, creamy texture that really tops off a meal.

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Serve Fluffy Lemon Squares at a party, a picnic or at a family gathering. It works well for potlucks, holiday meals, and summer fun. The crisp lemon flavor is sweet enough to enjoy and tart enough to let you know it's lemon. Let the creamy texture melt in your mouth with every scrumptious bite. Be sure to use vanilla wafers for the crust; the vanilla complements the lemon perfectly. When you transport it, keep it cool in an ice chest or other protective carrier. This will ensure your dessert is at its best when you reach your destination. Once there, pop it in the refrigerator if one is available.

Fluffy Lemon Dessert

Recipe for Fluffy Lemon Squares

This dessert will win you praise at the table!

What You Need

• 1-1/2 cups vanilla wafers, crushed (approximately 45 wafers)
• 1/3 cup pecans, chopped
• 6 Tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 packages (3 ounces each) lemon Jello
• 1-1/4 cups boiling water
• 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant lemon pudding mix
• 1 pint lemon sherbet, softened

How to Make It

Combine the pecans, wafer crumbs, and butter together in a small bowl and set aside a quarter of it for topping. Press the rest of the crumb mixture into an ungreased 11 x 7 inch dish. Cover the dish and let the crust chill in the refrigerator for half an hour.

In another small bowl, beat the whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Set it aside. In a large bowl, dissolve the Jello in boiling water. Add the pudding mix and beat on low for 2 minutes. Add the sherbet and beat on low for 1 minute or until it is soft set. Gently fold in the whipped cream.

Spread this mixture over the crust and sprinkle the top with the reserved crumbs. Let the dessert chill for an hour or until set.

Makes 12 servings.

Fluffy Lemon Dessert

Jello is a great place to start when you need to make a dessert. There are lots of easy recipes you can make with this ingredient, including a simple cheesecake recipe. Dessert does not have to be saved just for special occasions anymore.

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Apple Crumble Recipe - Easy Apple Crumble Pie

What is more down home than a freshly baked apple pie? Not much, I tell you. This apple crumble dessert recipe is an easy-to-make variation of the popular two crust apple pie. What makes this an easy apple pie recipe is that you only use one crust (which you don't even have make), and the filling and topping will only take a few minutes to put together.

1 Ready made frozen pie crust

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Filling

Apple Crumble Recipe - Easy Apple Crumble Pie

6 - 7 tart apples

1/2 cup sugar

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Apple Crumble Topping

3/4 cup flour

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 cup butter, firm texture

Directions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

First of all, don't peel the apples. Core and cut apples into 1/2-inch thick slices. Place apple slices into the pie crust.

In a small bowl, mix together the sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Sprinkle this spice mixture over the apples.

Bake 30 to 40 minutes until edge of pie is golden brown and the apples are nice and tender. Keep in mind when serving - this pie will have a loose texture and not be firm like regular apple pie.

Apple Square Recipe: Fresh Apple Cake Recipe

This delicious apple dessert recipe is another great way to use fresh apples and will fill your kitchen up with a wonderful homemade aroma. This cinnamon apple recipe is also filled with raisins and pecans for a wonderful crunch and munch flavor experience in every bite.

1 cup all purpose flour

1/2 cup sugar

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

2/3 cup milk

1 egg

1/2 cup raisins

3 cups fresh apple, peeled and sliced

1/2 cup chopped pecans

1/3 cup sugar

1 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Grease a 13x9-inch baking pan.

With a spoon, lightly put flour into a measuring cup and level off the top with a knife.

In a large bowl, add the flour, 1/2 cup of sugar, baking powder, salt and nutmeg; mix thoroughly. Add in the milk and egg; blend well.

Spread mixture into the greased baking pan. Sprinkle raisins, apples and pecans evenly over the top of the batter.

In a small bowl, mix together 1/3 cup sugar and the cinnamon. Sprinkle over the top of the cake. Bake for 30 - 40 minutes until edges are a light golden brown and the apples are nice and tender.

Apple Crumble Recipe - Easy Apple Crumble Pie

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Tempting Desserts You Can Make With Tortillas

Tortillas are often used in Mexican food recipes and in fact they are a real staple - perhaps one of the most popular Mexican ingredients of all, so it is little wonder that they can also be used in dessert recipes. If you enjoy savory Mexican recipes like enchiladas, quesadillas and fajitas made with tortillas, why not sample a sweet tortilla recipe?

For a quick and easy Mexican dessert recipe, simply warm some tortillas on a griddle or in a pan. This makes them pliable. Add some chopped fruit to the tortillas and roll them up into tubes to serve. Other nice ingredients to add to sweet tortillas include honey, cream, nuts, raisins, lemon juice, lime juice, ice cream, chocolate syrup, or powdered sugar.

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You might like to warm the fruit filling or serve it cold. Drizzle your favorite ice cream syrup over the fruit tortillas before serving them and choose from ice cream or whipped cream to serve with them.

Tempting Desserts You Can Make With Tortillas

You do not have to roll the tortillas up to enclose a filling. Perhaps you would prefer a tortilla base, so you can stack your chosen ice cream, fruit, and nuts on top of the tortilla, or you might like to cut it into strips and use the strips to garnish a dessert. Be creative and see what delicious ideas you can come up with.

Recipe for Pear Chimichangas

This recipe combines the flavors of pears, lime juice, almonds, sugar and more to make a really delicious and authentic flavored Mexican dessert recipe. You can use mango instead of the pears if you prefer. Chimichangas are deep fried, so the tortillas will be crispy and crunchy, while the pear filling will be hot and flavorful.

What you will need:

• 2 teaspoons butter
• Juice from 2 limes
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons orange liqueur
• 8 ripe pears, peeled and diced
• Powdered sugar
• Vegetable oil, for deep frying
• 1/3 cup ground toasted almonds
• 4 flour tortillas
• Whipped cream, for garnish

How to make them:

Combine the sugar and pears in a big pan and add half the lime juice and all of the orange liqueur. Bring the mixture to a boil over a low to moderate heat, and then simmer until thick. You should stir it constantly near the end of the cooking time. Stir in the almonds, the butter, and the rest of the lime juice. Let it cool. If you like, you can make the filling a day ahead and keep it refrigerated. If you want to do that, let it reach room temperature again before continuing with the recipe.

Warm the tortillas in a heavy skillet or on a griddle, then divide the pear mixture between them. Fold the sides in and then roll them up, securing them with toothpicks. Pour three inches of oil into a deep skillet and heat it to 365 degrees F. Fry the pear chimichangas one or two at a time for about four minutes or until they are golden brown. Drain them on paper towels then sprinkle some powdered sugar over them and serve with whipped cream.

Tempting Desserts You Can Make With Tortillas

A lot of Mexican food ingredients can be used to make both sweet and savory recipes. There are many easy Mexican recipes that you can make using flour tortillas and many of them can be put together in as little as ten minutes.

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Easy Chocolate Dessert Recipe

Chocolate is one of the oldest processed foods enjoyed over the past millennium. It came from the tropical tree called cocoa. This tree is native to South America, Central America and Mexico. The seeds of the cocoa tree are dried and fermented and finally grounded and liquefied. As a result of these processes, pure unsweetened chocolate is formed.

There are different kinds of chocolate. Each is classified according to its composition and color. Milk chocolate is the combination of sugar, cocoa butter and milk. It is considered not a true chocolate because of the absence of cocoa solids formed from the processes involved in production of pure chocolate. White chocolate can be consumed by animals. The addition of sugar and fats makes up the third kind of chocolate. Dark chocolate has high cocoa content and is believed to have health benefits by reducing the occurrence of heart attack. One example of dark chocolate is semisweet chocolate which is used in cooking recipes. Sometimes vanilla is added for a more pleasing aroma.

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Chocolate is enjoyed in a wide variety of preparations nowadays. If one would go to a nearby restaurant, cafeteria or snack bar, one would definitely come across chocolates in various attractive servings ranging from breads, cakes, drinks and ice creams.

Easy Chocolate Dessert Recipe

Below is an easy chocolate dessert recipe that you can enjoy doing. It's a recipe on how to make your ice cream richer, creamier and attractive when served after a sumptuous meal. It is very easy to prepare.

Chocolate Caramel Sauce
Ingredients:

½ gallon vanilla ice cream of any flavor
10 caramels
¾ cup of Nestle Carnation Evaporated Milk
1 ¾ cups of Nestle Toll House Milk Chocolate Morsels

Directions: Combine caramels, 1 ½ cups morsels and evaporated milk in a saucepan under low heat. Continuously stir until mixture is smooth. Serve as a topping on ice cream.

This easy chocolate recipe has an estimated cooking time of ten minutes. It yields to seven servings of ¼ cup each. In case of left over, refrigerate and reheat in saucepan while continuously stirring.

You can also use this sauce to add flavor to your brownies and cheesecakes. You can even add peanut butter chips, colored chocolate chips to make it more attractive for kids. This stuff is heavenly and your friends will compliment you for its rich and tempting taste.

This is just an example of an easy to prepare chocolate recipe. Other recipes vary from their ingredients, procedures, cooking time, skill level and the number of servings. Nestle, a multinational packaged food company, offers a wide range of easy chocolate recipes for you to choose from to fit your interests. With its line of chocolate products, dairy products, and ice cream you can surely select a wide variety of easy recipe suggestions to satisfy your eagerness to learn more about easy chocolate recipes.

These easy chocolate recipes let you spend little time in your kitchen yet let you delight anybody's taste buds. These are easy to follow recipes that you alone can enjoy doing even on a busy day. Enjoy the chocolates. Enjoy the recipes.

Easy Chocolate Dessert Recipe

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Dessert Recipes - Desserts That Go Well With Coffee

Do you like to enjoy a cup of coffee with a crunchy low-fat dessert? Read on to learn how to make the best biscotti ever. This recipe is so easy that once my wife showed me how to make them, I bake fresh biscotti every couple of days! I even make my own orange zest to make the dessert flavorful (the commercial orange spice just does not give the natural aroma, not to mention the flavor).

ORANGE BISCOTTI

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INGREDIENTS

Dessert Recipes - Desserts That Go Well With Coffee

2 cups all-purpose flour,
¾ cup sugar,
1 tsp. vanilla,
1 tsp. baking powder,
3 eggs,
2 Tbsp. orange zest

DIRECTIONS

1) Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
2) In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and vanilla.
3) In a separate bowl, blend eggs and orange zest. Add to other ingredients and mix well.
4) Divide dough in two and shape into 2 wide loaves. Place on a cookie sheet.
5) Bake for 35 minutes.
6) Slice into long biscotti cookies and let cool on wire rack.

Serve with coffee or cocoa

HOW TO MAKE ORANGE ZEST

INGREDIENTS

Orange peels,
Water,
1/2 cup sugar,

DIRECTIONS

Place orange peels in a small pot. Pour in about 1 cup water. Boil for about 5 min.
Let cool. With a sharp knife, peel off a thin layer of the skin. Cut it into small squares. Place it in a small pot, pour about 1/2 cup of water and sugar. Bring to boil and let simmer until all water is gone. Let cool. Store it in an airtight container for a couple of weeks.

Use to flavor your cakes and cookies, pankcakes, or add to tea.

POLISH BUNDT CAKE

INGREDIENTS

4 eggs
¾ cup sugar
2 tsp vanilla flavoring
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup potato starch
1 tsp baking powder
2 sticks of unsweetened margarine, melted

DIRECTIONS

1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2) Beat egg whites and sugar until stiff peaks appear. Add egg yolks, starch, flour, baking powder, and vanilla flavoring. Mix well. Mix in melted margarine.
3) Pour batter into a bundt cake pan. Bake for about 30 minutes.
4) Turn cake out onto wire rack and let cool. Sprinkle powdered sugar over the top and enjoy!

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Easy and Healthy Dessert Recipes For Kids

Do you ever remember sitting at the dinner table finishing every morsel of food on your plate and awaiting the best part of the meal? For many, if not all children the best part of a meal is always dessert. Nothing can be more rewarding than getting a slice of your favorite cake or a dish of ice cream. The only problem is that as more and more parents become concerned with the health of their children dessert can be more of an issue. Serving your child with something that is sugary or filled with unnecessary calories can be something that you would want to skip. Here are some easy and healthy dessert recipes for kids:

Easy Graham Cracker Cake
Ingredients:
1 box graham crackers
Fresh mango slices
1 can cream
1can condensed milk

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Directions
1. Mix the cream and condensed milk in a bowl and refrigerate for at least one hour.
2. Line a pan or plastic container with your graham crackers, making sure that everything is even.
3. Spread some of the cream mixture on top of your graham crackers.
4. Put some of the mango slices on top of the cream.
5. Repeat the steps as desired or until you have two or three layers.
6. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve

Easy and Healthy Dessert Recipes For Kids

Jello Bowls
Ingredients:
1 regular package instant unflavored Jello
Fruit juice
Fresh fruit pieces
Whipped cream (optional)

Directions

1. Cook Jello according to package directions, substituting fruit juice for water.
2. Add chopped fruit pieces to Jello when it is done cooking.
3. Pour into individual bowls and chill.
4. When ready to serve put Jello bowls into individual platters and top with whipped cream.

Baked Apples
Ingredients:
3 Medium sized apples cored and cut in half
6 tablespoons brown sugar
6 tablespoons butter
1 cup granola
Light cream

Directions
1. Mix the butter and brown sugar together in a bowl.
2. Put sliced apples into a baking pan and spread the butter and sugar mixture on top
3. Bake at 350° for about 30 minutes or until apples are done.
4. Cool the apples and top with cream and granola

Easy and Healthy Dessert Recipes For Kids

Having a healthy meal does not necessarily have to mean depriving your child of some good old dessert. Every kid deserves a good memory of what it is like to sit and wait in anticipation of what dessert will be. So go ahead and serve your child some of these easy and healthy dessert recipes and watch them enjoy it.

Dessert Recipes for Kids

I love dessert and so do my kids. Desserts are generally enjoyed by almost all age groups, especially by the kids. Infact kids are the greatest fans of dessert. They get more excited when it comes to cookies, cakes and fudges. They become so addicted to these sweet items that they become keener to have them all the time.

Children generally love fun foods and they take pride in participating in preparing the foods. So why not take a dish in which your kids can provide a help to you while making the food.

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In the following write up, I have described a very simple and easy going dessert recipe in which you can involve your kids too. The recipe name is Apple Cranberry Cobbler, that is not only delicious but healthy too. Serve this dish to your kids and see how their faces glow with joy.

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The things required to make Apple Cranberry Cobbler are as follows: ¾ cup flour, 5 cups sliced apples, 1 cup cranberries, 2 tbsp sugar, 3 tbsp tapioca, ½ tsp grounded cinnamon, 2 tbsp melted butter, 1 ¼ cups sugar, 1 tsp baking powder, 3 tbsp milk, ¼ cup butter, 1 cup water along with salt to taste.

Instructions:

Take a big saucepan and mix apples,1 ¼ cups sugar, cranberries, tapioca, cinnamon and water. Keep them aside them for 5-7 minutes. After 5-7 minutes, you can boil the mixture on medium heat. Put the mixture in a baking dish and add 2tbsp of butter. Take another bowl and mix flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Add ¼ cup butter and mix them well until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Take the milk and pour it into the mixture to make a soft dough forms. Drop this dough onto the hot apple mixture and put it in the oven to be baked for 30 minutes till you see the crust has become golden brown. You can serve the dish along with whipped topping.

Enjoy Cooking!!

Dessert Recipes for Kids

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Dessert Recipes

The word "dessert" comes from the old French word "desservir" which means to clear the table. Sometimes referred to as "afters" desserts are usually a sweet ending to a meal.

Included below are two popular dessert recipes. Give them a try and have a sweet ending to your meal.

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Queensland Lamington

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Originally devised as a method to use stale cake, Lamingtons are squares of butter or sponge cake dipped in melted chocolate, then rolled in coconut. This dessert recipe calls for store bought cake or cake that is already on hand.

Ingredients:

• One butter or sponge cake cut into evenly sized pieces
• 500 grams icing or confectionery sugar
• 2/3 cup of cocoa
• 15 grams butter
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 1/2 cups desiccated coconut

Icing Directions:

1. Into a medium bowl, sift the sugar and cocoa.
2. Melt butter in small pan.
3. Stir butter and milk into sugar and cocoa mixture.
4. Bring medium sized pan of water to boil on top of stovetop; reduce heat.
5. Place bowl on top of water, stir until chocolate is smooth and glossy.

To make Lamingtons:

1. Place squares of cake onto tines of a fork.
2. Dip each cake into icing mixture, holding over bowl so excess icing can drip off.
3. Toss chocolate covered cake squares into coconut.
4. Place on tray to set.

Pavlova

It is said in 1935, Herbert Sachse, chef at the Hotel Esplanade in Perth, created this popular dessert to honour the visit of Russian ballerina, Anna Pavlova.

Meringues can be tricky, so it is important to start with clean, dry utensils. If the meringue cracks, fill in cracks with extra whipping cream.

Ingredients:

• 6 egg whites brought to room temperature
• pinch of salt
• 1 cup castor sugar
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch/corn flour
• 1/2 cup of whipping cream
• 1 cup sliced fresh fruit such as strawberries, kiwi fruit, and blueberries

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 C).
2. Lightly grease an oven tray, then line with baking paper.
3. Using a metal medium sized bowl, beat egg whites and salt together on medium speed until soft peaks form.
4. With mixer still running, sprinkle castor sugar, one spoonful at a time, beating well to mix into egg whites. Continue until all sugar has been used and peaks are stiff and glossy.
5. Remove from mixer and add vinegar, vanilla, and cornstarch, using a spatula to gently fold into mixture.
6. Pile mixture into centre of baking sheet, forming a circle with a hollow centre.
7. Turn oven down to 250 degrees F (130 C) and bake without disturbing for 1 1/2 hours.
8. Slice fruit and sprinkle with lemon juice to prevent browning.
9. Whip cream gently until soft peaks form.
10. Turn oven off and crack door, leave Pavlova in until cool.
11. Remove from oven and gently transfer Pavlova to serving plate. Fill hollow centre with fruit and top with whipped cream.
12. Immediately serve.

Dessert Recipes

Apart from writing, Chelsi Woolz loves to bake and create new variations of popular dessert recipes. She is always on the lookout for new recipes and some of her favorites are cheesecakes made only from the best cream cheese.

A Short History of Desserts

Sweet desserts have existed since the beginning of mankind. It is now enjoyed by people throughout the world in variety of flavors. In the past, only the affluent society folk could afford it while the ordinary people could only enjoy it on special occasions. Advancement of sugar production allowed its more extensive spread and at much more affordable prices to customers. People enjoyed desserts worldwide because of the increased supply of sugar.

Desserts are thought to have originated from a custom to remove the aftertaste of a meal with a sweet taste as they leave the mouth with a sweet flavor. The name confection is derived from a French word 'desservir' which means to clear the table. Thousands of dessert varieties exist today. Ice cream, cakes and pies are some of the popular desserts that have been present around since ancient times.

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The origin of ice cream dates back around the 4th century BC, the Roman emperor Nero had ordered his followers to gather ice and add fruit toppings for his dessert. A Chinese king named Tang developed an early form of ice cream by combination of milk and ice. Ice cream was brought back by traders to Europe. Ice cream continued to evolve during history and recipes were soon developed for serving the French and Italian aristocracy.

A Short History of Desserts

Ice cream was introduced in America in 1700s. Many states offered ice cream as a dessert. It was served to guests by distinguished figures like Thomas Jefferson, George Washington and Dolly Madison. A caterer from London advertised in a New York paper in 1774 announcing his intentions to sell ice cream in his stores.

The word 'cake' is derived from an old word 'kaka'. The first use of word 'cake' was documented by the Oxford English Dictionary in the 13th century. Cakes eaten in ancient times were very different than today. Early cakes resembled with bread and honey and flavored with dried fruit and nuts. Early Egyptians were the first who used advanced methods in baking. Medieval Europe baked gingerbreads and fruitcakes as desserts. Advancements in baking and availability of cooking ingredients helped in the development of cakes. Round cakes with icing resembling with today's cakes were introduced in the mid 17th century. Modern cakes with baking powder and white flour were used for the first time in the 19th century.

Pies originated as dessert in Neolithic Period in 9500 BC. They were known as galettes which contained honey and different grains, it was baked on hot coals. The origin of pastry was an addition of bakers fruit, honey and nuts for serving the pharaoh. Drawings relating to this practice are decorated on the tomb of King Ramses II. Changes often occurred in the making of pie because of different ingredients and conditions.

Pie recipes were brought by Pilgrim women to America which was used by the Native Americans. A tradition of using round pans for pies were started was started by colonial women. Pies became a part of American culture in the 1700s as it was served as desert by pioneer women. Apple pie became a popular evening dessert for the American children.

A Short History of Desserts

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Christmas Party Tips and Christmas Dessert Ideas

Christmas, the most magical time of the year - the season of merriment is here again! The season of new beginnings, where forgotten vows are renewed and love fills the air around us that transcends above all. Especially children who wait in much anticipation for their favourite guy - Ole' Santa Claus! Don't you just love the growing merriment and excitement filling the air as the big day draws near? Breathe in...ah, how can you not love the aroma of delicious gingerbread, cakes and cookies baking and other food which are specially prepared only during the Christmas season?

Time for parties and celebrations and you are probably scratching your head for ideas or small little parties for family and friends. This can be a challenge especially if you are looking at coming up with something fresh and new. Some tips here if you plan to hold a party at home:

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• Firstly, have the right mix of music. Have lively Christmas music to create the right festive mood of party cheer as your guests enjoy the food and laughter. Can you picture your guests having fun with Silent Night playing in the background?
• Next, decorate your house with traditional Christmas decorations to set the right atmosphere. Don't forget Christmas stockings, mistletoes and Christmas ribbons. Have plenty of lightings, especially outdoors. Pay special attention to the Christmas Tree. Make it sparklingly grand!
• Kids will be at your party? Arrange special activities to occupy them and ensure sufficient supervision of them. Leave the tv on with Christmas cartoons or movies.
• And most importantly, some Christmas dessert ideas if you're planning to serve your guests.
• Prepare a wide spread of food and desserts, in other words, something for everyone. Dress desserts up with pretty traditional Christmas colours. Include cream cheese desserts, chocolate desserts and the traditional Christmas cake or puddings and even homemade candies for kids. Prepare great fruit punches so that everyone can enjoy them. Always prepare more than expected. That's the spirit of Christmas - giving and abundance.

Christmas Party Tips and Christmas Dessert Ideas

Easy chocolate desserts work best as they are a favourite with most folks, so you will almost never go wrong. You can also easily find many favourite Christmas dessert recipes that are available online or from recipe books if you are keen on making your own homemade cakes, cookies or pies. Again, easy is the keyword here, as you will want time to mingle around.

I have a simple recipe for you too - it's called the Delicious Yuletide Fruit Cake which took me less than 30 minutes to prepare so you'll have plenty of time for your guests too.

Ingredients :

1/2 cup Self-raising Flour; sifted

1 can Condensed Milk

1 tsp Vanilla Essence

1 1/2 cups Dessicated Coconut

2 1/2 cups Pecans; coarsely chopped

1 cup Dried Apricots; chopped into small bits

1 1/2 cups Dates; coarsely chopped

300 g Candied Cherries; red and green; chopped

2 tbsp Icing Sugar; for decoration

Method:

Mix chopped pecans, apricots bits, dates and cherries together. Drizzle condensed milk over fruit mixture and keep stirring. Add in vanilla essence. Now add in dessicated coconut. Fold in sifted flour until no more flour lumps.

Spoon cake mixture into greased tube pan. Bake in preheated oven at 150°C for 20 minutes before upping heat to 170°C and bake for another 30 minutes.

Allow cake to cool a little before removing from pan. Dust cake lightly with icing sugar. Keep cake in air-tight container.

Sarah Chew

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Christmas Party Tips and Christmas Dessert Ideas

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Tips For Making Light Fluffy Cakes

Cakes are not the easiest thing in the world to cook but if you want to become proficient at making the best Mexican dessert recipes, learning how to make a fluffy sponge cake, which you can flavor with Mexican chocolate or top with homemade cajeta, is a good idea.

Cakes started off in ancient Egypt as flat, unleavened breads but today's cakes are light, fluffy, and delicate in texture, or at least they are supposed to be!

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How to Cream Butter and Sugar

Tips For Making Light Fluffy Cakes

Many cake recipes will tell you to cream the butter and sugar, but what does this mean exactly? The best way to "cream" butter with sugar is to start off with softened butter. This means it needs to be at room temperature. Add the sugar and use an electric beater to mix it. The mixture is ready when it is smooth and pale.

Add the eggs gradually, so the batter does not curdle. One at a time is usually fine. Beat the eggs into the butter and sugar mixture until just combined. Never over-beat the mixture once you have added the eggs because this stops it from being light and fluffy. Next, add the flour. Use a spatula or wide metal spoon to fold it in.

How to Fold Flour

Folding means gently stirring rather than beating. You do not want to add too much air to the mixture, which is the reason for stirring gently with a wide, flat spoon. Folding in the flour usually takes place once the sugar, butter, eggs, and other ingredients have been well combined. The flour might be mixed with other powdered ingredients, like sugar, salt, or baking powder, before you add it.

Use a rubber spatula or metal spoon. Begin at the back of the mixing bowl, cut vertically through the mixture, across the bowl base, and back up the other side. Rotate the bowl a bit and fold again. This gentle movement combines the flour with the other ingredients. Repeat until the flour is well mixed in.

An Easy Recipe for Vanilla Cake

This recipe makes a nine by nine inch cake or twelve individual cakes. This is a very simple recipe, and you can use the tips above to ensure it comes out perfectly. You can use any frosting to decorate it.

What you will need:

• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 tablespoon melted butter, for greasing
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

How to make it:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Use the melted butter to grease a nine by nine inch cake pan, then sprinkle flour over it. Alternatively, line a muffin pan with paper liners. Cream the butter with the sugar, then gradually beat in the eggs and vanilla extract. Fold the flour and baking powder into the mixture. Stir in the milk until the batter is smooth, and then transfer it to the cake pan or muffin pan.

Bake the cake for half an hour or forty minutes if it is in a cake pan, or about twenty five minutes if you are using a muffin pan. When the cake is springy to the touch, it is ready. Cool on a wire rack and serve.

Tips For Making Light Fluffy Cakes

There are Mexican recipes for every meal and also for dessert. When learning to make Mexican dessert recipes, it is useful to know how to blend your ingredients properly for light, fluffy cakes. Mexican cakes are truly mouthwatering and worth making properly.

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Famous Russian Desserts

If you like to learn about famous international desserts and make your own, it might interest you to know a bit about famous Russian desserts. In Russia, desserts are usually served at breakfast or eaten after an entree at dinner.

Pancakes, or blinis, are very popular. You might have tried these with smoked salmon or caviar but in Russia these little buckwheat pancakes are often served with honey, jelly or sour cream. Oladi are like blinis but thicker and more filling. Tvorog is Russian cottage cheese and this is served with berry jam or honey.

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Pastries are very popular in Russia, especially apple pastries. Syrniki are made with fried cottage cheese and served with jelly, sweet dressings or honey. Russian teacakes are little cookie which are rolled in powdered sugar.

Famous Russian Desserts

How to Adapt Russian Dessert Recipes

You might like to make your own Russian desserts to surprise your family but perhaps you want to tweak the recipes a little. If you enjoy making jello recipes, what about combining it with Russian recipes?

For example, Russians love to eat fruit pastries and you can make your own pastries using jello to hold the fruit topping in place and to add flavor. Try making a strawberry pastry with fresh strawberries in a layer of strawberry jello.

You can also pour jello over Russian cakes to add flavor and texture. Another way to adapt classic Russian recipes is to change what they are served with. Honey is a popular accompaniment to Russian desserts but you can try maple syrup or your favorite ice cream syrup.

Recipe for Authentic Russian Fruit Cake

This delicious recipe is perfect for fruit cake fans. There are various types of fruit cake. Perhaps you enjoy fruit cakes with plenty of nuts and a touch of whiskey or fruit cakes with lots of cherries. This Russian fruit cake contains various fruits and nuts and sherry for flavor. This is an easy fruit cake recipe but you do need to let the fruit stand in the sherry overnight so start this cake recipe a day before you want to bake it.

What you will need:

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons sherry
• 3/4 cup chopped dried apricots
• 1 beaten egg
• 1/2 cup all purpose flour
• 3/4 cup chopped raisins
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup chopped candied fruits
• 1/2 cup sourdough starter
• 1/3 cup butter
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon

How to make it:

Stir the fruits into 1/2 cup of the sherry and let them stand overnight. Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F. Cream together the butter, spices and sugars until the mixture is light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, then add the sourdough starter and stir the mixture. Add the almonds and fruit mixture. Sift the salt, baking soda and flour into the sourdough mixture and combine well.

Cover a cake pan with wax paper, and then grease it well with oil. Transfer the cake batter into the cake pan and bake for 30 minutes or until done. Let the cake cool on a wire rack, and then remove the wax paper. Sprinkle the rest of the sherry over the cake.

Famous Russian Desserts

Russian dessert recipes are full of flavor and fun to make. You can adapt classic Russian recipes with modern ingredients like jello. Sometimes you might want to make international desserts for the family and other times make something easy like a chocolate mousse instead, for variety.

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2 Delicious No Bake Banana Dessert Recipes

Are you looking for some great no baking involved dessert recipes? If so, I think you will enjoy these two recipes which use bananas, along with some additional ingredients.

I try to feed bananas to my family almost on a daily basis because they are healthy for us. They are high in potassium and low in sodium, making them the ideal healthy fruit. They are great for reducing depression, achieving bone and intestinal health, and for regulating high blood pressure.

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Bananas can be used in a variety of ways. You can eat them plain as a snack, make some bread, pudding, cakes or even a pie.

2 Delicious No Bake Banana Dessert Recipes

The following 2 recipes are great tasting and easy to make.

No-Bake Banana Split Dessert

4 large bananas

2 cups graham cracker crumbs

2 1/2 sticks of margarine, melted

3 cups crushed pineapple, drained

2 cups confectioners sugar

2 eggs

1 small package chopped nuts

1 large tub of Cool Whip

1 jar maraschino cherries

*optional* Chocolate Sauce

In a medium-sized bowl, combine the 1/2 stick of melted margarine and graham cracker crumbs. Spread mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9 x 13" baking pan and place in the freezer for 15 minutes. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, 2 cups of melted margarine and confectioners sugar. Mix those 3 ingredients together using a mixer for 10-15 minutes. Remove baking pan from freezer and spread this mixture over top of the graham cracker crumbs. Slice bananas on top and then add the drained crushed pineapple. Cover pineapple with Cool Whip and sprinkle chopped nuts and cherries on top. Cover pie and refrigerate for 6 hours before serving. If desired, you can serve chocolate sauce over top of the pie but don't add it until 15 minutes before serving the pie to your guests.

No-Bake Banana Pudding Dessert

1 (12 ounce) box vanilla wafers

4-5 bananas

2 (4-ounce) boxes vanilla or banana cream instant pudding mix

3 cups of cold milk

1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

1 (14-ounce) tub Cool Whip, thawed

Line a 13 x 9" baking dish with a single or double layer of vanilla wafers, then add banana slices. In a large bowl, prepare instant pudding mixes according to box directions and using the 3 cups of cold milk; mix in the sweetened condensed milk and then fold in the thawed Cool Whip. Pour this mixture immediately over the sliced bananas and vanilla wafers. Refrigerate dessert for 4-6 hours before serving.

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Using Quince to Make Delicious Desserts

Quince is a relative of pears and apples. The trees have grown around the Mediterranean and in Asia for more than four thousand years, making it one of the earliest known fruits. This fruit was discovered by the ancient Greek armies in Iran and Asia and brought to Greece. Today quinces are grown on the Greek island of Crete. Quince is also available today in the United States, the Middle East and in Latin America. Quinces in Western Asia are juicier and softer than those in the United States.

Quince varies in different regions and in cold climates, the fruit is rich gold in color, has a heady fragrance, and has a firm shape. The rind is rough and the flesh is hard. In a warmer climate, however the fruit can be eaten raw and the woolly rind is not there. Quince is often used to make jellies because of its tart and astringent flavor.

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How to Choose and Store Quinces

Using Quince to Make Delicious Desserts

Firm, big, yellow quince without any green are the best ones. Handle them carefully because they can bruise. Wrap the fruit in plastic and keep them in the refrigerator for up to a couple of months. Quinces are available from September to January.

Quinces are great for baking, poaching, or stewing, to make dessert recipes. They can also be stewed with meat because the high amount of tannins found in quince helps to tenderize the meat.

Membrillo - A Mexican Specialty

Quince is known as membrillo in Spanish and it is cooked into a firm red paste called dulce de membrillo in Spain, Uruguay, Chile, Argentina, Venezuela, and Mexico. It is served with manchego cheese in sandwiches or on crackers. There is a similar dish in Hungary and also in Portugal.

Dulce de membrillo is especially popular in Mexico and if you enjoy making Mexican recipes, and especially Mexican dessert recipes, you might like to try making this delicacy yourself.

Recipe for Dulce de Membrillo

You will need:

• 4 lbs quince
• 1 vanilla pod
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 4 cups white sugar
• 1 tablespoon melted butter
• 2 strips lemon peel, 2 inches by 1/2 inch

How to make it:

Wash, peel, core and roughly chop the quince and put the pieces in a big pot. Cover the quince with water, and then add the lemon peel. Split the vanilla pod and add it to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, and then reduce it to a simmer.

Cover the pot and cook the mixture for about half an hour or until the quince is tender. Strain the water. Discard the vanilla. Puree the quince in a blender or food processor.

Measure out the quince puree. You will need the same amount of white sugar. It will be about four cups. Put the quince puree back into the pot and add the sugar. Cook over a low to moderate heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Add the lemon juice and simmer for about an hour and a half or until the quince paste is deep orange and thick.

Preheat the oven to 125 degrees F. Line an eight by eight inch baking pan with parchment paper, then grease it with melted butter. Pour the quince paste into the prepared pan, and then smooth the top to make it even. Bake for an hour to dry it, and then let it cool. Cut the membrillo into squares and serve it with manchego cheese and bread. Store uneaten membrillo in the refrigerator.

Using Quince to Make Delicious Desserts

If you enjoy making easy Mexican recipes you will find the sweeter side of Mexican food a joy to explore. Mexican desserts make use of fruit, chocolate, honey, nuts, and many other ingredients and there are literally hundreds of different Mexican desserts you can make at home.

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Old Fashioned Apple Cake Recipes

Here are two apple cake recipes made from scratch. The first is a coffee cake and requires yeast and time for the dough to rise. Both are delicious served warm out of the oven, and may be topped with whipped cream if desired.

Dutch Apple Coffee Cake

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Ingredients

Old Fashioned Apple Cake Recipes

1 cup milk
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 yeast cake
2 eggs
Flour
5 apples
4 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions

• Place butter, sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl.
• Scald the milk and pour it over these ingredients.
• When lukewarm, add the eggs, dissolved yeast cake, and enough flour to make a soft dough.
• Beat thoroughly, and set in a warm place to rise.
• Beat again and let it rise a second time.
• Put dough in a shallow greased pan and spread out evenly.
• Brush melted butter over the top.
• Pare and core the apples, and slice into eighths.
• Lay them thickly on top of the dough in straight rows.
• Dust sugar and cinnamon over the top of the apples.
• Cover with a clean kitchen towel and set in a warm place.
• Let the dough rise again.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

To serve, cut into squares and serve hot with whipped cream, if desired.

Homemade Apple Cake

Ingredients

2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
3 tablespoons shortening
1 egg, well beaten
7/8 cup milk
4 tart apples
3 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions

• Mix and sift the dry ingredients in the order given.
• With the tips of your fingers, mix in the shortening.
• Add beaten egg to the milk and add slowly to the mixture, stirring constantly.
• Beat until dough is smooth.
• Spread dough evenly in a cake pan.
• Core and pare apples and cut into slices.
• Lay apples on top of dough.
• Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.
• Bake at 400 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes, or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
• Serve hot.

Old Fashioned Apple Cake Recipes

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The History of Cupcakes

While no one is quite certain where cupcakes came from, it is known that they made an appearance in the United States sometime in the 19th Century. Called Fairy Cakes in the United Kingdom, cupcakes revolutionized how cake was made and mothers across the land lauded the blessing.

Prior to the introduction of the cupcake to the kitchens of America, cakes were made by weighing the ingredients. Cupcakes were made by measuring the ingredients for the first time. It has been suggested that this is perhaps where the term "cup cake" originated, since everything was measured in cups. Other origins of the name have also been offered, such as the fact they are baked in a cup but at one time, cupcakes were also called "number cakes". This name originated from the recipe, whereby it required "...once cup butter, two cups sugar, three cups flour, four eggs..." At one time, recipes called for cupcakes to be "...baked into little tins."

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Until the turn of the 20th century, cupcake pans were virtually unheard of forcing bakers to use more formidable cups for baking, unless they wanted to bake their small cakes into loaf form. Using hearth ovens, which needed longer cooking times for larger cakes, caused bakers to seek other ways to bake their cake and still have time to eat it. With the advent of the cupcake, not only were bakers able to achieve shorter cooking times, they were also able to change the way they prepared them once the baking part was finished. No longer did bakers need to create larger, heavier cakes. With the production of the cupcake, people could slake their desire for something small and sweet.

The History of Cupcakes

Though cupcakes only recently developed an upsurge in popularity, causing a number of bakeries to specialize in just cupcakes, it was in 1919 when Hostess developed the precursor to the Hostess Chocolate Cupcake. The rich, creamy filling and chocolate icing was popular with consumers and a love affair was begun. Conveniently baked into a single serving, cupcakes provided a quick snack and permitted people to nibble on them whenever they wished. In addition, they were sinfully delicious to but their small size allowed them to feel good about not over eating.

Cupcakes are now common in grocery store, pre-made and pre-iced. The baking aisle is filled with a large variety of cupcake papers, beginning with paper thin and progressing to a firm, rounded edge made of cardboard. So popular is the cupcake small artisan bakeries, creating nothing but cupcakes, have begun to spring up across the country. Selling for an average of to a dozen, they are dear, but if you want cupcakes that are head-turning, sometimes paying someone to decorate them in a unique or unusual way is the best way to go. A more recent trend, gaining in popularity, is cupcake towers in lieu of a more traditional wedding cake.

Eating a cupcake can make you feel young again and with the variety of flavors and frostings that have progressed over the decades, there isn't an appetite or yen that can't be solved with a tasty cupcake.

The History of Cupcakes

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Origin Of Cheesecake - It's Older Than You Think

Have you ever wondered about the origin of cheesecake? Well, I did and the information that I found was amazing.

If you thought that cheesecake was a recent creation, then you're wrong. The origin of the cake is believed to have originated in ancient Greece. History has the first recorded mention of cheesecake, as being served to the athletes during the first Olympic Games held in 776 BC. The recipe consisted of crushed cheese, wheat flour and one egg. It's not quite the recipe of modern cakes today, but a cheesecake none the less.

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Their first introduction into Western Europe and Great Britain was said to have come from the conquering Roman armies and by 1000 AD was said to be flourishing throughout all of Europe.

Origin Of Cheesecake - It's Older Than You Think

The origin of cheesecake in the Americas was brought over by the immigrants. However, their version relied on cottage cheese to make the cake.

As for the modern version, it's creation began in 1872 with American dairymen, who were said to be trying to recreate French Neufchatel cheese. Instead of recreating it, they happened upon a formula that was more richer and creamier. Their creation: cream cheese.

However, in 1912 James Kraft developed a his own method to pasteurize cheese, in which other dairy product manufacturers soon adopted and offered as cream cheese.

However, the origin of cheesecake being made with cream cheese has been credited to Arnold Reuben, owner of the legendary Turf Restaurant at 49th and Broadway in New York City.

Legend has it that he was served a cheese pie by a friend, which he immediately fell in love with. Not satisfied with his friend's recipe, he began to develop his own. Once perfected, he eventually began to serve it at his restaurant. The cheesecake was said to have become quickly popular with his patrons.

And the rest as they say is history.

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A Delicious Jello Pumpkin Pudding Dessert Recipe for the Holidays

Pumpkins have been useful for making all sorts of wonderful, delicious, and healthy recipes for thousands of years. Many people love eating pumpkin in all sorts of different ways. Whether you are using pumpkins for making soup, pies, cakes, breads, or puddings, you know you are serving something that is healthy, delicious, and down to earth. There is a lot to say about something that tastes so unique and has been useful for meal planning no matter the era.

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Jello has been around for a while and it is just as good now as it ever has been. Using it helps you create some of the most amazing dishes and desserts. It is very versatile and it is good for you too. Most children will love anything you make with these types of gelatin and pudding mixes. For instance, in this jello pumpkin pudding dessert recipe, you will be using vanilla pudding. This particular flavor can be useful in so many different desserts. It adds its own flavor while complimenting the flavor and aroma of pumpkin.

A Delicious Jello Pumpkin Pudding Dessert Recipe for the Holidays

If you want to make this dessert recipe but you do not want to have pumpkin, you can adapt it by using other flavors of canned pie filling such as blueberry, strawberry, or peach to name just a few. When you use jello in your dessert recipes, it provides wonderfully moist and tasty results.

Recipe for Jello Pumpkin Pudding Dessert

What You Need

• ½ cup butter or margarine
• 1 cup flour
• ½ to ¾ cup milled or chopped pecans or walnuts
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 package cream cheese 8 ounce
• 1 cup whipped topping
• 2 ½ cups milk
• 2 packages Jello vanilla instant pudding
• 2 cups cooked or canned pumpkin
• 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
• 2 cups whipped topping

How to Make It

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Prepare a 9 x 13 baking pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking and then set aside until needed.

Using a medium size mixing bowl you will mix the butter, flour and nuts together. After mixing thoroughly press this mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Place in preheated oven and bake for about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and allow this to cool to the touch.

Using a small to medium size mixing bowl, you will blend the sugar and cream cheese together, and then fold in 1 cup of whipped topping. Spread this mixture over the cooled crust and set aside until needed.

At a low speed, add the milk, pudding, pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice and the remaining whipped topping and beat until smooth and creamy.

Spoon this mixture over the cream cheese filling. Spread evenly and then top this layer with the remaining whipped topping. Sprinkle with nuts and then set in the refrigerator to chill for at least 3 hours or even overnight until set before serving.

A Delicious Jello Pumpkin Pudding Dessert Recipe for the Holidays

Around our house we use a lot of different flavors of jello to create interesting, delicious and unique desserts for our family. For instance, we all have our favorite flavors of layer jello recipes that we like. You might like them too, so be sure to visit our website to find even more.

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Classic Cookies - Italian Wedding Cookies

It is also known as "Mexican wedding cookie". Italian Wedding Cakes is effortless and simple to make recipe. It is hard to give explanation how tasty this Italian Wedding Cakes is. Here is some information about Classic Cookies - Italian Wedding Cookies

1. History of Classic Cookies
2. The texture of the Classic Cookies

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1. History of Classic Cookies:

Classic Cookies - Italian Wedding Cookies

The name "wedding cookies" is a remaining mystery to all. A small number of Latinos bake them in their resident countries for their family. In fact, there is no actual word for them in Spanish. Recipes for them are not present from for the most Mexican and Russian-language cookbooks. More people are questioning still is why they are connected with weddings. Brides and grooms will offer them at their receptions. Italian Wedding Cookies are Pignoli, Biscotti, Pizelle, Cucidati, Butter Cookies, Seed Cookies, Anise Cookies, Lady Lock Cookies and Peanut Butter Blossoms.

In the wedding guests, too, if a 7-foot-long table filled with Classic Cookies - Italian Wedding Cookies will awaits you at the reception. It signifies an impression of the bride and groom at a wedding. The cookie table was a wedding ceremony custom. It was a cultural in Italy. Women family members from both sides of the families would start months earlier than the wedding making their favourite cookies. The cookies are brought to the wedding ceremony along with other presents for the couple. The cookies would be presented on long tables. Guests of the wedding ceremony come to the reception, find their table or seat, and go to the cookie table. They use plates to get their favourite cookies.

2. The texture of the Classic Cookies:

There is a unique cookie, known to numerous individuals. It is easily broken and fine, with plenty of different names that indicate the same thing. It is a melt-in-the-mouth confectionery with a lot of cherish with warm and loving memories to all. Sometimes it is blurring but always with loving recollections of mother or grandmother baking, with friends and family gathered round for festive occasions. The kitchens covered with the sweet aroma of a unique and well baked morsel that comes with a butter-and-nut flavour.

Classic Cookies - Italian Wedding Cookies

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