Category: Dessert

Malibu Cakes

3 ounces fine-quality bittersweet chocolate,chopped 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) butter 1/2 cup sugar 2 large eggs 2 tablespoons dark rum 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut, toasted and cooled vanilla ice cream Preheat oven to 350°F. and butter and flour six ramekins. In a double boiler, melt chocolate… Continue reading Malibu Cakes

Chocolate Souffles

8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped 6 tablespoons butter 6 large eggs, separated 1/2 cup sugar 1/3 cup water 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, cut into 8 pieces total mint ice cream Preheat oven to 375°F. Butter and flour eight 3/4-cup soufflé dishes. Stir 8 ounces chopped chocolate and butter in heavy medium saucepan over low heat… Continue reading Chocolate Souffles

Lavender Tea Cakes

3 cups flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup almonds 1 1/2 cups sugar Finely grated zest and juice of 2 lemons (1/3 to 1/2 cup juice) 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature 6 eggs, at room temperature 1/2 cup buttermilk 2 tablespoons dried lavender flowers Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter and… Continue reading Lavender Tea Cakes

Banana Tartlets

 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup sugar Pinch of salt 1 stick plus 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces and chilled 1 large egg 1 tablespoon water FILLING  4 tablespoons butter   8 bananas, 4 mashed 3 tablespoons honey   1/4 cup fresh lemon juice Pinch nutmeg 3/4 cup heavy cream 1 tablespoon icing sugar 1/2 cup… Continue reading Banana Tartlets

Lemon Meringue Pie

Crust: 1 1/4 cups flour 1 tbsp sugar pinch of salt 6 tbsp butter, cut into pieces 2 tbsp vegetable shortening ice water as needed Filling: 1 1/4 cups sugar 5 tbsp cornstarch 1 cup milk 1/2 cup cold water a pinch of salt 6 large egg yolks 2/3 cup lemon juice 2 tbsp lemon zest… Continue reading Lemon Meringue Pie

Eggless Chocolate Cookies

3/4 cup all purpose flour 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter, room temperature 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons oats 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Sift first 4 ingredients into medium bowl.… Continue reading Eggless Chocolate Cookies

Lemon Chess Pie

Pastry: 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt   4 tablespoons chilled butter, cut into cubes 1/4 cup plus 1/2 tablespoon chilled solid vegetable shortening 3 tablespoons ice water Filling: 4 large eggs 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 tablespoon white cornmeal   1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon… Continue reading Lemon Chess Pie

Chocolate Chip Blondies

2 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 10 tablespoons butter 2 cups brown sugar 2 large eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips 3/4 cup chopped pecans  Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter and flour 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan. Mix flour, 1… Continue reading Chocolate Chip Blondies

Toffee Chocolate Cookies

3/4 cup all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 pound bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped 1/4 cup (butter 1  cup (packed) brown sugar 4 large eggs 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 6 ounce toffee bars , coarsely chopped 1 cup pecans, chopped Combine flour, baking powder and salt in small bowl; whisk to… Continue reading Toffee Chocolate Cookies