Tag: cream

Mexican Chocolate Tart

vegetable oil spray 1 large egg white 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon golden brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 1/2 cups pecan halves Crust 1 cup chocolate wafer cookie crumbs (about half of one 9-ounce package cookies, finely ground in processor) 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground… Continue reading Mexican Chocolate Tart

Apple Muffins

1/4 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 tsp vanilla 1 egg, beaten 1 cup flour 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1 apple, pureed 1 tbsp heavy cream Preheat the oven to 350 F.  Grease a jumbo muffin tin. Cream the butter with… Continue reading Apple Muffins

Egg Nog

6 eggs, separated 1 cup sugar 1 pint light cream 1 pint milk 1 pint rye 1 oz. white rum nutmeg Beat the egg whites and then gradually add 1/2 cup sugar. Beat the yolks until creamy, gradually adding 1/2 cup sugar. Fold the whites into the yolks and then stir in the cream, milk, and… Continue reading Egg Nog

Eggs Maintenon

1 onion, minced butter 2 tbsp flour 1 cup scalded milk salt and pepper 2 tbsp heavy cream 6 slices white bread 6 eggs parmesan, grated Saute the onion in 2 tbsp of butter on low heat until tender.  Stir in the flour. Whisk in the milk and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occaisionally. Stir in… Continue reading Eggs Maintenon

Flourless Chocolate-Almond Cakes

3 cups sliced almonds (about 10 ounces) 1 1/2 sticks (6 ounces) butter, softened   2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar 4 large eggs, separated   1/2 pound bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped   2 large egg whites Confectioners' sugar, for dusting Lightly sweetened whipped cream 1.           Preheat the oven to 350°. Lightly butter eight 3-inch-wide, 2-inch-deep metal rings… Continue reading Flourless Chocolate-Almond Cakes

Fettucine with Bacon and Tomatoes

1 pound fettuccine 6 ounces thinly sliced bacon, cut crosswise into 1-inch-wide strips 3 garlic cloves, pressed 3 (14 1/2-ounce) cans diced tomatoes in juice, drained 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh Italian parsley 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese plus additional for serving Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until… Continue reading Fettucine with Bacon and Tomatoes

Raspberry Custard Tart

SAUCE 1/2 pint fresh or frozen raspberries 1 cup sugar   1/4 cup water 1 tablespoon butter   pinch salt PASTRY 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 stick cold butter 2 tablespoons heavy cream 1 large egg yolk 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest FILLING… Continue reading Raspberry Custard Tart

Bourbon Creme Brulee

2 1/3 cups heavy cream 2/3 cups milk 1/2 cup sugar 3 tbsp bourbon 1 tsp vanilla 2 eggs 4 egg yolks turbinado sugar Preheat the oven to 300 F. Combine the cream, milk, and sugar in a saucepan.  Bring to a simmer, stirring. Remove from the heat and stir in the bourbon and the… Continue reading Bourbon Creme Brulee

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