A soft homemade pizza crust with a cream cheese spread and apple slices, topped with a crumb topping Yield: 12-16 slices Ingredients: Pizza Crust: 1 cup warm water (112-115 degrees F)1/2 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon sugar2 tablespoons oil3 cups flour1 tablespoon dry yeast Apple topping: 3 tablespoons butter3 large cooking apples,… Read more »
A sweet and spicy bread pudding made with leftover challah, topped with chunks of apples, raisins, and almonds, drizzled with butter and brown sugar Yield: 10-12 servings Ingredients: 6-8 tablespoons butter, plus extra for greasing3 cups milk1 tablespoon cinnamon4 eggs, lightly beaten1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon salt1 1/4 pounds leftover,… Read more »
A creamy vanilla cheesecake with vanilla bean specks Yield: 16 servings Ingredients: Crust Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs3 tablespoons sugar6 tablespoons butter, melted Filling Ingredients: 24 ounces cream cheese, softened1 vanilla bean pod1 1/4 cups sugar1 tablespoon corn starch4 eggs1/2 cup sour cream2 tablespoons vanilla extract Instructions: 1. Combine… Read more »
A crunchy sweet vanilla-flavored bread/cookie with chocolate chips! Yield: 2-3 dozen slices Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups sugar1 cup oil4 eggs3 tablespoons orange juice1 tablespoon vanilla extract4 to 4 1/2 cups flour1/2 teaspoon salt2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon cinnamon1 cup chopped walnuts, optional1 1/2 cups (9 ounces) semi-sweet chocolate chips… Read more »
A sweet bread with apples and cinnamon throughout, baked in a circular “loaf” Yield: 1 huge loaf Ingredients: Dough ingredients: 1 cup warm water (110 degrees F)1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup oil or melted butter2 eggs2 teaspoons vanilla2 1/2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon cinnamon2 tablespoons dry yeast5 to 6 cups flour Apple… Read more »
A creamy cheesecake with orange and vanilla swirls, full of flavor! Yield: 16 servings Ingredients: Crust Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs3 tablespoons sugar4 tablespoons butter Filling Ingredients: 3 packages (24 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 1/4 cups sugar2 tablespoons corn starch4 eggs8 ounces sour cream1 tablespoon vanilla2 egg yolks1… Read more »
A creamy sweet caramel for dipping apples or drizzling over ice cream or other desserts Yield: 3-4 cups Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter1 1/2 cups brown sugar (we like dark brown sugar best!)3/4 cup light corn syrup1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk1 teaspoon vanilla1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Instructions: 1. In… Read more »
Slices of apples surrounded with a delicious vanilla-cinnamon caramel, baked between layers of flakey homemade pie crust Yield: 12 servings Ingredients: 6 cups peeled, cored, and thinly sliced cooking apples1 tablespoon lemon juice (use less if your apples are very tart!)1/2 cup (packed) brown sugar1/2 cup white sugar1/4 cup flour1… Read more »
A spicy pumpkin cake rolled with sweetened cream cheese and nuts inside Yield: 12 servings Ingredients: Cake ingredients: 3 eggs2/3 cup pumpkin1 cup sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ginger1/4 teaspoon nutmeg1/4 teaspoon cloves3/4 cup flour Filling: 2 tablespoons butter8 ounces cream cheese3/4 teaspoon vanilla1 cup powdered sugar1/3 cup… Read more »
A creamy spicy pumpkin cheesecake with graham cracker crust Yield: 12-16 servings Ingredients: Crust Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs3 tablespoons sugar5 tablespoons melted butter1/16 teaspoon ginger1/16 teaspoon cloves1/4 teaspoon nutmeg Filling Ingredients: 1 cup canned/pureed/mashed pumpkin1/2 cup heavy whipping cream2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground… Read more »
