Creamy lemon cheesecake pie topped with whipped cream or meringue rivals lemon meringue pie Yield: 8 servings Ingredients: 12 oz cream cheese, softened4 oz sour cream3/4 c sugar2 eggs2 T fresh lemon juiceZest of one lemonone 9-inch graham cracker pie crust (You can make your own by combining 1 c graham cracker… Read more »
A smooth creamy cheesecake with a pink raspberry layer hiding inside Yield: 12 servings Ingredients: Crust Ingredients: 1 cup graham cracker crumbs4 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons sugar Cheesecake Ingredients: 24 ounces cream cheese, softened1 1/4 cups sugar3 eggs, at room temperature1/2 tablespoon cornstarch1/2 tablespoon cold water1/2 tablespoon vanilla1/2 cup sour cream1… Read more »
Flaky pie crust that complements any kind of pie Yield: 3 pies with tops* Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 3/4 cups whole wheat flour**1 3/4 cup butter or shortening (shortening will make the flakiest crust)1 tablespoon sugar2 teaspoons salt1 tablespoon vinegar1 egg1/2 cup cold water Instructions: 1. In a… Read more »
Fresh juicy strawberries smothered in a homemade glaze, served in a pie shell Yield: one 9-inch pie Ingredients: 3 T cornstarch1 c sugar1 c cold water2 T white corn syrup2 T strawberry flavored gelatin3 drops red food coloring (optional)about 3 c washed strawberries, sliced or dicedone 9-inch baked pie pastry… Read more »
A thick layer of silky chocolate cream sandwiched between a crunchy chocolate crust and thin chocolate shell Yield: 10 Ingredients: Crust (alternate: two 8″ graham cracker pie shells)1 cup chocolate graham cracker crumbs *2 Tablespoons sugar4 Tablespoons butter, melted Filling1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup chocolate syrup1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips8 oz…. Read more »
A thick, creamy pie filling, overflowing with chunks of tangy rhubarb and sweet strawberries Yield: 12-Aug Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup flour 3/4 teaspoon nutmug 1 1/2 Tablespoons sure gel/clear jel* 3 eggs 4 cups rhubarb (stalks chopped into 1/2 inch segments) 3 cups stemmed strawberries (small: cut… Read more »
My mom’s old-fashioned recipe for a super easy and very delicious tapioca pudding! Yield: about 2 quarts Ingredients: 9 tablespoons granulated/instant/Minute tapioca*1 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon salt3 eggs, beaten well8 1/4 cups milk1 tablespoon vanilla extract Instructions: 1. In a large stock pot, whisk together the tapioca, sugar, salt, and eggs…. Read more »
A flavorful medley of blueberries and rhubarb with a crispy oat crumb topping! Yield: 16 servings Ingredients: 4 heaping cups rhubarb, washed and thinly sliced (1/2 inch)*4 slightly-heaping cups whole blueberries, washed and drained1 cup sugar3 tablespoons flour1 tablespoon vanilla extract, optional Crumb topping ingredients: 1/2 cup (1 stick) softened… Read more »
A gourmet homemade Italian almond chocolate biscotti: dark, crunchy, and slightly sweet Yield: 24 small slices Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 cup baking cocoa2/3 cup sugar3 Tablespoons butter, softened2 eggs1/2 teaspoon almond extract1/2 cup almonds, coarsely chopped Optional: Melted chocolate chips, for dipping Instructions: 1…. Read more »
Vanilla shortbread cookie dough, rolled and filled with homemade cranberry sauce; frozen and then sliced and baked Yield: About 3 dozen small cookies Ingredients: Cookie Dough Ingredients: 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened3/4 cup sugar1 egg1 teaspoon vanilla2 cups flour1/4 teaspoon salt1 1/2 teaspoons cardamom, optional Cranberry Filling Ingredients: 2… Read more »
