Cuisine: Dessert
Glazed Grapefruit Yogurt Cake
There was a knock on the door Saturday afternoon. A man was standing there with a half a case of grapefruit and a half a case of oranges. He said our mutual friend Shannon, who lives in New York, bought them from his daughter's nursery school fundraiser and she thought I would be the perfect person to have them. He was told I was a food blogger. Yes I am and now what am I going to do with all this fruit?! Thanks Shannon for the amazing box of citrus. They are actually perfect. This is what I did to use some of it up...
By - Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
Danish Pancake Balls (Aebleskiver)
While rummaging through some cupboards I found my mother-in-law's Aebleskiver pan. When you find an Aebleskiver pan what do you do? You make Aebleskivers! Also, it's an excuse to say Aebleskivers. Æbleskiver (Danish meaning apple slices (singular: æbleskive)) are traditional Danish pancakes in a distinctive shape of a sphere. Somewhat similar in texture to American pancakes crossed with a popover, æbleskiver are solid like a pancake but light and fluffy like a popover. The English language spelling is usually aebleskiver or ebleskiver. In the US, a version of æbleskiver is sold with a commercially repackaged pan, branded as "Pancake Puffs".
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: Makes 12
Peanut Brittle
Peanut Brittle is a salty and sweet old-fashioned favorite. It's very fast and easy to make, but you must have a candy thermometer! Grandma loves peanut brittle. My daughter, Zoe made her a batch, which did not last long! It works best if you use raw peanuts. She used roasted peanuts, which get a bit dark. Have all your ingredients measured out and ready. You have to work quickly before it hardens. Also, you will need a candy thermometer for this recipe.
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: 16 Servings
Hershey’s Chocolate Pound Cake
Hershey’s Chocolate Pound Cake is so moist and delicious, perfect to serve with tea. I was discussing family Christmas traditions with my friend Pam. She said her mother makes this Hershey's Chocolate Pound Cake and that they eat it on Christmas morning. Of course, I made it immediately. This made one bundt cake and 4 mini loaves. Next time, I will line the loaf pans with parchment paper. This cake is so moist and delicious, perfect to serve with tea. Thanks Pam!
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 1 hr
- Yields: Makes 4 Mini loaves
Berry Crumb Bars
Berry Crumb Bars are so good and you can use any kind of berries. I used raspberries, blueberries and blackberries for these bars.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Yields: Makes 20 to 24 bars
Tea Bag Cookies
Tea Bag Cookies are perfect to serve with your afternoon tea! My daughter, Grace, disappeared into the kitchen and came out with these amazing cookies.
- Prep: 1 hr
- Cook: 10 mins
Chocolate Pots de Crème
Attention all chocoholics! This Chocolate Pots de Crème is perfect for a dinner party because you can make them a day in advance. There are few desserts as luxurious and satisfying as a chocolate pots de crème. Each spoonful of this French classic is a study in decadent simplicity, delivering a deeply rich, velvety smooth, and intensely chocolatey experience that's surprisingly easy to achieve. Unlike a mousse, which is light and airy, a pots de crème is dense and spoonable, with a texture similar to a thick pudding or a soft custard. Warning! It's very delicious!
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 55 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Milk Chocolate Florentine Cookies
Milk Chocolate Florentine Cookies are so good. These lacy cookies allow a sneak of melted chocolate-y goodness that’s to come as well as an elegant air to a simple recipe. I find this is the perfect alternative to drab sugar cookies and a great way to enjoy not only the process, but the outcome.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
Chocolate Shortbread
These Chocolate Shortbread cookies are absolutely delicious! I will be making these again!
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Yields: Makes 36 cookies
