Category Archives: Recipes

PrintWhoopie Pies It seems like whoopie pies are following the cupcake trend. They are versatile and can be dressed up or down depending on the filling you choose. Ingredients2 c. unbleached white flour 5 Tbsp. cocoa powder 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda ½ c. butter at room tmperature 1 c. sugar 2 […]

PrintChocolate Cheesecake II The best way to make a cheesecake that is the least likely to crack while it is cooling is to use ingredients that are at room temperature. Using cream cheese and eggs that are cold can make the cheesecake cook unevenly, creating a situation where the edges are overcooked and the center […]

PrintHollywood Cheesecake Serving Size: serves 6-8. This cheesecake was one of my mom’s specialties. I remember back then (does that make me sound old?), it was a special treat for her to go to the specialty food store and buy chocolate or strawberry flavored cream cheese. The sour cream topping is one of my favorites… […]

PrintCreamy Butter Frosting This is the perfect companion to the Pound Cake recipe you will find in our Cake section. Ingredients2 Tbsp. flour ½ cup milk ½ cup sugar ½ cup butter, at room temperature (1 stick) 1 tsp. vanilla extractInstructionsIn a saucepan, mix flour and milk into a paste. Cook over medium heat until […]

PrintGrasshopper Brownies Yield: Serves 16-20 It’s hard to go wrong with chocolate, mint, and more chocolate! Brownies topped with a layer of cream cheese mint frosting and then a fudgy ganache…what more could you ask for? IngredientsBrownies 8 ounces unsweetened chocolate 1 1/3 cup butter 3 ½ cups sugar 1 Tbsp. vanilla 6 eggs 2 […]

PrintSugar Free Apple Pie Looking for a sugar free dessert that doesn’t use synthetic sugar substitutes? Try stevia. It is an herb that is about 250 times sweeter than sugar that has been used around the world for decades. The natural sweetness of the apples, plus a small amount of stevia will make you think […]

PrintFlan A great way to fix a classic dessert.IngredientsCaramel 1 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup water Custard 4 cups milk 1 cup granulated sugar 8 eggs 2 tsp. vanilla extract InstructionsPreheat oven to 350 degrees. To prepare caramel: In a small, heavy, saucepan, bring sugar & water to a boil over medium high heat. Reduce […]

PrintFrench Apple Pie The butter in the topping makes this a very moist pie. A great choice for a cool Fall day. IngredientsPie Crust: ½ cup butter, softened 4 oz. cream cheese (½ package), softened 1 cup flour Apple Filling: 6-8 apples, peeled, cored, and sliced ½ tsp. cinnamon ¼ tsp. salt ¼ cup flour […]