Category Desserts

Buttery Pie Crust

1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon salt ½ cup butter, diced and then chilled ¼ cup ice cold water, or as needed Combine flour and salt in a large bowl. Use a pasty blender to cut in chilled, diced…

Apple Pie by Mrs. Ople

pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie 1 egg white, beaten until frothy 8 small Granny Smith apples* – peeled, cored and thinly sliced ½ cup unsalted butter 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon vanilla ½…

Pumpkin Apple Gingerbread

3-1/2 cups flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon cloves 1/8 teaspoon allspice 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar…

Eggnog Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

2 cups eggnog 2 cups heavy cream 3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk (about 9 ounces) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pinch each of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and allspice 4 ounces mini milk chocolate chips (or a finely chopped bar of milk…

Heavenly Pineapple Cake

1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained and juice reserved 6 eggs, separated, at room temperature 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 cup sugar, divided in two halves 2 cups flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon…

Carrot Cake

2 cups sugar 1-1/2 cups vegetable oil 4 eggs 3 cups grated carrots 2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Frosting 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese 1 pound confectioners’ sugar 1/3 cup butter 2 teaspoons…

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