Pumpkin Pie Bites 2 Homemade Dough Crusts or store bought pie crust (store bought already comes with 2 per package)8 oz Cream Cheese (softened to room temperature)1 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pumkin pie filling)1/2 cup Granulated Sugar3 large Eggs (one is for the egg wash)1 tsp Vanilla ExtractOptional Topping: whipped cream (cool whip, etc.)2 [...]
Mini Pumpkin Pies Makes 12 (1 mini pie) Servings in standard muffin tin. 1 package (14.1 ounces refrigerated pie crusts, 2 crusts)1 can (15 ounces pumpkin)1 can (14 ounces sweetened condensed milk)2 eggs1 tablespoon McCormick® Pumpkin Pie Spice1 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract Preheat oven to 375°F. For the Mini Pumpkin Pies, unroll crusts on [...]
This is a pumpkin pie recipe that was recorded from Grandma Kosovich's notes. I am not sure of the exact origin of this recipe. The last time I actually made a pumpkin pie with grandma in 2013, she insisted we simply "follow the recipe on the can" of pumpkin we purchased at the store. At [...]
Here is a version of pie dough inspired by my favorite test kitchen. Pie Dough 2 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (12 1/2 ounces)1 teaspoon table salt2 tablespoons sugar12 tablespoons cold unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks, cut into 1/4-inch slices)1/2 cup chilled solid vegetable shortening (cut into 4 pieces)1/4 cup vodka (cold)1/4 cup cold water [...]
Cantaloupe and Black Pepper Granita This is adapted from BA August 2014. 2 lb. cantaloupe (rind and seeds removed, coarsely chopped)1/2 cup sugar1/4 cup Moscato or other sweet dessert wine (Muscat de Beaumes de Venise)1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper (plus coarsely ground for serving.) Puree cantaloupe, sugar, Moscato, and 1/4 tsp. pepper in a [...]
Strawberry Sorbet 2 cups water1 cup sugar1 quart fresh strawberries (hulled)1/3 cup fresh orange juice1/3 cup fresh lemon juice Stir water and sugar in heavy medium saucepan over high heat until sugar dissolves to create a sugar syrup.Boil 5 minutes.Puree strawberries in food processor until smooth.Add strawberry puree, orange, and lemon juices to sugar syrup; [...]
Krofne 1 cup milk1 cup water1/4 cup sugar2 tsp salt1 stick butter3 eggs1 packet active dry yeast6 cups flour Scald milk, water, and butter; before it boils, add sugar and salt.Keep stirring so it does not burn.Cool.When lukewarm, add slightly beaten eggs and yeast.Keep beating until smooth; add flour gradually and work until all four [...]
Chocolate Chip Cookie Perfection 1 3/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (8 3/4 ounces)1/2 tsp baking soda14 tbsp unsalted butter (1 3/4 sticks)1/2 cup granulated sugar (3 1/2 ounces)3/4 cups packed dark brown sugar (5 1/4 ounces (see note))1 tsp table salt2 tsp vanilla extract1 large egg1 large egg yolk1 1/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips or [...]
Five Minute Chocolate Cake This is an interesting little cake. Sure, you might be able to bake a better cake with other means, but for a few minutes and few ingredients this one is fun. 4 tbsp flour4 tbsp sugar1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa2 tbsp whisked egg - 1 egg is too much (1 egg white [...]
These are are like apple strudel sliders. Great addition to a light breakfast or as a dessert. Apple Turnovers in Phyllo Dough 4-5 medium granny smith apples (diced small)1 tbsp butter2 tsp lemon or orange zest1/4 cup sugar (more sugar may be used depending on tartness of apples)1 tsp vanilla extract1 tbsp cornstarch1 tsp cinnamon1/2 [...]