GIN LACED CUCUMBER-LIME POPS½ c. sugar¼ c. plus 1 T. water¼ c. coarsely chopped mint leaves1 T. finely grated lime zest¼ c. fresh lime juice¼ c. gin1 ¼ c. cucumber, peeled, seeded and pureed½ t. unflavored powdered gelatin In small…
ORANGE MASCARPONE TOPPING ESPRESSO CHOCOLATE MOUSSEMOUSSE:½ c. milk3 T. sugar¼ t. instant espresso powder1 c. bittersweet chocolate chips3 egg whitesCREAM:¼ c. mascarpone cheese, room temp2 T. fresh squeezed orange juice½ c. whipping cream2 T. powdered sugarZest of one orange MOUSSE:…
ELEGANT WHITE CHOCOLATE-PEPPERMINT MOUSSE1 ½ c. heavy whipping cream, divided12 oz. white chocolate, chopped¼ t. peppermint extractCrushed peppermint candies, garnish Heat ¾ c. cream in heavy saucepan over medium heat.Do not boil.Remove from heat, add chocolate, stirring until melted.Stir in…
FRUITY, TANGY, CREAMY LIMONCELLO FREEZE¼ c. good quality lemon curd2 ½ T. Limoncello2 c. vanilla ice cream4 vanilla meringue cookies, crushed Combine curd and liqueur in small bowl, stirring with whisk to blend.Add ice cream to mixture, stir to blend.Spoon…
PATRIOTIC PARFAITSPUDDING:1 ½ c. milk3 T. cornstarch2 egg yolks1 c. half and halfPinch of salt½ c. sugar1 ½ t. vanilla1 T. butterGELATIN:1 (4-oz.) pkg. red, flavored instant gelatin such as Jell-O cherry or strawberry40 fresh blueberries PUDDING: Whisk ½ c.…
FROZEN CHOCOLATE PEANUT COVERED BANANAS ON A STICK1 c. semisweet chocolate morsels4 medium firm bananas, peeled and ends trimmed4 popsicle sticks1 c. chopped salted dry-roasted peanuts Place chocolate morsels in large microwave-safe bowl, cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on HIGH…
TANGY FROZEN LEMON PIE1 (9”) graham cracker pie crust3 egg whites¼ t. cream of tartar½ c. plus 2 T. sugar dividedZest of 1 lemon¼ c. fresh lemon juice3 egg yolks1 c. heavy whipping creamExtra graham cracker cookies to crumble2 c.…
LAYERED DEATH BY CHOCOLATEDEATH BY CHOCOLATE:1 qt. heavy cream¼ c. powdered sugar½ c. crème fraiche2 batches CHOCOLATE PUDDING (recipe follows)3 c. crumbled chocolate wafer cookies4 (1.4-oz.) chocolate-covered English toffee bars (like Heath bars), choppedCHOCOLATE PUDDING:4 egg yolks1 ½ c. sugar4…
REFRESHING WATERMELON GRANITA6 c. chopped seedless watermelon¼ c. sugar¼ c. fresh lime juice½ t. kosher salt¼ t. red pepperZest of 1 limeWatermelon wedges, to serve In a blender, add chopped melon, sugar, lime juice, salt and red pepper.Blend until smooth.Strain…
PEACHY DIVINITY ICEBOX PIE3 eggs¾ c. sugar4 t. unflavored gelatin¼ c. boiling water1 c. good quality peach preservesPinch of kosher salt1 c. heavy cream1 graham cracker crust2 fresh, sweet medium peaches, thinly slicedHomemade sweetened whipped cream, or store bought or…