Wednesday Desserts
Who doesn't love dessert? Today's post includes Maple-Cider Oven Doughnuts and Grandma's Creamy Peanut Butter Fudge. Enjoy!
LEMON TOFU CHEESECAKE
This recipe comes from Vegetarian Times, and begins, "This vegan dessert brings zippy citrus and creamy texture to the party."
"This lemon tofu cheesecake, originally published by Vegetarian Times in 1997, makes for an elegant vegan dessert. While you can dig in as soon as it sets, after about two hours of chill time, we find it actually tastes better the next day, after the flavors have had time to continue to develop.
"If it’s just too hot to turn on the oven, this recipe can easily be adapted to a no-bake format. Just skip the cornstarch called for in the filling. The result will be something a bit more loose and creamy."
To view this online, go to https://www.vegetariantimes.com/recipes/lemon-tofu-cheesecake-recipe/. Makes 8 servings
Ingredients
Crust
2 cups graham crackers
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Filling
1 pound firm tofu
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 tablespoon tahini or almond butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons cornstarch dissolved in water
1 tablespoons vegan milk such as soy, rice, or almond
Preparation
Crust: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In medium bowl, mix cracker crumbs, syrup, and extract until crumbs are moistened. Pour into oiled 9-inch pie plate; press mixture firmly to form crust. Bake 5 minutes; let cool while preparing the filling.
Filling: In food processor or blender, combine ingredients and process until smooth, about 30 seconds.
Bake: Pour mixture into crust. Bake until top is slightly browned, about 30 minutes. Cool and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled and firm, about 2 hours.
BLACKBERRY-PEACH COBBLER
This is from Laurie Ellen Pellicano on The New York Times cooking site. Laurie wrote, "Peak summer fruit is best prepared simply, especially in warm desserts like cobblers. In this recipe, the tartness of blackberries (or raspberries) balances the sweetness of yellow peaches (or nectarines), and the filling only needs the tiniest amount of sugar to get the juices flowing. Topped with a thin layer of fluffy cornmeal batter, the berries boil up to form juicy pockets, and a finish of raw sugar adds a satisfying crack. Serve this cobbler warm, or enjoy it any time of day, even for breakfast."
Yield: 1 (10-inch) skillet cobbler (8 to 10 servings); Time: 45 minutes, plus cooling
To view this online, go to https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1022303-blackberry-peach-cobbler.
Ingredients
For the filling:
3 pounds ripe yellow peaches (or nectarines), pitted and chopped into 1-inch chunks
1 pint/6 ounces blackberries (or raspberries)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon tapioca starch or cornstarch
1 lemon, halved, zest reserved for cobbler topping
For the cobbler topping:
1/2 cup whole milk
1 large egg
3/4 cup fine-grind cornmeal
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter (1/2 stick), cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 tablespoon turbinado, or any raw sugar, for topping
Preparation
Heat the oven to 425 degrees. Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, combine the peaches, blackberries, granulated sugar and starch. Squeeze the juice of 1/2 lemon on top and toss to combine. Scrape the mixture into a 10-inch cast-iron skillet.
Make the topping: In a small bowl, combine milk, egg and juice from the remaining 1/2 lemon; whisk to combine.
In a large bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt and reserved lemon zest; stir to combine. Add the cold butter. Using your fingertips, smear and rub the pieces into the cornmeal mixture until it looks like wet sand.
Make a well in the center of it and add the milk mixture. Using a spatula, stir until thoroughly combined, then spoon it over the top of your fruit. Level the topping to cover more of the fruit. Sprinkle the surface of the topping with the raw sugar.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the fruit is bubbly and the topping is a deep golden brown. Let cool slightly, then serve warm.
GRANDMA'S CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE
This is from AllRecipes, and begins, "This old-fashioned style of peanut butter fudge is not that easy to find out there. The ones I tend to run across always seem to be the soft, creamy version, which is not what I'm into. If it's going to feel like peanut butter in my mouth, then what's the point? No, I want something that feels dense and firm in my fingers but will almost instantly liquefy in when it hits my tongue."
Prep Time: 15 minutes; Cook Time: 5 minutes; Additional: 1 hour; Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes; Servings: 64; Yield: 64 small cubes.
To view this online, go to https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/276663/grandmas-creamy-peanut-butter-fudge/.
Ingredients
1 pound powdered sugar
1-1/4 cups unsalted butter
1-1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Directions
Sift sugar through a fine-mesh strainer into a large bowl.
Heat butter and peanut butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk to combine and cook until bubbles appear on the edges, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in salt and vanilla extract. Pour over powdered sugar in the bowl. Mix together using a spatula until smooth.
Spread mixture into an 8x8-inch baking pan lined with plastic wrap. Wrap fully and refrigerate until firm enough to cut but not too hard, 1 to 3 hours.
Unwrap fudge and cut into small cubes. Let warm up on the counter before cutting if needed.
Chef's Notes:
This technique will work with other nut butters, smooth or chunky, like almond or cashew.
Use 1/4 teaspoon fine salt instead of kosher if desired.
STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE MINI TACO BOWLS
This is from Old El Paso, and begins, "Looking for a dessert big on flavor but small in portion? These individual strawberry shortcakes are a delicious match. Strawberry shortcake tacos are perfect for summer desserts, picnics, potlucks, or as a snack when you need to satisfy a sweet craving! Fresh strawberries, whipped cream and crushed shortbread cookies are nestled in an Old El Paso™ Soft Tortilla Mini Bowl. Enjoy the sweet flavors and delightful crunch of a mini strawberry shortcake."
Prep Time: 30 minutes; Total Time: 45 minutes; Makes 10 servings
To view this online, go to https://www.oldelpaso.com/recipes/strawberry-shortcake-mini-taco-bowls.
Ingredients
1 lb strawberries, sliced (4 cups)
7 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon melted butter
10 Old El Paso™ Taco Bowls™ mini soft flour tortillas (1 sleeve from Party Pack)
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup crushed shortbread cookies
Mint leaves
Preparation
Mix strawberries with 3 tablespoons of the sugar; refrigerate while juices develop, at least 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat oven to 375°F. Line cookie sheet with foil. Lightly brush melted butter on all sides of each bowl. Place 3 tablespoons of the sugar in large resealable food-storage plastic bag. Place bowls, a few at a time, into bag, and gently shake until bowls are coated in sugar. Place bowls on cookie sheet. Bake 5 to 8 minutes or until browned on edges and firm to the touch. Bowls will crisp as cooled. Remove to cooling rack to cool.
In chilled small bowl, beat whipping cream, remaining 1 tablespoon sugar and the vanilla with electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form.
Use slotted spoon to divide strawberries among bowls. Top with a dollop of whipped cream; garnish with crushed shortbread cookies and mint leaves.
Expert Tips
If you like your strawberries with chocolate, drizzle the filled mini strawberry shortcake bowls with a little chocolate sauce.
Sliced bananas make a nice addition to the strawberry filling in the strawberry shortcake tacos.
If your strawberries are less ripe, refrigerate them with the sugar for longer, up to overnight. The sugar will help soften and break down the fruit.
MAPLE-CIDER OVEN DOUGHNUTS
This is from March 2015 issue of Vegetarian Times (page 69), and begins, "Hard cider adds zip to this traditional Vermont doughnut." Makes 12 doughnuts
To view this online, go to https://www.vegetariantimes.com/recipes/maple-cider-oven-doughnuts/.
Ingredients
Doughnuts
1 12-oz. bottle hard cider
1 cup maple syrup, divided
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
Topping
1/2 cup maple sugar or brown sugar
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 cup butter, melted
Preparation
To make Doughnuts: Bring hard cider and 1/4 cup maple syrup to a boil in small saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook 30 minutes, or until mixture has cooked down to 1/3 cup. Cool.
Preheat oven to 350°F, and coat 12-cup doughnut or muffin pan with cooking spray.
Mix together flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in medium bowl. Make well in center, and add egg, melted butter, remaining 3/4 cup maple syrup, buttermilk, and hard cider syrup; mix until just combined.
Scoop batter into prepared molds, and bake 15 to 20 minutes, or until Doughnuts spring back when lightly touched. Cool.
To make Topping: Combine maple sugar and cinnamon in small bowl. Pour melted butter into shallow soup plate. Dip top of each Doughnut into melted butter, then dip into sugar mixture.
MINT CHEESECAKE BARS
Recipe Yield: 20 Servings
Source: Splenda
Recipe and image appear courtesy of Splenda.
You can view this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/mint-cheesecake-bars.
Ingredients
Crust
2 tablespoons SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
1-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup light butter, melted
Filling
12 ounces reduced fat cream cheese
1/3 cup SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon mint extract
2 drops green food color
Chocolate Drizzle
12 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Spray one eight-inch square pan with baking spray. Set aside.
Mix crust ingredients together in a mixing bowl. Mix well. Press into prepared pan. Bake 8 minutes or until firm.
Mix cream cheese and SPLENDA® Granulated Sweetener together until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add vanilla, mint extract and green food coloring; mix well.
Pour over prepared crust.
Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until firm.
Refrigerate cheesecake bars 2 hours or until chilled and firm. Melt chocolate and drizzle over the top.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 170; Calories from fat: 100; Fat: 11 g; Saturated Fat: 6 g; Fiber: 1 g; Sodium: 105 mg; Cholesterol: 35 mg; Protein: 4 g; Carbohydrates: 15 g; Sugars: 11 g
LEMON TOFU CHEESECAKE
This recipe comes from Vegetarian Times, and begins, "This vegan dessert brings zippy citrus and creamy texture to the party."
"This lemon tofu cheesecake, originally published by Vegetarian Times in 1997, makes for an elegant vegan dessert. While you can dig in as soon as it sets, after about two hours of chill time, we find it actually tastes better the next day, after the flavors have had time to continue to develop.
"If it’s just too hot to turn on the oven, this recipe can easily be adapted to a no-bake format. Just skip the cornstarch called for in the filling. The result will be something a bit more loose and creamy."
To view this online, go to https://www.vegetariantimes.com/recipes/lemon-tofu-cheesecake-recipe/. Makes 8 servings
Ingredients
Crust
2 cups graham crackers
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Filling
1 pound firm tofu
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 tablespoon tahini or almond butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons cornstarch dissolved in water
1 tablespoons vegan milk such as soy, rice, or almond
Preparation
Crust: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In medium bowl, mix cracker crumbs, syrup, and extract until crumbs are moistened. Pour into oiled 9-inch pie plate; press mixture firmly to form crust. Bake 5 minutes; let cool while preparing the filling.
Filling: In food processor or blender, combine ingredients and process until smooth, about 30 seconds.
Bake: Pour mixture into crust. Bake until top is slightly browned, about 30 minutes. Cool and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled and firm, about 2 hours.
BLACKBERRY-PEACH COBBLER
This is from Laurie Ellen Pellicano on The New York Times cooking site. Laurie wrote, "Peak summer fruit is best prepared simply, especially in warm desserts like cobblers. In this recipe, the tartness of blackberries (or raspberries) balances the sweetness of yellow peaches (or nectarines), and the filling only needs the tiniest amount of sugar to get the juices flowing. Topped with a thin layer of fluffy cornmeal batter, the berries boil up to form juicy pockets, and a finish of raw sugar adds a satisfying crack. Serve this cobbler warm, or enjoy it any time of day, even for breakfast."
Yield: 1 (10-inch) skillet cobbler (8 to 10 servings); Time: 45 minutes, plus cooling
To view this online, go to https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1022303-blackberry-peach-cobbler.
Ingredients
For the filling:
3 pounds ripe yellow peaches (or nectarines), pitted and chopped into 1-inch chunks
1 pint/6 ounces blackberries (or raspberries)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon tapioca starch or cornstarch
1 lemon, halved, zest reserved for cobbler topping
For the cobbler topping:
1/2 cup whole milk
1 large egg
3/4 cup fine-grind cornmeal
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter (1/2 stick), cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 tablespoon turbinado, or any raw sugar, for topping
Preparation
Heat the oven to 425 degrees. Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, combine the peaches, blackberries, granulated sugar and starch. Squeeze the juice of 1/2 lemon on top and toss to combine. Scrape the mixture into a 10-inch cast-iron skillet.
Make the topping: In a small bowl, combine milk, egg and juice from the remaining 1/2 lemon; whisk to combine.
In a large bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt and reserved lemon zest; stir to combine. Add the cold butter. Using your fingertips, smear and rub the pieces into the cornmeal mixture until it looks like wet sand.
Make a well in the center of it and add the milk mixture. Using a spatula, stir until thoroughly combined, then spoon it over the top of your fruit. Level the topping to cover more of the fruit. Sprinkle the surface of the topping with the raw sugar.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the fruit is bubbly and the topping is a deep golden brown. Let cool slightly, then serve warm.
GRANDMA'S CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE
This is from AllRecipes, and begins, "This old-fashioned style of peanut butter fudge is not that easy to find out there. The ones I tend to run across always seem to be the soft, creamy version, which is not what I'm into. If it's going to feel like peanut butter in my mouth, then what's the point? No, I want something that feels dense and firm in my fingers but will almost instantly liquefy in when it hits my tongue."
Prep Time: 15 minutes; Cook Time: 5 minutes; Additional: 1 hour; Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes; Servings: 64; Yield: 64 small cubes.
To view this online, go to https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/276663/grandmas-creamy-peanut-butter-fudge/.
Ingredients
1 pound powdered sugar
1-1/4 cups unsalted butter
1-1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Directions
Sift sugar through a fine-mesh strainer into a large bowl.
Heat butter and peanut butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk to combine and cook until bubbles appear on the edges, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in salt and vanilla extract. Pour over powdered sugar in the bowl. Mix together using a spatula until smooth.
Spread mixture into an 8x8-inch baking pan lined with plastic wrap. Wrap fully and refrigerate until firm enough to cut but not too hard, 1 to 3 hours.
Unwrap fudge and cut into small cubes. Let warm up on the counter before cutting if needed.
Chef's Notes:
This technique will work with other nut butters, smooth or chunky, like almond or cashew.
Use 1/4 teaspoon fine salt instead of kosher if desired.
STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE MINI TACO BOWLS
This is from Old El Paso, and begins, "Looking for a dessert big on flavor but small in portion? These individual strawberry shortcakes are a delicious match. Strawberry shortcake tacos are perfect for summer desserts, picnics, potlucks, or as a snack when you need to satisfy a sweet craving! Fresh strawberries, whipped cream and crushed shortbread cookies are nestled in an Old El Paso™ Soft Tortilla Mini Bowl. Enjoy the sweet flavors and delightful crunch of a mini strawberry shortcake."
Prep Time: 30 minutes; Total Time: 45 minutes; Makes 10 servings
To view this online, go to https://www.oldelpaso.com/recipes/strawberry-shortcake-mini-taco-bowls.
Ingredients
1 lb strawberries, sliced (4 cups)
7 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon melted butter
10 Old El Paso™ Taco Bowls™ mini soft flour tortillas (1 sleeve from Party Pack)
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup crushed shortbread cookies
Mint leaves
Preparation
Mix strawberries with 3 tablespoons of the sugar; refrigerate while juices develop, at least 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat oven to 375°F. Line cookie sheet with foil. Lightly brush melted butter on all sides of each bowl. Place 3 tablespoons of the sugar in large resealable food-storage plastic bag. Place bowls, a few at a time, into bag, and gently shake until bowls are coated in sugar. Place bowls on cookie sheet. Bake 5 to 8 minutes or until browned on edges and firm to the touch. Bowls will crisp as cooled. Remove to cooling rack to cool.
In chilled small bowl, beat whipping cream, remaining 1 tablespoon sugar and the vanilla with electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form.
Use slotted spoon to divide strawberries among bowls. Top with a dollop of whipped cream; garnish with crushed shortbread cookies and mint leaves.
Expert Tips
If you like your strawberries with chocolate, drizzle the filled mini strawberry shortcake bowls with a little chocolate sauce.
Sliced bananas make a nice addition to the strawberry filling in the strawberry shortcake tacos.
If your strawberries are less ripe, refrigerate them with the sugar for longer, up to overnight. The sugar will help soften and break down the fruit.
MAPLE-CIDER OVEN DOUGHNUTS
This is from March 2015 issue of Vegetarian Times (page 69), and begins, "Hard cider adds zip to this traditional Vermont doughnut." Makes 12 doughnuts
To view this online, go to https://www.vegetariantimes.com/recipes/maple-cider-oven-doughnuts/.
Ingredients
Doughnuts
1 12-oz. bottle hard cider
1 cup maple syrup, divided
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
Topping
1/2 cup maple sugar or brown sugar
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 cup butter, melted
Preparation
To make Doughnuts: Bring hard cider and 1/4 cup maple syrup to a boil in small saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook 30 minutes, or until mixture has cooked down to 1/3 cup. Cool.
Preheat oven to 350°F, and coat 12-cup doughnut or muffin pan with cooking spray.
Mix together flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in medium bowl. Make well in center, and add egg, melted butter, remaining 3/4 cup maple syrup, buttermilk, and hard cider syrup; mix until just combined.
Scoop batter into prepared molds, and bake 15 to 20 minutes, or until Doughnuts spring back when lightly touched. Cool.
To make Topping: Combine maple sugar and cinnamon in small bowl. Pour melted butter into shallow soup plate. Dip top of each Doughnut into melted butter, then dip into sugar mixture.
MINT CHEESECAKE BARS
Recipe Yield: 20 Servings
Source: Splenda
Recipe and image appear courtesy of Splenda.
You can view this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/mint-cheesecake-bars.
Ingredients
Crust
2 tablespoons SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
1-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup light butter, melted
Filling
12 ounces reduced fat cream cheese
1/3 cup SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon mint extract
2 drops green food color
Chocolate Drizzle
12 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Spray one eight-inch square pan with baking spray. Set aside.
Mix crust ingredients together in a mixing bowl. Mix well. Press into prepared pan. Bake 8 minutes or until firm.
Mix cream cheese and SPLENDA® Granulated Sweetener together until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add vanilla, mint extract and green food coloring; mix well.
Pour over prepared crust.
Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until firm.
Refrigerate cheesecake bars 2 hours or until chilled and firm. Melt chocolate and drizzle over the top.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 170; Calories from fat: 100; Fat: 11 g; Saturated Fat: 6 g; Fiber: 1 g; Sodium: 105 mg; Cholesterol: 35 mg; Protein: 4 g; Carbohydrates: 15 g; Sugars: 11 g
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