Friday Desserts
It's finally Friday. Here are six yummy desserts to help you through the weekend, including Cranberry-Orange White Chocolate Cheesecake and Low Calorie Crock-Pot Rice Pudding. Enjoy!
MASCARPONE BERRY BOWL
This is from Ree Drummond on the Food Network.
Active Time: 10 minutes; Total Time: 10 minutes; Yield: 2 to 4 servings; Level: Easy
To view this online, go to https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ree-drummond/mascarpone-berry-bowl-12343050.
Ingredients
1 cup mixed berries, such as blueberries, blackberries and raspberries
1 lemon, zested and juiced
5 tablespoons honey
One 8-ounce container mascarpone
2 tablespoons heavy cream
Splash of vanilla extract
Fresh mint leaves, for serving
Biscotti, for serving
Directions
Mix the berries, lemon zest and juice and 2 tablespoons of the honey in a bowl; set aside.
In a separate bowl, add the mascarpone, heavy cream, vanilla and remaining 3 tablespoons honey. Using a hand mixer, whip together until light and fluffy.
Divide the sweetened mascarpone among 4 serving bowls. Use the bottom of a spoon to create a well in the middle of each mascarpone mound. Spoon the berry mixture into each well. Garnish with a sprig of mint on top of the berries and a biscotti on the side.
CRANBERRY-ORANGE WHITE CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE
This is from Philadelphia Cream Cheese, and begins, "Share the creamy texture of this Cranberry-Orange White Chocolate Cheesecake with your friends and family. Watch our how-to video and learn how to make this tasty Cranberry-Orange White Chocolate Cheesecake from scratch."
Prep Time: 25 minutes; Total Time: 6 hours 30 minutes; Makes 16 servings
To view this online, go to https://www.creamcheese.com/recipe/199805/cranberry-orange-white-chocolate-cheesecake.
Ingredients
24 square shortbread cookies, finely crushed (about 1-3/4 cups)
2 Tbsp. butter, melted
4 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 cup sugar, divided
2 tsp. vanilla
1 pkg. (4 oz.) BAKER'S White Chocolate, melted
4 eggs
1 tsp. cornstarch
1 Tbsp. zest and 1/2 cup juice from 2 large oranges, divided
1-1/2 cups fresh cranberries
Directions
Heat oven to 325ºF.
Combine cookie crumbs and butter; press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan. Bake 10 min.
Beat cream cheese, 3/4 cup sugar and vanilla in large bowl with mixer until blended. Add chocolate; mix well. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each until just blended. Pour over crust.
Bake 1 hour to 1 hour 5 min. or until center is almost set. Run knife around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim. Refrigerate cheesecake 4 hours.
Meanwhile, mix cornstarch and 1 Tbsp. orange juice until blended. Bring cranberries, remaining orange juice and remaining sugar to boil in saucepan on medium-high heat; simmer on low heat 6 min. or until cranberries are softened, stirring frequently. Stir in cornstarch mixture; bring to boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir 1 min. or until thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in orange zest. Cool. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Spoon cranberry glaze over cheesecake just before serving.
CHERRY DREAM PIE
This is from the infamous long-since-forgotten emailing list.
Ingredients
1 graham cracker pie crust
3 egg yolks
1 (14 oz) can Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk
1/3 C. lemon juice
1 (21 oz) can cherry pie filling chilled
whipped topping (optional)
Directions
Preheat oven to 350. In medium bowl, beat egg yolks; stir in sweetened condensed milk & lemon juice. Pour into prepared crust; bake 8 minutes. Cool. Chill 3 hours or overnight. Prior to serving, top with pie filling. Garnish with whipped topping. Refrigerate leftovers.
LOW CALORIE CROCK-POT RICE PUDDING
I found this recipe on My Daily Moment. It begins, “You won't take this delicious dessert with a grain of rice. It's creamy, dreamy and prepared in a crockpot. One bite and you're sure to love every mouthwatering spoonful.” It serves 6.
To view this online, click here..
Ingredients
3 cups skim milk
3/4 cup rice
3/4 cup sugars, granulated
1 tablespoon vanilla
1 Pam cooking spray
4 tablespoons butter, light, stick, melted
1 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
Directions
Spray crock-pot with Pam. Pour all ingredients into pot and stir, then add melted butter and stir again. Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours, or until rice absorbs all liquid. Cook until soft and stir often. Garnish with raisins and whipped cream, if desired.
NO-BAKE LEMON ICEBOX PIE
This is from Betty Crocker, and begins, "Lemon lovers and lazy bakers alike will adore this easy, no-bake pie!" The recipe ends with, "This is one of Betty’s easiest lemon pies to make, but it’s not the only one. We’ve got tons more lemon pie recipes for you to choose from, plus details on how to make a traditional pie crust. With Betty’s help, making the lemon pie of your dreams is simpler than you think!"
Prep Time: 60 minutes; Total Time: 8 hours; Servings: 8
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
Crust
1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (10 to 12 whole crackers)
1/4 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
Pinch of salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Filling
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
Directions
In medium bowl, mix Crust ingredients. Press evenly into ungreased 9-inch pie plate. Refrigerate 1 hour.
In large bowl, beat Filling ingredients until smooth. Spread evenly in crust. Refrigerate 6 hours or until set.
Serve with whipped cream if desired.
Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens
tip 1
Crush graham crackers in food processor or in sealed food-storage plastic bag with rolling pin.
ALL-IN-ONE CHOCOLATE CAKE
This comes from Nigella Lawson, also from The New York Times' cooking newsletter. If you haven't signed up for their newsletter, I highly recommend it. Nigella writes, “This is the perfect chocolate cake: beautiful, melting, intense but not heavy. The batter comes together quickly in a food processor, and the cake bakes at 350 degrees for a while, giving the baker time to assemble the frosting, which is given a luscious sheen by a bit of corn syrup. Use the best chocolate you can find for the frosting, and gild it however you like: with a few flowers, some birthday candles or nothing at all.” Time: 1 hour 15 minutes; 10 to 12 servings
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
Butter for greasing baking pans
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/3 cup best-quality cocoa powder
6 ounces (1-1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 large eggs, at room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla
3/4 cup sour cream, at room temperature
For the Frosting:
6 ounces good-quality semisweet chocolate, broken into small pieces
3 ounces (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
Preparation
For cake: heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter sides of two 8-inch cake pans, and line bottoms with parchment paper. In the bowl of a food processor fitted with a knife blade, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder, butter, eggs, vanilla and sour cream. Process to make a smooth, thick batter.
Using a rubber spatula, divide batter between pans, and smooth tops. Bake until a cake tester inserted in center comes out clean, 25 to 35 minutes; do not overbake. Transfer to a wire rack to cool for 10 minutes before removing from cake pans.
For frosting: Combine chocolate and butter in a large heat-proof bowl, and heat until melted in a microwave oven or over a pan of simmering water. Remove from heat, and allow to cool for 5 minutes. Stir in corn syrup, sour cream, and vanilla. Whisk in confectioners' sugar until very smooth. Frosting should be thick and spreadable. If necessary, add a teaspoon or two of boiling water to thin it, or additional sifted confectioners' sugar to thicken.
Cut four strips of waxed or parchment paper, and place them side by side on a cake plate, covering the surface. Place one cake layer domed-side down on plate.
Spoon about a third of the frosting onto center of cake, and use a knife or a spatula to spread it evenly. Place the other cake on top, domed side up. Spoon another third of frosting on top of cake, spreading to make swirls or a smooth finish. Spread sides of cake with remaining frosting, and allow to sit for a few minutes until set. Carefully remove paper strips. Place cake under glass or in an airtight container, and set aside in a cool place until serving.
MASCARPONE BERRY BOWL
This is from Ree Drummond on the Food Network.
Active Time: 10 minutes; Total Time: 10 minutes; Yield: 2 to 4 servings; Level: Easy
To view this online, go to https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ree-drummond/mascarpone-berry-bowl-12343050.
Ingredients
1 cup mixed berries, such as blueberries, blackberries and raspberries
1 lemon, zested and juiced
5 tablespoons honey
One 8-ounce container mascarpone
2 tablespoons heavy cream
Splash of vanilla extract
Fresh mint leaves, for serving
Biscotti, for serving
Directions
Mix the berries, lemon zest and juice and 2 tablespoons of the honey in a bowl; set aside.
In a separate bowl, add the mascarpone, heavy cream, vanilla and remaining 3 tablespoons honey. Using a hand mixer, whip together until light and fluffy.
Divide the sweetened mascarpone among 4 serving bowls. Use the bottom of a spoon to create a well in the middle of each mascarpone mound. Spoon the berry mixture into each well. Garnish with a sprig of mint on top of the berries and a biscotti on the side.
CRANBERRY-ORANGE WHITE CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE
This is from Philadelphia Cream Cheese, and begins, "Share the creamy texture of this Cranberry-Orange White Chocolate Cheesecake with your friends and family. Watch our how-to video and learn how to make this tasty Cranberry-Orange White Chocolate Cheesecake from scratch."
Prep Time: 25 minutes; Total Time: 6 hours 30 minutes; Makes 16 servings
To view this online, go to https://www.creamcheese.com/recipe/199805/cranberry-orange-white-chocolate-cheesecake.
Ingredients
24 square shortbread cookies, finely crushed (about 1-3/4 cups)
2 Tbsp. butter, melted
4 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 cup sugar, divided
2 tsp. vanilla
1 pkg. (4 oz.) BAKER'S White Chocolate, melted
4 eggs
1 tsp. cornstarch
1 Tbsp. zest and 1/2 cup juice from 2 large oranges, divided
1-1/2 cups fresh cranberries
Directions
Heat oven to 325ºF.
Combine cookie crumbs and butter; press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan. Bake 10 min.
Beat cream cheese, 3/4 cup sugar and vanilla in large bowl with mixer until blended. Add chocolate; mix well. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each until just blended. Pour over crust.
Bake 1 hour to 1 hour 5 min. or until center is almost set. Run knife around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim. Refrigerate cheesecake 4 hours.
Meanwhile, mix cornstarch and 1 Tbsp. orange juice until blended. Bring cranberries, remaining orange juice and remaining sugar to boil in saucepan on medium-high heat; simmer on low heat 6 min. or until cranberries are softened, stirring frequently. Stir in cornstarch mixture; bring to boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir 1 min. or until thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in orange zest. Cool. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Spoon cranberry glaze over cheesecake just before serving.
CHERRY DREAM PIE
This is from the infamous long-since-forgotten emailing list.
Ingredients
1 graham cracker pie crust
3 egg yolks
1 (14 oz) can Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk
1/3 C. lemon juice
1 (21 oz) can cherry pie filling chilled
whipped topping (optional)
Directions
Preheat oven to 350. In medium bowl, beat egg yolks; stir in sweetened condensed milk & lemon juice. Pour into prepared crust; bake 8 minutes. Cool. Chill 3 hours or overnight. Prior to serving, top with pie filling. Garnish with whipped topping. Refrigerate leftovers.
LOW CALORIE CROCK-POT RICE PUDDING
I found this recipe on My Daily Moment. It begins, “You won't take this delicious dessert with a grain of rice. It's creamy, dreamy and prepared in a crockpot. One bite and you're sure to love every mouthwatering spoonful.” It serves 6.
To view this online, click here..
Ingredients
3 cups skim milk
3/4 cup rice
3/4 cup sugars, granulated
1 tablespoon vanilla
1 Pam cooking spray
4 tablespoons butter, light, stick, melted
1 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
Directions
Spray crock-pot with Pam. Pour all ingredients into pot and stir, then add melted butter and stir again. Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours, or until rice absorbs all liquid. Cook until soft and stir often. Garnish with raisins and whipped cream, if desired.
NO-BAKE LEMON ICEBOX PIE
This is from Betty Crocker, and begins, "Lemon lovers and lazy bakers alike will adore this easy, no-bake pie!" The recipe ends with, "This is one of Betty’s easiest lemon pies to make, but it’s not the only one. We’ve got tons more lemon pie recipes for you to choose from, plus details on how to make a traditional pie crust. With Betty’s help, making the lemon pie of your dreams is simpler than you think!"
Prep Time: 60 minutes; Total Time: 8 hours; Servings: 8
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
Crust
1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (10 to 12 whole crackers)
1/4 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
Pinch of salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Filling
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
Directions
In medium bowl, mix Crust ingredients. Press evenly into ungreased 9-inch pie plate. Refrigerate 1 hour.
In large bowl, beat Filling ingredients until smooth. Spread evenly in crust. Refrigerate 6 hours or until set.
Serve with whipped cream if desired.
Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens
tip 1
Crush graham crackers in food processor or in sealed food-storage plastic bag with rolling pin.
ALL-IN-ONE CHOCOLATE CAKE
This comes from Nigella Lawson, also from The New York Times' cooking newsletter. If you haven't signed up for their newsletter, I highly recommend it. Nigella writes, “This is the perfect chocolate cake: beautiful, melting, intense but not heavy. The batter comes together quickly in a food processor, and the cake bakes at 350 degrees for a while, giving the baker time to assemble the frosting, which is given a luscious sheen by a bit of corn syrup. Use the best chocolate you can find for the frosting, and gild it however you like: with a few flowers, some birthday candles or nothing at all.” Time: 1 hour 15 minutes; 10 to 12 servings
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
Butter for greasing baking pans
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/3 cup best-quality cocoa powder
6 ounces (1-1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 large eggs, at room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla
3/4 cup sour cream, at room temperature
For the Frosting:
6 ounces good-quality semisweet chocolate, broken into small pieces
3 ounces (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
Preparation
For cake: heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter sides of two 8-inch cake pans, and line bottoms with parchment paper. In the bowl of a food processor fitted with a knife blade, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder, butter, eggs, vanilla and sour cream. Process to make a smooth, thick batter.
Using a rubber spatula, divide batter between pans, and smooth tops. Bake until a cake tester inserted in center comes out clean, 25 to 35 minutes; do not overbake. Transfer to a wire rack to cool for 10 minutes before removing from cake pans.
For frosting: Combine chocolate and butter in a large heat-proof bowl, and heat until melted in a microwave oven or over a pan of simmering water. Remove from heat, and allow to cool for 5 minutes. Stir in corn syrup, sour cream, and vanilla. Whisk in confectioners' sugar until very smooth. Frosting should be thick and spreadable. If necessary, add a teaspoon or two of boiling water to thin it, or additional sifted confectioners' sugar to thicken.
Cut four strips of waxed or parchment paper, and place them side by side on a cake plate, covering the surface. Place one cake layer domed-side down on plate.
Spoon about a third of the frosting onto center of cake, and use a knife or a spatula to spread it evenly. Place the other cake on top, domed side up. Spoon another third of frosting on top of cake, spreading to make swirls or a smooth finish. Spread sides of cake with remaining frosting, and allow to sit for a few minutes until set. Carefully remove paper strips. Place cake under glass or in an airtight container, and set aside in a cool place until serving.
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