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Cheese Fritters
Appetizer Other

Cheese Fritters

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Beat together cottage cheese and egg in a medium bowl. Stir in flour, half-and-half, sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt; mix until batter is just combined.
  2. 2 Heat 2 inches oil in a deep pot to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  3. 3 Drop batter by rounded tablespoons into hot oil and fry until golden brown on all sides, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Serve hot.

By Rachel

Crispy Corn and Rice Treats
Appetizer

Crispy Corn and Rice Treats

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a medium saucepan over medium low heat, melt together semisweet chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter.
  2. 2 Place crispy corn and rice cereal in a large bowl. Pour the chocolate chip mixture over the cereal. Sift confectioners' sugar into the mixture. Cover bowl and shake vigorously until all cereal is fully coated. Allow the mixture to cool slightly before serving.

By Michelle

Pumpkin Dip
Appetizer American

Pumpkin Dip

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Beat confectioners' sugar and cream cheese in a medium serving bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Gradually blend in pumpkin. Mix in cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and juice concentrate until well blended. Chill in the refrigerator until serving.

By SUE CASE

Halloween Fruit Snacks
Appetizer

Halloween Fruit Snacks

5.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Arrange apricots and peaches on a platter. Skewer a few grapes on a toothpick vertically and the last one horizontally (for the head).
  2. 2 Mix confectioners' sugar with water to make a thin, slightly sticky icing. Use icing to glue 2 candy eyeballs on each piece of fruit and on the horizontal "head" of the grape caterpillar.

By Lola

Lemon Cheesecake Dip
Appetizer

Lemon Cheesecake Dip

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
190 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring all ingredients to room temperature.
  2. 2 Combine cream cheese, whipped topping, and sour cream in a bowl; beat with an electric mixer until well combined and creamy. Mix in lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until combined. Add confectioners' sugar and mix thoroughly until smooth.
  3. 3 Cover and chill for 3 to 4 hours, or overnight.

By ELSERRANO

Fried Banana Balls
Appetizer

Fried Banana Balls

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Mash bananas, sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon together in a separate bowl. Stir flour mixture into banana mixture until batter is well mixed.
  2. 2 Pour 2 inches of oil into a heavy pot and heat over medium heat.
  3. 3 Working in batches, drop batter by the tablespoon into hot oil; cook until lightly golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer banana balls to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and cool slightly. Dust banana balls with confectioners' sugar.

By El's Girl

Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Dip
Appetizer American

Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Dip

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Beat together cream cheese and butter in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Mix in confectioners' sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla until well combined. Stir in chocolate chips until evenly incorporated. Keep dip refrigerated until ready to serve.

By Angela Naumann

Holly's Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dip
Appetizer American

Holly's Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dip

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Beat together cream cheese, butter, confectioners' sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until smooth and creamy.
  2. 2 Stir in chocolate chips until well combined.
  3. 3 Transfer cookie dough to a serving bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

By emilywise

Brie, Lemon Curd, and Blueberry Bites
Appetizer American

Brie, Lemon Curd, and Blueberry Bites

5.0

Prep
25 min
Cook
15 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a mini muffin tin with cooking spray and set aside.
  2. 2 Unroll thawed puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured work surface. Roll into a large rectangular sheet, and using a pizza cutter or knife, cut into 24 equal pieces. Press each piece into a muffin cup, and use a fork to prick the bottom several times.
  3. 3 Cut Brie cheese into 24 small cubes, and place a cube into each muffin cup. Top each with about 1/2 teaspoon of lemon curd.
  4. 4 Place muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake until the pastry is puffed and the corners turn golden brown, 12 to 14 minutes.
  5. 5 Remove from the oven and cool in the pan for about 5 minutes. Remove bites to a serving plate, top each with a blueberry, dust with confectioners' sugar, and garnish with a small mint leaf, if desired.
  6. 6 Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

By lutzflcat

Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball
Appetizer American

Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
195 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Beat cream cheese and butter in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Mix in confectioners' sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla. Stir in chocolate chips. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
  2. 2 Shape chilled cream cheese mixture into a ball. Wrap with plastic wrap and return to the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  3. 3 When ready to serve, remove and discard the plastic wrap. Roll cheese ball in pecans and place onto a serving platter.
  4. 4 Serve and enjoy!

By Kim

Air-Fried Sweet Wontons
Appetizer American

Air-Fried Sweet Wontons

Prep
20 min
Cook
5 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix peanut butter, brown sugar, honey, and sesame seeds in a small bowl.
  2. 2 Lay out a wonton square. Dip your index finger into water and moisten all 4 edges. Place 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of the peanut butter mixture in the center, and fold it diagonally to make a triangle, firmly pressing the edges down. Don't overfill, as the peanut butter mixture may ooze out.
  3. 3 Once you've made a triangle shape, take the bottom corners and fold around your index finger so they meet. Moisten the 2 wonton corners and press together to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
  4. 4 Preheat an air fryer to 370 degrees F (188 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions for 5 minutes.
  5. 5 Working in batches, add some wontons to the fryer basket; make sure they're not crowded or touching. Spray lightly with cooking spray and cook until just light golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes, flipping halfway through. Cool slightly, dust with confectioners' sugar, and serve.

By lutzflcat

Chef John's Pavlova with Strawberries
Dessert Other

Chef John's Pavlova with Strawberries

4.7

Prep
25 min
Cook
60 min
Total
145 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
  2. 2 Whisk sugar and cornstarch together in a bowl. Beat egg whites in a second bowl until foamy with a thick, ribbony texture, 2 to 3 minutes. Whisk in 1/4 of the sugar mixture until completely incorporated, about 30 seconds. Repeat with the remaining sugar mixture, whisking after each addition, until all is incorporated and egg whites are glossy and thick.
  3. 3 Add 1 teaspoon vanilla and vinegar; whisk until you can lift the beater or whisk straight up and egg whites form a sharp peak that holds its shape, 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. 4 Spoon egg white mixture onto the prepared baking sheet; spread out into a 2x6-inch disk.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Turn off the oven, crack open the oven door, and let the Pavlova cool for 1 hour.
  6. 6 Transfer cooled Pavlova to a serving plate.
  7. 7 Whip cream, sugar, and remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla in a bowl until soft peaks form, 3 to 4 minutes. Spread over Pavlova and top with fresh strawberries.

By John Mitzewich

Pavlova Deluxe
Dessert Other

Pavlova Deluxe

4.8

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Grease interior of 8 inch springform pan and dust lightly with cornstarch.
  2. 2 Beat egg whites, preferably in a glass or ceramic bowl, until stiff and glossy. Make sure egg whites have absolutely no contact with grease (fresh or residual), or even a speck of yolk. Combine cream of tartar, white sugar, and cornstarch; gradually beat in to the egg whites. Sprinkle vinegar over egg white mixture, then fold it in very gently.
  3. 3 Pile meringue into prepared pan. Spread to the sides leaving a slight depression in the center. Place in preheated oven. Close the oven door, and immediately turn oven down to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Bake for 75 to 90 minutes. Open oven door, but leave meringue in the oven for 15 more minutes. Remove meringue to a draft free spot. Very carefully remove rim of springform pan, and allow meringue to cool completely. There may be a slight sinking in the center. Carefully remove meringue from pan base, and place on serving platter.
  4. 4 Whip cream, vanilla extract, and confectioners' sugar until thick and firm. Gently spread over the meringue.
  5. 5 Remove the pulp from the passion fruit, and spoon over cream. If using kiwi, peel and slice the fruit; arrange slightly overlapping slices in a pleasing design. Chill until serving time.

By Rosina

Dumplings and Cocky's Joy (Caramel Sauce)
Dessert Other

Dumplings and Cocky's Joy (Caramel Sauce)

3.3

Prep
35 min
Cook
10 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a medium bowl, stir together the flour and confectioners' sugar. Make a well in the center. Combine the melted butter, egg and milk; pour into the well. Use a knife to stir until just combined. Set the dumpling mixture aside.
  2. 2 In a large saucepan, over medium-high heat, mix together the water, golden syrup, brown sugar and lemon juice until well blended. Add the remaining 1/4 cup of butter, and bring the mixture to a boil. Once the mixture is boiling, carefully drop heaping tablespoons of the dumpling mix into the sauce. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 10 minutes, or until the dumplings have risen and cooked through. Ladle syrup over the dumplings occasionally while cooking.

By Dan K

Passover Double Chocolate Almond Torte
Dessert Other

Passover Double Chocolate Almond Torte

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Grease a 9-inch springform pan and dust with 1/2 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder.
  3. 3 Melt chopped chocolate squares and butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth, 5 to 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Whisk egg yolks and vanilla extract together in a large bowl.
  5. 5 Gradually whisk chocolate and butter mixture into egg yolk mixture until well blended.
  6. 6 Beat egg whites in a separate bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat sugar into egg whites until sugar dissolves and egg whites hold stiff peaks.
  7. 7 Fold 1/3 of the egg white mixture into chocolate mixture. Gently fold in remaining egg white mixture until just blended and batter is smooth and fluffy.
  8. 8 Spread batter evenly into prepared springform pan.
  9. 9 Bake in the preheated oven until sides begin to pull away from pan and top is set in center, about 25 minutes.
  10. 10 Let torte cool in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes before removing the sides of pan.
  11. 11 Place chocolate chips into a microwave-safe bowl and heat in microwave on full power for 1 minute. Stir the chips. Continue to heat in 15-second intervals, stirring after each time, until the chocolate chips have melted and are warm and smooth. Do not overheat.
  12. 12 Drizzle melted chocolate chips onto torte. Sprinkle crushed almonds and a dusting of confectioners' sugar and 1/2 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder, or as needed, onto the torte before serving..

By Stephanie C

Walnut Rugelach
Dessert Other

Walnut Rugelach

3.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
15 min
Total
285 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together onto a sheet of waxed paper.
  2. 2 Beat 1/4 cup white sugar, butter, and cream cheese together in a bowl with an electric mixer until creamy. Beat in egg yolk and vanilla.
  3. 3 Stir flour mixture into butter mixture until dough is just combined. Divide dough into 3 equal portions; shape each portion into a disk, wrap disks in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  4. 4 Beat egg white in a bowl with an electric mixture until frothy. Mix walnuts and 1/2 cup white sugar into egg white.
  5. 5 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  6. 6 Remove dough from plastic wrap and roll each disk out into a 7-inch circle. Spread 1/3 the egg white mixture onto each dough circle, leaving a 1/4-inch border around the edge of each circle. Cut each circle into 12 wedges. Roll up each wedge from the edge to the point and place, point-side down, on a baking sheet.
  7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 12 to 14 minutes. Transfer to wire racks to cool and dust with confectioners' sugar.

By Mary

Lamingtons
Dessert Other

Lamingtons

4.2

Prep
40 min
Cook
30 min
Total
585 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8x12-inch pan.
  2. 2 Make the cake: Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together into a bowl.
  3. 3 Beat sugar and butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light, fluffy, and noticeably lighter in color. Mix in one egg until fully incorporated; mix in remaining egg and vanilla. Add flour mixture in two batches, alternating with milk, beating until just incorporated after each addition. Pour into the prepared pan.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and let stand in the pan for 5 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and let cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  5. 5 Wrap cooled cake with plastic wrap. Place onto your counter at room temperature to let firm up, 8 hours to overnight.
  6. 6 When ready to finish the lamingtons, make the icing: Place confectioners' sugar and cocoa into a mixing bowl. Mix in warm milk and melted butter until icing is fluid but not too runny.
  7. 7 Unwrap the cake and cut into 24 squares. Cover a work surface with parchment or waxed paper, then set a wire rack over top. Pour coconut into a shallow bowl.
  8. 8 Using a fork, dip each cake square into icing, turn until all sides are coated, then roll in coconut. Place onto the rack to dry.

By bme

Pavlova with Winter Fruits
Dessert Other

Pavlova with Winter Fruits

5.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
60 min
Total
150 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Invert a small bowl onto the parchment paper and trace the rim with a pencil. Repeat twice more. Flip parchment paper over.
  2. 2 Beat egg whites in a large bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks begin to form. Gradually add white sugar, with the mixer running. Whisk superfine sugar and cornstarch in a small bowl. Gradually beat into the meringue. Continue beating meringue until stiff, glossy peaks form. Beat in orange blossom water and vinegar.
  3. 3 Spoon meringue into the traced circles. Make the borders higher than the center, to leave room for the filling.
  4. 4 Bake meringues in the preheated oven until firm and dry to the touch, about 1 hour.
  5. 5 Meanwhile, make the lemon curd. Fill a medium saucepan with 1 inch of water and bring to a bare simmer.
  6. 6 Whisk lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar, egg yolks, and salt together in a glass bowl. Set the bowl over the simmering water. Cook, whisking constantly, until curd foams, then thickens, about 10 minutes. Remove the bowl from the simmering water. Gradually whisk in coconut oil until melted and incorporated.
  7. 7 Strain the curd through a fine-mesh sieve; discard solids left in the strainer. Press a sheet of plastic wrap directly onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Transfer to the refrigerator.
  8. 8 Turn off oven and keep meringues inside until completely dry, about 1 hour.
  9. 9 Combine heavy cream, confectioners' sugar, and orange blossom water in a bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
  10. 10 Spoon lemon curd into the center of the cooled meringues. Mound whipped cream over the curd. Arrange grapefruit, orange, and persimmon slices on top. Sprinkle pomegranate seeds over the top.

By LauraF

Pumpkin Sufganiot with Cranberry Jelly
Breakfast Other

Pumpkin Sufganiot with Cranberry Jelly

5.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
45 min
Total
375 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place butter in the mixing bowl of a stand mixer. Pour hot milk over butter; stir occasionally until butter melts. Whisk pumpkin puree, 3/4 cup white sugar, eggs, and egg yolk into milk mixture.
  2. 2 In separate bowl, combine flour, yeast, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and allspice. Using the paddle attachment, mix in about 4 cups of flour mixture on low speed. Scrape down sides of bowl and underneath paddle. Add remaining flour and mix, scraping down sides, on low speed until fully combined. Dough will be very wet, almost cookie-dough consistency; don't worry, it will absorb moisture as it sits.
  3. 3 Transfer dough to a greased bowl. Cover bowl with plastic wrap lightly coated with cooking spray. Refrigerate for at least 5 hours or overnight.
  4. 4 Combine canned cranberry sauce with 1/3 cup water in a small saucepan. Break the sauce up slightly with a spoon. Heat, covered, over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until cranberry sauce melts, about 25 minutes. Pour into a bowl and refrigerate.
  5. 5 Place chilled dough on well-floured work surface. Shape it into a ball, divide the dough in half, and return half the dough to the greased bowl. Cover with greased plastic wrap and refrigerate. Roll out remaining dough half, flouring surface as needed, to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut out dough rounds with a 3-inch cutter.
  6. 6 Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone liner. This will prevent the dough from sticking and tearing.
  7. 7 Transfer dough rounds to prepared baking sheet in pairs (one will be the top half, the other the bottom half of the doughnut). Gather up remaining dough scraps and add them to the dough stored in the refrigerator.
  8. 8 Whisk egg white with 1 teaspoon water. Brush the rounds that will be the bottom halves of the doughnuts with the beaten egg white.
  9. 9 Spoon 1 teaspoon cranberry jelly into center of each bottom round; arrange second round on top and press edges to seal. Let doughnuts rest 20 minutes.
  10. 10 Working in batches, fry doughnuts until well browned, about 1 1/2 minutes per side. Drain doughnuts on paper towels. Pour 1/2 cup white sugar into a bag or large bowl; toss doughnuts in sugar to coat. Dust doughnuts with confectioners' sugar before serving. Repeat with remaining dough.

By Gremolata

Simple Orange Glaze
Dessert American

Simple Orange Glaze

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Place confectioners' sugar into a bowl. Add 1 tablespoon orange juice and 1/4 teaspoon orange zest.
  3. 3 Whisk until smooth, adding more juice as needed for desired consistency; reserve remaining zest and juice for another use.

By cukatie2983

Soft Royal Icing
Dessert

Soft Royal Icing

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Beat sugar and egg whites in a large bowl using an electric mixer on low speed until evenly combined and shiny, about 3 minutes.
  2. 2 Add water gradually, beating on medium-high speed until icing is smooth and reaches desired consistency, about 5 minutes.

By Bailee Shirback

French Meringues
Dessert French

French Meringues

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
180 min
Total
200 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C). Butter and flour a baking sheet.
  2. 2 Whip egg whites in a glass or metal bowl until foamy using an electric mixer. Sprinkle in sugar a little at a time, while continuing to whip at medium speed. When the mixture becomes stiff and shiny like satin, stop mixing and transfer the mixture to a large pastry bag. Pipe meringue out onto the prepared baking sheet using a large round tip or star tip.
  3. 3 Place meringues in the preheated oven. Put a wooden spoon handle in the door to keep it from closing all the way.
  4. 4 Bake until meringues are dry and can easily be removed from the pan, about 3 hours. Allow cookies to cool completely before storing in an airtight container at room temperature.

By RANDYVH

Gingerbread Cookie Icing
Dessert American

Gingerbread Cookie Icing

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Sift confectioners' sugar into a small bowl to remove lumps.
  2. 2 Gradually stir in milk until icing is smooth, but not runny.
  3. 3 Add optional color to icing by dividing between small containers, one for each color. Gradually add food coloring until desired shades are reached.

By Alison Hendon