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Almond and Hazelnut Praline

Almond and Hazelnut Praline

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Line a plate with wax paper.
  2. 2 Heat a skillet over medium-low heat. Add sugar, almonds, and hazelnuts, stirring continuously until almonds and nuts are evenly coated with caramel, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Carefully tip nut-sugar mixture onto the wax paper--mixture will be very hot. Let cool for 5 to 7 minutes.
  4. 4 Break praline in large pieces and serve as-is or place in a food processor with a blade and chop to desired consistency.

By Allrecipes Member

Raspberry Coulis

Raspberry Coulis

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice in the bowl of a small food processor. Blend until smooth and sugar has dissolved, 15 to 20 seconds. Adjust sugar if desired, and blend again.
  2. 2 Strain mixture using a fine mesh strainer to remove seeds and get a smoother consistency. Refrigerate until ready to use.

By France Cevallos

Easy Chocolate Creme Brulee

Easy Chocolate Creme Brulee

4.2

Prep
5 min
Cook
30 min
Total
440 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Set 6 (6 ounce) ramekins on a baking sheet.
  2. 2 Pour cream, sugar, and vanilla into a saucepan, and place over medium heat. Stir to dissolve the sugar, and heat until it begins to simmer, then remove from heat. Place egg yolks in a large bowl, and slowly whisk in the hot cream mixture, about 2 tablespoons at a time, until you have added approximately a cup of cream to the yolks. At this point, pour in the remaining cream, and whisk until smooth. Stir in the chocolate chips, and set aside for 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir the mixture until the chocolate is smooth and evenly distributed. Pour into ramekins, and bake in preheated oven until the center is just set, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from oven, and allow to cool for 45 minutes, then place into the refrigerator, and chill until cold, about 6 hours.
  4. 4 Place oven rack in topmost position. Turn oven to Broil.
  5. 5 Sprinkle the tops of each creme brulee with sugar until evenly coated, gently pour off excess sugar. Place ramekins onto a baking sheet, and place under the broiler until the sugar bubbles and turns a light caramel brown. Serve immediately.

By LSNEED62

Macarons (French Macaroons)

Macarons (French Macaroons)

4.3

Prep
30 min
Cook
10 min
Total
130 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat.
  2. 2 Beat egg whites in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment until foamy. Add white sugar and beat until egg whites are glossy, fluffy, and hold soft peaks.
  3. 3 Sift confectioners' sugar and ground almonds in a separate bowl; quickly fold almond mixture into egg whites, about 30 strokes.
  4. 4 Spoon a small amount of batter into a plastic bag with a small corner cut off and pipe a test disk of batter, about 1 1/2 inches in diameter, onto the prepared baking sheet. If the disk of batter holds a peak instead of flattening immediately, gently fold batter a few more times and retest.
  5. 5 When batter is mixed enough to flatten immediately into an even disk, spoon into a pastry bag fitted with a plain round tip. Pipe batter onto the baking sheet in rounds, leaving space between the disks. Let piped cookies stand out at room temperature until they form a hard skin on top, about 1 hour.
  6. 6 Preheat the oven to 285 degrees F (140 degrees C).
  7. 7 Bake cookies in preheated oven until set but not browned, about 10 minutes.
  8. 8 Let cookies cool completely before filling, about 30 minutes.

By Liz

Perfect Crème Brulée

Perfect Crème Brulée

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
185 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Move an oven rack to the lowest position.
  2. 2 Whisk egg yolks, 1/4 white sugar, and vanilla together in a heatproof bowl until smooth. Bring cream just to a simmer in a saucepan over medium-low heat; gradually whisk hot cream into egg yolk mixture (a little at a time to prevent the mixture from scrambling), whisking continuously until combined.
  3. 3 Bring a couple of inches of water to a simmer in a saucepan over medium-low heat; set the bowl with cream mixture over the saucepan to form a double boiler. Cook, gently stirring with a wooden spoon, until cream mixture thickens enough to easily coat the back of the spoon.
  4. 4 Pour hot cream into a heat-proof baking dish or individual ramekins set on a rimmed baking sheet. Place in the preheated oven; bake until mixture sets but has a slight jiggle, about 20 to 30 minutes.
  5. 5 Chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
  6. 6 To make the topping: Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. Combine 2 tablespoons white sugar and brown sugar in a small bowl; sprinkle evenly over cold crème brûlée.
  7. 7 Heat under the preheated broiler until sugar melts and browns, 2 to 3 minutes; return immediately to the refrigerator and chill until sugar is set, about 15 minutes.

By Bobo

Homemade Lady Fingers

Homemade Lady Fingers

4.7

Prep
25 min
Cook
10 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Line two 17x12-inch baking sheets with parchment paper. Fit a large pastry bag with a plain 1/2-inch round tip.
  2. 2 Beat egg whites in a large bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form. Add 2 tablespoons sugar and continue beating until stiff and glossy.
  3. 3 Beat egg yolks and remaining sugar in a separate bowl until thick and pale yellow, about 3 minutes.
  4. 4 Fold half of the beaten egg whites into the yolk mixture. Sift flour and baking powder over the mixture and fold gently until nearly combined. Add the remaining egg whites and fold just until incorporated.
  5. 5 Transfer the batter to the prepared pastry bag. Pipe 3-inch-long “fingers,” spacing them about 1 inch apart on the baking sheets.
  6. 6 Bake in preheated oven until firm to the touch and just golden, about 8 minutes. Cool completely on the baking sheets before using or storing.

By Roxanne Shepphird

Creme Brulee II

Creme Brulee II

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
395 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) and line the bottom of a large baking pan with a damp kitchen cloth.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of water to boil. While water is boiling, combine cream, 1/4 cup sugar and salt in saucepan over medium heat. Stir occasionally 4 to 5 minutes, until steam rises. In a medium bowl, beat egg yolks and vanilla until smooth. Pour hot cream into yolks, a little at a time, stirring constantly, until all cream is incorporated. Pour mixture into four 6 oz. ramekins.
  3. 3 Place ramekins on towel in baking dish, and place dish on oven rack. Pour boiling water into dish to halfway up the sides of the ramekins. Cover whole pan loosely with foil.
  4. 4 Bake 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until custard is just set. Chill ramekins in refrigerator 4 to 6 hours.
  5. 5 Before serving, sprinkle 1 tablespoon sugar over each custard. Use a kitchen torch or oven broiler to brown top, 2 to 3 minutes.

By BHENGEN

Sabayon

Sabayon

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour a few inches of water into a pan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low to keep water at a simmer. Combine egg yolks, water, Marsala, and sugar in a large heat-proof bowl and set above the simmering water. Cook, whisking constantly with a balloon whisk, until sugar is dissolved and mixture starts to thicken, about 2 minutes.
  2. 2 Continue cooking and whisking until sabayon is the texture of mousse and holds its shape, 15 to 20 minutes. Lift bowl occasionally to let steam escape and keep eggs from overcooking. Serve immediately.

By azelias kitchen

Instant Pot Creme Brulee

Instant Pot Creme Brulee

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
290 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place a trivet in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot); add 1 cup water.
  2. 2 Heat heavy cream in the microwave until very hot, but not boiling, about 45 seconds.
  3. 3 Whisk egg yolks, 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar, vanilla, and salt together in a mixing bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of the warm cream and whisk quickly. Slowly add in the remaining cream, stirring well. Pour the mixture into three 6-ounce ramekins.
  4. 4 Cover ramekins with foil and place on the trivet, stacking if necessary. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 8 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  5. 5 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Check custard; it should jiggle around the edges but not be liquid; it will set up more as it cools. Let cool to room temperature, 15 to 30 minutes. Refrigerate for 4 hours.
  6. 6 Top each custard with 1 teaspoon sugar. Heat sugar with a kitchen torch until caramelized, about 30 seconds. Serve immediately.

By Susan

Langues de Chat

Langues de Chat

4.2

Prep
35 min
Cook
10 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease baking sheets.
  2. 2 In a medium bowl, cream together butter and 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg whites one at a time until batter is light and fluffy. Stir in the vanilla. Mix in the flour just until blended. Dough will be a little stiff.
  3. 3 Using a cookie press or a pastry bag with a medium star tip, press dough onto prepared baking sheet into 3-inch lengths, like a ladyfinger.
  4. 4 Bake cookies in preheated oven until straw-colored, about 10 minutes. Cool on wire rack.
  5. 5 When cookies are cool, dip one end of each cookie in melted chocolate and place on wax paper until chocolate hardens. Store in a cool place.

By MBMCD

Vanilla Blancmange

Vanilla Blancmange

4.2

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt together in a saucepan. Slowly add milk while stirring. Bring to a simmer over low heat and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in vanilla extract and pour into four 1/2-cup custard cups. Refrigerate until thickened, about 1 hour.

By cap5258

Tarte Tatin

Tarte Tatin

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. 2 Coat a heavy-bottomed 10-inch oven-proof skillet with butter. Sprinkle sugar evenly over the top of the butter.
  3. 3 Place apple quarters, rounded sides down, on top of the butter and sugar in a circular pattern.
  4. 4 Place skillet over medium-high heat and cook until butter melts and sugar dissolves and begins to caramelize. Continue to cook until apples soften and caramel begins to brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from heat.
  5. 5 Sprinkle work surface with flour and roll pie dough into an 11-inch circle. Pinch edge to create a ruffle around crust.
  6. 6 Place crust on top of apples and tuck in edges around apples.
  7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven until crust is golden brown, about 20 minutes. Allow to cool for 5 minutes. Place a plate over the top of the pan and carefully invert to release tarte from the pan. Scrape any remaining apples stuck to the pan back on top of crust.

By John Mitzewich

Crème Anglaise

Crème Anglaise

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Heat cream and vanilla in a small heavy saucepan over medium heat until bubbles form at the edges.
  3. 3 While cream mixture is heating, whisk together egg yolks and sugar in a large bowl until smooth.
  4. 4 Slowly pour 1/2 cup hot cream mixture into egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly. Gradually add egg yolk mixture back to remaining cream mixture in the saucepan, whisking constantly. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until mixture coats the back of a spoon.
  5. 5 Serve and enjoy!

By Sara

French Puff Pastry Tart with Pears and Chocolate

French Puff Pastry Tart with Pears and Chocolate

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Line a tart pan with parchment paper. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine butter and 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar in a large bowl; beat using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Mix in almond flour. Add eggs 1 at a time and mix until well combined.
  3. 3 Line a tart pan with the puff pastry and prick with a fork all over.
  4. 4 Place chocolate in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until melted, about 5 minutes. Cool slightly. Cover puff pastry with melted chocolate.
  5. 5 Carefully pour egg mixture on top of the chocolate on the puff pastry without mixing the 2 layers. Arrange pear slices on top of the tart.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until pastry has puffed up and is golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes.

By UneTortuedanslaCuisine

Florentines II

Florentines II

3.8

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Blend the sugar and the cream. Stir in the flour, almonds and orange peel. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto a heavily creased and floured cookie sheet. Spread mixture into thin circles with a spatula.
  3. 3 Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) just until the edges are light brown about 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool a few minutes before removing from the cookie sheet, cool.
  4. 4 Chop the chocolate up into small pieces. Melt chocolate over low heat or in the microwave on medium for about 3 minutes. Turn the cooled cookies upside down and spread the bottoms with the melted chocolate. Let cookies stand at room temperature until chocolate is firm, at least 3 hours. Store in a covered container at room temperature or refrigerate.

By Robin Evert

Triple Berry Sorbet

Triple Berry Sorbet

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
270 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring sugar and water to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Stir in cranberries; cook 5 minutes. Add raspberries; simmer until raspberries soften and cranberries pop, about 5 minutes more.
  2. 2 Strain mixture through a sieve; discard solids. Refrigerate cranberry-raspberry liquid for 2 hours.
  3. 3 Stir cherry juice, lime juice, and orange juice concentrate into chilled mixture.
  4. 4 Pour fruit juice mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions. Transfer to an airtight container and freeze until firm, about 2 hours. Remove from the freezer 10 minutes before serving.

By larkspur

Cali's Sinful Creme Brulee

Cali's Sinful Creme Brulee

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
40 min
Total
410 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place about 2 tablespoons of the chocolate chips into each of four 6 ounce ramekins. Place them in the microwave, and heat on full power for 30 second intervals. Stir, and continue heating until chocolate has melted. Spread to cover the sides and bottom of each ramekin.
  3. 3 Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, in a saucepan, whisk together the cream, 1/4 cup sugar, and salt. Set over medium heat, and warm until steam rises from the surface. Then in a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and vanilla. When the cream is hot, ladle a little bit into the egg yolks while whisking quickly. Ladle in a bit more to bring the yolks up to a high temperature without scrambling them. Whisk the yolk mixture into the rest of the cream. Ladle into the chocolate lined ramekins.
  5. 5 Place a towel in the bottom of a baking dish, and place the filled ramekins on top of the towel. Place in the oven, and pour boiling water carefully into the baking dish until it comes half way up the sides of the ramekins. Cover the dish loosely with aluminum foil.
  6. 6 Bake for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, just until the custard is set. Remove ramekins from the dish, and refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours.
  7. 7 Before serving, sprinkle 1 tablespoon of sugar over the top of each creme brulee. Use a kitchen torch or your oven's broiler to caramelize the sugar. It may take 2 to 3 minutes in the broiler. Serve immediately.

By caligrrl

Pear Tarte Tatin

Pear Tarte Tatin

5.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
55 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine 2 tablespoons sugar, ginger, and nutmeg in a small bowl.
  2. 2 Carefully cut away the cores from each pear half. Place one pear half into a large bowl. Cut remaining nine pear halves in half lengthwise, then cut each piece into three slices lengthwise, from the core end to the bottom. Place all slices into the bowl with the pear half. Drizzle pears with bourbon and sprinkle with sugar-spice mixture; toss until evenly coated.
  3. 3 Melt butter in a 9-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add ⅔ cup sugar and salt to the melted butter; cook and stir until well combined and bubbling, 2 to 3 minutes. Place single pear half, cut-side up, into the center of the skillet. Fan remaining pear slices around the center, with the stem ends facing the center; if possible, turn the pieces in the same direction. Add all remaining pear slices to fill in any gaps.
  4. 4 Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, undisturbed, until pears are fork-tender and liquid develops a golden color, about 20 minutes.
  5. 5 Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place a baking sheet on a rack in the lower third of the oven. Remove refrigerated pie pastry from the package. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for unrolling crust.
  6. 6 Remove the skillet from the heat. Place pie pastry over pears and tuck edges in toward the bottom of the skillet. Place the skillet onto the baking sheet in the preheated oven and reduce the temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  7. 7 Bake until crust is golden brown, 28 to 30 minutes; remove from the oven. Place a heat-safe plate, larger than the skillet, upside down over the crust.
  8. 8 Use oven mitts to grab the plate and skillet together and quickly flip the skillet contents onto the plate; this move is tricky and requires some forearm strength and dexterity. After the flip, use a spatula to gently center the contents on the plate if needed. Add any fruit that didn't transfer from the skillet, then drizzle any remaining liquid over the top of the tarte.
  9. 9 Let the tarte sit for 15 to 20 minutes, then serve warm.

By Bibi

Crème Brûlée

Crème Brûlée

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
110 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  2. 2 Whisk egg yolks, 4 tablespoons white sugar, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl until thick and creamy; set aside.
  3. 3 Pour cream into a saucepan and stir over low heat until it almost comes to a boil.
  4. 4 Whisk cream into egg yolk mixture; beat until combined.
  5. 5 Pour mixture into the top pan of a double boiler. Stir over simmering water until mixture lightly coats the back of a spoon, about 3 minutes.
  6. 6 Pour into a shallow heat-proof dish or individual ramekins.
  7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven until custard is set but still slightly jiggly, about 30 minutes. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour or overnight.
  8. 8 Turn the oven to broil.
  9. 9 Combine remaining 2 tablespoons white sugar and brown sugar in a small bowl. Sprinkle mixture evenly over custard.
  10. 10 Place dish under the broiler until sugar melts and caramelizes, about 2 minutes. Watch carefully so as not to burn.
  11. 11 Allow to cool slightly, then refrigerate until custard is set again, about 10 minutes.

By Karen

Classic Infused Creme Brulee

Classic Infused Creme Brulee

4.6

Prep
25 min
Cook
45 min
Total
260 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place an oven rack slightly lower than center in oven and preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  2. 2 Whisk milk, cream, 2/3 cup sugar, salt, scrapings from vanilla bean, and split vanilla bean in a saucepan over medium heat until the mixture just reaches a boil; remove from heat and set aside to cool, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Whisk egg yolks in a bowl for a few strokes; whisk in hot cream mixture about 1 tablespoon at a time at first, whisking thoroughly before adding the next amount. As the yolk mixture becomes warmer, increase the amount of cream mixture you whisk in to about 1/4 cup at a time.
  4. 4 Strain the cream through a fine sieve and spoon into eight 4-ounce ramekins. Discard spent vanilla pod. Set the ramekins into a roasting pan and pour in enough hot water to reach halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until the desserts are softly set, 40 to 45 minutes. Remove the roasting pan and let the desserts cool in the water bath to room temperature. Chill in refrigerator at least 2 hours. Desserts will hold for 2 to 3 days in refrigerator before topping with sugar.
  6. 6 Sprinkle about 1/2 tablespoon of sugar evenly over the top of each dessert. Use a kitchen torch to lightly brown and caramelize the sugar until melted, about 1 minute. Move the torch quickly to avoid burning. Let caramelized topping cool for about 10 minutes, then serve.

By Jill LeClerc Thompson

Oeufs a la Neige (Floating Islands)

Oeufs a la Neige (Floating Islands)

4.4

Prep
25 min
Cook
25 min
Total
110 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Separate two of the eggs. In the top of a double boiler, combine 1 whole egg and 2 yolks with 1/4 cup sugar and salt, whisking until smooth. Whisk in milk and cook over simmering water, stirring constantly with a spatula or wooden spoon. When the custard thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, remove it from the heat. (Do not boil. If custard should start to curdle, remove from heat and beat vigorously until smooth.) Pour the custard through a strainer into a bowl and stir in vanilla. Cool and refrigerate.
  2. 2 In a heat-proof bowl, lightly whisk 2 egg whites with remaining 1/4 cup sugar, just enough to dissolve the sugar. Place the bowl on top of a pot of simmering water and stir constantly until the temperature of the whites reaches 145 degrees F (63 C) or hotter. Immediately remove the bowl from the heat and use an electric mixer to beat warm egg whites until they form stiff, glossy peaks.
  3. 3 Pour chilled custard into a serving dish. Drop meringue by heaping tablespoonfuls onto the custard to make islands. Chill before serving.

By SUE WILLIAMS

Crème Anglaise Sauce

Crème Anglaise Sauce

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk egg yolks, cream, sugar, brandy-based orange liqueur, and vanilla extract in a small saucepan until smooth.
  2. 2 Place saucepan over medium-low heat and cook, stirring constantly with a rubber spatula scraping the bottom, until the mixture is hot and thickens slightly, and a thermometer reaches 180 degrees F (82 degrees C), 8 to 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Remove from heat, strain to remove any over-cooked particles of egg, and allow cool.

By John Mitzewich

Rustic Fruit Galette

Rustic Fruit Galette

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
  2. 2 Combine apples, sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and vanilla extract together in a bowl. Place pie crust on the prepared baking sheet. Spoon apple mixture into the center of crust, leaving a 2-inch border. Fold crust over the edges of the apple mixture.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until apples are tender and crust is golden, about 30 minutes.

By Rebecca Marmaduke

Pastry Cream

Pastry Cream

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Stir together milk and 1/4 cup sugar in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
  3. 3 Whisk together egg yolks and egg in a medium bowl. Stir together 1/3 cup sugar and cornstarch in a separate bowl; stir into eggs until smooth.
  4. 4 Pour boiled milk into egg mixture in a thin stream while mixing so eggs do not cook.
  5. 5 Return egg mixture to the saucepan; slowly bring to a boil, stirring constantly to prevent curdling and scorching.
  6. 6 When mixture thickens, remove from the heat and stir in butter and vanilla until thoroughly blended.
  7. 7 Pour into a heat-proof container; place a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate until chilled before using.

By CHRISTINIBEANIE

Creme Au Chocolat

Creme Au Chocolat

4.3

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat together cream, chocolate, and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until chocolate is melted and smooth.
  2. 2 Pour a little of the chocolate mixture into beaten egg yolks in a medium bowl; mix until smooth. Pour back into the saucepan with remaining chocolate mixture. Heat gently, stirring constantly, until custard thickens slightly.
  3. 3 Spoon custard into small dessert bowls and garnish with whipped cream.

By CBerrier86

Simple Crème Brûlée Dessert

Simple Crème Brûlée Dessert

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
55 min
Total
190 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Whisk together cream and 3 tablespoons sugar in a microwave-safe bowl until combined. Cook in the microwave until warm, 1 to 2 minutes; whisk again to dissolve sugar. Whisk in egg yolks and vanilla until smooth.
  3. 3 Pour cream mixture into 2 ramekins set in a roasting pan. Pour enough hot water into the pan to reach halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until custard is set but slightly jiggly in the center when shaken, about 50 minutes. Remove ramekins from hot water and chill in the refrigerator until cold, at least 2 hours.
  5. 5 Sprinkle 1 tablespoon sugar evenly over the top of each dessert. Use a kitchen torch to melt and lightly toast sugar topping until brown and bubbly, about 30 seconds. Let sugar topping cool to harden before serving.

By sous-chef-jason

French Peppermint Cookies with Chocolate Ganache

French Peppermint Cookies with Chocolate Ganache

4.5

Prep
30 min
Cook
90 min
Total
150 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Move rack to the bottom of oven and preheat oven to 175 degrees F (80 degrees C). Line baking sheets with aluminum foil.
  2. 2 Whisk egg whites and 1/4 cup white sugar in the top of a double boiler set over simmering water until smooth. Whisk cream of tartar and peppermint extract into egg mixture and beat until foamy. Gradually whisk confectioners' sugar into mixture, beating until egg white meringue holds stiff peaks.
  3. 3 Scoop about 1 tablespoon of meringue per cookie and gently transfer to the prepared baking sheets; use spoon to shape the meringue cookies into football shape with 2 gently pointed ends.
  4. 4 Bake cookies on bottom rack of the preheated oven until dry on the outside but still slightly soft in the centers, about 1 1/2 hours. Let cool completely before removing from baking sheets.
  5. 5 Melt chocolate chips in the top of a double boiler over simmering water until melted, stirring until smooth. Gradually mix cream into chocolate until mixture is thick but not pasty; stir 1 teaspoon white sugar into chocolate ganache until sugar has dissolved. Dip cookies in ganache. Place dipped cookies atop a piece of parchment paper and sprinkle with crushed peppermint candy. Let cookies set; refrigerate leftovers.

By Lillie

Irish Cream Crème Brûlée

Irish Cream Crème Brûlée

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
70 min
Total
385 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Place 6 ramekins on a towel set in a roasting pan at least 3 inches deep.
  2. 2 Stir together cream and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, and cook until very hot, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Whisk together egg yolks, vanilla, and Irish cream until combined. Slowly add 1/3 of the hot cream, whisking it in 2 tablespoons at a time until incorporated. Once you have incorporated 1/3 of the cream, you can stir in the remaining hot cream without fear of the mixture curdling.
  3. 3 Pour custard into the ramekins, then fill roasting pan with boiling hot water to come halfway up the sides of the ramekins. Bake in preheated oven until set, 50 to 60 minutes.
  4. 4 Once the custard has set, place ramekins on a wire rack, and allow to cool to room temperature, about 1 hour. Cover, and refrigerate until cold, about 4 hours. Custards may remain refrigerated until ready to serve.
  5. 5 Unwrap the custards, and sprinkle about 1 teaspoon of superfine sugar onto each. Gently shake the custards so the sugar coats the entire top surface, then tip the custards to a 45-degree angle and shake off excess sugar.
  6. 6 Using a small hand torch, melt the sugar by making short passes over top of the custards with the flame not quite touching. Continue melting the sugar until it turns deep brown. Once the sugar has melted and turned to caramel, the cold custard underneath will harden the sugar into a crispy crust. Serve immediately. Alternatively, the sugar-dusted custards may be browned underneath the broiler in the oven.

By Grace Gutberlet

Blackberry Puff Pastry Tarts

Blackberry Puff Pastry Tarts

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a cookie sheet.
  2. 2 Combine cream cheese, sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl; set aside.
  3. 3 Place puff pastry shells on the prepared cookie sheet. Brush shells with milk; sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until shells puff, turn golden brown, and are thoroughly baked, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove caps from shells using a fork; set caps aside.
  5. 5 Spoon 2 tablespoons cream cheese mixture into each shell; top with 6 to 8 blackberries, then pastry cap.
  6. 6 Bake filled pastry shells in the preheated oven until filling is warm, about 5 minutes more.

By tovlakas