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Homemade Irish Cream
Drink European

Homemade Irish Cream

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine sweetened condensed milk, whiskey, cream, chocolate syrup, coffee granules, vanilla extract, and almond extract in a blender. Blend on high speed until well combined, 20 to 30 seconds. Store in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.
  2. 2 Shake well before serving.

By Mom

Authentic Horchata
Drink European

Authentic Horchata

3.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
615 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Grind rice into very fine, cornmeal-sized pieces using a blender or coffee grinder.
  2. 2 Transfer ground rice to a medium bowl, pour warm water on top, and drop in cinnamon sticks. Cover and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
  3. 3 Remove the cinnamon sticks. Place mixture back in the blender and puree until as smooth as possible.
  4. 4 Line a sieve with a couple layers of cheesecloth and strain the mixture. Squeeze cloths to extract as much flavor as possible.
  5. 5 Stir in milk, sugar, and vanilla extract until sugar has dissolved. Chill completely, at least 2 hours.
  6. 6 Serve over ice, garnished with cinnamon.

By Teira H

Authentic German Cheesecake
Drink European

Authentic German Cheesecake

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
70 min
Total
450 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease the bottom and halfway up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. 2 Mix together sugar, cornstarch, and flour; set aside.
  3. 3 Combine cream cheese and cottage cheese; beat with an electric mixer at high speed until smooth and fluffy. Beat in softened butter. Gradually add sugar mixture, beating until combined.
  4. 4 Add eggs one at a time, blending well and scraping down the bowl after each addition. Stir in lemon juice and vanilla and mix just until smooth. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 10 minutes.
  6. 6 Turn off the oven; let cheesecake rest in the oven with the door closed for 2 hours. Remove and cool on a wire rack. Chill for 4 hours or overnight.

By MISS ALIX

German Twists
Drink European

German Twists

4.4

Prep
60 min
Cook
15 min
Total
225 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Sprinkle yeast over warm water in a bowl. Let stand until yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, combine flour and salt in the bowl of a food processor; pulse once or twice to combine. Scatter butter over flour; process until butter is thoroughly mixed into flour mixture, about 1 minute.
  3. 3 Whisk yeast mixture, sour cream, egg yolks, egg, and vanilla extract together in a bowl; pour into food processor. Pulse several times just until dough starts to hold together and cleans the sides of the bowl (do not overmix). Transfer dough to a work surface; divide in half. Form each dough half into a thick disk; wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours to overnight.
  4. 4 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line several baking sheets with parchment paper.
  5. 5 Sprinkle a work surface generously with sugar. Roll out 1 dough disk into an 8x16-inch rectangle; sprinkle dough generously with sugar. Fold dough over in thirds, letter-style. Repeat rolling, sugaring, and folding two more times. Roll out dough into a 4x14-inch rectangle, about ¼-inch thick. Repeat process with second dough disk.
  6. 6 Cut strips from short sides of dough rectangles about ½- to ¾-inch wide. Place strips onto the prepared baking sheets, twisting and slightly stretching strips or form into horseshoe shapes.
  7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Cookies will puff up a bit to reveal delicate layers. Cool cookies on baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

By Eliserae

Wolf's Light Irish Cream
Drink European

Wolf's Light Irish Cream

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir sugar, 2 1/2 teaspoons water, cocoa powder, and salt in a small saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar and salt. Let cool and stir in 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract.nn
  2. 2 Whisk confectioners' sugar, both amounts of dry milk powder, and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan, bring to a boil, and reduce heat to low. Simmer mixture until smooth and thick, stirring often, 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside to cool and stir cream of coconut into milk mixture.nn
  3. 3 Combine chocolate syrup, milk mixture, Irish whiskey, half-and-half, instant coffee, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and almond extract in a blender; blend on high speed for 30 seconds. Bottle mixture and refrigerate. Liqueur will stay fresh in refrigerator at least 2 months. Shake bottle well before serving.nn

By Bruce "Werewolf" McLaren

Apfelkuchen (Apple Cake)
Drink European

Apfelkuchen (Apple Cake)

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
35 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Grease the bottom and sides of a 9x13-inch baking dish or a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. 2 Beat 2 ¼ cups flour, milk, 1/4 cup sugar, yeast, 6 tablespoons butter, vanilla extract, and 1 pinch salt in a large bowl with an electric mixer on high until dough is smooth, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Spread into baking dish and press dough up the sides. Press apple slices into dough.
  4. 4 Mix 1 cup sugar, 3/4 cup flour, candied lemon peel, cinnamon, nutmeg, and 1 pinch salt in a bowl. Cut in 1/2 cup butter with a knife or pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  5. 5 Sprinkle over apples. Allow dough to rise for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  6. 6 Bake in preheated oven until cake is golden brown and apples are tender, about 35 minutes.

By Adrienne Gardner

Lithuanian Krupnikas
Drink European

Lithuanian Krupnikas

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
20220 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Crack cardamom seeds and nutmeg with a heavy skillet on a cutting board. Toss them into a saucepan; add caraway seed, cloves, allspice berries, cinnamon sticks, peppercorns, saffron, ginger, turmeric, orange zest and lemon zest. Pour in water and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer until liquid is reduced by half. Strain out spices and set liquid aside.
  2. 2 Pour honey into a large pot and bring to a boil over medium heat. Skim off any foam from the top. Stir in strained liquid and vanilla. Remove from heat and place far from the stove to avoid flare-ups when adding grain alcohol. Slowly stir in grain alcohol. Place the pot back onto the burner over low heat and cover. Heat through, being careful not to boil or even simmer. Remove from heat and let stand overnight with the lid on.
  3. 3 The following day, pour liquid into sterile bottles, seal, and allow to settle for 2 weeks. The longer you let it sit, the clearer it will become and the better it tastes. Serve warm.

By JOENAUJOKAS

Black Forest Layer Cake
Drink European

Black Forest Layer Cake

4.3

Prep
30 min
Cook
40 min
Total
130 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line the bottoms of two 8-inch round pans with parchment paper circles. Sift together flour, cocoa, baking soda and 1 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
  2. 2 Cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Beat in flour mixture, alternating with buttermilk, until combined. Pour into prepared pans.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool completely. Remove paper from the cakes. Cut each layer in half, horizontally, making 4 layers total. Sprinkle layers with the 1/2 cup kirshwasser.
  4. 4 Cream butter in a medium bowl until light and fluffy. Add confectioners sugar, pinch of salt, and coffee; beat until smooth. If the consistency is too thick, add a couple teaspoons of cherry juice or milk. Spread first layer of cake with 1/3 of the filling. Top with 1/3 of the cherries. Repeat with the remaining layers.
  5. 5 Whip cream in a separate clean bowl until stiff peaks form. Beat in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and 1 tablespoon kirshwasser. Frost top and sides of cake. Sprinkle with chocolate curls made by using a potato peeler on semisweet baking chocolate.

By Valinda

Fat-Free Vanilla Coffee Creamer
Drink American

Fat-Free Vanilla Coffee Creamer

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine evaporated milk, sweetener, and vanilla extract in a small saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring constantly, to allow alcohol in extract to cook off, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat; cool before using or place in an airtight container and refrigerate.

By itsallrelevant

Vanilla Honey Simple Syrup
Drink

Vanilla Honey Simple Syrup

4.3

Prep
5 min
Cook
1 min
Total
11 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine milk and vanilla extract in a bowl.
  2. 2 Heat honey and butter together in a microwave-safe bowl in the microwave for 30 seconds; stir into milk mixture.
  3. 3 Allow to cool completely before use. Chill in the refrigerator if too hot.

By sweets3

Mom's Warm Milk
Drink

Mom's Warm Milk

4.6

Prep
1 min
Cook
2 min
Total
3 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large mug, stir together the milk, vanilla and sugar. Heat in the microwave on full power for 1 minute and 30 seconds. Stir in nutmeg, and serve hot.

By Dawn Scott

Hot Vanilla
Drink

Hot Vanilla

3.9

Prep
3 min
Cook
2 min
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour milk into a microwave-safe mug. Mix cinnamon and sugar together to prevent cinnamon from floating on top; stir into milk. Stir in vanilla.
  2. 2 Place mug in the microwave and heat for 1 minute and 40 seconds, or longer for a warmer drink. Stir before drinking.

By PENGUINCHEF

Vanilla Punch
Drink

Vanilla Punch

4.4

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and water. Cook, stirring frequently, until sugar is dissolved. Stir in vanilla and almond extract. Cool, and refrigerate.
  2. 2 To serve: In a punch bowl with ice, mix 1 cup syrup with 2 liters ginger ale or lemon-lime soda.

By Teri G.

Homemade Liquors
Drink

Homemade Liquors

4.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a saucepan, combine sugar and water. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
  2. 2 Pour vodka and vanilla extract into the room temperature mixture. Pour the liquor into a sealable decanter; seal and store for at least two weeks before serving.

By Jill

Skinny Strawberry Milkshake
Drink

Skinny Strawberry Milkshake

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour 1/2 cup milk into an ice cube tray and freeze until firm.
  2. 2 Combine milk ice cubes, remaining 1/2 cup milk, strawberries, lime juice, and vanilla in a blender; blend until smooth. Serve immediately.

By lutzflcat

Simplest Hot Chocolate (with Maple Syrup and No Refined Sugar)
Drink

Simplest Hot Chocolate (with Maple Syrup and No Refined Sugar)

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour milk into a microwave-safe measuring cup. Heat in the microwave until hot, about 1 minute and 30 seconds.
  2. 2 Place maple syrup, cocoa, and vanilla into a mug. Pour in 1/3 of the hot milk and stir well. Add remaining hot milk.

By Liz McGuire

Homemade Vanilla Coffee Creamer
Drink

Homemade Vanilla Coffee Creamer

3.7

Prep
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine half-and-half and condensed milk in a small pot over medium-low heat; warm until steaming. Add cinnamon and vanilla extract. Heat for 5 more minutes, being careful not to boil.
  2. 2 Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes. Pour in a glass container and store in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.

By Erinn Danna

Old-Fashioned Root Beer Slushy
Drink

Old-Fashioned Root Beer Slushy

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
190 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour 1 bottle root beer into a standard-sized ice cube tray. Carefully transfer to the freezer until frozen, 3 to 4 hours.
  2. 2 Whisk cold cream and vanilla in a small bowl until slightly thickened. Cover and place in the refrigerator until needed.
  3. 3 Transfer root beer ice cubes into a blender. Add 1 1/2 cups cold root beer and blend until a smooth, thick slush forms, stopping and shaking the blender as needed.
  4. 4 Pour into 2 frozen mugs, leaving about 1 inch of room at the top. Spoon vanilla cream over top and serve.

By John Mitzewich

Cranberry Liqueur
Drink

Cranberry Liqueur

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
11107 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine cranberries, sugar, gin, and vanilla extract in a large sterilized jar with a tight-fitting lid. Let stand at room temperature for 6 weeks, shaking at least once a week. Pour mixture through a sieve and discard solids. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 months.

By bella_bex

Camping Milkshake
Drink

Camping Milkshake

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine milk, sugar, and vanilla extract in a quart-size resealable bag; seal and shake.
  2. 2 Fill a gallon-size resealable bag with ice cubes; add salt. Place the bag with milk mixture inside the bag of ice; seal and shake until milk mixture thickens, 5 to 8 minutes. Pour milkshake into a tall glass or cup.

By khuber123