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Brown Butter Frosting
Pantry American

Brown Butter Frosting

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat butter, stirring constantly, in a saucepan over medium-low heat until it browns and becomes very aromatic, 5 to 10 minutes. Whisk confectioners' sugar into butter until dissolved and remove saucepan from heat; stir in milk and vanilla extract.
  2. 2 Beat butter mixture using an electric mixer until frosting is smooth; add more milk if frosting is too thick.

By blueyedfeather

Cake Fondant
Pantry American

Cake Fondant

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Mix butter, sweetened condensed milk, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl until fondant has the consistency of modeling clay. If fondant is too moist, knead in additional confectioners' sugar.
  3. 3 Roll fondant out on a work surface generously dusted with confectioners' sugar to desired thickness.

By beth plouff

Tangy Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting
Pantry American

Tangy Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Beat cream cheese and butter in a bowl until combined. Beat in powdered sugar and lemon juice.
  2. 2 Beat in 2-1/4 to 2-1/2 cups more of powdered sugar until frosting is of spreading consistency. Stir in a few drops of yellow food coloring.

By Amanda Howell

Easy Marzipan
Pantry European

Easy Marzipan

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
1470 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Blend confectioners' sugar, finely ground almonds, egg whites, salt, and almond extract in a food processor until smooth and mixture holds its shape, scaping down the sides of the bowl as needed. The marzipan will be slightly sticky.
  2. 2 Turn marzipan out on work surface dusted with confectioners' sugar; knead briefly until smooth. Shape marzipan into a log and wrap tightly with plastic wrap. For best results, chill marzipan until firm, about 24 hours, before shaping or rolling.

By Carol

Healthier Sugar Cookie Icing
Pantry American

Healthier Sugar Cookie Icing

3.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Combine white sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat, simmering until dissolved and a sugar syrup is created, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir together confectioner's sugar and milk in a small bowl until smooth. Beat in almond extract and 2 teaspoons of sugar syrup until icing is smooth and glossy. If icing is too thick, add more sugar syrup.
  4. 4 Optional: Divide icing into separate bowls and add food colorings to each to desired intensity. Dip cookies or paint them with a brush.

By MakeItHealthy

Perfect Cinnamon Roll Icing
Pantry American

Perfect Cinnamon Roll Icing

4.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Beat butter and cream cheese together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until creamy.
  3. 3 Blend in milk and vanilla.
  4. 4 Gradually mix in confectioners' sugar and salt until smooth and fluffy.
  5. 5 Frost the cinnamon rolls with about ¼ of the icing when they are still warm. When they’re cooled, top with remaining icing. The bottom layer will not only melt into the pastry, it will serve as a sort of protective barrier that will keep the cinnamon rolls fresher for longer. Enjoy!

By Cara McGuire

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

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

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

Maple Buttercream Frosting

Maple Buttercream Frosting

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Beat confectioners' sugar, butter, and maple syrup with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Mix in cream, 1 tablespoon at a time, until incorporated. Continue to beat until frosting reaches desired consistency.

By Sarah

Butter Icing for Cookies

Butter Icing for Cookies

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Warm cream and butter in a saucepan over medium heat until butter is melted. Stir in vanilla and confectioners' sugar until combined.
  2. 2 Remove from heat and beat with an electric mixer until thick and smooth.

By Barbara