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Baked Gulab Jamun (Indian Dumplings in Syrup)
Dessert Indian

Baked Gulab Jamun (Indian Dumplings in Syrup)

3.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
17 min
Total
37 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Combine milk powder and flour in a bowl. Add butter; beat together until creamy and blended. Add just enough milk to make a firm dough. Shape dough into 18 small balls and arrange on the baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until gulab are lightly browned, 12 to 20 minutes.
  4. 4 Combine confectioners' sugar, white sugar, and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Simmer until sugars dissolve and consistency is syrupy, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
  5. 5 Transfer gulab to the saucepan; let soak in the warm syrup, at least 10 minutes. Let cool before serving.

By Aegis

Maharani Cupcakes
Dessert Indian

Maharani Cupcakes

4.5

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
270 min

Instructions

  1. 1 To make the sweet basil cream, heat the whipping cream in a saucepan until hot; do not boil. Turn off the heat and add the basil, stems and all, to the cream and allow it to steep for 1 hour. Refrigerate the cream for 3 hours or overnight. Strain and discard the basil.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, make the sweet curry lemon curd. Use a large microwave-safe bowl: the curd will expand to twice its volume as it cooks. Whisk together the white sugar, two eggs, and curry powder until smooth. Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and butter. Cook in the microwave, stirring at one-minute intervals, until the mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. Pour the cooked curd through a sieve and refrigerate for at least three hours or until set. The mixture will have the consistency of soft pudding.
  3. 3 Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 24 muffin cups with cupcake liners.
  4. 4 Combine the white cake mix and coconut flakes in a mixing bowl. Stir in the water, three eggs, vegetable oil, and coconut extract. (For an extra-light texture, separate the egg whites from the yolks and beat the whites until medium-stiff peaks form. Fold the beaten egg whites into the cake batter.)
  5. 5 Scoop the cake batter into the prepared pans, filling the cups 2/3 full. Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Cool completely.
  6. 6 In a chilled bowl, whip the cold basil-infused cream and 3 cups of confectioners' sugar until stiff peaks form. Refrigerate. Beat the cream cheese and remaining 3 cups of confectioners' sugar until smooth and soft. Fold in the whipped cream and mix gently until fully combined.
  7. 7 To decorate the cupcakes, spread a tablespoon of the lemon curd on top of each cupcake, followed by a dollop of the basil cream. Sprinkle with dragees.

By mkecupcakequeen

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

Peanut Butter Playdough
Dessert

Peanut Butter Playdough

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cream together confectioners' sugar and peanut butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until well combined. Beat in honey. Mix in milk powder until incorporated.
  2. 2 Divide dough into 15 equal portions. Store in resealable plastic bags in the refrigerator or freezer until ready to use.

By CALTXGIRL

Mable's Potato Cookies
Dessert

Mable's Potato Cookies

3.3

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Boil unpeeled potato until soft. Let cool slightly then peel and mash.
  2. 2 Stir in confectioners' sugar into the mashed potato and mix until stiff. On a piece of waxed paper or plastic wrap roll out potato mixture into 1/4 inch thick rectangle. Spread peanut butter over entire area (adjust thickness to suit taste). Roll up jellyroll-fashion wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate for few hours. Cut into slices to serve.

By Melissa

Icing for Sour Cream Cookies

Icing for Sour Cream Cookies

4.4

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix butter, powdered sugar and vanilla together. Add teaspoons of hot water until you reach your desired consistency for spreadable icing.
  2. 2 Spread icing over the Sour Cream Cookies.

By Celeste

Butter Frosting

Butter Frosting

4.3

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 In a bowl beat butter or margarine until fluffy. Gradually add 2 cups of the confectioners' sugar, beating well.
  2. 2 Slowly beat in the milk and vanilla. Slowly beat in remaining sugar. Beat in additional milk, if needed, to make of spreading consistency. Tint with food color, if desired.

By Desiree

Great Grandma's Nut Butter Balls
Dessert

Great Grandma's Nut Butter Balls

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  2. 2 In a large bowl, cream together the butter, 1 cup confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth. Stir in the cake flour, then fold in the pecans. Roll dough into 1 inch balls and place them 1 inch apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  3. 3 Bake for 15 to 19 minutes in the preheated oven, until lightly browned. Cool cookies completely before rolling in additional confectioners' sugar. If you are storing the cookies in a tin, add remaining sugar to the tin.

By Kit

Easy Microwave Maple Fudge
Dessert

Easy Microwave Maple Fudge

3.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
3 min
Total
28 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Line a baking dish with plastic wrap.
  2. 2 Sift the confectioners' sugar into a large, microwave-safe bowl. Add the milk, maple extract, and butter to the bowl, but do not stir.
  3. 3 Heat in microwave on full power for 3 minutes.
  4. 4 Stir the walnuts into the fudge mixture until the fudge begins to thicken; pour into the lined baking dish. Smooth the top of the fudge with a spatula. Refrigerate until firm, about 15 minutes. Remove the fudge from the pan using the plastic wrap as a handle. Cut into small squares and store in an airtight container.

By redsanurse

Blackberry Cake Filling
Dessert American

Blackberry Cake Filling

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix blackberries, confectioners' sugar, and cornstarch together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook blackberry mixture, constantly stirring, until sauce is heated through and thickened, about 1 minute.

By kimmyg

Quick and Easy Perfect Puff Pastry Squares with Dulce de Leche
Dessert

Quick and Easy Perfect Puff Pastry Squares with Dulce de Leche

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Roll puff pastry over a floured surface; cut into 1 1/2-inch squares. Place on the prepared baking sheets.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden and crispy, 15 to 20 minutes.
  4. 4 Transfer baked squares to a wire rack and let cool completely, about 5 minutes. Slice each square in half.
  5. 5 Spread 2 tablespoons dulce de leche on 1/2 of the puff pastry squares; top with remaining puff pastry squares. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

By Fioa

Lemon Whipped Cream Frosting

Lemon Whipped Cream Frosting

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Chill a bowl and beaters (or a whisk attachment for a stand mixer) in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Add the heavy whipping cream to the chilled bowl and beat on medium-high speed until frothy and soft peaks form.
  3. 3 Reduce speed to medium and gradually add the confectioners' sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest while beating. Continue beating until smooth, thick, and stiff peaks form. Use immediately.

By fabeveryday

Whipped Cream Filling
Dessert

Whipped Cream Filling

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
1 min
Total
11 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whip cream with confectioners' sugar until soft peaks form. Dissolve gelatin in water over low heat. Remove from heat, allow to cool slightly, then whip into cream until stiff peaks form.

By Cathy