Cherry Almond Rice Pudding
Bring the milk, rice and salt to a boil in a 2 quart (2-1) nonstick saucepan set on medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and keep at a slow boil for 10 minutes, stirring often. In a medium bowl, mix
Mocha Crème Caramel
Stir 1 cup of the sugar and the water together in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, swirling the pan over the heat to dissolve the sugar - don't stir the mixture. Cover the pan tightly
White Chocolate Mousse
Put the gelatin powder and cold water in a small dish and let sit for 10 minutes to soften. Melt the chocolate and 1/2 cup of the whipping cream in the top of a double boiler, stirring well. Stir in the
Three Nut Tart
Line an 8 or 9 inch fluted tart pan with a removable bottom with the dough and prick the bottom with a fork. Cover the tart shell with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to
Pumpkin Cheesecake
Make the walnut pie crust and pat the mixture over the bottom and 2/3's of the way up the sides of a 9 inch springform pan. Preheat the oven to 350 F. With an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese and
Upside-Down Apple Pie
Preheat the oven to 400 F. In a large saute pan set on medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add the sugar and stir for 3 minutes with a wooden spoon until the sugar mixture is a golden caramel brown color,
Grapefruit Custard Tart
Line an 8 or o inch fluted tart pan with the pastry and prick the bottom with the tines of a fork. Cover the pie shell with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes or more. Preheat the oven to 375
Apple Custard Tart
Line an 8 or 9 inch fluted tart pan with the pie dough and prick the bottom with the tines of a fork. Cover the pie shell with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes or more. Preheat the oven to
Pear and Walnut Tart
For the Walnut Crust: Preheat the oven to 350 F. Mix the sugar, walnut, flour and salt in a large bowl. Combine the butter and almond extract and pour over the dry ingredients, mixing well with a wooden spoon. Press the dough
Little Purses with Pears and Ricotta
Heat the Marasla wine in a small saucepan or in the microwave. Soak the raisins in the warm Marsala until plumped, about 15-30 minutes. Drain well and set aside. Discard the Marsala. Stir together the ricotta, sugar and 1 of the