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Tag: Dessert

  • Sweet Potato Brownies

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    Andrea DeCaro
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    A slightly healthier version of brownies, should you so desire it. Mix all ingredients well and pour batter into a prepared 8×8 pan, lined with parchment paper. Bake at 350 for about 15-20 minutes or until set. Enjoy!

  • Mocha Almond and Fudge Ice Cream

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    Andrea DeCaro
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    This is an ice cream base recipe that should work in any ice cream maker. Follow the instructions for operation on your specific model. Base Gently stir the base ingredients together, until the sugar is dissolved. Once everything is well combined, cover the mixture and put in the refrigerator overnight to chill. Add the chilled…

  • Chocolate Ice Cream

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    Andrea DeCaro
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    This is an ice cream base recipe that should work in any ice cream maker. Follow the instructions for operation on your specific model. Start by mixing the milk into the cocoa powder and sugar a little at a time, then gently stir the base ingredients together, until the sugar is dissolved. Once everything is…

  • Sweet Cream Ice Cream

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    Andrea DeCaro
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    This is an ice cream base recipe that should work in any ice cream maker. Follow the instructions for operation on your specific model. Gently stir the base ingredients together, until the sugar is dissolved. Once everything is well combined, cover the mixture and put in the refrigerator overnight to chill. Add the chilled mixture…

  • Pralines and Sweet Cream Ice Cream

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    Andrea DeCaro
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    This is an ice cream base recipe that should work in any ice cream maker. Follow the instructions for operation on your specific model. Base Gently stir the base ingredients together, until the sugar is dissolved. Once everything is well combined, cover the mixture and put in the refrigerator overnight to chill. Add the chilled…

  • Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread

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    Andrea DeCaro
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    This can be a loaf or made into muffins. It’s a great way to get some chocolate with your pumpkin treat. Works well for Fall or any time of year. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Add all of the ingredients to a large bowl and mix well until full combined. Prepare a 9×5 loaf…

  • Chocolate Chip Cookies

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    Andrea DeCaro
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    This is my process for making chocolate chip cookies. I don’t believe in two bowls, that’s just silly. I make a full batch of dough and freeze the portioned dough for fresh cookies whenever I want, because I am very picky about the freshness of chocolate chip cookies. Add softened salted butter to the mixing…

  • Perfect Chocolate Cake

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    Andrea DeCaro
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    This is best chocolate cake I have ever had. Every time I have a different chocolate cake, I wish it was this one. There. I said it. Whisk together the dry ingredients, then add the wet to the same bowl and whisk until well combined. The batter is quite liquid. Prep your baking vessel. You…

  • Cream Cheese Frosting

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    Andrea DeCaro
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    Leave the butter and cream cheese out to come to room temperature. Combine all of the ingredients in a large mixing bowl and beat until smooth with an electric mixer. This amount will top a 9×13 sheet cake or the tops of 2 – 8 inch rounds. For full coverage of a 2-layer cake, you…

  • Whipped Chocolate Ganache Frosting

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    Andrea DeCaro
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    Warm the cream just to simmering in a medium sauce pan. Turn off the heat and add the chocolate. Let sit undisturbed for 5 minutes. Then with a spatula mix until the mixture is smooth and even. Put the mixture into the fridge to chill to about 70 degrees. Bring out the ganache mixture when…