Category: Desserts

White Chocolate-Strawberry Tiramisu

This is a great twist on Tiramisu. Lady fingers, strawberries, and whipped topping flavored with white chocolate create a light and delicious dessert. Enjoy! 2 C. heavy whipping cream 1 pkg. (8-oz.) cream cheese, softened 1/2 C. (4-oz.) mascarpone cheese 9-oz. white baking chocolate, melted and cooled 1 C. confectioners’ sugar, divided 1 tsp. vanilla …

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Pineapple Coconut Cake

Pineapple cake with warm buttery coconut and pecan Icing! Once you have made this for your family and friends it will be a requested desert. Enjoy! 1/2 C. (1 stick) butter, melted 2 C. sugar 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 (20-oz) can crushed pineapple, undrained 2 C. self-rising flour 1 tsp. vanilla extract Warm …

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Strawberry Shortcake

Absolutely amazing! I got a chance to go strawberry picking with a friend yesterday at Boone Hall Plantation here in Mt. Pleasant, and had strawberry shortcake on my mind. After tasting this delicious cake I don’t think I will be making biscuits for my strawberries again. I chop my strawberries and mix with sugar, and …

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Buttermilk Blueberry Cake

A simple, moist, and delicious blueberry cake with a hint of lemon. This cake is light and tender with fresh blueberries bursting with flavor. You’ll want to have more than one piece. Enjoy! 1/2 C. unsalted butter, room temperature zest from 1 large lemon 3/4 C. + 2 Tbsp. sugar 1 egg, room temperature 1 …

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Caramel Apple Dip

Apples dipped in creamy caramel sauce! A quick and easy snack or a festive holiday desert. Enjoy! 1 pkg. (14-oz) caramels 20 large or 2 C. small marshmallows 1/2 C. butter, melted 1/3 C. heavy whipping cream Apple slices Place caramels in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1 minutes. Add marshmallows; microwave …

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Pumpkin-Swirl Cheesecake Bars

Cheesecake being my weakness, this is my favorite holiday desert. Pumpkin pie, cheesecake and gingersnaps all in one bite! The hardest part is waiting four hours for it to sit in the refrigerator. Enjoy! 25 Ginger Snaps, finely crushed (about 1 1/2 C.) 1/2 C. finely chopped pecans 1/4 C. (1/2 stick) butter, melted 4 …

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Petite Pumpkin Spice Donuts

Fall has begun and I couldn’t wait to make these donuts again! I like to think of them as a little healthier, since they are baked not fried. They are warm and spicy, and great with a cup of coffee on a cool morning or afternoon. Enjoy! 1 3/4 C. flour 1 1/2 tsp. baking …

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Bourbon Peach Cobbler

Cobbler is a perfect way to end a summertime meal. Another delicious recipe I love from Tyler Florence. Cooked and served in a cast iron pan adds your down-home flair. This peach cobbler is not on the sweet side, though you could add extra sugar if you would like. Whipped topping, vanilla ice cream and …

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Blueberry Bread Pudding

This is out of this world good! I had never had bread pudding before trying this, I guess I’ve been missing out. Delicious warm or at room temperature. Make sure you invite your friends over to help you eat this one, since it is rich, and makes a lot. Enjoy! 3 eggs 4 C. heavy …

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Almond Poppy Seed Bars

Oh so yummy! These bars are so good it’s hard to just eat one. This time I replaced the milk with buttermilk and loved how moist and tender the cake turned out. Either way they are delicious. Enjoy! 2 1/4 C sugar 1 1/2 C milk 1 C oil 3 large eggs 1 Tbsp. vanilla …

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