Posts Categorized: 8. Desserts

Meyer Lemon Bars w/ Crispiest Crust (Or Try “Shaker-Style”)

Sunflowers, meyer lemons, mint, and lemon bars

This recipe is similar to many others, except that we’ve found a way to insure a crispier crust. The sugar and lemon in the filling gets heated first, before adding the eggs and salt, before pouring over the partially-cooked crust. The crust “seals” better this way. Another difference in this recipe: At The New Deli,…

Oatmeal Millet Cookies (AKA “Bird Seed Cookies”)

The use of whole grain “oat flour” in this recipe means: gluten-free, and no processed white flour! Regular oatmeal flakes are processed in a food processor or blender; toasting some of the other ingredients before-hand results in a perfectly crunchy cookie. Some refer to these as “Bird-seed Cookies”, though one should get their “birdseed” millet…

Easy Fondant for Two-Layer Cake, Using 10 oz. Marshmallows

Pink birthday cake decorated w/ dipped marshmallows on a stick

One might add different flavorings, or tint the fondant. Some recipes call for corn syrup and salt, which doesn’t seem necessary. (Using salted butter adds sufficient flavor.) This particular cake was “Baba Rum” (alcohol-free version, recipe here). It was cut into layers which were spread with strawberry puree and whipped chocolate cream. When making a…

Chocolate Truffles (W Coconut Oil or Red Palm Oil)- Healthy!

These chocolate truffles can be a welcome afternoon treat that keeps the metabolism going, or a healthy dessert to satisfy chocolate cravings. I’ve tried making them with both coconut oil, and red palm oil. The latter is a unique, stronger flavor that might best be recommended only to the “hard-core”. Coconut palm sugar can be…

Grated Chocolate Torte, Mousse-filled, w/Ground Almonds

Call this “Great Chocolate Torte” for short! Originally, the recipe called for a bar of chocolate, hand-grated. For convenience, chocolate chips may be substituted, “grated” by chopping in a small electric coffee/spice grinder. This is a flour-free recipe, using toasted bread crumbs and almond meal instead, combined for a great texture. With an easy mousse…

Cheesecake, New York Style, w/ Strawberry Sauce & Chocolate

There are a lot of cheesecake recipes out there, and many variations on the theme. Add pumpkin at Thanksgiving, cranberries at Christmas, or any variety of toppings. This New York Style Cheesecake can be made the traditional way, without the chocolate. But a bit of chocolate swirled into the recipe before baking can satisfy most…

Chocolate Truffle Cake, Non-Alcohol Version (No Kahlua)

This extra-rich, decadently chocolate cake is also a quick and easy recipe, with a minimum of ingredients. The original recipe called for Kahlua liqueur (see recipe here), but this version saves money; just use a homemade blend of espresso and maple syrup. The original recipe called for a cup of espresso and a 1/4 c….

Chocolate Truffle Cake w/Kahlua: Easy Torte

Eggs, Butter, Chocolate, Coffee: Easy Chocolate Torte

This torte a minimum of ingredients–a super easy recipe. There’s not even gluten in it, for those looking for gluten-free. It is traditionally made with Kahlua; for a non-alcohol version, see this page. If the 10″ pan is not available, smaller sizes can be used; just cook the cake longer. It won’t set up as…

Baba Rum Cake: With or Without the Rum, still Awesome

This is a memorable holiday cake in our family. If you’re not big on rum, skip the alcohol, using other flavorings. Serves 12. INGREDIENTS 8 eggs total (divided) 5 c. sugar, divided (two 1/2 c. + 4 c. sugar) 2 tsp. vanilla 2/3 c. butter 2 c. flour 1/2 tsp. salt 2 tsp. baking powder…

Quinoa Chocolate Cupcakes w/Amazing Almond “Buttercream”

Quinoa and chocolate cupcakes in polka-dot cupcake liners

You don’t have to have a gluten-intolerance to enjoy these cupcakes, adapted from the “Quinoa 365” cookbook. A tasty, nutritious alternative to wheat-based recipes. I actually like these better than regular chocolate cake. I’ve made these the hard way (creaming the butter, sugar and eggs first), but then found that I could add ingredients one…