This Almond Raspberry Tart is a marvelously easy tart I want to share with you. The no-roll crust is made in minutes and is pressed into the pan. Simply wipe out the processor give the filling ingredients a couple spins in the bowl and pour into the parbaked shell. Continue reading
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Danish Butter Cake
As promised, here is the Danish Butter Cake. This is good any time of the day from breakfast as a coffeecake, to evening as a dessert or, if you’re like us, any time of the day. How can you possibly go wrong with almond filling, pastry cream, remonce, and chocolate? If you are not fond of almond paste, omit it from the remonce.
Last week I posted the Quick Danish Pastry and suggested you make the pastry cream. If you did and thawed it Tuesday or, at the latest, Wednesday, you’re all set to make this extraordinary Danish Butter Cake. Continue reading
Sweet Cherry Calzones with Amaretti Crumble
These Sweet Cherry Calzones came about when I was asked for a new dessert featuring dark, sweet cherries. I find it interesting that there are desserts using the sour cherries but not a lot using the dark sweet cherries. I make them for the weekends and we consistently sell out the first night.
While sweet cherries are in season, it is important in this recipe to use the frozen sweet dark cherries. Thaw them completely so they juice out. Fresh, pitted cherries will not have the same amount of juice. The filling should be made at least a day ahead and refrigerated to completely set up. While it will seem quite stiff when used in the calzones, it has a wonderful texture in the baked pastries. Continue reading
White Wine Amaretto Peach Sauce
I recently made this White Wine Amaretto Peach Sauce for the restaurant to serve over peach ice cream. As I was peeling the peaches, I thought of all the ways this could be used for a quick summer dessert.
If you have been following the weather across the states (I realize most people don’t particularly care about the weather elsewhere but I have children in other states and like to see if they are as bad off as we are), you will know that St. Louis is experiencing a brief respite from the very hot temperatures. As a result, I have been indulging myself by going back in the kitchen for short sprints.
I’m not sure when I started making this, but it was a while back. The wine and amaretto give the White Wine Amaretto Peach Sauce a depth of flavor that sugared peaches can’t match. I have used both Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio white wines with excellent results. Continue reading
Strawberry Chocolate Crunch Parfaits
These Strawberry Chocolate Crunch Parfaits are a simple, no heat dessert that is perfect for the hot summer months. Creamy and crunchy with fresh strawberries and chocolate, these parfaits can even be made the day ahead.
The glass in the picture originally belonged to Mike’s grandmother. I love the delicacy of the flute and the green stem. It seemed like they were waiting for these parfaits.
The chocolate crunch can be made using any nut you wish. I chose almonds, but have used hazelnuts in the past. To avoid the oven, I put them in a dry skillet over medium heat. It is best to watch them, turning them often so they don’t burn. You will notice I said “best to watch….. .” Since I don’t always follow my own advice I have sometimes burned them using this method so I didn’t wander too far away this time. Continue reading
