Recipe Box - Desserts
Almost Like Mom’s Apple Pie
Take a little time to make this, and you'll be the apple of someone's eye. It's a reduced-calorie, "sweetie pie" of a recipe.
Angel Food Cake with Raspberry Sauce
Your guests will think you're an angel if you serve this cake! Or... bake it tonight and make an ordinary dinner with the family, heavenly!
Apple Crisp
"The name is misleading, any fruit or combination works with this recipe.Try plums and pears, cranberry and apple, add figs, dates, currants got the picture?"
Chocolate Mint Cake
"This is a featured favorite from Canyon Ranch Health Resorts, who provide recipes for our quarterly newsletter. It's sure to please your loved ones, and is a terrific dessert for any occasion that calls for CHOCOLATE!"
Decadent Chocolate Souffle
Soufflés sound intimidating, but in reality they are easy to prepare, and, wonder of wonders, you can have everything ready to put together before the guests arrive. From that point, the soufflés will be on the table in 15 minutes. If you don't want to use Cognac, substitute ½ teaspoon vanilla extract. Either way, you have a haute cuisine dessert that can be made with ease!
French Vanilla Cheesecake
Since your birthday only comes once a year, indulge yourself and feed your soul with this amazing Cheesecake.
Frozen Mexican Fruit Pops
Whenever we visit Mexico, whether just crossing the border for a day of shopping or going deeper into the interior for a few days' visit, we keep our eyes peeled for the inevitable display of pastel-colored pops. Actually little more than a frozen puree of tropical fruit, these pops never fail to satisfy our sweet tooth and quench our thirst.
Grandma’s Blueberry Cobbler
"This is a healthy remake of a classic favorite. Many family recipes can be updated with some healthy substitutions and a watchful eye on portions! Keep in mind healthy substitutions when baking — non-fat milk, egg whites, applesauce in place of oil...you'll be amazed at the results!"
Grandma’s Horns
Generations of family recipes are wonderful to share. You might consider making a "Family Favorite Recipe Book" for a holiday gift.
Granola
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! So why not add to the "health experience" by adding some granola and fresh berries!