Dessert Recipes

[Manfred_Man]

hey, EF! you gotta have fun sometimes! try these desserts...

Almond Brownies Recipe

2/3 cup blanched whole almonds, toasted
1 (8 ozs) package semisweet baking chocolate
1/3 cup unsalted butter
1 1/4 cup whole-wheat flour
1 cup brown sugar
2 tbsp amaretto
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup egg substitute


Almond frosting:

2 cups powdered sugar
3 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp amaretto
1 tbsp milk (can add more if needed for correct consistency)


- heat oven to 350 degrees
- spray a 13"x9"x2" baking pan with non-stick cooking spray
- place 1/3-cup almonds in food processor or blender
- cover & pulse-blend until almonds are ground
- coarsely chop remaining 1/3-cup almonds & set aside

- melt chocolate & butter in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently
- remove from heat
- stir in ground almonds & remaining ingredients
-spread batter into pan
- bake for 20-25 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean
- cool completely

- prepare frosting & spread over brownies
- sprinkle with chopped almonds
- cut into 3"x1" bars


Almond Frosting
- mix all ingredients together until smooth & spread over cooled brownies before slicing


Calories: 130; Total fat: 6 grams; Saturated fat: 3 grams; Cholesterol: 20 mg; Sodium: 70 mg; Carbohydrate: 19 grams; Protein: 2 grams; Dietary fibre: trace

[Manfred_Man]

Almond Biscotti Recipe

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 tbsp grated orange peel
2 eggs
3 1/2 cups whole-wheat flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/3 cup slivered almonds, chopped

- heat oven to 350 degrees
- beat sugar, butter, orange peel & eggs in a large bowl
- stir in flour, baking powder & salt
- stir in almonds
- shape half of the dough at a time into a 10"x3" rectangle & place on an ungreased baking sheet
- bake about 20 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean
- cool on baking sheet for 15 minutes
- cut into 1/2" slices & place cut side down on baking sheet
- bake about 15 minutes or until crisp & light brown
- cool on a wire rack


Calories: 86; Total fat: 3 grams; Saturated fat: 1 gram; Cholesterol: 9 mg; Sodium: 65 mg; Carbohydrate: 13 grams; Protein: 2 grams; Dietary fibre: trace

[Manfred_Man]

Apple Cherry Granola Crisp

1 cup thawed frozen sweet dark cherries
3 green apples, sliced with seeds removed (peel if desired)
2 tbsp cherry or apple juice
1 tbsp whole-wheat flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 cup lowfat granola

- preheat oven to 350 degrees
- in medium bowl, mix cherries, apples & juice
- in separate small bowl, mix together flour, sugar & cinnamon
- pour flour mixture over fruit & toss well to coat
- arrange in 9"x9" baking dish sprayed with cooking spray
- top with granola
- cover with foil & bake 30 minutes
- uncover & continue baking another 15 minutes or until apples are tender & mixture is bubbly


Calories: 201; Total fat: 1g (6% of calories); Saturated fat: less than 1g
Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 32mg; Carbohydrate: 49g (90% of calories); Protein: 2g (5% of calories); Dietary fibre: 3g

[Manfred_Man]

Angel Food Cake Recipe

1 cup cake flour
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 cups egg whites (about 12)
1 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp almond extract
1/4 tsp salt

- heat oven to 375 degrees
- mix flour & powdered sugar
- beat egg whites & cream of tartar in large bowl on medium until foamy
- beat in granulated sugar on high speed, 2 tbsp at a time, adding vanilla, almond extract & salt with the last of the sugar
- continue beating until a meringue holds stiff peaks - don't underbeat

- sprinkle flour & sugar mixture, 1/4 cup at a time over meringue, folding gently just until mixture disappears
- spread in an ungreased tube pan by gently cutting into batter with a spatula
- bake 30-35 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched
-remove from oven & immediately invert pan onto a heatproof funnel or a small-mouthed bottle
- let cake hang upside down until completely cool


Calories: 130; Total fat: trace; Saturated fat: trace; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 71mg; Carbohydrate: 30g; Protein: 3g; Dietary fibre: trace

[Manfred_Man]

Apple Cake Recipe

2 cups diced apples
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 egg beaten
1 cup whole-wheat flour
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla
Optional: chopped nuts (not incl. in nutritional analysis)

- combine apples & sugar and let stand for 30 minutees
- add oil & beaten egg
- mix, then add the remaining ingredients & mix well
- bake in 9" square pan at 375 degrees F for 30 minutes or until done


per serving (3"x3" piece):
Calories: 216; Total fat: 7g; Saturated fat: <1g; Cholesterol: 21mg; Sodium: 206mg; Carbohydrate: 37g; Protein: 2g; Dietary fibre: 1g

[Bled_man]

My mouth is watering Manfred! I have a sweet tooth sometimes, and these recipes are not as bad as some other options. Thanks!!

[Manfred_Man]

Chocolate Cake with Raspberries

2/3 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cocoa
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 egg
1 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup canola oil
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
Cooking spray
fresh raspberries
1 tbsp powdered sugar (optional)

- preheat oven to 350 degrees
- in medium bowl, mix together dry ingredients
- in separate bowl, whip egg with syrup, oil & applesauce
- then add to dry ingredients
- beat well to blend
- pour batter into 8"x8" baking pan sprayed with cooking spray
- bake about 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean
- cool in pan
- invert onto cake platter
- serve slices with fresh raspberries
- if desired, dust top of cake with powdered sugar


Calories: 247; Total fat: 7g (26% of calories); Saturated fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 21mg; Sodium: 66mg; Carbohydrate: 44g (68% of calories); Protein: 4g (6% of calories); Dietary fibre: 2g

[Manfred_Man]

Chocolate Marbled Cheesecake Recipe

4 cups plain nonfat yogurt
4 chocolate wafers, crushed
1 (8 ozs) package reduced-fat cream cheese
2/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup skim milk
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 tsp vanilla
3 egg whites
1 tbsp cocoa
1 tsp chocolate extract

- place a paper coffee filter in a small strainer & place over a bowl
- spoon yogurt into paper-lined strainer & place in refrigerator at least 12 hours
- discard liquid occasionally

- heat oven to 300 degrees
- spray a 9"x3" springform pan with non-stick cooking spray
- sprinkle chocolate wafer crumbs into bottom of springform pan
- combine the drained yogurt & cream cheese together in a medium bowl
- beat on medium setting using an electric mixer until blended
- add sugar, milk, flour, vanilla & egg whites
- continue to beat until well mixed
- place 1 cup into a small mixing bowl & beat in the cocoa & chocolate extract until well mixed
- carefully spread vanilla batter over chocolate crumbs
- drop chocolate batter by spoonfuls onto vanilla batter
- swirl through batters with a metal spatula for marbled effect
- be careful not to touch the bottom of the pan

- bake 1 hour
- turn off oven & leave cheesecake in the oven for 30 minutes
- remove & cool for 15 minutes
- cover & refrigerate at least 3 hours
- can also be served with fresh fruit of heated fruit preserves


makes 12 servings; serving - 1 slice
Calories: 200; Total fat: 4g; Saturated fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 16g; Sodium: 283mg; Carbohydrate: 28g; Protein: 13g; Dietary fibre: trace

[Manfred_Man]

Keylime Cheesecake

3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
2 tbsp sugar
3 cups nonfat yogourt
1 tbsp plus 1 tsp unflavoured gelatin
1/3 cup lime juice
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups low-fat cottage cheese
1/2 cup nonfat cream cheese

- combine graham cracker crumbs, butter & 2 tbsp sugar & mix well
- press mixture evenly into bottom of a 9" springform or 9" round cake pan
- bake at 350 degrees for 8 minutes
- cool completely

- line a large colander with cheesecloth or thin linen cloth
- allow cloth to hang over outside of colander
- stir yogourt until smooth, then pour into center of the colander
- fold edges of cloth over yogourt, place colander in a large bowl & refrigerate at least 8 hours to drain excess liquid
- remove yogourt from cloth & set aside

optional step for draining yogourt:
- place a paper coffee filter in a small strainer & place over a bowl
- spoon yogurt into paper-lined strainer & place in refrigerator at least 12 hours
- discard liquid occasionally

- sprinkle gelatin over lime juice in a small non-aluminum saucepan & let stand for a minute
- add 3/4-cup sugar to juice & cook over low heat, stirring constantly until gelatin & sugar dissolves
- remove from heat & cool

- add cottage cheese, cream cheese & gelatin mixture in a food processor or blender
- process just until smooth
- add yogurt and process a few more minutes to mix
- pour mixture onto prepared crust, cover & chill at least 8 hours
- garnish with lime rind curls if desired
- cut into slices & serve


makes 10-12 servings; serving - 1 slice
Calories: 198; Total fat: 2g; Saturated fat: trace; Cholesterol: 3mg; Sodium: 282mg; Carbohydrate: 34g; Protein: 9g; Dietary fibre: trace

[Manfred_Man]

Carrot Snack Cake

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup honey
1/2 cup eggs
2 cups finely grated carrots
1/2 cup raisins
1/3 cup chopped nuts
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ginger
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

- place butter in a large bowl & gradually beat in honey using an electric mixer until it becomes a light & fluffy creamed mixture
- add egg a little at a time, beating continuously
- combine carrots, raisins, nuts, orange juice & vanilla in a medium bowl
- combine dry ingredients in a large bowl
- gradually alternate adding dry ingredients & carrot mixture to creamed mixture
- pour batter into a 13"x9"x2" pan sprayed with non-stick cooking spray
- bake at 350 degrees for 35-45 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean


makes 12 servings; serving - 1 piece
Calories: 252; Total fat: 3g; Saturated fat: trace; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 255mg; Carbohydrate: 48g; Protein: 4g; Dietary fibre: 3g

[Manfred_Man]

Lowfat Cheesecake

4 cups plain nonfat yogourt
1/4 cup reduced-fat vanilla wafers, crushed (or chocolate wafers)
1 (8 ozs) package reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup skim milk
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 tsp vanilla
3 egg whites (or 1/2 cup cholesterol-free egg substitute)

- place a coffee filter in a strainer and place in a bowl
- spoon yogourt into strainer, cover & refrigerate for 12 hours
- drain liquid from bowl occasionally

- heat oven to 300 degrees
- spray a 9" springform cheesecake pan with nonstick cooking spray
- sprinkle crushed cookies into bottom of pan
- beat yogourt & cream cheese in a medium bowl with an electric mixer
- add sugar, milk, flour, vanilla & eggs
- continue to mix on medium speed until smooth for about 2 minutes
- carefully spread cheese & yogourt mixture over cookie crumbs in pan

- bake 1 hour, turn off oven & leave cheesecake in oven to cool for 30 minutes
- remove from oven & cool for 15 minutes
- top with fruit topping (fruit with sugar & a little cornstarch to thicken)
- refrigerate or top with fresh fruit prior to serving

- cheesecake should be refrigerated for at least 3 hours prior to serving (with or without fruit topping)
- before serving, run a metal spatula along inside of springform pan to loosen, then remove the side of the pan


makes 12 servings; serving - 1 slice
Calories: 196; Total fat: 5g; Saturated fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 16mg; Sodium: 162mg; Carbohydrate: 31g; Protein: 8g; Dietary fibre: 1g

[bbabb22]

ive got cooking to do tongiht haha thanks Manfred!

[Manfred_Man]

Chocolate Brownies

1/3 cup pitted prunes
1/3 cup hot water
1 1/4 cups unbleached flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1¼ cups sugar
½ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup crushed walnuts
½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted.
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
4 egg whites
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp vanilla extract

- place prunes & hot water in a blender or food processor
- soak for 5 minutes or until plump
- process into a paste & set aside

- preheat oven to 350 degrees
- coat an 8"x8" baking dish with non-stick spray & sprinkle lightly with flour
- in medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder & salt, and set aside

- in large bowl, combine sugar, brown sugar, melted chocolate, cocoa powder, egg whites, oil & vanilla
- mix until smooth using an electric mixer or a spoon
- add prune puree & mix well
- add flour mixture to the chocolate mixture & beat until well combined
- pour batter into the prepared baking dish

- bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into centre comes out moist but not wet
- cool on wire rack for 1 hour before cutting into pieces.


makes 16 servings: serving - 1 piece
Calories: 169; Total Fat: 3g; Saturated fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 115mg; Carbohydrate: 36g; Protein: 3g; Dietary Fibre: 1g

[Manfred_Man]

hey, bbabb22 & Bled_man!
don't forget that these are DESSERTS, not SNACKS...

maybe you should include these in your blogs so that we can hold you accountable!?!

[PythonPower]

those sound gooooooood. good job manfred

[Manfred_Man]

for Unkl...

Banana Cream Pie
(makes 8 servings)

3/4 cup white sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
2 cups 1% milk
3 egg yolks (beaten)
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
1 9" pie crust, pre-baked (preferably graham cracker crust)
4 bananas, sliced

- in a saucepan, combine the sugar, flour & salt
- add milk in gradually while stirring gently
- cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is bubbly
- keep stirring and cook for about 2 more minutes
- remove from the burner

- stir a small quantity of the hot mixture into the beaten egg yolks
- and immediately add egg yolk mixture to the rest of the hot mixture
- cook for 2 more minutes; remember to keep stirring
- remove the mixture from the stove, and add butter and vanilla
- stir until the whole thing has a smooth consistency

- slice bananas into the cooled baked pastry shell
- top with pudding mixture
- bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 12 to 15 minutes
- chill for an hour (the pie in the fridge... not you...)


Calories: 307; Total Fat: 11.5g; Cholesterol: 92mg; Sodium: 238mg; Total Carbs: 47.5g; Dietary Fibre: 1.7g; Protein: 4.9g

[Manfred_Man]

"Easy Enough For Unkl" Banana Cream Pie
(makes 8 servings)

1 9" pre-baked pie crust (preferably graham cracker crust)
3 bananas
2 1/2 cups cold milk
2 (3.5 ozs) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
2 cups frozen whipped topping, thawed (or make fresh whipped cream)

- slice 2 of the bananas & arrange in bottom of baked & cooled pastry shell
- pour cold milk into a medium bowl
- add pudding mix & whisk until thoroughly combined
- fold in 1/2 cup of the whipped topping
- pour into pastry shell
- chill pie for at least 3 hours before serving
- garnish with remaining whipped topping & slices of the remaining banana


Calories: 310; Total Fat: 11.7g; Cholesterol: 6mg; Sodium: 498mg; Total Carbs: 48.9g; Dietary Fibre: 1.2g; Protein: 3.9g

[Manfred_Man]

Simply Simple Whipped Cream
(makes 16 servings)

1 cup heavy cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp confectioners' sugar

- in a large bowl, whip cream until stiff peaks are just about to form
- beat in vanilla & sugar until peaks form
- make sure not to over-beat, or else cream will then become lumpy & butter-like

note: for best results make sure whisk and bowl are ice cold


Calories: 54; Total Fat: 5.5g; Cholesterol: 20mg; Sodium: 6mg; Total Carbs: 0.9g; Dietary Fibre: 0g; Protein: 0.3g

[goldie]

Sounds good to me... where did you get these recipes? Self invented?

[Doughboy]

Nice recipes I'll make them all. Since im in school to be a chef just call me the EF Chef