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Desserts
Desserts
Wine-Soaked Autumn Pudding
Oct 05, 2012 by
An autumnal take on classic summer pudding that melds booze and berries and apples and plums to really quite lovely effect.
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- 15 M
- 45 M
- 4
Nilla Wafer Banana Pudding
Aug 16, 2012 by
Not a lot has changed since you last had this after-school classic. It’s still simple. And it’s still gosh darned comforting as heck.
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- 30 M
- 30 M
- 8
Chocolate Pots de Crème
Apr 27, 2012 by
This is like a choose-your-own-ending recipe, with varying outcomes depending on the chocolate—bittersweet for truffle-like or semi-sweet for pudding-esque.
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- 25 M
- 7 H
- 17
Doughnut Pudding
Sep 21, 2011 by
When life hands you too many doughnuts—yes, it’s possible—just make pudding. An easy-to-rationalize, drop-to-your-knees-it’s-that-good, doughnut pudding.
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- 5 M
- 1 H, 10 M
- 8
Summer Pudding
Aug 11, 2011 by
This proper summer pudding, made from late-season berries, currants, sugar, and sliced bread, is utterly British. Not to mention stunning. And sublime. And summery.
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- 20 M
- 25 M
- 3
Chocolate Mousse
May 12, 2011 by
This sophisticated chocolate fix draws on just two ingredients, comes together in minutes, and is satiating beyond belief. A simple cure for pesky must-indulge-now cravings.
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- 5 M
- 20 M
- 13
Chocolate-Coconut Macaroon Pies
Apr 21, 2011 by
These little cups of toasted coconut, full of creamy dark chocolate, are like chocolate-dipped macaroons in reverse: lots of chocolate and a little coconut.
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- 20 M
- 45 M
- 19
Orange Flan | Flan de Naranja
Apr 12, 2011 by
Made from just three ingredients, this classic flan is ridiculously easy to toss together. A tangy, rich, creamy coda to a luxe dinner or a simple brunch.
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- 10 M
- 9 H
- 3
Coconut Crème Brûlée Tart
May 19, 2010 by
This luscious, silken, gently flavored coconut tart is topped with a delicate burnt-sugar crust that shatters when sliced.
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- 1 H
- 3 H, 45 M
- 4
Mint Julep Panna Cotta
Apr 27, 2010 by
This mint julep panna cotta has all the minty essence of the classic cocktail but in a creamy dessert. A Kentucky Derby must.
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- 30 M
- 2 H, 30 M
- 6
Raspberry Fool
Mar 16, 2010 by
We’ve no idea where this name came from, as there’s nothing foolish about conjuring a conversation-stopping dessert from just three ingredients. Nothing foolish at all.
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- 10 M
- 10 M
- 3
Bourbon Pumpkin Tart with Walnut Streusel
Nov 22, 2009 by
Think pumpkin pie, but with its Thanksgiving finery on. A streusel topping gives the bourbon-pumpkin tart a special toasted walnut-cinnamon flavor and crunch.
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- 40 M
- 4 H, 40 M
- 0
Pure Pumpkin Cheesecake
Nov 18, 2009 by
This unerringly precise pumpkin cheesecake from Rose Levy Beranbaum is the perfect alternative to pumpkin pie. (Whoops. Is that heresy?)
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- 1 H
- 2 H
- 2
Steamed Cranberry Pudding with Creamy Butter-Orange Sauce
Nov 02, 2009 by
This moist, tart cranberry pudding brings you cranberries in every bite. A curiously sweet, orange-inflected butter sauce balances things with a rich sweetness.
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- 25 M
- 2 H
- 0
Catalan Custard | Crèma Catalana
Oct 19, 2009 by
This Spanish custard, called crema, is rich, creamy, and simple to make. The custard is made with milk and cream, so it’s lighter. Serve the crema warm.
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- 2
North Shore Chicago Hadassah’s Lick-Your-Fingers Kugel
Sep 07, 2009 by
This noodle kugel is an adaptation of the Jewish recipe. The kugel, filled with eggy sugary noodles, is baked until praline-like. A Rosh Hashanah recipe.
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- 30 M
- 2 H
- 0
Mary’s Lavender Panna Cotta
Aug 16, 2009 by
Lavender panna cotta is a great summer dessert. The panna cotta has a light lavender flavor and, since it’s cool, is the ideal recipe for a warm night.
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- 15 M
- 6 H, 15 M
- 0
Banana Cream Pie with Chocolate and Cinnamon
Aug 11, 2009 by
This chocolate banana cream pie is a traditional banana cream pie that has been kitted out with a chocolate crust and ganache, bananas, and whipped cream.
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- 45 M
- 1 H, 35 M
- 11
Duo-Tone Chocolate Pots de Creme
Aug 11, 2009 by
Two kinds of chocolate come together in this pots de creme recipe. Milk and bittersweet chocolate fill these pots de creme and on top is whipped cream.
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- 35 M
- 6 H, 15 M
- 5