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Mexican Chocolate Cream Pie

Add to ❤ Favorites Cayenne and espresso powder along with a cinnamon spiced graham crust give this Cooking Light chocolate cream pie a Mexican twist. Ingredients for 8 servings CRUST: 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons butter, melted 2 tablespoons egg white (save yolk for filling) FILLING: 1/2 cup sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 generous tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon espresso powder 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper 1 large egg A large egg yolk 1 3/4 cups milk, low fat (I used whole) 2 ounces dark chocolate, chopped 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups frozen reduced-calorie whipped topping, thawed Read the Instructions here  

Best French Lemon Crêpes

Add to ❤ Favorites You can eat this crepes with any sweet or savory filling you like. Apricot jam, chocolate paste, or whipped cream and berries will work great. Ingredients for 18 crepes milk – 2 cups large eggs – 5 sugar – 1 1/2 tablespoon salt – 1/2 teaspoon all-purpose flour – 1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon cornstarch – 1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon vegetable oil – 2 tablespoons + more for greasing the skillet freshly squeezed lemon juice grated lemon zest granulated sugar powdered sugar – for serving (optional) Read the Instructions here  

Toasted Coconut Cake Doughnuts

Add to ❤ Favorites Coconut fans will devour these Toasted Coconut Cake Doughnuts. These are beyond outstanding! Ingredients for 6 doughnuts FOR THE DOUGHNUTS: 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut 1 & 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup coconut milk FOR THE GLAZE: 1 cup confectioners’ sugar, sifted 2 to 3 tablespoons coconut milk Read the Instructions here  

Mini Cheesecakes

Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 4 cheesecakes 1/2 cup crushed graham crackers (about 3 sheets) 2 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature 5 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1 large egg For the topping: 1/3 cup chocolate chips 1 teaspoon coconut oil strawberries Read the Instructions here  

Spiced Buttermilk Banana Pancakes

Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 8 pancakes 1 cup (130 grams) all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1 cup (235 ml) buttermilk 1 large egg 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 ripe banana, mashed with a fork Warm maple syrup, sliced bananas, and chopped nuts for serving Read the Instructions here  

Brandied Chocolate Truffles

Add to ❤ Favorites Delicious no bake chocolate truffles with a hint of brandy, rolled in toasted coconut, Cocoa powder and toasted pecans Ingredients for 20 truffles 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate 1/4 cup brandy 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 tbsp light corn syrup 3 tbsp unsalted butter 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut toasted 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 cup chopped pecans toasted Read the Instructions here  

Homemade Cinnamon Apple Strudel

Add to ❤ Favorites Homemade Cinnamon Apple Strudel, an easy made from scratch dough and filling recipe makes this a delicious anytime dessert. Ingredients for 10 servings FOR THE PASTRY DOUGH 2 1/3 cups flour 292 grams 3 1/2 tablespoons butter 50 grams 2 tablespoons sugar 25 grams 1 egg pinch salt 5 1/2 tablespoons – 6 milk 84-92 grams FOR THE CINNAMON APPLE FILLING 2 apples peeled, cored and cubed 2 tablespoons butter melted (divided) 30 grams 1/4 cup slivered almonds (divided) 30 grams zest of 1/2 lemon 3 tablespoons brown sugar 50 grams 1 teaspoon cinnamon 6 grams MAPLE SYRUP GLAZE 1/2 cup powdered/icing sugar 62.5 grams 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 2.10 grams 2 tablespoons maple syrup 24 grams milk or cream (as much as you need) Read the Instructions here  

Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins

Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 12 muffins 1 cup old-fashioned oatmeal 1 cup milk ½ cup packed brown sugar ⅓ cup melted butter 1 teaspoon orange extract or 1 tablespoon orange zest 1 egg 1 cup flour 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ cup chopped pecans 1 ½ cup fresh blueberries, divided confectioner’s sugar (optional) Read the Instructions here  

Chocolate Avocado Bundt Cake

Add to ❤ Favorites This chocolate avocado bundt cake is the furthest thing from vegan! Butter, eggs and avocado make this truly the richest chocolate cake you’re ever going to eat! Ingredients 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour 2/3 cup cocoa, sifted 1 cup white sugar 1 cup dark brown sugar 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt 1 1/2 tsp instant coffee granules 1 1/2 cups milk 3 eggs 2 tsp vanilla 3 large ripe avocados, scooped out & mashed thoroughly 1/2 cup melted butter Read the Instructions here  

Chocolate Chip Cheesecake with Chocolate Mousse

Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 1 cake For the base 1½ cup chocolate crumbs 2 tbsp sugar ? cup melted butter For the cheesecake layer 2 packages cream cheese, room temperature ½ cup sugar 1 tsp lemon juice 1 tsp vanilla 2 whole eggs ¾ cup mini chocolate chips For the chocolate Mousse 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips ¼ cup butter 3 egg yolks ¼ cup sugar 2 tbsp coffee, cooled 1 tsp vanilla ½ cup heavy cream – whipped Read the Instructions here  

Apple Pear Cake

Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 6-8 servings FOR THE CAKE: ½ cup butter, softened ½ cup light brown sugar ½ cup granulated sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1¼ cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (fresh ground is best) ¼ teaspoon salt 1 small apple, peeled, cored and diced 1 small pear, peeled cored and diced ½ cup toasted pecan pieces FOR THE GLAZE: ½ cup confectioners’ sugar 4 teaspoons half and half Read the Instructions here  

Tunnel of Fudge Cake

Add to ❤ Favorites Tunnel of Fudge Cake is a brownie-like bundt cake with a tunnel of chocolate cheesecake filling. Ingredients For the cake ½ cup scalded milk 2 ounces (⅓ cup) dark chocolate chips 1 ¼ cups butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar ¾ cup brown sugar 5 eggs 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract 2 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking powder ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 cups powdered sugar Chocolate Fudge Filling 1 cup chocolate chips, melted 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoons whipping cream Ganache 1 cup dark chocolate chips ⅓ cup heavy whipping cream Read the Instructions here