I need a simple dessert recipe.?

Question

I have a guy who I really like coming over on Sunday and I want to make a really good dessert, but I'm lacking in the dessert making area. I don't really want to make something out of a box.

But please, nothing with peanuts in it, because we're both allergic.

Answer 1

There is a part of me that believes my husband married me because of this pound cake recipe... maybe it'll bring you the same luck...

3 eggs
1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. butter
1/4 t. butter extract
1/4 t. lemon extract
1/2 t. orange extract
1/2 t. vanilla extract
1/2 t. almond extract
1/2 c. sour cream
1/8 t. baking soda
1 1/2 c. flour

Beat all ingredients together, adding flour last, and a little at a time. Bake in a loaf pan at 325F for an hour. It may need a little more time, but watch it like a hawk. When tested with a knife, a bit gummy on the inside is OK. Make sure it cools COMPLETELY before removing it from the pan (I've wrecked this a few times due to impatience). Some berries, ice cream, or whipped cream on top adds a special flair to it. Here's a home-made recipe for whipped cream that's pretty darn yummy...

1/2 pint heavy whipping cream
1/2 c. powdered sugar
1 T. extract of your choice (most people use vanilla, but any flavor that you'd like to bring out will work well -- I like almond)

Beat the heck out of the whipped cream until it forms stiff peaks, then beat in sugar and extract. Don't make it too far in advance, it seems to "flop" if it's in the fridge a long time (beating an egg white into it helps to keep that from happening, but a lot of folks don't like the idea of raw egg).

Best of luck with your date!

Answer 2

This is super-simple, delicious, and doesn't involve any heavy-duty kitchen equipment:

15-Minute Fruit Gratin

--For 4 servings: 1 to 1 1/2 pounds perfectly ripe fruit (this time of year, I'd go for pitted sliced plums, but you could use peaches, fresh berries, figs, even pears or apples, or a combination, depending on what looks good at your market)

--1 cup heavy (whipping) cream

--3 tablespoons sugar

--1 teaspoon vanilla

Preheat the broiler, setting the rack REALLY close to the heat source (even 2" away is not too close!) Wash, pit and stem the fruit as necessary. If you're using apples or pears, you might add a little cinnamon and nutmeg (or use a bit of pumpkin pie slice instead). You want at least 2 cups of fruit to serve 4.

Place the fruit in a baking dish just large enough to hold it.

Whip the cream with 2 tablespoons of the sugar until it is thick and just barely holds soft peaks. Pour it over and around the fruit. Sprinkle with the remaining tablespoon of dugar.

Broil carefully (do watch it--it can burn easily!) until the cream has browned all over and has even turned black in a couple of spots; if needed, rotate the baking dish so that it broils evenly.


You can use any type of fruit your heart desires, even frozen/thawed, for this. The topping comes out a little bit like a broiled custard. Anyway it's luscious, and very sophisticated for something so easy. Hope you like it.

Answer 3

why don't you make a no-bake cheese cake?
they are very simple and very good, with very little effort.
one graham cracker pie crust
1 pkg cream cheese 11/2 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
11/2 cup whip cream
heat the pie shell in the oven at 350 for about ten minutes to set it
then let is cool before adding the filling

filling
make sure the cream cheese is softened, but still a little stiff- like leave it out for about an hour or less just till you can push it in a little. mix the cream cheese and powdered sugar with a mixer till it is blended add the vanilla , when the mixture is blended together { it should be rather thick} fold in the whip cream till it is folded through. spoon into pie shell, top with a doppup of whip cream and a strawberry, or peach slice or chocolate curl----i usually just lightly sprinkle the top with some graham cracker crumbs, put he lid of from the pie crust on upside down to cover the cheese cake and refrigerate till yo are ready for it.

Answer 4

The best simple dessert recipe. I'm not actually going to give you the recipe. If you ever watched the Food Network there is a show called Semi-homemade with Sandra Lee. She has simple dessert ideas that are delicious. I would go to the website food.com and click on her show(under tv shows) and then pick a recipe that you like. You will now have a variety to pick from. Good luck!!

Answer 5

Chocolate Mousse

1 envelope unflavored gelatin
2 Tablespoons cold water
1/4 boiling water
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup cocoa
2 cups cold whipping cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Optional: freash fruit for topping

Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in small bowl; let stand 2 minutes to soften. Add boiling water; stir until gelatin is completely dissolved and mixture is clear. Cool slightly.

Mix sugar and cocoa in large bowl; add whipping cream and vanilla. Beat on medium speed of mixer, scraping bottom of bowl occasionally, until mixture is stiff. Pour in gelatin mixture; beat until well blended.

Spoon into dessert dishes. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving. Garnish with fruit (optional)

He will be very impressed, it's an elegant but simple dessert to make. Good luck.

Answer 6

Simple and quick! I use cherry pie filling, recipe makes 2 dozen or more, and if I bring them anywhere, they are gone in few minutes.

CHEESE CAKE TARTS

2 (8 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese
3/4 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. vanilla
Vanilla wafers (1 box)
1 can fruit pie filling or fresh fruit
Paper cupcake holders

Beat cream cheese, sugar, eggs, lemon juice and vanilla until smooth. Place a vanilla wafer in the bottom of each cupcake holder. Fill cup 3/4 full of mixture. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes until set. Cool. Add fruit topping. Refrigerate.

Answer 7

Real easy, real yummy and just right for the season

Linda's Pumpkin Trifle


2 c Prepared crumbled unfrosted
-spice cake, muffins or
-gingerbread
1 cn Pumpkin (16 oz)
1 ts Ground cinnamon
1/4 ts Ground nutmeg
1/4 ts Ground ginger
1/4 ts Ground allspice
2 1/2 c Cold milk
4 pk Instant butterscotch pudding
mix (4 serving size)
2 c Whipping cream
Maraschino cherries
-(optional)

Set aside 1/4 c of cake crumbs for top. Divide remaining crumbs into
four portions; sprinkle one portion into the bottom of a trifle bowl
or 3 qt serving bowl. In a large mixing bowl, combine pumpkin,
spices, milk and pudding mixes; mix until smooth. Spoon half into
the serving bowl. Sprinkle with a second portion of crumbs. Whip
cream until stiff; spoon half into bowl. Sprinkle with a third
portion of crumbs. Top with the remaining pumpkin mixture, then last
portion of crumbs and remaining whipped cream. Sprinkle the reserved
crumbs on top, around the edge of the bowl. Place cherries in the
center, if desired. Cover and chill at least 2 hours before serving.

Answer 8

Punch Bowl Cake Yellow Cake Mix - baked 9 x 12 according to package directions 1 large can - crushed pineapple in juice 2 cans - cherry pie filling 2 - 4 serving size boxes - instant vanilla pudding, prepared 8-12 ounces Cool Whip (depending on how much you like) Nuts if desired You will need a large bowl, preferrably a punch bowl or large clear bowl so you can see the layers. Crumble half of the cake into the bottom of the serving bowl. Layer on pudding, half of the pineapple with juice, half of the pudding, one can of filling and cool whip. Repeat layers once more and finish with cool whip on top, sprinkle with nuts if desired or garnish with a few cherries. CHILL FOR AT LEAST 4 HOURS, overnight if possible! Yummmm! :)

Answer 9

APPLE CRISP

1 can apple pie filling

1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 cup butter

Ice cream (optional)

Heat oven to 375 F.
Grease 10x6 baking dish.
Pour can of apple pie filling in dish.
Mix sugar with next 4 ingredients until crumbly;

Spread over pie filling.
Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until tender.
Serve warm

Answer 10

Here’s one for Tiramisu, my family has been making for many a generations and it’s become a staple for us. Most people think it’s a lot more difficult than it truly is.

Ingredients:
1 pound mascarpone cheese
¼ cup sugar
4 tablespoons Kahlua
1 ½ cupr heavy cream
1 large pack of Ladyfingers
1 cup of brewed coffee at room temperature
1 tablespoon of vanilla
1 large chocolate bar
2 egg whites

Instructions:
Mix mascarpone, sugar, and egg whites in a large bowl until smooth
Beat heavy cream, vanilla, and sugar in a chilled bowl until it becomes whipped cream
Add the whipped cream to the mascarpone mixture
Add Kahlua to the coffee
Quickly dip Ladyfingers in and out of coffee mixture, careful not to let them become soggy
Place in rows in an 8 x 10 inch cake pan
Spread mascarpone mixture over the lady fingers
Shave Chocolate bar over the cream
Repeat until ingredients run out
Cover and chill overnight