Archive for the 'Dessert' Category

Glenn’s Peach Cobbler

Crust topping:
2 1/2 cups flour, all purpose
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon Salt 
1 cup sugar 
1/2 cup Crisco shortening 
1 teaspoon vanilla extract 
3/4 cup milk

1 box yellow cake mix (dry part only) 

Cut the shortening into the dry ingredients, add milk and mix to a smooth batter.  Set aside. 

Filling: 

1 number 10 can sliced cling peaches in light syrup 
9 tablespoons cornstarch 
2 cups brown sugar 
1/2 cup sugar 
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, ground 
1 stick of unsalted butter 

Directions:

  • Make crust topping and set aside. 
  • Drain peach syrup and place into a medium size sauce pot.  Set peaches aside. 
  • Add all of the cornstarch to the peach syrup and whisk until all lumps of cornstarch are dissolved. 
  • Cook the syrup and cornstarch with both sugars and cinnamon until it becomes thickened. 
  • Mix in the drained peaches and place into a large dutch oven or large casserole dish or dishes. 
  • Sprinkle all of the yellow cake mix on top of the peaches. 
  • Cut pieces of butter and distribute evenly on top of cake mix. 
  • Drop spoonfuls of crust topping batter over the entire surface. 
  • Bake at 350F until the top crust is golden brown and delicious, takes about an hour.

Thanks Glenn.

 

4 Comments »

admin on December 3rd 2008 in Dessert, Recipes

Cannoli Ice Cream Cones

A different kind of cannoli. 

Ingredients
15 ounces Ricotta cheese
2/3 cup Powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon Grated orange peel
1/2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
2 tablespoons Miniature chocolate chips
10 Sugar ice-cream cones

Directions

In a large bowl with electric mixer at low, beat ricotta cheese, sugar, orange peel, and vanilla just until smooth. Stir in chocolate chips. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes. Spoon mixture into ice-cream cones.

Comments Off

SpiceGuy on March 30th 2007 in Dessert, Recipes