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Desserts

French apple cake

    Fall brings a wonderful selection of crisp and tasty apple varieties.  Our favorite varieties of apple for baking are sweet-tart Honeycrisps and Granny Smiths. This charming apple cake consists of a combination of apple pieces and raisins baked in a simple, rum-infused batter. ...

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Bee sting cake (Bienenstich)

The “Bee sting” cake is of German origin and there are many stories surrounding this rather unusual name. One story is about two royal pastry chefs who stole honey from a beehive on the banks of the Rhine in 1474, to bake a special cake for their king. This bee sting cake was the result – possibly ...

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Crème Brûlée

  Crème Brûlée is a classic French dessert. It consists of a rich custard base topped with a hard layer of caramelized sugar. It is also referred to as burnt cream or crème anglaise. Crème Brûlée has a short ingredient list and is the perfect finishing touch to any dinner. Crème Brûlée can be ...

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Cheese tart with sour cream topping

Crustless cheese tart

  This quick and easy cheese tart with a sour cream topping is my favorite recipe right now. It is an even simpler version of the cheese tart that was published on our Blog in 2011. With only 5 ingredients, this custless cheese tart is quick and easy to make and can be served as a dessert or ...

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Chocolate bar sauce

Chocolate bar sauce, with its rich, caramel-like consistency and flavor, is quick and easy to make, and perfect to serve with ice cream, sorbet or soft-serve. It can be made ahead of time and re-heated, or made directly before use. A microwave is the perfect aid here, although the chocolate ...

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