Archive for the ‘Dessert Recipes’ Category

Blueberry Pie

This is my favorite pie to make because it is so easy to make and tastes so good to eat.  Fresh blueberries are always the best, but frozen taste wonderful in this pie as well.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  On a lightly floured surface, roll out one of the two chilled pie pastry crusts to [...]

Pie Pastry Crust

This recipe makes enough for two 9-inch pie crusts.  This is a great crust for Blueberry Pie.
In a shallow bowl, mix together:
3 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
Add:
6 tablespoons vegetable shortening
6 tablespoons cold butter, cut into pieces
Using two knives or a pastry blender, cut the mixture until it resembles crumbs.  Slowly start adding ice water, 1 tablespoon [...]

Chocolate Brownie Lava Cakes

Although this dessert is rich, it is not overly heavy.  It is perfect for a Valentine’s Day dinner celebration, New Year’s Eve, or any other special occasion.  It is wonderful dessert for small dinner parties because it can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving.
Preheat oven to 375.  Lightly grease 6 (8oz) [...]

Gingerbread Cookies

Since I have a two year old, I wanted to make really fun Christmas cookies this year.  After seeing a gingerbread man in Starbucks, she decided that was the cookie we should make.  I love gingerbread, but usually find it so heavy.  I love this recipe because the cookies are light but still moist.  This [...]

Shelly’s Pumpkin Cake

I am always looking for great and easy holiday recipes that utilize seasonal flavors. Fall is my favorite time of year and I love pumpkin, so naturally, I love this recipe.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl, mix together:
1 29 oz can of pumpkin

2 14oz cans sweetened condensed milk
4 egg yolks [...]