Pecan Pie (The Frugal Gourmet)

½ stick butter1 cup light brown sugar3 eggs1/8 teaspoon salt1 cup light corn syrup1 tablespoon flour½ teaspoon vanilla½ teaspoon cinnamon1 cup pecansunbaked pie shell Cream together the butter and brown sugar. Beat the eggs together with the salt, and add to the butter and sugar. Add 1 cup light corn syrup, the flour, vanilla, and… Continue reading Pecan Pie (The Frugal Gourmet)

Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake

2 3-ounce packages cream cheese, softened1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk1 egg3 tablespoons lemon juice1 teaspoon vanilla1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries1 6-ounce ready-made graham cracker pie crust2 ounces semi sweet chocolate morsels¼ cup whipping cream 1. Heat oven to 350°. With mixer, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually, beat in sweetened condensed milk until… Continue reading Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake

Buttery Yellow Citrus Cake

The recipe calls for frosting this layer cake with Lemony Whipped Cream Frosting.  ¾ cup butter6 egg yolks2 2/3 cup all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder¼ teaspoon baking soda1 2/3 cups sugar1 cup milk2 teaspoons finely shredded lemon zest or lime zest1 teaspoon finely shredded orange zest2 tablespoons lemon juice or lime juice2 tablespoons orange juice Lemony… Continue reading Buttery Yellow Citrus Cake

Lemony Whipped Cream Frosting

This is the frosting for the Buttery Yellow Citrus Cake. 2 cups whipping cream2 tablespoons powdered sugar1 tablespoon instant vanilla pudding mix1 tablespoon shredded lemon zest In a large chilled bowl, mix cream, sugar, and pudding mix; beat on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form. Fold in the lemon peel. If making ahead, chill for… Continue reading Lemony Whipped Cream Frosting