8 ounces (1 2/3 cups) blanched almonds 7 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate 1/2 pound (2 sticks) sweet butter 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 4 large eggs, separatedConfectioners’ sugar, optional Adjust rack one-third up from the bottom of the oven, and preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Butter an 8- or 8 1/2-inch [...]
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Note: When splitting cake layers horizontally, insert wooden picks around the cake layer halfway up the side. Using the wooden picks as a guide, carefully slice through the layer. 3 (2 ounce) squares white chocolate 2 1/2 cups White Lily All-Purpose Flour 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 [...]
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1 1/2 pints whipping cream 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract3/4 cup Tia Maria 3/4 cup milk 1 3/4 pounds chocolate chip cookies Whip the first three ingredients until soft peaks form. Put in the refrigerator. Combine Tia Maria and milk. Dip the chocolate chip cookies quickly in the milk mixture and line [...]
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4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped1/2 cup strong coffee3/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon granulated sugar6 tablespoons unsalted butter (at room temperature)6 large eggs, separated2 tablespoons dried bread crumbsPinch of salt1 recipe Ganache1 disk Ibarra chocolate, chopped1/2 gram 22-karat gold dust* Set a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Lightly [...]
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7 eggs, separated1 1/4 cups granulated sugar1 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup cornstarch2 teaspoons baking powderPinch of salt Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Beat whites until frothy. Add 1/2 cup sugar gradually; beat until stiff. Beat yolks until thick. Add remaining sugar gradually and beat. Combine the two mixtures. Sift the flour with cornstarch, baking [...]
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1 1/2 cups crushed saltines2 cups chopped pecans2 teaspoons baking powder6 egg whites2 cups granulated sugar2 tablespoons rum or almond flavoringWhipped cream, sweetened and flavoredStrawberries Mix the crumbs with the nuts and baking powder. Beat the egg whites on medium speed of mixer until stiff but not dry, and add the sugar, one tablespoon at [...]
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1 cup butter1 cup granulated sugar3 eggs, separated1 lemon, grated rind and juice1 tablespoon brandy1/2 pound almonds, chopped fine2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted 3 times1 teaspoon baking powder1 (12 ounce) jar jam or preserves Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cream butter and sugar well. Add yolks, flavoring and almonds. Add flour mixed with baking [...]
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1/2 cup butter2 cups all-purpose flour2 tablespoons granulated sugar2 egg yolks2 tablespoons water Blend butter into flour and sugar. Add egg yolks and water, and mix well. Chill thoroughly. Roll out dough and line a greased 9-inch springform pan. Reserve a small quantity of dough for strips for the top. Filling1 pound almonds, blanched and [...]
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1 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup butter (no substitutes)1/4 cup whipping cream 3/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans1 (18.25 ounce) box devil’s food cake mix Topping1 3/4 cups whipping cream 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extractChocolate curls (optional) In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter and cream. Stir over low heat until butter [...]
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2 cups raspberries 2 tablespoons granulated sugar or 3 Equal packets 2 tablespoons seedless red raspberry jam, melted 1 (10 1/2 ounce) loaf angel food cake 6 tablespoons amaretto, divided 3/4 cup vanilla low-fat yogurt 1/2 cup blueberries 8 teaspoons sliced almonds, toasted Place first 3 ingredients in a food processor, and pulse 3 times [...]
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