Best Frosted Cream Recipes

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CREAM CHEESE FROSTED GINGERBREAD MEN



Cream Cheese Frosted Gingerbread Men image

Every Christmas, my family would visit a display of the most amazing gingerbread houses. Of course, we'd get to munch on gingerbread cookies along the way! I created my recipe with fresh grated ginger and cream cheese icing-it's the perfect mix of sweet and spicy. -Rebekah Jackson, San Jose, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/3 cup molasses
1 large egg
2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Confectioners' sugar
FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter, softened
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in molasses, egg and ginger. In another bowl, whisk next six ingredients; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Divide dough in half. Shape each half into a disk; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate until firm enough to roll, about 1 hour., Preheat oven to 350°. On a surface dusted with confectioners' sugar, roll each portion of dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 3-1/2-in. gingerbread man cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until edges are firm, 15-18 minutes. Cool completely on pans on wire racks., For frosting, beat butter, cream cheese and vanilla. Beat in confectioners' sugar. Spread or pipe frosting over cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 80mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

FROSTED CREAM CHEESE BROWNIES



Frosted Cream Cheese Brownies image

Carol Gillespie from Chambersburg, Pennsylvania notes, "You'll never want to try another brownie recipe after eating these delicious treats."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 16 brownies.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 package fudge brownie mix (13x9-inch pan size)
1/2 cup white baking chips
FILLING:
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon orange extract
FROSTING:
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate
1 ounce semisweet chocolate
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons whole milk

Steps:

  • Prepare brownies according to package directions for cakelike brownies; fold in white chips. Spread half of the batter in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. , In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in egg, flour and orange extract., Carefully spread cream cheese mixture over batter. Drop remaining brownie batter by tablespoonfuls over cream cheese layer. Cut through batter with a knife to swirl. , Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out almost clean. Cool on a wire rack., For frosting, in a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Cool slightly; stir in confectioners' sugar and enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. Frost brownies.

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THE BMC2: A BACON MAPLE CREAM CHEESE FROSTED APPLE CINNAMON FRENCH TOAST CUPCAKE



The BMC2: a bacon maple cream cheese frosted apple cinnamon french toast cupcake image

I've been known to eat cake for breakfast myself, but somehow Jill has managed to elevate it to (an acceptable) art form with these delicious morning bites. On behalf of a.m. cake lovers everywhere, we salute you!

Provided by Jill Drury

Categories     Other Breakfast

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 c butter, softened
1/2 c sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 egg (or 2 egg whites)
1 3/4 c sifted white or whole wheat flour + 1 tbsp reserved for filling
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 c milk (skim milk works fine)
1 Tbsp cinnamon for filling
1/2 c packed brown sugar for filling
1/4 c melted butter for filling
3-5 medium sized peeled, cored, diced granny smith apples for topping
2 Tbsp melted butter for topping
2 Tbsp sugar for topping
8 oz cream cheese (low-fat works fine) for frosting
2 c powdered sugar for frosting
1 Tbsp pure maple syrup for frosting
1/2 lb cooked and crumbled bacon pieces for garnish

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350. Line muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  • 2. Beat shortening and granulated sugar in medium sized bowl. Add vanilla and egg. Beat well.
  • 3. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, salt and baking powder. Add flour mixture alternately with milk to the sugar mixture. Dough will be sticky.
  • 4. Filling: Mix together brown sugar, cinnamon, melted butter and flour until a grainy paste is formed.
  • 5. Fill cupcake liners 1/4 full with cupcake batter. Pipe in an index-sized finger amount of cinnamon filling and top with remaining cupcake batter until 3/4 full. Repeat.
  • 6. Bake for about 25 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool.
  • 7. Mix all frosting ingredients and frost cupcake. Top with sauteed apples (combine topping ingredients: apples, butter and sugar in small fry pan over medium heat until apples are caramelized) and cooked bacon pieces.

COFFEE FROSTED IRISH CREAM CUPCAKES



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The perfect cupcake for grown ups! I originally found this recipe on LifesAmbrosia website, and the irish cream filling is the frosting recipe from betty crockers irish cream brownies. Prep and cooking times approximated, it really depends how distracted I get while waiting for the cupcakes to cool :)

Provided by tiffany42457

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 17-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (18 1/4 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package cook and serve chocolate pudding mix (3.4 oz)
3 eggs
3/4 cup irish cream
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons irish cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 teaspoons milk
1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
3 3/4 cups powdered sugar
1 tablespoon milk
3 tablespoons coffee (instant coffee VIA by starbucks works well)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • CUPCAKES.
  • Mix together cake and pudding mix,(sifting ingredients together if you have a sifter).
  • Mix together wet cupcake ingredients
  • Combine wet and dry ingredients.
  • Using paper lined cupcake pan, fill liners 2/3 full.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes.
  • When cupcakes are done remove to cooling rack and allow to cool completely before next steps.
  • FILLING.
  • Beat butter until fluffy.
  • Add sugar, irish cream, vanilla, and milk.
  • Beat until uniform.
  • Cut "x" markes into the top of the cooled cupcakes with a knife (about 1 inch deep).
  • Place filling in patry bag with metal tip (round or star tips work best).
  • Fill inside of cupcake until filling level with top of cupcake.
  • FROSTING.
  • Beat butter until fluffy.
  • Slowly add remainig frosting ingredients.
  • I like to take the VIA and add it directly to tbsp of water, and make super strong coffee directly in tbsp then add it to mixture. I usually mix well after each addition of coffee and taste test to make sure the coffee flavor isn't too strong or too weak.
  • Once mixed frost cupcakes.
  • Optional: Dust with coco powder and top with chocolate covered espresso bean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 458.3, Fat 19.6, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 62.4, Sodium 235.9, Carbohydrate 69.6, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 55.4, Protein 2.8

FROSTED IRISH CREAM BROWNIES



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Categories     Cookies     Chocolate     Dessert     Bake

Yield 20 Bars

Number Of Ingredients 14

BROWNIES:
1 (1 lb. 3.8-oz.) pkg. fudge brownie mix
1/2 cup oil
1/4 cup Irish cream liqueur
2 Eggs
FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons Irish cream liqueur
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 to 3 teaspoons milk
GLAZE:
1 oz. semi sweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon butter or margarine

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom only of 13x9-inch pan. In large bowl, combine all brownie ingredients; beat 50 strokes with spoon. Spread in greased pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until brownies are set and begin to pull away from sides of pan. DO NOT OVERBAKE. Cool completely. FROSTING: Beat 1/2 cup butter in small bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in all remaining frosting ingredients. Add enough milk for desired spreading consistency. Spread over cooled brownies. GLAZE: Melt glaze ingredients in small bowl over simmering hot water. Do not boil water. Stir until melted and smooth. Drizzle over frosted brownies. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until firm. Cut into bars.

FROSTED CHOCOLATE SOUR CREAM DROPS



Frosted Chocolate Sour Cream Drops image

Borrowed one of mom's cookie cookbooks and storing the most promising recipes for my own use later on. Have to say I am surprised not to find this one posted here as it looks just divine; a cake-like drop cookie dressed with a deep and rich frosting.

Provided by justcallmetoni

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 40m

Yield 42-48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
8 ounces sour cream
2 cups flour
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 pinch salt
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted (divided)
1/3 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
3 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 350F degrees.
  • In a large bowl, cream the butter at high speed for one minute. Add the brown sugar, baking soda and salt and continue to mix until they are well combined. Beat in the egg and vanilla. Now beat in the melted chocolate, then the sour cream.
  • Begin to mix in the flour in thirds until well combined and the dough begins to stiffen. You may need to add the last bit by hand using a wooden spoon.
  • Chill dough for 30 minutes.
  • Place rounded teaspoons of dough on an untreated baking sheet about two inched apart . Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until the edges are firm.
  • Remove cookies to a cooling rack to cool. Once cool, spread a small amount of frosting on each cookie (frosting directions appear below). These will keep in a tightly covered container for three days. You can also freeze the cookies before frosting for up to one month.
  • To prepare the frosting, place the butter, salt and vanilla in a medium bowl and whip until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in the cocoa and one cup of the powdered sugar. Add in the milk to soften the frosting a bit. Add in the remaining powdered sugar in parts, mixing well until incorporated. If it get too thick for spreading, then add a bit more milk.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121.8, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 16.4, Sodium 40.9, Carbohydrate 17.9, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 12.1, Protein 1.3

SOUR CREAM-FROSTED BANANA CAKE



Sour Cream-Frosted Banana Cake image

An allrecipes.com recipe for "a cake recipe from Denmark". Found on my search for ZWT recipes.

Provided by ddav0962

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 54 pieces, 54 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups brown sugar, packed
1 cup sour cream
1 cup butter
1 teaspoon baking soda
4 eggs
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 bananas, very ripe
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups cake flour, sifted
1 cup walnuts, chopped
1/2 cup butter
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Cream brown sugar and 1 cup butter. Add eggs 1 at a time, beat well.
  • Add mashed bananas, flour, salt, baking soda and 1 cup sour cream.
  • Add vanilla and nuts last.
  • Pour batter into 3 9" pans or a 13x9" pan. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven until cake tests done with a tooth pick, about 30-40 minutes for the rounds or 40-50 minutes for the 13x9.
  • To make Frosting: mix 1/2 cup butter, 4 cups confectioners sugar and 1/4 cup sour cream (more if needed). Add 1 teaspoons vanilla and beat until fluffy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.7, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 31.6, Sodium 76.6, Carbohydrate 27.3, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 17.8, Protein 1.9

FROSTED TOAST CRUNCH™ CEREAL ICE CREAM



Frosted Toast Crunch™ Cereal Ice Cream image

Breakfast for dessert? It's simple to do with this recipe for homemade ice cream, made even better with the sweet and crunchy add-in of French Toast Crunch® cereal.

Provided by Paula Jones

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 egg yolks
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 cups whole milk
1 cup French Toast Crunch® cereal, finely crushed

Steps:

  • In large bowl, beat egg yolks and sugar with electric mixer on medium speed 3 to 4 minutes or until creamy and pale yellow. Beat in vanilla. Set aside.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, heat milk over medium-high heat until bubbles start to form around edge of saucepan. Do not allow milk to boil. Add crushed cereal; beat with whisk to combine. Remove from heat.
  • Add 1/4 cup of milk mixture to egg mixture; beat with whisk to combine. Repeat this step 2 more times. Transfer egg mixture to saucepan; cook over medium-low heat until mixture thickens and coats back of spoon. Cool mixture in saucepan completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Refrigerate mixture in saucepan until very cold, about 2 hours.
  • Transfer mixture to ice cream maker. Freeze according to manufacturer's directions.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

FROSTED ALMOND COCONUT CREAM COFFEE



Frosted Almond Coconut Cream Coffee image

In the heat of summer, the perfect way to cool down is with this refreshing cold brew coffee beverage that combines the bold taste of Arabica coffee with the exotic flavor blend of coconut and almond. For a real treat-top it off with whipped cream, a sprinkle of sweetened coconut flakes, a few almond slices, and, of course , a maraschino cherry!

Provided by Blessed Baker

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Shakes and Floats Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 8

¾ cup Gevalia® Cold Brew Concentrate - House Blend, chilled
¼ cup cream of coconut
¼ teaspoon almond extract
4 large scoops vanilla ice cream
1 tablespoon whipped cream, or to taste
1 tablespoon sweetened coconut flakes
1 tablespoon slivered almonds
1 maraschino cherry

Steps:

  • Place chilled cold brew concentrate, cream of coconut, almond extract, and ice cream in a blender. Blend all ingredients just enough to mix well, 10 to 15 seconds. Pour into a large glass.
  • Top with whipped cream, sweetened coconut flakes, almond slices, and a maraschino cherry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 647.5 calories, Carbohydrate 84.5 g, Cholesterol 60.4 mg, Fat 33 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 21.3 g, Sodium 198.5 mg, Sugar 74.6 g

CHOCOLATE FROSTED SOUR CREAM YELLOW CAKE



CHOCOLATE FROSTED SOUR CREAM YELLOW CAKE image

This cake was featured at a recent community event, and was quite popular. I made 2 chocolate cakes, one was chocolate inside & out. This one had a yellow cake batter, but I frosted it with a combination of cream Cheese & chocolate frosting combined. Then I garnished it with fresh raspberries & miniature marshmallows. Needless to say every one loved it, & there was none left when the event was over. The sour cream gives it the moistness it needs, & the combo frosting gave it a very unique flavor. One of the few frostings that I did not make from scratch. But the cake still tasted great.

Provided by Rose Mary Mogan @cookinginillinois

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 stick(s) butter, softened room temperature
3 cup(s) all purpose white lily flour + 6 tablespoons
3 cup(s) granulated sugar
8 ounce(s) sour cream room temperature
6 large eggs room temperature
1 tablespoon(s) almond extract
EASY CHOCOLATE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
1 can(s) chocolate frosting ( i used pillsbury)
1 can(s) cream cheese frsting (i used pillsbury)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Cream the butter with the sugar and sour cream and beat for at least 12-15 minutes till no granules remain.
  • Then add eggs one at a time, and beat well after each has been added.
  • Then add flour in 3 increments, and beat well after each third has been added. Add almond extract and beat till blended into cake batter.
  • Prepare cake pan by spraying with Bakers Joy, or grease cake pan with butter and dust lightly with flour, then remove any excess flour, before adding cake batter to pan. I used a 16 cup square Bundt Pan, but your standard 12 cup bundt pan will also work. Pour batter into pan and bake in preheated 325 degree oven for1 1/2 hours or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Remove from oven, and let sit for about 10 minutes until cake pulls away from sides of pan. Then invert onto cooling rack to cool completely.
  • Prepare frosting by combining the 2 cans into a medium size bowl, and stirring until it is completely blended. Then frost cake as desired, and garnish according to your preference. I used fresh raspberries and mini marshmallows. Serve and enjoy.

FROSTED SOUR CREAM CUTOUTS



Frosted Sour Cream Cutouts image

These are the perfect cookies to leave for Santa with a glass of milk. The sour cream gives them different flavor that your family will enjoy.-Stephanie McKinnon, West Valley City, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 5-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
FROSTING:
1/4 cup cold milk
3 tablespoons instant vanilla pudding mix
1/4 cup butter, softened
2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Food coloring, optional
Edible glitter

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in egg, sour cream and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Cover and chill for 1 hour or until easy to handle., On a work surface that has been sprinkled heavily with confectioners' sugar, roll out dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-1/2-in. cookie cutters. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Immediately remove to wire racks to cool., For frosting, combine milk and pudding mix until smooth; set aside. In a large bowl, cream butter. Beat in pudding mixture. Gradually add confectioners' sugar, vanilla and food coloring if desired; beat on high speed until light and fluffy. Frost cookies and decorate with edible glitter.

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CREAM CHEESE FROSTED PUMPKIN BARS



Cream Cheese Frosted Pumpkin Bars image

These tender, tasty cakelike bars are a welcome treat! A store-bought mix speeds assembly, and the from-scratch cream cheese frosting is heavenly. Best of all, they easily feed a bunch. -Esther Thys, Belle Plaine, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
1/2 cup canola oil
2 cups biscuit/baking mix
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 cup raisins
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup butter, softened
1 tablespoon 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Beat the pumpkin, sugar, eggs and oil in a large bowl. Combine biscuit mix and cinnamon; gradually add to pumpkin mixture and mix well. Stir in raisins., Pour into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add milk and vanilla. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Spread over bars. Store in the refrigerator.

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CREAM CHEESE FROSTED GINGERBREAD MEN



Cream Cheese Frosted Gingerbread Men image

Every Christmas, my family would visit a display of the most amazing gingerbread houses. Of course, we'd get to munch on gingerbread cookies along the way! I created my recipe with fresh grated ginger and cream cheese icing-it's the perfect mix of sweet and spicy. -Rebekah Jackson, San Jose, California

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/3 cup molasses
1 large egg
2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Confectioners' sugar
FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter, softened
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in molasses, egg and ginger. In another bowl, whisk next six ingredients; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Divide dough in half. Shape each half into a disk; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate until firm enough to roll, about 1 hour., Preheat oven to 350°. On a surface dusted with confectioners' sugar, roll each portion of dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 3-1/2-in. gingerbread man cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until edges are firm, 15-18 minutes. Cool completely on pans on wire racks., For frosting, beat butter, cream cheese and vanilla. Beat in confectioners' sugar. Spread or pipe frosting over cookies.

WHIPPED CREAM FROSTED PISTACHIO POKE CAKE



Whipped Cream Frosted Pistachio Poke Cake image

aka Watergate Cake is a vintage dessert with cake mix & instant pudding. #pistachiocake #cake #recipe #dessert #easy #moist #callmepmc

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 10

15.25 ounce box white cake mix (or yellow cake mix)
3.4 ounce box pistachio instant pudding mix (just the mix, don't make the pudding)
½ cup milk
½ cup water
½ cup vegetable oil
5 large eggs (at room temperature)
14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
3.4 ounce box pistachio instant pudding
¾ cup milk
8 ounces Cool Whip (or you can make fresh whipped cream)

Steps:

  • Please read post above for substitutions and tips.
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DOUBLE CHOCOLATE & CARAMEL TART, FROSTED PISTACHIOS & RUM CREAM



Double chocolate & caramel tart, frosted pistachios & rum cream image

A stunning layered dessert to impress dinner party guests - assemble everything ahead of time for stress-free entertaining

Provided by Tom Kerridge

Categories     Afternoon tea, Dessert, Treat

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 15

175g plain flour , plus a little for dusting
85g icing sugar
50g 70% good-quality cocoa powder
140g butter , chilled and cubed
2 medium egg yolks , lightly beaten
397g can of caramel or dulce de leche (I used Carnation Cook with Caramel)
250g dark chocolate , plus extra to serve
100ml milk
175ml double cream
2 eggs
75g shelled pistachios
140g golden caster sugar
250ml double cream
50g icing sugar
50ml dark rum

Steps:

  • To make the pastry, sift the flour, icing sugar and cocoa powder together in a bowl. Add the butter and rub together with your fingers until it matches the consistency of breadcrumbs. Add the egg yolks and mix with your fingers until it forms a soft paste. You may need to add a little iced water. You can do this in a food processor, pulsing the ingredients together if you prefer. Wrap the pastry in cling film and put in the fridge for at least 1 hr to rest. Can be made 2 days ahead.
  • Take the pastry from the fridge and roll out on a lightly floured surface, to the thickness of a £1 coin. Use it to line a 23cm loose-based tart tin, making sure you work the pastry right into the crease and have it slightly overlapping the rim. Chill the pastry for 1 hr more.
  • Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Line the chilled tart base with baking parchment, then fill with baking beans or rice and bake for 20 mins. Remove the pastry from the oven, take out the baking beans and parchment, and cook for a further 15-20 mins or until the base is crisp. Leave to cool.
  • Once cooled, use a sharp knife to trim the excess pastry to leave a smooth edge. Spread the caramel over the base of the tart and place the whole thing in the freezer for at least 1 hr. Can be prepared to this stage up to 1 week ahead.
  • The next day, heat oven to 140C/120C fan/ gas 1. To make the chocolate filling, melt the chocolate in a bowl set over a pan of simmering water until just melted and set aside. In a separate pan, bring the milk and cream to the boil, stirring to make sure it doesn't burn at the bottom. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until frothy, then pour the hot cream onto the eggs while whisking. Pass this mixture through a sieve onto the melted chocolate and mix fairly quickly.
  • Take the tart out of the freezer and pour the chocolate custard on top of the caramel. Bake in the oven for 20-25 mins until there is only a slight wobble. Remove from the oven and leave to cool for at least 2 hrs, or chill in the fridge for 1 hr before slicing. Can be done the day before.
  • Meanwhile, make your frosted pistachios. Put the sugar and 30ml water in a pan, bring to the boil, then reduce by half - but don't let it caramelise. Add the nuts and stir to crystallise the sugar. Tip onto a sheet of baking parchment and leave to cool.
  • To make the rum cream, put the cream and sugar in a large bowl and whisk to soft peaks, then pour in the rum and whisk until firm. Place in the fridge to chill.
  • When you're ready to serve, crush the frosted nuts roughly with a pestle and mortar, then scatter over the top. Add neat spoonfuls or quenelles of the cream on top, then coat the tart in a layer of finely grated chocolate, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 850 calories, Fat 54 grams fat, SaturatedFat 31 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 73 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 56 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 11 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium

FROSTED CREAM



Frosted Cream image

I usually call these ginger bars. My grandma, who adores ginger loves these bars.

Provided by Samantha Bideau

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 13m

Number Of Ingredients 16

BAR:
1/4 c shortening
1/4 c sugar
1/2 c molasses
1 egg
2 c all-purposed flour
1 tsp baking soda
1-2 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 c water
GLAZE:
1 1/2 c confectioners' sugar
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
2 Tbsp milk
1 1/2 tsp milk

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • 2. Beat in molasses and egg.
  • 3. Combine the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture alternately with water, mixing well after each addition.
  • 4. Pour into a greased 13"x9" baking pan. Bake at 400* for 13-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool completely on wire rack.
  • 5. In a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, vanilla, and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Spread over cooled bars.

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