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Gourmet Desserts : Top 20

 

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White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake

Submitted by: CindyAnn 
This makes an excellent cheesecake, similar to one you would get in a restaurant. Great for special occasions! Raspberry sauce is swirled into the batter of a creamy white chocolate cheesecake. Garnish with white chocolate curls if desired. 

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Chocolate Ganache

Submitted by: INGRIDEVOGEL 
This is a rich, dark chocolate topping or decoration that has lots of uses. It can be whipped as filling or icing, or just poured over whatever cake you like. 

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Dessert Crepes

Submitted by: ANN57 
Essential crepe recipe. Sprinkle warm crepes with sugar and lemon, or serve with cream or ice cream and fruit. 

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Crepes

Submitted by: Erin Nesbit 
These traditional crepes are made with eggs, milk, flour, salt and oil. 

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Easy Baklava

Submitted by: ARVILLALAR 
Phyllo dough is layered with butter, cinnamon and nuts and baked, then topped with a honey syrup and allowed to cool before eating. 

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Italian Cream Cake II

Submitted by: Cyndi 
Very delicious cake! 

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Pizzelles II

Submitted by: BETORKAR 
An thin traditional anise flavored Italian cookie made with a pizzelle iron. 

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Irish Cream Creme Brulee

Submitted by: Grace Gutberlet 
Living In: Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, USA
This creme brulee has a touch of Irish cream making it even more special! 

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Citrus Cheesecake

Submitted by: NATHAN14 
A great tasting citrus cheesecake with a marmalade glaze. Garnish with orange slices and sprigs of mint. 

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Raisin Farfel Kugel

Submitted by: Leah Perez 
Serve your holiday guests a comforting kugel, rich with raisins, cinnamon, butter and sugar. 

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Galette des Rois

Submitted by: ULYBERT 
Almond filling is sandwiched between rounds of puff pastry to make a splendid cake with a secret inside. This is a popular French cake that celebrates the holiday of Epiphany (January 6th) the day when the 3 Kings visited the Baby Jesus. As part of French tradtion, a bean or small china feve (favor) is hidden in the cake. The person who finds the feve in his or her slice becomes king or queen for the day. The person can also choose someone to be their king or queen and can lead the tradtional dance. 

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Summer Berry Compote

Submitted by: Amelia 
A refreshing dessert or snack of fresh summer berries with a hint of fresh fennel. Serve with cream if desired. 

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Torta De Hojas

Submitted by: ILIKECAKES 
Called 'Cake of Leaves,' this cake has 10 cookie layers sprinkled with brandy, then separated by walnuts and caramel. The caramel filling is made by boiling unopened cans of sweetened condensed milk until thickened. 

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Springerle V

Submitted by: Shirley 
This is the best tasting, easiest prepared springerle recipe I have baked over the past 35+ years. I use a springerle board for ease, vs. the rolling pin. My friends still love to receive these as gifts each Christmas. 

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Basic Gingersnap Cookies

Submitted by: KKARENG4 
Sweet and very spicy crisp ginger cookies. Cut into shapes for the winter holidays. 

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Sticky Date Pudding

Submitted by: Lian W 
Living In: Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand
This rich, delicious, and luxurious dessert is a great comfort food on a cold winter's night. 

Pastia

Submitted by: Connie Malagrino 
Slow baked creamy egg pudding made with ricotta and pasta, and flavored with anise and vanilla. 

Champagne with Strawberries

Submitted by: HEIDI IN TN 
Home Town: Wayland, Massachusetts, USA
Living In: Seymour, Tennessee, USA
This elegant and easy treat makes a great light ending to any meal. Everyone is impressed and there's nothing to it!  

Chocolate Mousse Cake V

Submitted by: Anne 
A rich chocolate mousse is prepared with high quality chocolate and fresh eggs. Two thirds of the mousse is baked, and the rest is used as topping. Please note: this recipe contains raw eggs. We recommend that pregnant women, young children, the elderly and the infirm do not consume raw eggs. Important: be sure to use only fresh eggs for this recipe. 

Chocolate Liqueur Souffles

Submitted by: The_Tattooed_Chef 
Home Town: Westerville, Ohio, USA
Living In: Fountain, Colorado, USA
These elegant individual souffles make a wonderful ending to a special dinner. Serve with raspberry sauce and fresh raspberries, if desired. 

 
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