Category: Desserts

• Ricotta Lemon and Cranberry Pound Cake

  

  Looking for a super moist cake recipe full of flavour? This Ricotta Lemon and Cranberry Pound Cake is just the desert that meets your taste bud wish list! Ingredients 3/4 cup room temperature butter 1 and 1/2 cup smooth ricotta cheese 1 and 1/2 cup white sugar3 eggs1 tsp vanilla 2 Tbsp lemon juice2 tsp…

• Ground Cherry Pie

  

  This fruit pie is a delicious dessert made with Ground cherries We have never seen ground cherries sold in grocery stores. We grew them in our garden as a novelty one year. We enjoyed them so much so that we continue to grow them each year. Ground cherries can be eaten fresh or preserved for…

• Raspberry Cupcakes

  

  This is an easy to prepare recipe that packs a great flavour. Trust us these won’t last long on the plate. Visit our other great raspberry recipes, Baked Raspberry Custard, Raspberry Jam, Raspberry Rice Pudding, Canned Raspberries. Cupcake Ingredients1 box Duncan Hines Perfectly Moist White Cake Mix (15.25 oz) 1 small box (3 ounce) Raspberry…

• Pineapple Delight

  

  The fact this can be made a couple days before makes it a great entertaining dessert. Ingredients2 1/2 cups graham wafer crumbs1/2 cup melted butter2 eggs1 1/2 cup icing sugar1 cup cream whipped1 can crushed pineapple ( 398ml) Directions1. 1st layer: Mix graham wafer crumbswith the melted butter and press into a pan. 2. 2nd…

• Baked Raspberry Custard

  

  This is a simple dessert to prepare. The tartness of the raspberries really comes through. Based on a French recipe called Raspberry Clafoutis. We tinkered with the recipe to get the flavour and texture we preferred. A great light dessert. Visit our other great raspberry recipes, Raspberry Cupcakes, Raspberry Jam, Raspberry Rice Pudding, Canned Raspberries.…

• Lavender Lemon Sugar Cookies

  

  A lemon flavour with a hint of lavender. The aroma while they are baking is fantastic and the flavour is delicious. Ingredients1 Cup soft room temperature butter1 Cup sugar1 Tbsp Lavender blossoms (information on lavender is below)1 lemon1 tsp vanilla 2 large eggs1/2 tsp salt2 tsp baking powder3 Cups all purpose flour * DirectionsPlace the…

• Cherry Pistachio Cookies

  

  These cookies have become a “must make” every Christmas.  We typically only make these around Christmas as dried cherries can be a bit expensive.  Substituting cranberries for the cherries is a bit more economical and you won’t feel guilty making them often. Recipe yields 48 cookies. Ingredients1 cup finely chopped dried cherries1 cup finely chopped…

• Christmas Steamed Carrot Pudding

  

  This steamed Christmas pudding & sauce is rich in spices, hearty, flavourful and filling! There are hundreds, if not thousands of Christmas Pudding recipes out there.  Our recipe has evolved over the years using ingredients and amounts that suit our tastes and one we’re sure your guests will enjoy. You can freeze the pudding and…

• Raspberry Rice Pudding

  

  This cool refreshing dessert is great for any occasion and is simple to make! This recipe also includes cream cheese!  Every dish is better with cream cheese! Visit our other great raspberry recipes, Raspberry Cupcakes, Raspberry Jam, Baked Raspberry Custard, Canned Raspberries. Ingredients1 8 ounce (250g ) package of Cream Cheese1  14 ounce (400g )…

• Pistachio Wheat Salad

  

  A salad that tastes just like dessert, yum! This cool, refreshing, healthy side dish is a hit with our guests and is a great compliment to any festive dinner. We often serve this dish on Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter.  It is a great dish to make the day or two before hand. Ingredients2 Cups wheat1…