Desserts

Directions:  
Combine the chocolate chips, yogurt and half and half in a fondue pot on low (or heavy pan on the stove-top). Stir frequently until blended and warm. Add vanilla and amaretto and keep warm while serving.

Dippers: Put one of the following on a fondue fork and dip into the chocolate mixture - 

Pound cake cut into 1-inch cubesRead more

Directions:  
Preheat oven to 375°F. 

Cream together butter and sugar; add in eggs, milk, pineapple and 2 tablespoons of the reserved pineapple juice. Then fold in bread cubes.

Pour into a 9 x 9-inch baking dish and bake for 45 to 55 minutes or until set. If it gets too brown, cover lightly with aluminum foil for the last 5 to 10 minutes. Serve warm.

Calories/Serving:  347

Servings:  8Read more

Directions:  
Preheat oven to 350°F. 

Spread bread cubes in 11 x 7-inch baking pan coated with cooking spray. Whisk together eggs, milk, granulated sugar and almond extract. Stir in pie filling, reserving ½ cup for use as a topping. Pour mixture over bread cubes; press into bread with back of spoon.Read more

Description:
This makes a perfect gift and/or treat for the holidays.

Directions:  Line a 15 x 10 x 1-inch baking pan with waxed paper. In a large bowl, combine Wheat Chex™ cereal, Cheerios™, pretzels, cashews and M&M’s™.

In a heat-proof bowl, microwave the almond bark 2 to 3 minutes; stir occasionally until melted. Pour melted almond bark over the dry ingredients and stir gently just until coated.Read more

Directions:  
Preheat oven to 350°F. 

Melt butter and add cocoa; mix. Stir in sugar and blend in the eggs, one at a time. Add vanilla. Stir in flour and nuts; mix well. 

Bake in greased 9 x 13-inch pan for 30 minutes in preheated oven. Let cool on rack, 20 to 30 minutes. Cut into 20 square pieces.

Calories/Serving:  224

Servings:  20Read more

Directions:  
Pre-heat oven to 350°F. 

Cut cookie dough into slices and arrange on a 12-inch pizza pan, coated with non-stick spray. Press slices together to form a solid crust. Bake 12 to 15 minutes until golden. Crust is done when edges begin to brown.

Beat cream cheese until smooth; add sugar and whipped topping. Spread evenly over cooled crust. Top with peach slices, strawberries, and kiwi.Read more

Description: Great for birthday parties, wedding showers, or just as a treat. These are especially cute when created in the shape of a dress shoe! 

Directions:  
Cream butter and sugar; add eggs, one at a time. Add vanilla; mix in flour. Chill in refrigerator overnight. 

Shape dough into 1-inch balls and place in the middle of the Belgi Galette (French Cookie) iron. Cook for approximately 45 seconds on each side.Read more

Directions:  
Puree peaches in a blender. Combine with other ingredients and serve over Angel Food Cake. Garnish with peach slices.

Calories/Serving:  86

Servings:  9 – ¼ cup servings

Nutrition:  One serving provides approximately: 86 calories, 1 g protein, 18 g carbohydrates, 0 g fiber, 2 g fat (1 g saturated), 9 mg cholesterol, 1 mcg folate, 0 mg iron, 31 mg sodium.Read more

Directions:  
Pre-heat oven to 350°F.

ALMOND - Cream together all of the ingredients until fluffy; set-aside.

CRUMB - Mix together sugar, cinnamon and flour. Cut in cold butter with a pastry cutter (or with two knives) until butter is in very small pieces. Add sliced almonds; set-aside.Read more

Directions:  
Preheat oven to 350°F.

In a saucepan over low heat, simmer cranberries, dates and water, stirring constantly. Simmer until all water is absorbed; remove from heat. Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla; set aside.

In a medium bowl, combine whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda and salt. Stir in butter or margarine until well blended. Read more