17 the classic fruit Recipes

flour, baking soda, baking powder, soymilk, oil, sliced fruit (garnish )

butter, melted, graham wafer crumbs, three 8 oz package block cream cheese, at room temperature, granulated sugar, cornstarch, eggs, lemon juice, pure vanilla extract, salt, sour cream, fresh berries or tropical fruits (optional)

king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour, sugar, active dry yeast, salt, milk, butter, cubed, water, egg yolks, butter, melted, raspberry and/or apricot cake and pastry filling, sugar, butter, softened, vanilla extract, salt, milk

all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, milk, vegetable oil, eggs, chopped pecans (optional) or 1/2 cup walnuts (optional) or 10 tbsp blueberries (fresh or frozen, if frozen, no need to thaw) (optional) or 5 tbsp mini chocolate chips (optional), maple syrup or fruit syrup or warm fruit, compote, fruit sauce , fresh berries or chopped fruit, chopped nuts or powdered sugar or whipped cream, ice cream or sorbet or chocolate syrup or fruited yogurt

trifle may be a holiday tradition for many families, but it is more about the tradition than the flavor of the thing. most trifles are a gloppy mass of soggy cake, grainy custard, watery fruit, and strong booze. we love the flavors, but wanted something better than that. starting with a classic southern rendition of trifle called tipsy squire, we set out to make a trifle that tasted as good as it looked. here s what we discovered, test kitchen discoveries, stale sponge cake works better than fresh because it absorbs the liquid without turning mushy. allow the cake to sit unwrapped overnight on the counter or expedite the process by baking the cake at 200 degrees for three hours., make a quick and light custard stabilized with cornstarch., use jam , not fresh fruit, for a deep fruit flavor without a watery texture., top the trifle with small almond macaroons for their flavor and crisp texture.

chocolate (milk or semi-sweet), classic toppings : dried fruits such as apricots, raisins, candied orange peel, cranberries, and cherries. toasted nuts including hazelnuts, pecans, almonds, and pistachios., contemporary toppings : caramelized cocoa nibs (see recipe), cereal, candied ginger, and dried fruits such as pineapple, blueberries, and strawberries. toasted pumpkin seeds and pine nuts.

white cake mix (i used duncan hines classic ) or 1 (18 oz) box yellow cake mix (i used duncan hines classic ), graham cracker crumbs, water, vegetable oil, eggs (i actually used egg beaters), fruit jam (i used strawberry but it s totally up to you) or 15 tbsp jelly (i used strawberry but it s totally up to you), butter, softened, peanut butter (creamy is probably better but i used chunky), powdered sugar, milk

vanilla ice cream, softened, condensed milk, fresh fruit (such as sliced strawberries, apples, bananas, black, seedless grapes, also canned fruit works well), chopped walnuts or 1 cup pecans

garlic clove, dry white wine, gruyere, grated, cornstarch, scratch fresh nutmeg, sea salt, black pepper, assorted fruit, cleaned, assorted vegetables, cleaned, baguette, cut in cubes

whipping cream, premium chocolate, chopped, orange liqueur (recommended : grand marnier), various sliced fruits and/or dessert treats, for dipping

store-bought un-iced large chocolate cupcakes or jumbo muffins, cherry pie filling, peppermint extract, white icing, green fruit roll strip, red cinnamon candies, green sanding sugar, pastry bag fitted with medium star tip, aluminum foil, saucer

golden raisins, grand marnier, eggs, plain flour, unsalted butter, dark brown sugar, ground mixed spice, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, lemon , juice of, dried apricots, sultanas, red glace cherries, walnut halves, whole roasted hazelnuts, apricot jam, ready made marzipan, easy roll icing, icing sugar, egg, separated, edible food coloring

egg whites, room temperature, cold water, caster sugar (superfine sugar), powdered sugar, salt, vanilla, vinegar, cornstarch, fresh whipped cream, fruit, of your choice (kiwi , berries, pineapple, etc)

all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, kosher salt, egg, beaten, granulated sugar, milk , plus more if needed, canola oil, for frying, sugar, ground cinnamon, cream and/or fruit sauce, for serving (optional)

classic white or vanilla cake mix (recommended: duncan hines moist deluxe), water, vegetable oil, eggs, coconut extract (found on the baking aisle of the supermarket), sweetened flaked coconut, finely chopped, cupcake icing, recipe follows, colored with your favorite color, unsalted butter, at room temperature, sugar (3 boxes), whole milk, at room temperature, vanilla extract, licorice whips, crushed peppermint candies, crushed lemon drops, multi-colored jimmies or nonpareils, white and dark chocolate chips, chocolate candies, colored decorating sugars, cereals such as corn pops , fruit rings, or graham cracker cereal squares, graham cracker cereal squares