by Judy on January 27, 2010
Cold and creamy with a little crunch, this recipe for ice cream cake compares to any store bought variety and gives your budget a break!
Recipe for Mocha Ice Cream Cake
Ingredients
Base
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons margarine
- 3 cups rice crispies
Middle
- 2 litres ice cream of your choice
Topping
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 2 teaspoons instant coffee
- 3 tablespoons instant chocolate milk powder
Instructions
- In a large microwavable dish melt together chocolate chips and margarine.
- Microwave at 30 second intervals until melted, stirring each time.
- Add rice crispies.
by Lisa on December 14, 2009
An easy, no-hassle, no baking required cheesecake. This dessert is very creamy and your favorite topping can be added!
Recipe for No Bake Cherry Cheesecake
Ingredients
Bottom Layer
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup margarine, melted
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
Cream Cheese Layer
- 2 cups (500ml) whipping cream
- 1 – 250 gram package cream cheese, softened
Topping
- 20 ounce can cherry pie fillling
Instructions
- Combine first three ingredients well and press into the bottom of a 9×13 inch pan.
- Whip whipping cream until peaks form.
- Add softened cream cheese and whip until smooth.
by Lisa on December 12, 2009
An awesome recipe for creamy, sweet chocolate fudge! A famous recipe from the Maritime province of Nova Scotia.
Recipe for Theodore’s Famous Chocolate Fudge
Ingredients
- 3 cups brown sugar
- 3/4 cup cocoa
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup butter (a must!)
- 4 cups icing sugar
Instructions
- In a medium to large saucepan bring brown sugar, cocoa, and milk to a boil.
- Add butter and bring back to the boiling point.
- Boil for 5 minutes or to a softball, stirring constantly. A candy thermometer should read 235° F.
- Remove from heat and add icing sugar.
by Allison on November 10, 2009
A time tested pie crust recipe. This pie crust keeps well in the refrigerator and will actually turn out better if kept cold until use. The added sugar gives it a slightly sweet taste.
Recipe for Refrigerator Pie Crust
Ingredients
- 5 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 teaspoons brown sugar
- 2 cups shortening
- 1 egg
- 3 teaspoons vinegar
- cold water
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, salt, and brown sugar.
- Cut shortening into flour mixture until pea-sized.
by Allison on November 10, 2009
A delicious frosting recipe perfect for spreading or piping! Makes a nice large recipe. If you want a very white icing use clear vanilla extract.
Recipe for Easy Buttercream Frosting
Ingredients
- 6 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 2 cups butter unsalted
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 – 4 tablespoons whipping cream
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- With an electric whisk mixer, beat together sugar and butter.
- Mix on low speed until well blended and then increase speed to medium and beat for another 3 minutes.
- Add vanilla and cream and continue to beat on medium speed for 1 minute more, adding more cream if desired for spreading consistency.
