Tag Archives: dessert
Pineapple Tamales
Recipe By: Chef JJ’s Back Yard Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 1/2 cup sugar or to taste 1 cup crushed pineapple 10 dried apricots, chopped pineapple juice if needed 5 dried corn husks, cleaned of debris and soaked in warm water until pliable Masa 1 cup masa harina 3/4 cup warm pineapple juice 1/3 cup lard more »
Bacon Baklava
Recipe By: Chef JJ’s Back Yard Serving Size: 12 Ingredients: 1 lb. frozen phyllo dough, thawed (about 20 sheets) 12 ounces bacon, rendered until crisp 1 cup hazelnuts or nuts of choice 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon salt 1 stick butter, melted 1/2 cup oats butter, melted, more »
Dessert Pizza
Recipe By: Chef JJ’s Back Yard Serving Size: 8 Ingredients: 1 Pizza dough, see recipe 2 tablespoons butter, melted Streusel: 2/3 cup all purpose flour 1 tablespoon Cinnamon 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup white sugar 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening 4 tablespoons butter, melted Icing: 1 cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoon milk more »
Mascarpone Ganache
Recipe By: Chef JJ’s Back Yard Serving Size: 8 Ingredients: 4 ounces dark chocolate 2 ounces butter 4 ounces macarpone cheese Directions: Melt the butter and the chocolate in a double boiler. Cook until the chocolate and butter melt, stirring constantly so the chocolate doesn’t burn. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes stirring more »
Grasshopper Brownies
Recipe By: Chef JJ’s Back Yard Serving Size: 14 Ingredients: 1/2 cup flour 1/3 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons dark unsweetened cocoa powder 3 1/3 ounces dark chocolate, coarsely chopped 1/3 cup unsalted butter, cut into 1 inch cubes 1/2 cup sugar 1/6 cup firmly packed brown sugar 2 large eggs, at room temperature 2/3 teaspoon more »
Chocolate Bread Pudding
Recipe By: Chef JJ’s Back Yard Serving Size: 10 Ingredients: 2 large whole eggs 3 egg yolks 3/4 cup sugar 2 cups half-and-half 2 cup traders point chocolate milk 2 ounces espresso, slightly cooled 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 18 ounces stale challah bread, cut into 1-inch cubes 2 cups heavy cream 10 ounces dark chocolate more »
Smoked Brie Bars
Recipe By: Chef JJ’s Back Yard Serving Size: 12 Ingredients: 12 ounces cream cheese, softened 10 ounces ripe brie cheese, rind removed,room temp 3/4 cup sugar 5 eggs 1/2 cup sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch For the crust: 3/4 cup oats 3/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup melted butter, more if needed Directions: more »
Black Forest Cake
Recipe By: Chef JJ’s Back Yard Serving Size: 14 Ingredients: Cake Nonstick vegetable oil spray ruby port, just enough to completely cover cherries 1 1/2 cups dried tart cherries, about 8 ounces 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 lb. dark chocolate, chopped 1 cup unsalted butter 1 1/4 cups sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 6 large eggs more »
Papaya Cream
Recipe By: Chef JJ’s Back Yard Serving Size: 2 Ingredients: 1 small ripe papayas, peeled, and seeded 3 scoops vanilla ice cream, see recipe 1 tablespoon creme de cassis (optional) Directions: Preheat EGG to 400º using direct heat and a cast iron grate. Grill papaya until grill marks form. Once cool enough to handle, cut more »
Vanilla Ice Cream
Recipe By: Chef JJ’s Back Yard Yield: 1 quart Ingredients: 2 cups half and half 1 cup whipping cream 3/4 cup sugar 1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped Directions: 1. Combine all ingredients (including the bean and its pulp) in a large saucepan and place over medium heat. Attach a frying or candy thermometer more »