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Grandma's Favorite Desserts
Grandma's Favorite Desserts
Grandma's Favorite Desserts
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Grandma's Favorite Desserts

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There is nothing better than eating a fresh made dessert made especially for you from Grandma. She always had something fresh baked in the kitchen. These are some easy and delicious dessert recipes straight from Grandma.
LanguageEnglish
PublisherLulu.com
Release dateMar 11, 2015
ISBN9781312985124
Grandma's Favorite Desserts
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J Martin

John Martin is Emeritus Reader in Physical Metallurgy at the University of Oxford and a recipient of the Platinum Medal of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining.

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    Grandma's Favorite Desserts - J Martin

    Grandma's Favorite Desserts

    Cherry Almond Mousse Pie

    1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk, divided

    1 square (1 ounce) unsweetened chocolate

    1/2 teaspoon almond extract, divided

    1 pastry shell (9 inches), baked

    1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained

    1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened

    1 cup cold water

    1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix

    1 cup whipping cream, whipped

    1/2 cup chopped toasted almonds

    Chocolate curls, optional

    In a saucepan over low heat, cook and stir 1/2 cup milk and chocolate until the chocolate is melted and mixture is thickened, about 4-5 minutes. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon extract.

    Pour into pastry shell; set aside. Reserve eight whole cherries for garnish. Chop the remaining cherries; set aside.

    In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until light. Gradually beat in water and remaining milk. Add the pudding mix and remaining extract; mix well. Fold in whipped cream. Stir in chopped cherries and almonds. Pour over pie. Chill for 4 hours or until set.

    Garnish with whole cherries and chocolate curls if desired.

    Fresh Grapefruit Cake

    2/3 cup butter, softened

    1/2 cup fresh grapefruit juice

    13/4 cups sugar

    3/4 cup milk

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