dessert – Nicole Flips for Food

Blueberry Phyllo Dough Turnovers

12 servings Ingredients 1/2 box phyllo dough, defrosted 12 tablespoons butter, melted 1 cup wild blueberries, fresh or frozen 4 oz cream cheese 3 tablespoons sugar, separated Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a small bowl, beat together the cream cheese and sugar. Stir in the blueberries. Unwrap and unroll the phyllo dough. KeepContinue reading “Blueberry Phyllo Dough Turnovers”

Carrot Cake

Cake Ingredients 2 cups sugar 1 1/2 cups oil 4 egs 2 cups sifted flour 2 teaspoons cinnamon 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 3 cups carrots, grated (~1 1/4 lbs) 1/2 cup pecans, chopped fine, same some full ones for garnish Directions Preheat oven to 320 degrees. Put sugarContinue reading “Carrot Cake”

Salty Nutella Cigars

24 servings Ingredients 1 1/2 cups Nutella spread 1 (8 oz) package phyllo dough, thawed according to package directions 3/4 cup butter, melted Optional: flaked sea salt Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat. Set aside. Scoop Nutella into a large piping bag, or gallon sizedContinue reading “Salty Nutella Cigars”

Maple Vanilla Baked Pears

4 servings Ingredients 4 D’Anjou pears 1/2 cup pure maple syrup 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Optional toppings: maple pecan granola, Greek yogurt Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line baking sheet with parchment paper or silicon mat. Cut pears in half, then cut a small sliver off the underside soContinue reading “Maple Vanilla Baked Pears”

Cheesecake

10 servings Ingredients 1 graham cracker crust 2 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 2 tablespoons sugar 1 stick melted butter 5 large eggs 1 1/2 cups sugar 3 large package cream cheese 1 1/2 pints sour cream (regular, not low fat) 1 tablespoon vanilla extract Optional: strawberries Directions Prepare crust as directed on graham crackerContinue reading “Cheesecake”

Berry Cobbler

6 servings 2 pints (1.5 lbs) strawberries, hulled and quartered 1 pint blueberries 1 cup sugar (divided) 1 tablespoon cornstarch 3/4 cup flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 egg 1/4 cup milk (I used low fat milk) 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 6 tablespoons butter, melted Optional: Cool Whip or whipped cream DirectionsContinue reading “Berry Cobbler”