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FRESH STRAWBERRY PIE

For the glaze to be the right consistency, you must start with 1 ¼ cups of strawberry puree. Varying that amount will yield glaze that is either too thick or too thin. Likewise, be certain that the glaze mixture has cooled before adding the berries; if it is too hot, the berries might begin to…

FINNISH OLD-TIMES CAKE

Make a pie pastry 3 cups flour 1 ½ cups butter or Crisco 7-8 T. cold water Salt?? Roll dough into log and divide into 8 portions. Roll each into a circle about ¼ inch thick. Chill unused portions as you work. Trim rounds into even circles; place on a lightly greased cookie sheet. Prick…

LE CIRQUE’S CRÈME BRULEE

Preheat oven to 300° 1. In a heavy medium saucepan, combine: 4 cups heavy cream 1 vanilla bean pinch of salt 2. Warm over moderate heat until the surface begins to shimmer, about 5 minutes. 3. In a large bowl, stir with a wooden spoon until blended: 8 egg yolks ¾ cup plus 2 T….

Carmen’s Flan Recipe

Mix the following in a blender 1 Can Evaporated Milk 1 Equal Can Regular Milk 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk 3 eggs 3 ounces cream cheese softened 1 tsp vanilla Melt 2 cups of white sugar in a pot, or in a metal pan, while stirring until it becomes totally melted and caramel color. Pour…

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CARROT CAKE

Sift together: 2 cups flour 2 cups sugar ½ tsp. salt 2 tsp. baking soda 2 tsp. cinnamon Add and beat at medium speed about 2 minutes: 3-4 eggs 1 ½ cups salad oil 3 cups grated carrots (about 6) Bake at 350° Stem pan = 50 minutes 9×13 = 30-35 minutes Frost when cool….

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Impossible Custard Pie

Yields 1- 9” Pie ½ Cup Sugar or Honey 3 Eggs 2 Cups Milk 1 Tsp Vanilla 3 TBSP Melted Butter Combine all ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth. Add ½ Cup Quick Mix ** Blend 30 or more seconds. Pour into buttered pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes at 350°F, or until…