Notes & Info

Lavender Salted Caramels

1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream 3/4 cup whole milk (or more cream) 2 tsp dried lavender buds 5 tbs salted butter 3/4 cup honey 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar 2 tsp vanilla extract 2-3 tsp fleur de sel (or other sea salt) Butter an 8×8 pan then line the bottom with parchment paper, extending […]

Espresso-Chocolate Fudge

6 ounces bittersweet chocolate (can use part but not all semi-sweet), chopped 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, chopped 1/4 cup marshmallow creme 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1/2 cup water 2 tbsp. instant espresso powder 1 1/2 cups sugar 3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk 1/3 cup whipping cream 1/4 cup butter Optional: espresso beans (Trader Jo always […]

Key Lime Bars with Coconut Crust

Crust 2/3 cup brown sugar 1 3/4 cups unbleached flour 3 cups shredded (sweetened) coconut 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 cup butter, cut into cubes Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Spread coconut evenly in a single layer on a baking pan and toast in the oven. Check after 5 minutes to see if it is […]

Cream Cheese Frosting

8 oz. softened cream cheese 3/4 cup softened butter 1 lb. confectioners’ sugar 2 tsp. vanilla Cream butter and cream cheese. Add sugar and mix well. Add vanilla. Whip until fluffy. Raspberry cake filling Heat fresh raspberries until they are juicy. Cool and put through a sieve to remove the seeds. Add raspberry juice a […]

Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

1 cup softened butter 3.5 cups sifted powdered sugar 1 cup cocoa powder (I prefer Saco) 2 tsp. vanilla extract OR 1 tsp. almond extract 1/4 – 1/2 cup whipping cream Cream the butter until fluffy. Sift the sugar and cocoa into the mixing bowl. Mix carefully until incorporated. Add extract and 1/4 cup cream. […]