Category: Sweet Tooth

Zabaglione

Zabaglione can be served hot or cold and will compliment almost any meal. Pour atop a combination of fresh raspberries, blueberries and blackberries, served in a martini glass for a simple presentation. Ingredients 8 egg yolks ¾ cup granulated sugar 1 cup Marsala wine Directions Mix ingredients together in the top part of a double […]

Cuban Rice Pudding

Yield: 7 Cups Ingredients 2 Cups Carnaroli Rice, Rinsed 4 Cups Water 1 tsp. Kosher Salt 1 14 oz. Can Coconut Milk 1 14 oz. Can Condensed Milk ¼ Cup Meyer’s Rum ½ Cup Light Brown Sugar ½ Cup Raisins 1 tsp. Vanilla Extract 1 tsp. Cinnamon, Ground 2 tsp. Orange Zest Directions In a […]

Cocoa Mocha Mousse

Thanks to my dear friend Martha Graham, this dessert has been an Instant favorite for the past twenty years… Ingredients 2 tsp. instant coffee granules 2 tsp. vanilla 3 cups heavy cream 1 ½ cups sifted confectioner’s sugar ¾ c. unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted pinch of salt. Directions Refrigerate metal mixing bowl and beaters for […]

Chocolate Soufle

Ingredients 12 oz Bittersweet Chocolate (not unsweetened ) or semisweet chocolate ¾ cup (1 ½ sticks) of unsalted butter cut into small pieces 6 large eggs separated 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract 12 tablespoons of sugar ( 6 for the egg yolks / 6 for the egg whites ) Note: extra butter and sugar to […]

Chocolate Sable

Chocolate Sable

Ingredients 1 1/4oz Powdered Sugar – sifted 3 1/3oz Butter – room temperature 1/8tsp Vanilla Extract 1 1/8oz Cocoa Powder – Dutch process (dark) 3 1/4oz Bread Flour Directions Combine Powdered Sugar & Butter. Add Vanilla Extract, Cocoa Powder & Bread Flour. Scrape well & mix thoroughly. Chill at least 30 minutes before rolling out.

Irish Cream Cocoa Mocha Mousse

Chef Judi Gallagher’s Irish Cream Cocoa Mocha Mousse www.judigallagher.com This is a recipe I used at my very first restaurant and catering business. I wanted to find a creative yet very simple dessert for St. Patrick’s Day to share with special friends. Ingredients 1 butter pound cake (loaf) For the mousse: 2 tsp. instant espresso […]

Lemon – Ricotta Mascarpone Gingersnap Sandwich cookies

Lemon – Ricotta Mascarpone Gingersnap Sandwich cookies

From Chef Judi Gallagher’s Kitchen www.judigallagher.com Ingredients 1-cup whole-milk ricotta cheese 1/3 cup mascarpone cheese 3/4 cup powdered sugar, divided 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel 4 -6 Tablespoons lemon curd Gingersnap cookies Powdered sugar for garnish Directions Whip ricotta cheese, mascarpone, lemon peel, half of the powdered sugar and lemon curd together until soft […]

Caramelized Plums

Caramelized Plums

Ingredients 1 Tbsp. unsalted butter 1/3 cup granulated sugar Large pinch of kosher salt 5 firm-medium plums, each cut into wedges Scones Directions In a 12-inch heavy-duty skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sugar, salt and 1 Tbsp. water. Swirl the pan to moisten an dissolve the sugar. Cook until the mixture […]