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Showing posts with label Themed Treats. Show all posts

Thursday, October 17, 2013

Pumpkin Soufflé

Pumpkin Soufflé

Ingredients
Serves 6

1 cup whole milk
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
5 eggs, separated
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
2 tablespoons canned pumpkin
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Powdered sugar

Directions

For soufflé base, in small saucepan heat milk over medium heat. In medium saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter over medium heat. Stir flour into melted butter; mix well to combine. Reduce heat to low; stir frequently. When milk simmers, add the 1/2 cup granulated sugar, stirring 2 minutes to dissolve. Add milk mixture to butter mixture; whisk to combine, cooking over medium heat until ball forms and mixture releases from sides of pan.

Immediately place mixture in bowl of stand mixer fitted with paddle (or place in a large mixing bowl and use a hand mixer); beat on medium-low speed for 10 minutes.
Add egg yolks to soufflé base, one at a time, beating until each yolk is incorporated before adding the next. Set aside; allow to cool (or cover and chill up to 3 days).
Generously butter six 10-ounce soufflé dishes or custard cups with the 1 tablespoon softened butter, covering entire surface including rim. Coat buttered dishes with 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, rotating dishes to coat them evenly. Tap out any excess sugar; set aside.
Stir pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice into soufflé base; mix well to combine.

Preheat oven to 350°F. Beat egg whites and cream of tartar with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form (tips stand straight). Gently fold half the egg whites into soufflé base. Fold in remaining egg whites. Gently pour batter into prepared soufflé dishes. Be careful not to drip batter on rims, or soufflés may not rise evenly.
Bake in center of preheated oven 35 minutes or until lightly browned and set on top. Remove from oven, place on small serving plate and dust with powdered sugar. Serves immediately.
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Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Creamy Pumpkin Soup

Creamy Pumpkin Soup

Ingredients
Serves 10

2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 large onion, chopped (about 2 cups)
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
5 cups broth
1 large baking potato, peeled and chopped (about 2 cups)
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 cups milk
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Directions

Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, jalapeño pepper, and garlic; sauté 15 minutes. Add broth and next 4 ingredients; cook, stirring often, 30 minutes or until potato is tender. Remove from heat, and let cool slightly (about 5 to 10 minutes).
Process potato mixture, pumpkin, and cilantro, in batches, in a food processor or blender until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides.
Return to Dutch oven; stir in milk, and simmer 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Stir in lime juice; garnish, if desired.
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Thursday, October 10, 2013

Quick Caramel Apples

Quick Caramel Apples


Ingredients
Serves 6

6 apples
1 (14 ounce) package individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
2 tablespoons milk

Directions

Remove the stem from each apple and press a craft stick into the top. Butter a baking sheet.
Place caramels and milk in a microwave safe bowl, and microwave 2 minutes, stirring once. Allow to cool briefly.
Roll each apple quickly in caramel sauce until well coated. Place on prepared sheet to set.
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