chocolate Heaven Cream Pie

Chocolate Heaven Cream Pie

¼ c Dutch-Processed Cocoa

3 Tbsp cornstarch

2/3 c granulated sugar

2 Tbsp butter

1 Tbsp vanilla extract

4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped

2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped

¼ tsp salt

3 cups milk

2 eggs

Topping:

1 c heavy whipping cream

1 tsp vanilla extract

2 Tbsp granulated sugar

Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder1 prebaked pie shell

In a medium-heavy gauge saucepan mix together the cocoa, cornstarch, sugar, salt, and milk. Over medium heat bring mixture to a full boil. Remove from the heat. Add ¼ cup of the hot cocoa mixture to eggs, mix together, and add back into the saucepan. Cook until mixture returns to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat and add the chopped chocolates, butter, and vanilla. Whisk until smooth. Pour the mixture through a strainer. Pour into the prepared pie shell and cover with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate.Whip the cream with the sugar and vanilla. Spoon over the cooled chocolate filling. Sprinkle the chocolate shavings or cocoa over the whipped cream.

Makes 1 9-inch pie.

http://faithfulnessfarm.blogspot.com/2009/10/chocolate-heaven-pie-tools-of-pie-trade.html

I just got this off a blog I found. It looks so good. :)

Samantha

Soft Pretzels

Soft Pretzels

1 1/2 cup warm water
1 pkg yeast (or 1 Tb)
1 Tb sugar
1 tsp salt
4 cups flour

Add sugar to warm water then sprinkle yeast on top. Let float for a minute then stir to dissolve the yeast. Let sit for 10 minutes as yeast activates and starts to foam. Add salt and flour and knead 5-10 minutes; adding more flour as needed to reduce stickiness. Divide dough in to 12 pieces and roll each piece into a long rope or "snake". Twist into pretzel shape and place on nonstick baking sheet. Make an egg wash with one egg and a Tb of water, lightly beaten together. Brush pretzels with egg wash then sprinkle liberally with Kosher salt. Bake at 425 degrees for 15 minutes or until lightly browned.

*Soft pretzels just aren't the same the next day. They are still good but not as soft and fresh tasting. I'll tell you a secret though... brush them with melted butter, sprinkle on Parmesan cheese, and toss them under the broiler for a minute and you have a delicious cheesy pretzel snack! Yum!!

I got this recipe off of this blog. Nice recipe blog.

http://sisterscafe.blogspot.com/

Samantha

Hot Winter Drinks

I got this off a blog I know. It sounds really good so I thought I would share.

Warm Cinnamon-Orange Cider

1/2 bottle (64-ounce size) apple cider
2 cups orange juice
2 tablespoons red cinnamon candies
1 1/2 teaspoons whole allspice
1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons honey

or you can try:

The Hot Spiced Cider Recipe

6 cups apple cider
1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 cinnamon sticks

Samantha

Pumpkin Spice SugarCookies~

I have not try it yet, but it sound's really good. If any dose try it, let me know how it turns out and I will do the same.
2-3/4 c. flour
1t baking soda
1c butter, softened
1-1/2c powdered sugar
2t pumpkin pie spice
1t vanilla
1 egg

Combine flour and baking soda; set aside. Blend butter and powdered sugar together; add pumpkin pie spice, vanilla and egg. Mix in flour mixture. Cover dough and refrigerate for 2 hours. Roll out and cut into desired shapes or drop them with a regular cookie dropper and flatten them a little with a cup. Bake at 350 for 8 minutes. Makes about 2 dozen~

Samantha