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Pavlova

Pavlova Meringue4 large egg whites (room temperature)1 cup granulated sugar1 tablespoon granulated sugar mixed with 1 tablespoon cornstarch1 teaspoon fresh ...

Strawberry Buttercream Shortbread Cookies

Strawberry Buttercream Shortbread Cookies 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour¼ teaspoon salt3 sticks unsalted butter, (softened)1 cup granulated sugar1-2 tablespoons heavy ...

Strawberry Buttercream Stuffed Chocolate Cupcakes

Strawberry Buttercream Stuffed Chocolate Cupcakes Cupcakes1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons boiling water1/2 cup ...

Easy Strawberry Buttercream Frosting

Easy Strawberry Buttercream Frosting 3 sticks unsalted butter, (softened)3 cups confectioners’ sugar, (sifted if lumpy)1 cup strawberry preserves, (stirred well)1-2 ...

Mixed Berry Slab Pie

Mixed Berry Slab Pie Flaky Pie Crust5 cups all-purpose flour, (divided)4 tablespoons granulated sugar, (divided)1 teaspoon salt, (divided)4 sticks ((1 ...

Peach Crisp

Peach Crisp Peach Filling10 cups approximately 10 peaches, unpeeled and sliced½ cup all-purpose flour1 cup granulated sugar2 tablespoons lemon juice2 ...

Strawberry Shortcakes

Strawberry Shortcakes Strawberry Topping5 cups fresh strawberries (sliced)¼ cup sugar2 tablespoons lemon juiceWhipped Cream3 cups heavy cream¼ cup sour cream½ ...

Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Flaky Pastry2 cups all-purpose flour¼ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon baking powder1 stick plus 4 tablespoons ((12 tablespoons) cold ...

Cinnamon Chocolate Babka Muffins

Cinnamon Chocolate Babka Muffins Chocolate Fudge Swirl½ cup heavy cream1 cup semisweet chocolate chipsCinnamon Streusel1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup dark ...

Candy Shop Cookies

Candy Shop Cookies 1 stick plus 2 tablespoons ((10 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened)1 ¾ cups dark brown sugar, (packed)1/3 cup ...

Candy Shop Cookies

Candy Shop Cookies 1 stick plus 2 tablespoons (10 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened)1 ¾ cups dark brown sugar (packed)1/3 cup ...

Strawberry-Rhubarb Cheesecake Tart

Strawberry-Rhubarb Cheesecake Tart Strawberry Rhubarb Compote Topping1 cup fresh strawberries, (cut into small dice)2 cups rhubarb, (cut into coarse dice)¼ ...

Cracker Brittle

Cracker Brittle Approximately 40-45 square crackers such as Saltines2 sticks unsalted butter1 cup dark brown sugar (packed)1 ½ cups semisweet ...

Strawberry Mascarpone Poke Cake

Strawberry Mascarpone Poke Cake Cake:3 cups cake flour2 ½ teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt1 stick +3 tablespoons ((11 tablespoons) unsalted ...

Salted Brownie Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

Salted Brownie Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars Chocolate Chip Cookie Layer:½ cup (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened½ cup light brown sugar ...

Soft Pretzels

Soft Pretzels Dough:3 cups bread flour1 teaspoon kosher salt1 tablespoon dark brown sugar2 ¼ teaspoons instant active yeast1 ½ cups ...

Passover Sponge Cake with Whipped Cream Frosting

Passover Sponge Cake with Whipped Cream Frosting Cake:1/3 cup matzah cake meal1/3 cup potato starch8 large eggs (room temperature)¾ cup ...

Granola Crunch

Granola Crunch 1 cup old-fashioned oats or 1 cup almond flour½ cup wheat germ¼ cup white whole wheat flour1/8 teaspoon ...

Hot Cross Buns

Hot Cross Buns For the Buns:1 cup all-purpose flour2 ½ teaspoons instant active yeast½ cup dark brown sugar (packed)1 teaspoon ...

Granola Crunch

Granola Crunch 1 cup old-fashioned oats or 1 cup almond flour½ cup wheat germ¼ cup white whole wheat flour1/8 teaspoon ...