Dessert
A dessert is a sweet course typically served at the end of a meal. It can take many forms, including cakes, pies, pastries, ice cream, fruit, and puddings.
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Two Way Cucumber Salsa
This Cucumber Salsa is delicious whichever way you make it. If using tomatoes, omit the pineapple. If using pineapple, omit the tomatoes.
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Classic Vanilla Custard with Variations
Classic Vanilla Custard is also called “Custard Sauce.” Custard is more delicate than pudding as it relies only on eggs as a thickener, whereas pudding relies on a thickener.
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Gooey Peach Cobbler
The Spanish brought peaches to Texas in the sixteenth century, when they planted trees at their missions. Texas is one of the leading peach producers in the country. The Strawberry-Rhubarb Filling can replace the peach filling. It, too, is delicious.
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Lemon or Lime Ice Box Pie
Lemon or Lime Ice Box Pie will become one of your spring and summer favorites. This gem of a pie is topped with a dollop of whipped cream or whipped topping.
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Streusel Peach Pie
A fresh peach pie with a sweet streusel topping.
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Lazy Daisy Cake
Lazy Daisy Cake is a tender vintage cake with a browned coconut icing.
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Sharlotka (Russian Apple Cake)
Sharlotka is a classic Russian sponge cake. It has been made in Russia for centuries. Its beauty is in its rustic simplicity. In Russia, baking powder was not used as they did not have it, but we do, so the addition of baking powder only enhances the finished product.
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Amish Corn Fritters
These are delicious Corn Fritters in their most basic form. If desired, you may use well-drained canned whole kernel corn, but they are not quite as good. Serve drizzled with honey if you like.
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Lemon Ice in Lemon Cups
Lemon Ice in Lemon Cups is a very refreshing treat for hot summer days!
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Buttery Pecan Tassies
A delicious pecan filling nestles in a buttery crust that will melt in your mouth!
