Desserts And Good Food

       This smooth and luscious lemon curd can be used as a filling between cake layers or to fill cookies, cupcakes and tarts. The fresh and fruity flavor of the lemon curd is perfect to use as a topping on a cheesecake.                                                                        It is important to use only non-reactive pots and utensils to cook lemon curd, due to the chemical reaction of the acids in the lemon juice with untreated metals. Stainless pots and whisks, as well as anodized aluminum and glass are recommended. The storage container for the filling should also be non-reactive.      I used a pot with a porcelain interior to avoid the reaction of the lemon juice and the metal. I changed my spatulas and whisk for one made out of silicon material....

     The other day my daughter asked me  if I could ruin a white chocolate macadamia nut cookie for her. I accepted the challenge and for a few weeks I worked to develop this cookie recipe. The big challenge was to give the cookie dough flavor without masking the taste of the white chocolate and macadamia nuts.  After many tries I surprised my daughter with this creation.                   dessertsandgoodfood.blogspot.com Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoon cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup light brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 1/2 stick unsalted butter 1 egg, lightly beaten 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger  2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2/3 cup white chocolate chips  1 cup macadamia nuts Preheat the oven to 350°F Set aside one baking sheet lined with parchment paper. In the bowl of a stand mixer combine the granulated sugar and light bro...

      For a Valentine's day dessert fill your cookies or pastries with this delightful "Cheesecake filling." Combined with strawberry homemade jam they are a pleasure in every bite.                  dessertsandgoodfood.blogspot.com Ingredients: 4 oz. Mascarpone cheese 4 oz. Cream cheese 1/4 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoon of vanilla bean extract 'Crush' (see note) In the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment add the mascarpone cheese, cream cheese and granulated sugar. Beat until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes then add the vanilla and beat until well combined. Transfer to a plastic or glass container with a lid and refrigerate until needed. Note: Vanilla bean extract 'Crush' is special blend from Madagascar Bourbon and Tahitian vanilla, with vanilla bean seeds. The smell and the flavor of these 2 vanillas together is something out of this world.