Anna's Recipe Archive

Cranberry Orange Steamed Pudding

Category: Desserts , Baked Goods , Holiday

These light steamed puddings, are citrusy and moist. They are a nice option for a casual supper, and can easily be made ahead and reheated as needed. Makes six 5-oz (150 mL) dessertsServes 6Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 30 minutes

Crème Brûlée Eggnog

Category: Desserts , Beverages & Other , Holiday

Homemade eggnog is a real treat. Essentially it is like a custard sauce spiked with your choice of rum, brandy, whiskey or a combination. When you make eggnog from scratch, you’ll realize it has an angelic airiness that is nothing like the…

CRÈME ANGLAISE

Category: Desserts

Makes about 1 ¼ cups

Crumb Crust

Category: Desserts

When I was fine-tuning my cream pie recipes, I caught myself making a crumb crust in a fluted tart pan instead of blind-baking a pie shell, simply because I didn’t have the pie dough made. I discovered that a simple crumb crust, whether…

CUPCAKE SHOP CUPCAKES: Chocolate Cupcakes with Vanilla Frosting

Category: Desserts , Baked Goods

A classic cupcake is a fun party favourite, and easy to manage. These chocolate cupcakes with vanilla buttercream can be decorated ahead of the special event, or you can make a cupcake decorating party out of them. Makes 12 cupcakesPrep Time:…

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE PEAR TRIFLE

Category: Desserts , Baked Goods , Holiday

This trifle is inspired by the classic dessert, Poires Belle Helene. Layers of rich chocolate cake are nestled between decedent white chocolatecream and vanilla poached pears. A chocolate ganache drizzled over the layers takes it over the…