Ingredients – Crust 2 cups of biscuit crumbs (you can use Graham Crackers, Digestive Biscuits or Oreos) 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar 1 tsp salt 3 oz of melted unsalted butter Ingredients – Filling 2 lbs of cream cheese, softened at room temperature (4, 8oz packages) 1 cup of granulated sugar 1 tsp of vanilla… Continue reading Classic Cheesecake
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Buttermilk Biscuits
Warmth, buttery and flaky are the things that come to mind when I think of biscuits. They are relatively easy to make and can be eaten with a lot of things. I have mine warmed with a little jam.Few tips: Work fast and keep everything cold. With a little practice you too can be showing… Continue reading Buttermilk Biscuits
Coconut Bake
Although I would consider myself a huge fan of breads and baked items, I don’t eat them or make them quite often. While the average Trinibagonian would find themselves having a sandwich or bake or sada for breakfast, I’m quite content eating a bowl of oats. #strenk However, coconut bake is one of those things… Continue reading Coconut Bake
Hops Bread
Hops Bread Recipe Emily bakes up a Trini classic, Hops bread! Is this national bread of Trinidad & Tobago? What’s your favorite thing to eat with hops? Comment below. Ingredients: 4 cups all purpose Flour 1/3 cup of brown sugar 2 tsp salt 1 tbsp/ one 11g packet of instant yeast 1 3/4 cup of… Continue reading Hops Bread
Banana Coconut Muffins
Bananas or coconut? Why not both! I love this combo because they always pair so well together. Muffins are really easy and does not take much time to bake as cakes or pastries would. When just baked these muffins transform the entire kitchen to a heavenly place. The crunch of the coconut on top was… Continue reading Banana Coconut Muffins
Flourless Chocolate Cake
Makes one 8 inch cake, six 4 inch sized ramekins Ingredients 8 ounces of chopped semi-sweet chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate chips 4 ounces of melted butter ¾ cup of granulated sugar 3 eggs, at room temperature ½ cup of cocoa powder, sifted Icing sugar (optional garnish) Vanilla ice cream (optional serving suggestion) Method 1. Place… Continue reading Flourless Chocolate Cake
Sweet & Savory Puffs
This classic French dish is an ultimate show shopper. Pate Choux or Choux pastry can be made into a variety of sweet or savory dishes. I love this versatile mixture for making puffs. Puffs are one of those familiar items persons would bring to a house lime or even for class parties. I remember growing… Continue reading Sweet & Savory Puffs
Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Makes 1 double layer 9 inch diameter round cake, serves 8 persons Cake 2 cups of flour 2 tsp of baking powder 1 ½ tsp of baking soda 3 tsp of cinnamon 2 cups of granulated sugar 1 cup of vegetable oil 4 eggs at room temperature 2 cups of grated carrots Method In a… Continue reading Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Classic Sponge Cake with Buttercream Frosting
Makes 10 servings, two 8 inch round cakes, three 6 inch round cakes Cake 8 ounces of unsalted butter, room temperature 1 ¾ cup of granulated sugar 4 eggs, room temperature 3 cups of all-purpose flour 4 tsp baking powder 1 ½ tsp salt 2 cups of evaporated milk 2 tsp vanilla essence Buttercream Frosting… Continue reading Classic Sponge Cake with Buttercream Frosting