Desserts

Make the pavlova: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and use a pencil to draw a large oval on it. Set aside. Heat oven to 250 degrees.In a food processor, pulse brown sugar and cornstarch until fine. Set aside.Add egg whites and salt to a large, clean bowl and beat with an electric mixer…

Peel oranges, exposing flesh. Cut crosswise into 1/4″ thick slices and arrange on serving platter. Bring remaining ingredients just to a simmer in small saucepan over moderately low heat, stirring. Remove from heat and let steep, covered, 15 min. Immediately pour honey through a fine sieve into a cup, discarding solids and drizzle over oranges.…

Place pudding mix in medium size saucepan; beat in egg yolks and milk. Cook, following label directions. Pour into a medium size bowl. Chill. Separate crescent roll dough into 4 rectangles; pinch together at perforations. Place rectangles on a large cookie sheet. Bake at 375 for 13 min or until puffed and lightly golden; remove…

Line the bottom & sides of an oiled 8 inch square baking dish w plastic wrap, smoothing out wrinkles. Sprinkle gelatin over .75 c water in 2 quart saucepan and let stand a minute to soften. Heat over low heat, stirring occasionally, until gelatin is dissolved. Stir in rum, sugar and mint, then simmer, stirring…

Up to 5 days ahead or early on serving day: Preheat oven to 200. Have egg whites at room temp. In small bowl, beat whites until frothy; add cream of tartar. Continue beating at high until whites form soft peaks. Do not scrape sides. Start adding sugar, 2T at a time, beating at high after…

Puree melon meat in blender. It should form a liquid w about the thickness of half and half. Beat eggs and sugar together until thick and creamy, then stir in cream and melon. Mix thoroughly. Chill. Process in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer’s instructions. Freeze 1-2 hours before serving. To serve, place a…

In a large bowl, mix all ingredients until there are no streaks of color, then pour into a 9- or 10- inch loaf pan lined with plastic wrap. Place in freezer for at least 10 hours. Heavy Cream 1 pintAlphonso Mango Pulp 20 oz canSweetened condensed milk 14 oz canLime zest from 1 limeCardamom powder…

Preheat broiler. Wash and dry mangoes. Remove 2 flat sides of each mango w a sharp knife, cutting lengthwise alongside pit and cutting as close to pit as possible so that mango flesh is in 2 large pieces (reserve remaining fruit for another use). Make a crosshatch pattern w a small sharp knife, cutting across…

Heat oven to 375. Combine 1 c flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt & oats. Add butter and mix until it clumps. Refrigerate until ready to use. To fruit add 1.5T flour, granulated sugar, & lime juice & toss. Put fruit in baking dish. Distribute topping over. Bake until golden, about 50 min. Flour 1c +…

Mix water, 1 c wine, and sugar in medium saucepan and bring to boil. Add pears, lower the heat to simmer and cook the pears gently, about 10 min. Let cool slightly. Drain, reserving cooking liquid. Puree pears in food processor until smooth. You should have about 1 c puree. Transfer to mixing bowl. Add…