Lush Vanilla Berry Pudding
2 large egg yolks
½ cup (100 g) sugar
⅓ cup (37 g) cornstarch
2¼ cups whole milk, divided
2 tsp. diamond crystal or 1 tsp. morton kosher salt, divided
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 1" pieces, room temperature
1 tbsp. vanilla bean paste or extract
2 cups chilled heavy cream
⅓ cup strawberry or other berry jam
18 oz. mixed fresh berries (such as raspberries, blackberries, and/or blueberries), halved if large
Mr. Washington's Cherry Pie
one prepared double pie crust or your favorite recipe
5 to 6 cups (1125g to 1350g) sour cherries, packed in water or individually quick frozen
3/4 cup (149g) granulated sugar
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon, optional
1/4 cup (43g) quick-cooking tapioca or 1/2 cup (99g) king arthur pie filling enhancer
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
No-Bake Chocolate Mousse Bars
18 whole graham crackers (about 9 1/2 ounces/269 grams)
8 tablespoons/113 grams unsalted butter (1 stick), melted
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Peaches And Cream Bunny Cake
6 cups chopped peaches (from 6 to 7 large or 12 medium)
1 1/2 cups (340 grams or 12 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups (300 grams) granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups (285 grams) light brown sugar
1 tablespoon (15 ml) vanilla extract
a few gratings of nutmeg
6 large eggs
2 cups (480 grams) sour cream
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons fine sea or table salt
6 cups (780 grams) all-purpose flour
2 cups (455 grams or 16 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature
7 1/2 cups (from 2 1-pound boxes) powdered sugar, sifted if lumpy
1/2 cup (120 grams) sour cream, plus more if needed
1 tablespoon (15 ml) vanilla extract
Pecan Cornmeal Butter Cake
9 tablespoons (4.5 ounces) unsalted butter, plus extra for pans
1/2 cup pecans, toasted (350°f for 10 to 13 minutes, or until browned) and cooled
1 cup confectioners’ sugar
2 tablespoons granulated sugar, plus extra for berries (optional)
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
7 tablespoons white or yellow cornmeal
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
4 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
berries, for serving
ice cream or whipped cream, for serving.
Pumpkin Sheet Cake With Molasses Cream-Cheese Frosting
½ cup/113 grams unsalted butter (1 stick), softened but cool, plus more for the pan
2 cups/256 grams all-purpose flour, plus more for the pan
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons ginger
2 teaspoons cinnamon
¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
1 ½ cups/330 grams light brown sugar, firmly packed
¼ cup/60 milliliters grapeseed or other neutral-flavored oil
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 (15-ounce/425-gram) can pumpkin purée
Raspberry Crumble Tart Bars
1/2 cup (2 1/4 ounces or 65 grams) whole toasted almonds
1 3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons (245 grams) all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 cup (6 ounces, 12 tablespoons, or 170 grams) cold, unsalted butter, cut into cubes
3 tablespoons (45 ml) cold water, plus an additional tablespoon, if needed
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon (115 grams) granulated sugar
3 6-ounce containers fresh raspberries (510 grams, 18 ounces, or about 4.5 cups)
Rhubarb Jello Salad
3 cups rhubarb, chopped
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1 3-oz box strawberry jello
1/2 cold cup water
1 cup whipped topping
Ridiculously Easy Butterscotch Sauce
1/4 cup (4 tablespoons, 2 ounces or 1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1/2 cup (about 109 grams) packed dark or light brown sugar (i used dark)
1/2 cup (118 ml) heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon (2 grams) flaky sea salt (or 1/4 teaspoon regular salt), plus more to taste
1 1/2 teaspoons (8 ml) vanilla extract, plus more to taste
Salted Brown Butter Crispy Treats
1/2 cup (4 ounces or 115 grams) unsalted butter, plus extra for the pan
1 10-ounce (285-gram) bag marshmallows
heaping 1/4 teaspoon coarse sea salt
6 cups (160 grams) crispy rice cereal (about half a 12-ounce box)