Apple and Honey Ice Cream
Try a tasty new twist on apples and honey this Rosh HaShanah!
APPLE PURÉE:
2 Granny Smith apples, cored, peeled, and chopped
1/3 cup apple cider
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
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ICE CREAM BASE:
1 cup milk
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons honey
3 large egg yolks
1 1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
Strawberry Ice Cream
This super-easy yet elegant recipe results in a light, refreshing, frozen dessert.
1 pound (450g) fresh strawberries, washed and trimmed
1 cup (200g) sugar
1 large egg white
Grandma Lucille's Blintz Souffle
Blintzes are a popular dish for many Jewish celebrations, but they are most often served to celebrate Shavuot. Using frozen blintzes makes this a fast and easy festive meal!
1 stick unsalted butter
1 dozen cheese or fruit-filled blintzes (homemade or frozen)
4 eggs
1 1/2 cups sour cream or Greek yogurt
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon orange juice
Classic Cheesecake
Cheesecake is the classic Shavuot dessert.
CRUST
13 graham crackers
1 tablespoon sugar
6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, plus one tablespoon for greasing pan
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FILLING
2 pounds (900g) cream cheese (not whipped), at room temperature for at least 45 minutes
5 large eggs
1 1/4 cups (250g) sugar
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon zest (from one lemon)
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TOPPING
1 cup (240g) sour cream
1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar
sliced or whole fruit and berries, optional, to decorate
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Vegan Coconut Rum Raisin Tapioca Pudding
Tapioca, made from cassava (yuca) root vegetable, is a comeback food.
1/2 cup small tapioca pearls
3 1/2 cups mineral water
1/2 cup coconut milk cream
1/4 cup natural cane sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup raisins
2 tablespoons dark rum (or brandy)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt