Peanut Butter Mousse
Let’s play a little word association game. If I say “mousse” what words does that bring to mind? I’m guessing your list might include things like: airy, light, silky, delicate. Now, if I say “peanut butter” what springs to mind? I’ll bet this new list includes words like: thick,...
French Silk Pie
Despite the moniker of “French” Silk Pie, this incredibly indulgent, richly chocolate dessert is about as American as they come. The recipe was originally developed in the early 1950’s by a contestant, Betty Cooper, in the third annual Pillsbury Bake-Off Contest – it was, in fact, a $1,000 winning...
Mom’s Ice Cream Cake
How does one define an ice cream cake? Obviously ice cream is the key component, but what else should one expect to find in an ice cream cake? Some recipes call for layers of actual baked cake, others simply layer different flavors of ice cream together, some might call...
Peanut Butter Balls
There is a reason that peanut butter and chocolate have been a classic and popular pairing for over a century – the salty, sweet, contrasting and complimentary flavors and textures make for a uniquely satisfying food experience. In the 1920’s, H.B. Reese, a former Hershey’s employee, created the Reese’s...