Desserts Archives | F.N. Sharp

Get Whimsical With Poached Pear Gingerbread

F.N.Sharp No ratings yet2 h2 h2 h 3 medium bosc pears with stems (peeled)4 ½ cups water1 cup dry vermouth¾ cup granulated sugar¼ cup lemon juice¼ cup organic honey3 tablespoon freshly grated ginger (divided – see directions)8 cardamom pods2 cinnamon sticks2 star anise pods12 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)½ cup unsulfured molasses½ cup dark brown sugar3 large eggs (room temperature and cracked into a bowl)2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 ½ cups unbleached flour2 teaspoons baking powder2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon kosher salt½ teaspoon ground coriander½ teaspoon baking soda¼ teaspoon ground cardamom1 cup plain Greek yogurt

Treat Yourself to a Little Something Sweet With This Classic Greek Dessert

F.N.Sharp No ratings yet1h 15min1h 15min1h 15min 7-8 cups full fat milk1 cup Arborio rice1/3 cup granulated sugar2 tablespoons unsalted butter1 3-inch lemon peel½ teaspoon ground cinnamon2 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract½ cup roughly chopped pistachiosGarnishes: Lemon peel and ground cinnamon

Take a Bite Out of Italy With This Italian Nougat Candy

F.N.Sharp No ratings yet45 min45 min45 min 1 cup honey2½ cups sugar¼ cup water3 egg whites1 teaspoon cream of tartar½ teaspoon vanilla extract½ teaspoon almond extract2 cups sliced toasted almonds¼ cup dried cherries¼ cup golden raisins

The Icing on This Cake is It Doesn’t Need Any

F.N.Sharp No ratings yet45 min45 min45 min 2 quarts half and half½ cup brown sugar½ cup sugar6 eggs2 tablespoons Amaretto liqueur1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 tablespoon orange zest1 tablespoon lemon zest12 ounces crusty bread cut into small cubes5 ounces Amaretti cookies1 cup chocolate chips1 cup pine nuts (toasted if desired)½ cup golden raisins

Top Off Dessert With This Italian-Style Candied Fruit

F.N.Sharp No ratings yet25 min25 min25 min 2 kiwis1 apple1 pear1 tangerine1 plum¼ cup raspberries½ cup fine sugar½ cup water2 tablespoons Sauvignon Blanc1 lemon (juiced)1 teaspoon mustard powder1 teaspoon mustard seed

A Chocolatey Take on the Palm Springs Date Shake

F.N.Sharp No ratings yet10 min10 min10 min ½ cup of Medjool dates (about 4 or 5)½ cup Milk1 cup Chocolate Ice CreamWhipped CreamCaramel drizzle

A Taste of California in One Delicious Cookie

F.N.Sharp No ratings yet30 min30 min30 min 2 sticks softened Butter1 cup Brown Sugar1/2 cup White Sugar2 Eggs2 1/4 cup All Purpose Flour1 tsp Baking Soda1 tsp Kosher Salt1 tsp pure Vanilla Extract1/2 cup chopped Dates1/2 cup Pistachios1/2 cup candied Apricots1/4 cup Coconut Date Almond bar1/4 cup Sprinkles

Delicious Cream Cheese Icing You’ll Want to Slather on Everything

F.N.Sharp No ratings yet10 min10 min10 min 8 ounces room temperature Cream Cheese1 stick room temperature Unsalted Butter3 cups sifted Confectioners' Sugar2 tbsp fresh Orange Juice1/2 cup pure Maple Syrup1/2 tsp pure Vanilla Extract1/4 to 1/2 cup Heavy CreamPinch of Kosher Salt

Irish Whiskey Truffle Recipe

F.N.Sharp No ratings yet1h 20min1h 20min1h 20min 1 lb Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips1 cup Heavy Cream2 tbsp Irish Whiskey1/2 tsp Vanilla ExtractDark Cocoa Powder

Fudgy Guinness Brownies Recipe

F.N.Sharp No ratings yet1h 20min1h 20min1h 20min 8 oz chopped Unsweetened Chocolate12 oz Butter10 Eggs1 lb 4 oz Granulated Sugar2 tps Pure Vanilla Extract8 oz Cake Flour1/2 cup Guinness1/2 cup White Chocolate Chips