Desserts and Sweets
Recipe Type: Desserts and Sweets
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Continue ReadingBright, bitter grapefruit contrasts beautifully with rich, sweet caramel in this Filipino-American-style dessert! The fabulous combination of flavors elevates this dessert to something extraordinary. Plus, the flan can be made a day ahead of time…just cover and chill it! (Remove from the mold and allow to come to room temperature before serving.) Ingredients: 1 small Pittman & Davis Rio Ruby Red Grapefruit 1⅔ cups sugar, divided 4 large eggs 5 large egg yolks 1⅓ c. heavy cream 1⅓ c. whole milk ¼ tsp. kosher salt Directions: Finely grate zest from grapefruit; set aside. Cut away peel and white pith from…
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Continue ReadingThe traditional Greek Easter cookie gets a refreshing twist with vibrant orange juice and zest! Quick and easy to make, this addictive treat is usually prepared around Easter and enjoyed after Holy Saturday, but you may find yourself making it any old time! Goes great with tea. Ingredients: 2 c. unsalted butter, softened 1-1/3 c. sugar 4 eggs 2 large Pittman & Davis Navel Oranges, juiced and zested Pinch of salt 6 tsp. baking powder 6 c. all-purpose flour (approximately) 1 egg, lightly beaten (for glaze) Toasted sesame seeds Directions: Preheat oven to 350°F. Using an electric mixer, cream together…
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Continue ReadingTangy grapefruit juice adds refreshing flavor to each bite! Top with a fluffy, whipped frosting, fresh mint and tangy-sweet red grapefruit slices for an elegant dessert. Ingredients: ⅔ c. butter, softened 1¾ c. white sugar 2 eggs 1½ tsp. vanilla extract 1 tsp. grated grapefruit zest ½ c. fresh grapefruit juice ¾ c. milk 3 c. sifted cake flour 2½ tsp. baking powder ½ tsp. salt Directions: Preheat oven to 350ºF. Grease and flour two 9-inch pans. Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat…
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Continue ReadingHere’s a tangy twist on the classic lemon bar! Super-tart, fresh grapefruit juice adds a kick to this pink grapefruit bars, with fresh grapefruit zest serving as the backup. These bars have a wonderfully buttery crust and a sweet-tart grapefruit custard. Topped with a generous amount of powdered sugar, they’ll be your new citrus favorite. Ingredients: For the crust: ½ cup butter, room temperature ½ cup sugar 1 cup all purpose flour ⅛ teaspoon salt For the filling: 2 large eggs ¾ cup sugar 3 Tbsp. flour 1 Pittman & Davis Pink Grapefruit, zested ¼ cup grapefruit juice Powdered sugar…
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Continue ReadingThis gorgeous cake gets its elegant appearance from Pittman & Davis Clementines, Navel Oranges, or Tangerines. The cake itself is easy to make from simple everyday ingredients including flour, butter, and eggs, then topped with candied clementine slices. A fragrant and decadent springtime treat! Ingredients: For the citrus glaze: 6 Pittman & Davis Clementines, Mandarins, Tangerines, Navel Oranges Juice of ½ lemon (about 2 Tbsp.) 1 cup granulated sugar ¼ tsp. kosher salt For the clementine cake: ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for the pan ¾ cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs, at room temperature ⅓…
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Continue ReadingThis light, refreshing dessert is perfect after a hearty meal in the sunshine! The grapefruit pairs beautifully with the slightly bitter Campari, while the small amount of alcohol makes it easy to scoop. A fresh and frosty frozen cocktail! Ingredients: 3 lb. Pittman & Davis Ruby Red Grapefruit 2½ Tbsp. lemon juice, fresh 1 cup granulated sugar 1½ cups light corn syrup 3 Tbsp. Campari 2 Tbsp. packed fresh mint leaves 1/8 tsp. guar gum 1 tsp. minced grapefruit zest, finely grated 1 large egg (in shell, washed and dried) Directions: Juice grapefruit and strain through a fine-mesh sieve set…
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Continue ReadingDessert and tea go hand-in-hand, but you may not be in the mood for something overly sweet. This refreshing tart offers a nice balance to a summertime afternoon tea! Ingredients: 3 large grapefruit, juiced (about 1½ c.) 3 Tbsp. cornstarch 3 large egg yolks 6 Tbsp. butter, cut into cubes 3 drops natural red food coloring 1¾ c. graham cracker crumbs (or 1 sleeve) 1/3 c. pistachios, shelled 1 c. sugar, divided ¼ tsp. salt ⅓ c. unsalted butter, melted Directions: Preheat oven to 400ºF. Break up graham crackers and add to food processor along with pistachios, ¼ cup sugar…
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Brown Betty with Pears Recipe
Recipe Type: Desserts and SweetsContinue ReadingThe delicious aroma of this cinnamon-spiced pear dessert will permeate your whole house. Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or freshly whipped cream if you like! Ingredients 4 slices whole wheat or sour dough bread, torn into quarters 6 Tbsp. unsalted butter, divided 1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp. packed light brown sugar 3/4 tsp. pumpkin pie spice A pinch of salt 3 lbs. Pittman & Davis Pears, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes 1-1/4 cup pear nectar Directions Add bread, 3 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons of brown sugar into a food processor; pulse 8-12 times until…
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Brown Butter Pear Crepes Recipe
Recipe Type: Desserts and SweetsContinue ReadingBrown Butter Pear Crepes Looking for a delicious new crepe filling? When the temperature drops, this is a perfect dish for a weekend morning! The sweet maple butter glaze offsets the brown sugared pears perfectly…you can even enjoy them as an elegant dessert. Ingredients: Crepes 3 tbsp. unsalted butter 2 large eggs, at room temperature 1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature 1/4 cup water 1 cup flour 2 tbsp. sugar 1/8 tsp. salt 1 tbsp. Frangelico 1 tsp. vanilla extract Butter, for coating the pan Filling 1 1/2 Tbsp unsalted butter 6 cups diced Pittman & Davis King Comice Pears…
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Chocolate Pear Muffins Recipe
Recipe Type: Desserts and SweetsContinue ReadingSweet chunks of ripe, juicy Anjou pears (either red or green is fine) and melted chocolate will surprise your taste buds in these delicious pear muffins! Use ripe pears that are firm and free of bruising. Ingredients: 2 Pittman & Davis D’Anjou pears, peeled and chopped (about 2 cups) 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar ½ cup packed light brown sugar 2 large eggs 1 tsp. vanilla extract 2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa 1½ tbsp. baking powder ½ tsp. baking soda ½ tsp. kosher salt ¾ cup whole buttermilk 1¼ cups semisweet chocolate chunks,…