Tasty American Dessert Recipes

Everyone has heard of good ole' American apple pie, pecan
pie, and key lime pie, but those desserts are just the
scraping of the surface when it comes to the terrific
desserts that the American culture has to offer. The
desserts in this article are also traditional American
favorites, but they rarely get the attention they deserve.
So, if you are looking for easy recipes that will satisfy
your sweet tooth and leave your tummy purring, I definitely
recommend the following. Enjoy!

Mississippi Mud Pie

Ingredients:
1 cup flour
1/4 lb butter (melted)
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
1 tbsp grated coconut
1 (8 oz.) pkg cream cheese
1 cup sugar
1 (9 oz) container whipped cream
1 (6 oz) pkg chocolate pudding

Directions:
In a large bowl, mix together the flour, butter, brown
sugar, walnuts, and coconut. When it is well mixed, press it
into a 9-inch baking pan. Bake for 15 minutes at 350 degrees
F. Remove the crust from the oven and set aside. Next, mix
together the cream cheese and sugar. It's best if you can
use a hand mixer for this, as you want it to be nice and
fluffy. Fold in one cup of the whipped cream. When the crust
has cooled, spread the cream cheese mixture over the crust.
Prepare the pudding according to the directions specified on
the package. Spread the pudding over the cream cheese
mixture, then top with the remaining whipped cream. This
looks fabulous when decorated with chocolate shavings or
maraschino cherries. Allow this to refrigerate overnight
before serving.

Red Velvet Cake

Ingredients:
2 oz red food coloring
1/2 cup shortening
2 eggs
2 1/4 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp vanilla
3 tbsp Nes-Quik chocolate powder
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup buttermilk
1/4 tsp salt
1 tbsp vinegar

Directions:
Mix together the food coloring and the Nes-Quik chocolage
powder, then let it stand for a bit. In a separate bowl, mix
together the shortening, eggs, sugar, and food coloring
mixture. Beat the buttermilk and add in some sugar; when
this is well blended, mix it into the shortening mixture.
Add in the vanilla, flour, and salt and beat well. Mix in
the baking soda and vinegar. When the mixture is thoroughly
combined, pour it into two well grease 8-inch baking dishes.
Bake at 375 degrees F for about half an hour. Allow them to
cool before frosting with your favorite brand or recipe for
cream cheese frosting.

Peach Cobbler

Ingredients:
1 stick of butter (melted)
1 cup + 3 tbsp sugar (divided)
1 cup flour
2 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
1 cup milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
4 ripe peaches (peeled, pitted, and sliced)
1/2 tsp cinnamon

Directions:
Pour the melted butter into an 8-inch baking dish. In a
mixing bowl, mix together one cup of sugar, baking powder,
flour, and salt. Mix this together well. Add in the milk and
vanilla and give it a good stir. Pour the batter over the
butter in the baking dish, then toss the peaches in a bowl
with three tablespoons of sugar and the cinnamon. Arrange
the peach slices so they sit evenly on top of the batter,
then bake at 375 degrees F for about half an hour. Serve hot
with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.


Main Street Magazine

Feb. 2010

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