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Sweet Temptations
Five Deliciously Simple Ways to Say
"Be Mine, Valentine"
Chocolate Truffles
Mocha Coffee
Raspberry Cheesecake Tart
Raspberry Ice Cream
Cherry Fudge Tarts
 (Family Features) - This Valentine's Day, say "Be Mine" with deliciously simple
homemade treats that will please any palate. Celebrate Cupid's
favorite colors — pale pinks to deep reds — by using rosy fruits
like cherries or raspberries in tarts, cheesecakes or ice cream
to tickle the taste buds and tug at the heartstrings.
Or, if your loved ones, co-workers or friends really like
chocolate, offer easy-to-make, toothsome truffles in a variety of
yummy flavors, perhaps in frilly paper wrappers in a pretty
Victorian-style box. Even an after-dinner coffee transformed with
an artful touch can get your message across.
The key to the heart of these delights? Sweetened condensed milk,
which adds a rich and creamy texture as well as sweet flavor to
special treats any time of year. Since 1856, this time-saving
ingredient has been romancing desserts, making them taste special
on any occasion.
Chocolate Truffles
Prep Time: 20 minutes Chill Time: 2 to 3 hours
Makes 6 dozen (1-inch round) candy truffles
3 cups (18 ounces) semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 (14-ounce) can Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk (NOT evaporated milk)
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Coatings (optional): Finely chopped toasted nuts, flaked coconut,
chocolate sprinkles, colored sprinkles, unsweetened cocoa powder,
confectioners' sugar or colored sugars
- In heavy saucepan, over low heat, melt chocolate chips with
sweetened condensed milk. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla.
- Pour into medium bowl. Cover and chill 2 to 3 hours or until
firm.
- Shape into 1-inch balls; roll in desired coating and/or
decorate with frosting and candies. Store tightly covered in
refrigerator.
Amaretto: Omit vanilla. Add 3 tablespoons amaretto or other
almond-flavored liqueur and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract. Roll in
finely chopped toasted almonds.
Orange: Omit vanilla. Add 3 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur.
Roll in finely chopped toasted almonds mixed with finely grated
orange rind.
Rum: Omit vanilla. Add 1/4 cup dark rum. Roll in flaked coconut.
Bourbon: Omit vanilla. Add 3 tablespoons bourbon. Roll in finely
chopped toasted nuts.
Tip: Place individual Chocolate Truffles into gold/silver foil
candy wrappers and arrange on a tray for decadent dessert
presentation. Or serve with a cup of coffee after dinner as a
"mini" chocolate treat.
Other ideas: Truffles make a great homemade gift at the holidays.
Say thank you to a friend or co-worker with a nice box of
truffles. Arrange several truffles in a pretty box or tin basket
lined with colorful wax or gift paper. Wrap with bow. Reusable
tins are a nice keepsake, too.
Mocha Coffee
Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes
Makes 4 servings
4 cups strong brewed coffee
1 (14-ounce) can Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk (NOT evaporated milk)
2 (1-ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream (optional)
- In large saucepan, combine coffee, sweetened condensed milk,
chocolate and cinnamon. Heat through, stirring constantly. Serve
in mugs. Top with whipped cream or small spoonful of ice cream
(optional).
Raspberry Cheesecake Tart
Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Chill Time: 1 hour
Makes one (11-inch) tart
1 refrigerated unbaked pie crust (one half of 15-ounce package)
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (14-ounce) can Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk (NOT evaporated milk)
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1 cup frozen raspberries, thawed and drained
- Let pie crust stand at room temperature according to package
directions. Preheat oven to 375°F. On a floured surface, roll pie
crust from center to edge, forming a circle about 13 inches in
diameter. Ease pastry into 11-inch tart pan with removable
bottom. Trim pastry even with rim of pan. Place pan on baking
sheet. Bake crust 10 minutes or until lightly golden.
- In large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy.
Gradually add sweetened condensed milk; mix until smooth.
- Add egg, vanilla and lemon rind; mix well. DO NOT OVERMIX.
Arrange raspberries on bottom of baked shell and gently pat down
into crust with back of spoon. Slowly pour filling over fruit.
Bake 25 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool. Chill 1
hour. Store leftovers covered in refrigerator.
Raspberry Ice Cream
Prep Time: 10 minutes Freeze Time: 6 hours
Makes about 1 1/2 quarts
1 (10-ounce) package frozen raspberries in syrup, thawed
1 (14-ounce) can Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk (NOT evaporated milk)
2 cups (1 pint) whipping cream, whipped
- In blender container, blend raspberries until smooth.
- In large bowl, stir together raspberries and sweetened
condensed milk. Fold in whipped cream. Pour mixture into aluminum
foil-lined 9 x 5-inch loaf pan. Cover and freeze 6 hours or until
firm. Scoop ice cream from pan or remove from pan, peel off foil
and slice to serve. Freeze leftovers.
Cherry Fudge Tarts
Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 5 to 8 minutes Chill Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Makes 14 tarts
3 (1-ounce) squares unsweetened or semi-sweet chocolate
1 (14-ounce) can Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk (NOT evaporated milk)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup water
2 egg yolks
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup (1/2 pint) whipping cream, whipped
14 (3-inch) prepared tart-size graham cracker crumb or pie shells
1 (21-ounce) can cherry pie filling, chilled
- In heavy saucepan, over medium heat, melt chocolate, sweetened
condensed milk and salt. Cook and stir rapidly until very thick
and bubbly, 5 to 8 minutes.
- Add water and egg yolk; cook and stir rapidly until mixture
thickens and bubbles again. Remove from heat; stir in almond
extract. Cool 15 minutes.
- Chill thoroughly, about 30 minutes; stir. Fold in whipped
cream. Spoon into crusts. Chill 1 hour or until set. Top with
cherry pie filling. Store leftovers covered in refrigerator.
Check out www.eaglebrand.com for more information and even more
deliciously simple recipes.
SOURCE: Eagle Brand° Sweetened Condensed Milk
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