Help.

Alison York

I'm having two friends of ours for dinner and Wii tomorrow evening.  Since its a Friday in Lent and we are all Catholic, we decided to just do pizza, but I thought I'd make a really great dessert to go with it, so it doesn't look like I'm a total slacker host. 

 Problem...I don't know what to make.  Any suggestions?  I'm not to shabby of a baker, so I don't mind if its a little harder on the difficulty scale!  Thanks!!!

Anna&Matt

Is there anywhere near you that sells cannolis? They go well with pizza . Alternatively brownie sundaes are always a hit!

MaxOrTori

Tiramisu!  ::drool::

mandalin114

I do Pampered Chef as a second job so I have access to amazing recipes, let me see what I can dig up for you. Do you have a general idea of what you wanted to serve?

nlvaden

I am all for brownies, or chocolate chip cookies.  So you can grab it and eat then play some more!

mrsDinMarch07

If I were you I'd tackle a cheesecake.  YUM.

Alternatively, there was a recipe on the nest of all places a while back for chocolate truffle pie or something.  Essentially a pie ( I switched to chocolate cookie crust) and varying mixtures of chocolate and heavy cream in layers.  Also YUM.  I can try to find the recipe if you want.

call-me-mama

i have a made from scratch chocolate cake and fudge frosting recipe that i usually top with raspberry's or strawberry's!  It's a hit everytime...i could email you the recipe this evening when i get home...don't have it with me at work, but is it fantastic...comes out moist and since a lot of the batter is whipped the cake is fluffier and looks bigger than a normal box cake...it's my go-to....goodluck....i hope you find something great!

Alison York

mandalin114:

I do Pampered Chef as a second job so I have access to amazing recipes, let me see what I can dig up for you. Do you have a general idea of what you wanted to serve?

That's fantastic.  I love pampered chef!  Just something really indulgent and delicious!

Alison York

call-me-mama:

i have a made from scratch chocolate cake and fudge frosting recipe that i usually top with raspberry's or strawberry's!  It's a hit everytime...i could email you the recipe this evening when i get home...don't have it with me at work, but is it fantastic...comes out moist and since a lot of the batter is whipped the cake is fluffier and looks bigger than a normal box cake...it's my go-to....goodluck....i hope you find something great!

That sounds heavenly...I'd love the recipe!  Can you PM me with it later?  THank YoU!!!

kellyfromcali

Brownies are good and easy. Sometimes I make devil's food cake, instant chocolate pudding, and buy cool whip (the tub in the freezer, not the can). Then I slice up the cake into cubed pieces and put them into the serving bowls. Put a scoop of pudding, then a scoop of cool whip on top. Its like, super easy, individual?trifles (sp?).?

Alison York

mrsDinMarch07:

If I were you I'd tackle a cheesecake.  YUM.

Alternatively, there was a recipe on the nest of all places a while back for chocolate truffle pie or something.  Essentially a pie ( I switched to chocolate cookie crust) and varying mixtures of chocolate and heavy cream in layers.  Also YUM.  I can try to find the recipe if you want.

That sounds great, too!  If you find it, can you forward it?  Thank you!

*BlackSheep*

call-me-mama

i sure will...i work out of town so, it'll prob be around six or seven when i can get it to ya...!!!

heather_09_15_07

Strawberry shortcakes. You can just buy the cakes, whipped cream and strawberries and assemble them. Super easy.

Alison York

::drools::

 

*BlackSheep*:

Alison York

call-me-mama:

i sure will...i work out of town so, it'll prob be around six or seven when i can get it to ya...!!!

THANKS!

wils0482

The "three step cheesecake" is easy and delicious - go to the Kraft or Philadelphia cream cheese website for specifics.  We add white chocolate to ours... yum yum

mrsDinMarch07

slowest.computer.ever

sorry 

Truffle pie:

hope the link works!

https://tinyurl.com/d556af

 

Alison York

mrsDinMarch07:

slowest.computer.ever

sorry 

Truffle pie:

hope the link works!

https://tinyurl.com/d556af

 

 

 

Fantastic.  Thanks!

Mrs_Liberto

What about a brownie and raspberry trifle? It's pretty simple to prepare but it's visually appealing/looks like you put a ton of effort into it for company. I'll pull up the recipe if you want.

Alison York

Mrs_Liberto:

What about a brownie and raspberry trifle? It's pretty simple to prepare but it's visually appealing/looks like you put a ton of effort into it for company. I'll pull up the recipe if you want.

Yes, please! 

 I am getting so many great recipes.  Thank you!

giaM28

espresso parfait:

lady fingers

amaretto cookies

espresso or really strong coffee

Kahlua

sambucca 

masarpone

ricotta (creamy)

sugar

mix the coffee, Kahlua, sambucca - set aside (dark mixture)

mix the sugar, marsarpone & ricotta. i add the sugar little by little depending on how sweet i want it. (white mixture)

crush the lady fingers and amaretto cookies together (cookie mixture)

layer the white mixture, then cookies, the dark, white, cookie, dark. keep going until cups are full. i usually serve them in martini glasses but you can make a big bowl of it and just scoop out servings.

fridge for at least 2-3 hours. top with some cocoa powder and cinnamon.

if you can get a hold of some chocolate covered espresso beans they look great on top

you can also muddle some fresh raspberries in with the dark mixture.