desserts

1 can (16 oz) pumpkin 1 1/2 tsp. salt 1 1/3 cups evaporated milk 2 eggs 2/3 cup sugar 2 tbsp. butter, melted 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 tsp. ginger 1/4 tsp. nutmeg 1/4 tsp. cloves Crunch Topping Blend all ingredients except Crunch Topping with rotary beater. Divide among 8 ungreased custard cups...

8 eggs 2 cups sugar 2 cups dry bread crumbs 2 tsp. baking powder 4 cups pitted dates, cut up 2 cups coarsely chopped walnuts Ice cream or whipped cream Heat oven to 350F. Grease 2 baking pans 9x9x2". Beat eggs until thick and lemon colored; beat in sugar gradually. Stir in bread crumbs and...

Equipment that you should have for fondue. Pot: Oil Fondues: Metal pot with broad base, secure handle, sloping sides or partial cover to prevent splattering, well-balanced stand. A heavy pot can double for cheese or dessert fondues. If not heavy, cheese or dessert may scorch. The best...

Mix 1 cup honey and 1 cup apricot brandy. Pour into dessert fondue pot to heat. Spear Dippers (below) and swirl in fondue. 2 cups Dippers: Brownie Cherry Surprises, apple wedges, Apricot Balls, spiced or salted nuts.

3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 cup light cream (20%) 1/2 tsp. vanilla or 1 tbsp. rum Dippers (below) Mix sugar, corn syrup, salt, butter and 1/2 cup of the cream. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, to 234F on a candy...

In dessert fondue pot, heat 1 can Betty Crocker vanilla ready-to-serve pudding (2 cups). Swirl Dippers (below) in fondue. 2 cups Dippers: Alternate cherries, grapes, pineapple chunks, brownie squares and fruitcake squares on skewers.

1/2 cup sugar 1/2 tsp. salt 2 tbsp. cornstarch 2 cups light cream or milk 2 egg yolks, slightly beaten 1 tbsp. butter or margarine 2 tsp. almond extract Dippers (below) In saucepan, mix sugar, salt and cornstarch. Gradually stir in cream. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until...

1 cup sugar 3 tbsp. cornstarch 1/4 tsp. salt 1 cup orange juice 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup hot water 1 tbsp. butter or margarine 1 tsp. each grated orange and lemon peel Dippers (below) In saucepan, mix sugar, cornstarch and salt. Slowly stir in orange and lemon juice and water. Heat to...

Blend 1 pkg. Betty Crocker lemon frosting mix, 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp. hot water and 2 tbsp. corn syrup; beat until smooth. Pour into dessert fondue pot to heat. Spear Dippers (below) and swirl in fondue. 2 cups Dippers: Day-old gingerbread squares, cream cheese squares rolled in toasted sesame...

Mix 1/4 cup finely snipped mint leaves and 1/4 cup sugar; let stand 1 hour. Melt 1 cup mint-flavored apple jelly over low heat; blend in mint-sugar mixture and 1/4 cup water. Pour into dessert fondue pot to keep warm. Spear Dippers (below) and swirl in fondue. 1 1/2 cups Dippers: Chiffon cake...

In saucepan, mix 2 cups frozen blueberries, 1/4 cup each sugar and water, 2 tbsp. lemon juice, 2 tsp. cornstarch and 1/2 tsp. cinnamon. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour into dessert fondue pot to keep warm. Spear Dippers (below) ans...

Heat 2 pkgs (10oz each) frozen raspberries, thawed, and 1 cup currant jelly to boiling. Mix 2 tbsp. cornstarch and 1 tbsp. cold water; stir into raspberry mixture. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Strain sauce; pour into dessert fondue pot to keep warm. Spear Dippers...

In saucepan, heat 1 can Betty Crocker ready-to-spread frosting over low heat, stirring frequently. Pour into dessert fondue pot to keep warm. Spear Dippers (below) and swirl in fondue. 2 cups Minute Minty Chocolate Fondue: Stir 1/2 tsp. mint extract into frosting. Dippers: Angel food cake...

12 oz. milk chocolate, semisweet chocolate pieces, or sweet cooking chocolate 3/4 cup light cream 1 to 2 tbsp. cherry brandy, orange flavored liqueur, or 2 tsp powdered instant coffee Dippers (below) In heavy saucepan, melt chocolate in cream over low heat, stirring until smooth. Remove from...

In dessert fondue pot, pour 1 cup boiling water over 1 pkg. (6 oz) fruit-flavored gelatin. Stir to dissolve. Adjust heat when necessary to keep fondue warm. Spear Dippers (below) and swirl in fondue, then dip into whipped cream or chopped nuts. 4 servings Dippers: Angel food or pound cake...

1 cup Gold Medal flour (if using self-rising flour, omit baking powder and salt) 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2 tbsp. cocoa 2 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 cup milk 2 tbsp. shortening, melted 1 cup chopped nuts 1 cup brown sugar (packed) 1/4 cup cocoa 1 3/4 cups hot water Heat oven to 350F...

1 stick or 1/2 packet Betty Crocker pie crust mix 1 envelope (about 2 oz) dessert topping mix 1 can (3 1/2 oz) flaked coconut 1 can Betty Crocker vanilla ready-to-serve pudding (2 cups) Sweetened sliced strawberries Prepare 9" Baked Pie Shell as directed on package. Prepare topping mix as...

Vary the basic recipe for Homemade Ice Cream to make any of these delightful flavors. Chocolate Ice Cream: Decrease vanilla to 1 tsp. and increase sugar to 1 cup. Stir 2 oz. unsweetened chocolate into hot milk mixture in saucepan. Fresh Peach Ice Cream: Decrease vanilla to 1 tsp. Mash 4 or 5...

Scoop balls from 1/2 cantaloupe and 1/2 honeydew melon with ball cutter or 1/2 tsp. measuring spoon. To serve, divide melon balls among 4 dessert dishes. Top each with 1 scoop lime sherbet; pour about 1/2 cup chilled sparkling catawba grape juice or ginger ale over sherbet. 4 servings

Pour 1 can (6oz) frozen limeade concentrate, thawed, over fresh fruit (watermelon or cantaloupe balls, pineapple wedges, peach slices, banana slices) in bowl. Cover; chill 2 hours. To serve, spoon into chilled dessert dishes. Garnish with a sprig of mint.