Simple Dessert Ideas?

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There is always fruit with whipped cream.

I went to a Christmas carry in today for my Moms side of the family. I took a big platter of sugar cookies with red/green sprinkles.

Well, we had our family dinner today. I made Pumpkin Pie (lol) and Choc. Cream Pie

What about Cream Puff Dessert? You can probably use google to find the recipe.

jello parfaits are always a hit with my kids

Peach cobbler - buy it frozen - cook and carry - it's a good southern favorite.

I aways make apple pie

Some good suggestions here. I have yet to make a decent apple pie, Chris. It's one of those things I haven't quite figured out yet and found a recipe I liked.

I find that the apple pies I make with crumb toppings are so much better tasting then those with a regular crust topping.

I was thinking about trying one with a crumb topping the next time around. I'm not about to give up trying to make apple pie. I don't give up too easily. I finally made good gravy last night for the first time. I was so excited. =)

I second creme puffs.............everyone loves them and are afraid to make them. Easiest thing in the world to make. I keep a batch unfilled in the freezer for dessert emergencies!

I've never made creme puffs myself. I remember my mom making them when I was a kid and she froze the shells too. I've never actually liked them much myself. Unless of course they were topped with chocolate. =)

Sweet Potato Pie.

Maybe you can make a cherry or apple pie or a brownie instead?

how about cheesecake? buy a box of Jello cheesecake mix, then when you put the slices on plates, top with a generous amount of canned pie filling (cherry, blueberry, peach) and a dollop of whipped cream

too bad strawberries are out of season...i'd suggest strawberry shortcake. oh...try foodnetwork.com and search for 'trifle'...yeah it's a custard base, but still has fruit (you can use frozen) and seems pretty refreshing.

How about a nice seasonal fruit and nut tray. You could even add a few dessert cheeses if you like.

Pumpkin Pie

Cheesecake

I like to bake cookies, but if you think there will already be lots of those, how about a healthy twist on a traditional. ( I found this recipe on http://southernfood.about.com/od/fruitcakerecipes/ there are lots of other variations and other recipes on this site.)

Ingredients:

* 3/4 cup dried apricots
* 3/4 cup orange juice
* 1 cup chopped dried figs
* 1 cup chopped dried apples
* 1 cup apple juice
* 2 cups currants
* 2 cups chopped walnuts or pecans
* 2 cups whole-wheat flour
* 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
* 1 teaspoon ground allspice
* 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
* 1 teaspoon baking powder
* 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 3 large eggs
* 1/3 cup corn oil
* finely grated peel of 2 lemons & 1 orange
* 1 teaspoon vanilla
* 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
* 1/2 to 1 cup dry red wine
* brandy, for soaking

Preparation:
Prepare 2 8 x 4-inch loaf pans by greasing and lining them all the way to the top with parchment paper or brown paper. Grease the paper.

Place the apricots and orange juice in a small saucepan over medium high heat. Bring to a boil, then cover the pan and turn off the heat. Let sit for 5 minutes.

Drain the apricots, reserving juice in a 1-cup measure. Put the figs and apples in the same saucepan along with the apple juice, bring to a boil, then cover the pan and turn off the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes, then drain, adding any extra liquid to the 1-cup measure. Meanwhile, chop the apricots.

Combine the chopped apricots, figs, apples, currants, and nuts in a large mixing bowl.

Preheat the oven to 300°.

Sift the flour with the spices, baking powder, soda, and salt.

Combine the eggs, oil, lemon and orange peel, vanilla, and sugar. Add the wine to the reserved fruit juice in the 1-cup measure, up to the 1-cup mark, and stir into the egg mixture.

Stir the flour mixture into the egg mixture, then stir batter into the fruits and nuts.

Pour the batter into the prepared pans and bake on the lowest rack of the oven for about 1 hour and 45 minutes. Insert a toothpick or cake tester near the center of the cake to test. It will come out clean when the fruitcake is done.

Let the cakes cool in the pans on racks until they reach room temperature, then remove from pans. Carefully pour brandy on all surfaces, then wrap the cakes in layers of brandy-soaked cheesecloth and aluminum foil. Once a week during storage, moisten the cloth with more brandy. It will keep at least three weeks.

I hope you find something they'd like.

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...how about a healthy twist on a traditional Christmas recipe, "Fruitcake."

Not everyone's favorite, but this variation might be.

You are getting some great answers.

heavenly hash is really good and so easy to make
1 package cream cheese (softened)
1 8 oz. contaner of sour cream
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 large can of fruit cocktail

just drain the can of fruit and mix everything together and let it chill. It is really good!

We have traditional Christmas Pudding (also known as plum pudding) served with hard sauce or thick clotted cream. I also prepare a Tipsy Laird, the Scottish version of an English trifle.

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what did you make?

I ended up making an apple crumb pie

Yummy That sounds good. I love Apple Crumb Pie. I can smell it now.

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That does sound good. :D

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