desserts

Ube Cheesecake

Ube jam and ube extract aren’t hard to find anymore in larger cities. Look in the international foods section of your local supermarket, or check for Filipino markets in your area. If they aren’t available at a brick-and-mortar retailer, they’re easy to order online.

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Strawberry Cheesecake Tacos

Beyond fresh strawberries, you can add whipped cream, crushed nuts like pistachios or a sprinkle of powdered sugar for an extra touch. A dash of cinnamon or a drizzle of honey can also elevate the flavors.

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Homemade Frozen Hot Chocolate

We use regular milk to make our frozen hot chocolate, but you can absolutely start with chocolate milk to boost the chocolaty flavor. Feel free to experiment with chocolate-flavored dairy-free milk alternatives too.

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Coconut Popsicles

If you want to add solid coconut to the popsicles, stick with shredded coconut. These shreds are much thinner and smaller than flakes and will mix easily with the milk and cream. Smaller flakes might be appropriate if you’re garnishing the pops with coconut after coating them with chocolate. Learn more about the differences between flaked and shredded coconut.

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Apricot Fluff

When we were young mothers, I asked my best friend if she had a recipe for an easy ambrosia salad that I could take to a cookout later that evening. She shared this recipe with me and it's become a must-have at every barbecue I attend. It's sublime with peaches and peach gelatin, too.

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Orange Dream Angel Food Cake

A basic angel food cake becomes a heavenly indulgence, thanks to a hint of orange flavor swirled into every bite. The orange color makes slices of the cake look so pretty when arranged on individual dessert plates.

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Strawberry Rosemary Yogurt Pops

We planted strawberries a few years ago and these tangy-sweet frozen yogurt pops are my very favorite treats to make with them! The options are endless. Try using other yogurt flavors like lemon, raspberry or blueberry.

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Coconut Macaroons

These coconut macaroon cookies earned me a first-place ribbon at the county fair. They remain my husband's favorites—whenever I make them to give away, he always asks me where his batch is! I especially like the fact that this recipe makes a small enough batch for the two of us to nibble on.

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