August 21, 2012
Angel Pie
Crust

Meringue Shell
Beat whites until foamy. Sprinkle with cream of tartar and salt. Continue beating until whites form soft peaks. Add sugar 2 tablespoons at a time. Beat until smooth and glossy. Then beat until very stiff peaks form. Spread in greased pie pan with 1" of whites in center. Bake at 275° for 50-60 minutes until pale brown. Let cool one hour.

Lemon Filling
Beat yolks until light. Add juice, rind. Mix sugar and flour together and stir in water. Add to yolk mixture and mix well. Cook in microwave stirring every minute. Cook until smooth and thick, about 5 minutes. Cool slightly and fold in whipped cream. Chill overnight and pour into meringue shell.

 

4 Egg Whites
1 Tsp. Cream of Tartar
1/4 Tsp. Salt
1 Cup Sugar
Filling
4 Egg Yolks
3 Tbsp Lemon juice
2 Tbsp Lemon rind
1 Tbsp Flour
1/2 Cup Water
1/2 Cup Sugar
1 Cup Cream whipped
From the kitchen of Sandi Smith
Chocolate Angel Food Dessert
Angel Food Cake

Angel Food Cake
Sift flour and powdered sugar together. Beat egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt until foamy. Gradually add second amount of sugar 2 tablespoons at a time, beating until meringue holds stiff peaks. Fold in flavorings. Sprinkle the flour/sugar mixture 1/3 cup at a time and fold in gently, until all has been added. Pour batter into tube pan. Bake 30-35 minutes at 375°. Invert pan and let hang until cold.

Chocolate Filling
Melt Chocolate chips with powdered sugar in microwave or top of double boiler. Add margarine and water. Mix until margarine is melted. Add a small amount of the chocolate mixture to the beaten egg. Keep adding in this manner until egg is well mixed into chocolate. Cool the chocolate mixture and then add to whipped cream.
Dessert Assembly
Split the Angel Food cake in half horizontally. Spread bottom layer with chocolate filling. Put on the top layer and cover entire cake with chocolate filling. Keep refrigerated.
1 Cup Cake Flour
1 1/2 Cup sifted Powdered Sugar
1 1/2 Cup Egg Whites (12)
1 1/2 Tsp. Cream of Tartar
1/4 Tsp. Salt
1 Cup Sugar
1 1/2 Tsp. Vanilla
1/2 Tsp. Almond flavoring
Chocolate Filling
1 12 Oz. package of Chocolate Chips
1/4 Cup Powdered Sugar
1/2 Cup Margarine
1 Beaten egg
1 1/2 Tbsp Water
1 Cup Cream whipped
 
 
From the kitchen of Sandi Smith
Lemon Tart
Crust

Crust
Process first four ingredients in food processor, until they resemble coarse sand. Pulse in butter and extract until mixture is the size of peas. Add ice water and pulse together. Add more water 1 Tbsp. at a time if dough seems dry. Dump dough onto a sheet of plastic wrap, form into a circle, wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes before rolling out. Roll out an place in a 9" tart pan. Bake in bottom of oven set to 425° for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Reset oven to 325°.

Lemon Filling
Whisk eggs, yolks, sugar, lemon juice, zest, and salt together in large saucepan. Add the butter and cook over medium-low heat,stirring constantly. Cook until filling thickens slightly but is pourable, 8-10 minutes. Pour into prebaked crust. Bake at 325° until filling is just set , about 10 minutes. Cool tart
. Cool before cutting. You may top with sliced strawberries, whipped cream, sour cream mixed with a little Splenda. Be creative.
1 Cup Flour
1/3 Cup Sliced Almonds
1/4 Cup Splenda
1/4 Tsp. Salt
6 Tbsp. Butter
1/2 Tsp. Almond Extract
3-5 Tbsp. Ice Water
Lemon Filling
3 Whole Eggs
3 Egg Yolks
1 Cup Splenda
1/4 Cup Nonfat Dried Milk
3/4 Cup Fresh Lemon Juice
2 Tbsp. Lemon Zest
Pinch of salt
6 Tbsp. Butter cubed
From the kitchen of Sandi Smith
June 9, 2013