Confections and Desserts
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How to avoid a soggy bottom pie crust
November 25, 2013Get a pastry chef’s foolproof tips to achieve flaky bottom pie crusts every time.
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In this inspired alternative to traditional holiday desserts, pears are dusted with palm sugar (low on the glycemic scale) and cardamom and then roasted and served over a pool of rich blueberry sauce.
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Impress your guests with these easy-to-make bites. The spice flavors intensify over time, so adjust according to taste. You’ll have leftover chocolate after dipping; use it to dip dried or fresh fruits and candied ginger, or let it harden, chop, and add to cookie batter.
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This scrumptious tart strikes a rare balance between rich and not-too-sweet.
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Ounce for ounce, berries offer the biggest nutrient punch of any fruit, with few calories. These desserts provide built-in portion control; using cooking spray rather than butter to keep the phyllo moist lowers fat, too.
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This light and refreshing summer treat is supersimple.
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Gooey, delicious Mint Cheesecake Brownies with a healthy secret: They’re sweetened with stevia and contain no white sugar.
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Gooey, rich brownies with a healthy secret: no added sugar!
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This dairy- and gluten-free, nutritious version of rice pudding features millet and coconut.