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French Coconut Pie

Prep Time: 10 minutes Bake Time: 45–60 minutes Total Time: About 1 hour 10 minutes Servings: 8 Category: Dessert Notes After Making Ingredients 4 tablespoons (57 g) unsalted butter, melted 2 large eggs, beaten (about 100 g without shells) 1 tablespoon (8 g) all-purpose flour ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar 1 cup (75 g) sweetened shredded coconut (3½ oz / 99 g package) 1 cup (240 mL) whole milk 1 (9-inch) unbaked pie shell Instructions Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, beaten eggs, flour, sugar, shredded coconut, and milk. Mix until well combined. Pour the filling into the unbaked pie shell. Bake for 45–60 minutes, until the filling is set and the top is golden. The center should be firm with just a slight jiggle. Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing. Jessica’s Notes Prep Ahead: Bake the pie a day ahead and refrigerate once cooled. Allow the pie to come closer to room temperature before serving, if desired. Storage:...

Salted Caramel Cheesecake

Prep Time: 45 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Cooling Time: 1 hour Chilling Time: 8 hours Total Time: Approximately 9 hours Servings: 8 Category: Desserts Notes After Making Ingredients Graham Cracker Crust 78 g unsalted butter, melted 125 g graham cracker crumbs (approximately 16 graham cracker squares) 25 g granulated sugar Homemade Salted Caramel Sauce 300 g granulated sugar 70 g unsalted butter, room temperature and cut into cubes 240 g heavy cream, room temperature ½ tsp salt Cheesecake Filling 452 g reduced-fat cream cheese, softened (2 packages, 8 oz each) 2 large eggs 150 g granulated sugar 1 tbsp finely grated orange or lemon zest 10 g vanilla extract (2 tsp) 120 g homemade salted caramel sauce, cooled Salted Caramel Sour Cream Topping 240 g reduced-fat sour cream 25 g granulated sugar 10 g vanilla extract (2 tsp) 1 tbsp (approximately 15 g) homemade salted caramel sauce, cooled to room temperature Finishing Additional homemade salted caram...

Lemon Lush

Prep Time: 40 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: About 5 hours (including chilling) Servings: 9 Category: Dessert ⸻ Notes After Making Add ⸻ Ingredients Shortbread Walnut Crust 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour ½ cup (60 g) finely chopped walnuts ¼ teaspoon coarse kosher salt ½ cup (113 g) cold unsalted butter, cubed Lemon Cream Cheese Layer 16 ounces (454 g) full-fat cream cheese, softened 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar 1½ tablespoons (22 g) fresh lemon juice ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract Homemade Lemon Pudding ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar Zest of 2 small lemons ¼ cup (32 g) cornstarch ½ cup (120 g) fresh lemon juice 3 large egg yolks 1 cup (240 g) whole milk 1 cup (240 g) heavy whipping cream 2 drops yellow gel food coloring, optional Whipped Cream Topping 1 cup (240 g) cold heavy whipping cream 2 tablespoons (15 g) powdered sugar ½ teaspoon vanilla extract ½ cup (60 g) finely chopped walnuts, for garnish ⸻ Instructions Prepare the Crust ...