How to Make No-Churn Coffee Ice Cream (No Machine, No kidding) by Cleo Coyle

 

Like a sweet, cold edible coffee, the flavor of our favorite beverage permeates this no-machine ice cream. It's a smooth, cooling treat in the summer heat...

This "no-churn" recipe is 

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incredibly easy to make, requires no cooking, no eggs, and no machine. Yet it yields creamy, smooth, amazingly delicious results. 

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~ Cleo Coyle, author of The Coffeehouse Mysteries

Little Cherry Clafoutis: A Dessert Inspired by the VS Orient Express from Cleo Coyle

 

This classic French dessert originated from the Limousin region of France, and Chef Christian Bodiguel described it as one of his favorites, which is why he served it on the famous VS-Orient Express. The luxury train line has a new executive chef now, but a few years ago, Chef Bodiguel shared his recipe online, which I slightly adapted into the version below. 

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With cherry season upon us, this a great time to bake up these treats. At other times of the year, frozen cherries can be used in place of fresh (see my instructions below). And in an American pinch, you can even try blueberries, blackberries, or raspberries.

In the meantime, Marc and I wish you all the best for the season's eatings.

May you eat (and travel) with joy! 

~ Cleo

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Easy Melted Gelato Sheet Cake by Cleo Coyle #SummerCake

 

Summer and easy just seem to go together, don't they? Okay, maybe not in our writing lives, but we'll take it in the kitchen.

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Our "Melted Gelato Sheet Cake" is a fun cake to make for picnics, cookouts, and snacking. You can either frost it or do what we do: simply serve it with whipped cream or ice cream, a sprinkling of chopped nuts, and maybe even some fresh fruit. 

The cake is incredibly easy to make (no baking skills needed!) and it's highly versatile. You can experiment with your favorite flavors of gelato. And I suggest a few fun alternate ideas for cake flavors in the recipe... 

So let's start baking!

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No-Bake Key Lime Cheesecake Pie - My Lazy Summer Dessert by Cleo Coyle

This cross between a no-bake cheesecake and a Key lime pie is a beautiful, light dessert for the lazy days of summer. Despite the dessert's title, don't feel you must use Key limes, which aren't always easy to find.

The larger, more common Persian limes will do a fine job on the flavor, and no one is likely to notice the difference. So what is the difference? See my note at the end of this post. 

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How to Make Chocolate Chip Cobbler by Cleo Coyle

Liquefied chocolate bubbles up through this baked cobbler like a Willy Wonka primordial swamp. While still warm and magnificently gooey, spoon it into bowls and serve it with ice cream or whipped cream. Now that's eating with joy!

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Insanely Easy Cherry Streusel Coffee Cake for Mother's Day from Cleo Coyle

With three generations of women featured in our Coffeehouse Mysteries, we often hear from mothers who pass our books to their daughters, as well as their own mothers, mothers-in-law, and grandmothers. To celebrate the many generations of women who read our books, my husband and I are delighted to wish our readers a Happy Mother's Day! 

In honor of the day, I am also sharing this insanely easy Cherry Streusel Coffee Cake, slightly adapted from a recipe that came to me from a Coffeehouse Mystery reader, as well as a mother and grandmother, named Shirley Jackson. May you bake with love and eat with joy! ~ Cleo 

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How to make TWINKIE RUM BABA from ONCE UPON A GRIND by Cleo Coyle

The Beverly Hills Italian restaurant Domo made this dessert famous, listing it on their menu as Twinkie alla Domo. Now you can try it at home with this recipe. It's level of sophistication will surprise you. The rum and vanilla in the syrup lifts the Twinkie to happy heights, while lifting your spirits. 

For a little pastry background, the typical rum baba is a yeast or sponge cake fortified with an easy-to-make rum syrup. I grew up with an Italian version that included pastry cream in the center. That's why the Twinkie makes a great shortcut to a festive dessert, and a fun conversation piece for holiday trays.

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Of course, you don't have to use Twinkies. You can always substitute thick slices of pound cake, brioche, or even challah. But don't skip the whipped cream, it's a must for full enjoyment of this dessert. 

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Eat with joy!

~ Cleo Coyle, author of
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How to Make Chocolate Chip Cobbler by Cleo Coyle

Liquefied chocolate bubbles up through this baked cobbler like a Willy Wonka primordial swamp. While still warm and magnificently gooey, spoon it into bowls and serve it with ice cream or whipped cream. Now that's eating with joy!

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Chocolate Fudge Pumpkin Cookies with Pumpkin Spice Glaze by Cleo Coyle

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Healthified! These delicious chocolate cookies may have the flavor and texture of fudge brownies, but they are lower in fat. An entire can of pureed pumpkin takes the place of shortening in the recipe, bringing iron, dietary fiber, and vitamins A, C, and E to this Halloween party.


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Easy Honey-Glazed Peach Crostata with Fresh Ginger Whipped Cream from Cleo Coyle

Got peaches? Here's a nice use for them. A crostata is an Italian dessert tart, usually made with jam or fruit. 

This is my easy version of a rustic, free-form crostata. How easy? I'm using a pre-made pie crust, and so can you...

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