Toppings

Subject: ~~~~Toppings~~~~ Sat Nov 08, 2008 8:08 pm

Cranberry Topping

1 cup heavy cream, whipped

1/2 cup sugar

1 (8-1/2 oz) can crushed pineapple, drained

1-1/2 cup Cranberry Relish drained

Whip cream, adding sugar slowly, until stiff

Fold in pineapple and relish, but do not blend completely

Serve on angel food cake slices or use as filling and topping for angel food and other cakes. Makes about 1 quart

Subject: Re: ~~~~Toppings~~~~ Sat Nov 08, 2008 8:08 pm

Creamy Banana Topping

Mash 1 peeled, ripe banana in a small bowl with 1/2 tsp lemon juice

Gently fold in 1 cup (1/2 a 4-1/2 oz pkg) frozen whipped topping which has been defrosted

And 1 tbsp milk

Chill

Makes 1-1/4 cups

Keeps for one to 2 hours in refrigerator

Use as topping for plain cakes, puddings, or in a parfait (which donkey loves)

Subject: Re: ~~~~Toppings~~~~ Sat Nov 08, 2008 8:08 pm

Fluffy Banana Topping

Slice 1 peeled ripe banana into a 1-1/4 qt mixing bowl

Add 1 egg white, dash of salt

1/4 cup sugar

1/2 tsp vanilla

Beat with electric mixer or rotary beater until smooth and fluffy

Chill for about 1 hour before serving

Makes about 1-1/2 cups

Serve as a topping for pudding

Cake or hot waffles or pancakes

Optional: Just before serving fold in 1 tbsp brandy

Subject: Re: ~~~~Toppings~~~~ Sat Nov 08, 2008 8:09 pm

Tipsy Ice Cream Topping

2 ripe bananas

4 tbsp crème de cacao or brandy

4 tbsp chopped maraschino cherries, drained

4 tbsp chopped dates

2 tbsp sugar

Peel and mash bananas

Blend in liqueur or brandy and beat with rotary beater until smooth

Fold in cherries, dates and sugar

Cover and chill in refrigerator for about 1 hour

Serve as a topping for ice creams or puddings

Makes 1-1/3 cups

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Toppings