Easy Beautiful Desserts

THIS RECIPE HAS BEEN ADAPTED FROM  (http://www.katiescucina.com/2014/04/raspberry-fool/) Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Yield: 4-6 Ingredients 12 ounces frozen raspberries, thawed 1/2 cup sugar, or vanilla sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt, or vanilla salt 2 cups heavy cream 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar Directions Combine the raspberries, sugar and salt in a blender, or food processor with the chopping blade. Turn on pulse or puree for about 1 to 2 minutes. You want the sugar to dissolve and the raspberries to become as smooth as possible. Now pour the raspberry mixture through a fine sieve, and discard any seeds caught in it. It helps to use the back of a spoon to press the berries into the sieve. It will make the process faster. In a stand mixer (or large bowl and hand mixer) whip the heavy cream and the confectioners' sugar. Start slow until it thickens slightly, then amp the speed up to...

THIS RECIPE HAS BEEN ADAPTED FROM (http://www.buzzfeed.com) SAMOA DIP 8 oz. cream cheese, softened 8 oz. thawed cool whip ½ cup powdered sugar ⅛ cup caramel sauce, I used caramel ice cream topping in the jar ½ cup toasted coconut chocolate sauce for drizzle caramel sauce for drizzle INSTRUCTIONS In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, cool whip, powdered sugar and caramel sauce and beat until smooth. Pour into a serving bowl, making sure there is enough space between dip and rim of bowl to save room for toppings. Top with toasted coconut then drizzle with chocolate sauce and caramel sauce. Serve with shortbread cookies, graham crackers or vanilla wafers. Auntie Anne’s Copycat Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Bites (Nuggets) with Cream Cheese Dipping Sauce Prep Time: 45 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 2 hours, 35 minutes Yield: 6 servings Ingredients 1 (1/4 oz) pkg active dry yeast 1 cup warm water, 110 degrees 2 Tbsp granulated sugar 2 Tbsp packed light-brown sug...