Tart Raspberry Gelle (serves 2)

I love dessert and a dessert that is both easy and tasty is one that scores high as far as I am concerned. Here is a recipe that I ‘invented’ that serves well in both easy and delicious categories. Note that in consideration of the alcohol in this dessert, this one isn’t for the kiddies.

- Chez

• 1 pkg raspberry JELLO


• 1/2 cup sour cream


• 1 cup Crème de Framboise


• 3 tbs Pomegranate molasses


• 1/2 cup boiling water


• 1 tbs lemon juice


• 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream


• 2 ‘spritz’ whipped cream
  
  

1. Bring water to boil


2. Add JELLO, whisk well to mix


3. Add sour cream, whisk well to mix


4. Add Crème de Framboise, molasses and lemon juice, mix well


5. Pour into 2 wine goblets, and allow to set up (4 hours)

NOTE: the ‘creamy’ component will rise to the top and the ‘clear’ component will sink to the bottom (think JELLO shots).

At service, add ice cream and whipped cream… enjoy!

Bananas Foster Pudding (serves 4)

Dessert… it's the best part of the meal, and tonight’s star is indeed the best part.

Now this IS NOT you're kids pudding, this one is all about the Adult Dessert World, so don't even think about sharing this one, but if you are over 21... Enjoy!

- Chez

· 1 pkg 4-serving instant vanilla pudding
· 2 cups milk
· 8 oz light sour cream
· 1 tsp. vanilla extract
· 1 tbsp. dark rum
· 6 shortbread cookies – crumbled
· 4 medium ripe bananas, split long way
· No stick spray
· 4 tbsp. sugar
· 8 tbsp. whipped cream topping
· 2 tbsp. dark rum
· 2 tbsp. brandy

1) Mix pudding mix and milk until smooth
2) Add sour cream and continue to mix. Once smooth…
3) Add vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon dark run
4) Incorporate together and set aside
5) Place 1 tablespoon of cookie crumbs in bottom of parfait or pudding dishes
6) Lightly spray bananas with no-stick spray and sprinkle with sugar
7) In a hot non-stick pan, grill bananas for 1 minute per side. Remove from heat and place in dish in an ‘X’
8) Fill parfait dishes with pudding, leaving about ¼ inch to the lip of the dish
9) Sprinkle the remainder of the crumbled cookie on top of the dessert
10) Refrigerate 3-4 hours.
11) Before service, remove pudding from refrigerator
12) Mix remainder of rum and brandy in a coffee cup and tightly seal with plastic wrap
13) Microwave on high for 70 seconds
14) Add a dollop of whipped cream/topping to each dish
15) Move dessert to table, carefully remove plastic wrap from rum mixture
16) Pour about 1 tablespoon into each dish…
17) CAUTION!!! Light and enjoy the show. Alcohol will burn off in about 1 minute, and create a really cool, warm/cold aspect to this dish.