Tag: winter

Red Velvet Chocolate Peppermint Trifle

Red Velvet Chocolate Peppermint Trifle in trifle bowl with red and white ribbon tied around it, all on a red background.

This Red Velvet Chocolate Peppermint Trifle layers rich Red Velvet Cake Roll slices with cool peppermint cream cheese frosting, chocolate chips, and peppermint candies to create a one-of-a-kind dessert filled with your favorite seasonal flavors.

Winter Wonderland Cake Roll

Winter Wonderland Cake Roll on gold cake stand surrounded by red and gold Christmas bulbs.

The taste of rich, red velvet cake, cream cheese filling, and sweet buttercream make each bite a wintery wonderland for your taste buds while the decorations transform this dessert into a festive, candy-cane-themed delight.

Snowman Cake Pops

Snowman Cake Pops

Easy to make and exciting to look at, these Snowman Cake Pops are the perfect holiday treat to effortlessly impress the guests at your Christmas celebration.

Homemade Pistachio Cream Recipe

Ingredients
  • 1 1/4 c. raw, unsalted pistachios, shelled
  • 3 tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 3/4 c. whole milk or cream, divided
  • 4 oz. high-quality white chocolate, chopped
  • 2 tbsp. powdered sugar
  • 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
Instructions
  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add pistachios and boil for 3 minutes. Drain and transfer to a clean kitchen towel.
  2. Rub pistachios in the towel to remove the skins. Discard the skins and let the pistachios dry completely.
  3. Melt butter with 1/4 c. milk until hot. Add white chocolate and stir until fully melted.
  4. Add pistachios to a blender with powdered sugar and salt. Pour in the melted chocolate mixture.
  5. Blend until a paste forms. Slowly add remaining milk, a few tablespoons at a time, until smooth and creamy.
  6. Blend on high for 30-60 seconds, scraping sides as needed.
  7. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

Homemade Whipped Topping Recipe

Ingredients
  • 1 c. heavy whipping cream
  • 3 tbsp. sugar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
Instructions
  1. Whip heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla with a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form, about 3-4 minutes.