New Orleans Dessert

Posted by JBic at recipegoldmine.com 7/10/01 5:51:06 pm

JBic note: I have no idea what makes this "New Orleans." The recipe came from my mom, who lives in Maine and I don't ...

Old-Time Louisiana Cream Fudge

3 cups granulated sugar
2 cups whipping cream
1 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup real butter
1/2 cup flour
2 cups whole pecans

Cook sugar, whipping cream and cornstarc ...

Banana Bread Pudding (Cajun)

2 eggs
1 cup milk
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 slices bread, cubed
4 very ripe bananas, mashed< ...

Baby Kay's Bread Pudding

Source: Baby Kay's Cajun Kitchen, Scottsdale and Phoenix, Arizona

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon nutmeg
3 eggs
3/4 cup coconut flakes< ...

Eshun's Creole Christmas Cake

Posted by a friend at the Recipe Goldmine Culinary Forum

It is mostly dark boozy fruit held together with cake batter. The cake has no nuts (although you can add them), whic ...

King Cake

This Louisiana favorite has its origins in France. A Mardi Gras party would not be complete without a King Cake. The "king" refers to the Three Kings of the Epiphany. This also explains the ...

Cushaw Pie

1 medium cushaw melon
2 cups granulated sugar (or to taste)
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
5 eggs, beaten
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 tablespoon flour
1/2 cup evap ...

"Jambalaya" Bread Pudding

Source: Junior League of New Orleans - Jambalaya Cookbook

1 loaf French bread
1 quart milk
3 eggs, beaten
2 cups granulated sugar
2 tablespoons ...

Pralines

2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
3/4 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup water
12 large marshmallo ...

Cajun Creamy Chocolate Bread Pudding

A spicy meal calls for a smooth dessert. Bread pudding is a traditional favorite in New Orleans, but this recipe goes one step beyond tradition by incorporating plenty of c ...