Erin's Edibles

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Fudge... Freaking Amazing!

2011-12-24T15:52:00.003-05:00

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1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips

Coat an 8x8-inch pan with cooking spray. Set aside.

Add both sugars, the cream, milk, corn syrup and salt to a 3-qt saucepan, stirring to combine. Set over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reaches 242 F on a candy thermometer (the soft ball stage). Turn off the heat under the pan and whisk in the butter, vanilla and flour (my flour got a little lumpy and I couldn't get them all out, but it didn't wind up being a big deal).

Transfer the mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish, and allow to cool until it reaches 110 F, about 15-20 minutes.

Using a spoon, scrape the mixture from the baking dish into the bowl of your stand mixer. Fit the mixer with the paddle attachment, and beat the fudge on medium speed for about 4 minutes, or until it thickens and holds its shape. Transfer to the prepared 8x8 pan and spread in an even layer with an offset spatula. Sprinkle with the chocolate chips and press them gently into the top of the fudge.

Egg Nog Fudge

2011-12-24T15:48:00.004-05:00

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Yield: 30 to 40 pieces

Prep Time: 30 min

Cook Time: 12 min

Ingredients:

2 cups granulated white sugar
1/2 cup salted butter
3/4 cup dairy eggnog
10.5 ounces white chocolate bars, chopped into small pieces
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, plus a little more for the top of the fudge
One 7-ounce jar marshmallow creme
1 teaspoon rum extract

Directions:

1. Line an 8 or 9-inch square pan with foil and let it hang over the sides. Butter the foil.

2. In a heavy, 3-quart saucepan combine sugar, butter and eggnog. Bring to a rolling boil, stirring constantly. Continue boiling 8 to 10 minutes over medium heat or until a candy thermometer reaches 234°F, stirring constantly to prevent scorching. Remove from heat.

3. Using a wooden spoon, work quickly to stir in chopped white chocolate and nutmeg until chocolate is melted and smooth. Stir in marshmallow creme and rum extract. Beat until well blended and then pour into prepared pan. Sprinkle a little freshly ground nutmeg on top. Let stand at room temperature until cooled. Refrigerate if you'd like to speed up the process.

4. When completely cool, cut into squares. Store in a covered container.

Tips:

*This fudge freezes well. Place in a covered container; it will keep for several weeks.

German Chocolate Cheesecake

2011-12-11T00:39:00.001-05:00

I made German Chocolate Cheesecake tonight.

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Ingredients:

1  cup finely crushed graham crackers
1/4  cup flaked coconut
1/4  cup chopped pecans
2  tablespoons sugar
1/4  cup butter, melted
4  ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
3 8 ounce package reduced-fat cream cheese(Neufchatel), softened
3/4  cup sugar
1/2  cup dairy sour cream
2  teaspoons vanilla
2  tablespoons all-purpose flour
3  eggs, lightly beaten
1/2  cup butter
1/4  cup sugar
1  cup flaked coconut
1/2  cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted
2  tablespoons milk
2  tablespoons light-color corn syrup
1  teaspoon vanilla

Directions 

1.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. For crust, in a bowl,combine crushed graham crackers, the 1/4 cup coconut, the 1/4 cup pecans, andthe 2 tablespoons sugar. Stir in the 1/4 cup melted butter. Press mixture ontothe bottom of an ungreased 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Cool ona wire rack.  

2.  For filling, in a small heavy saucepan, cook and stirchocolate over low heat until melted; cool. In a mixing bowl, combine creamcheese, the 3/4 cup sugar, the sour cream, and the 2 teaspoons vanilla. Beatwith an electric mixer on medium speed until combined. Beat in flour just untilcombined. Stir in eggs and melted chocolate. Pour over crust, spreading evenly.  

3.  Place springform pan in a shallow baking pan. Bake for 45to 50 minutes or until a 2-inch area around the outside edge appears set andthe center appears nearly set when gently shaken. Remove springform pan frombaking pan. Cool cheesecake in pan on wire rack for 15 minutes. Using a smallsharp knife, loosen edge of cheesecake from side of pan. Cool for 30 minutes.Remove side of pan; cool completely (about 1-1/4 hours).  

4.  Meanwhile, for topping, in a small saucepan, combine the1/2 cup butter and the 1/4 cup sugar. Cook over medium heat, stirring todissolve sugar. Remove from heat. Stir in the 1 cup coconut, the 1/2 cuptoasted pecans, the milk, corn syrup, and the 1 teaspoon vanilla. Cool to roomtemperature.  

5.  Spread topping over cheesecake. Cover loosely and chillat least 4 hours.

Not what I was going for... I'm going to have to work on this one...

Chocolate Buttercream

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Ingredients

4 ounces cream cheese

½ cup butter

2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa

3 cups powdered sugar

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 tablespoon milk or cream (if needed)

Directions

1. Chocolate Buttercream: Beat cream cheese and butter for 4 minutes.

2. Add cocoa, powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Let beat for 3 minutes.

* If it is too thick, add milk. If it is too thin, add powdered sugar. Or if it is not dark enough, add more cocoa.

Chocolate Ganache

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Ingredients

9 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped

1 cup heavy cream

1 tablespoon dark rum (optional)

Directions

1. Place the chocolate into a medium bowl.

2. Heat the cream in asmall sauce panover medium heat. Bring just to a boil, watching very carefullybecause if it boils for a few seconds, it will boil out of the pot. When thecream has come to a boil, pour over the chopped chocolate, and whisk untilsmooth. Stir in the rum if desired.

3. Allow the ganache to cool slightly before pouring over acake. Start at the center of the cake and work outward. For a fluffy frostingor chocolate filling, allow it to cool until thick, then whip with a whiskuntil light and fluffy.

Homemade Peanut Butter Cups

2011-12-08T16:21:00.001-05:00

I decided to make this recipe
http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Homemade-Peanut-Butter-Cups

I don't really like Semi-Sweet Chocolate. I used 1/2 cup semi-sweet, 1 full cup milk chocolate and 1/2 cup peanut butter chocolate morsels.
Next time, I'm going to use a full 2 cups of Milk Chocolate instead.

Upcycled TV Console-Not edible, but still Erin's

2011-12-07T19:24:00.001-05:00

I have been interested in wood working/upcycling furniture lately. I know, I know, a new hobby, whomp whomp!

Whelp, below is a picture timeline of the steps to create my upcycled TV console.

This is the goal, colors will be different.

Removing the guts of the TV. (Don't let the picture fool you, Sheehan did 90% of the gut removal.)

"Sheehan, get it n the TV."

Late Night Sanding

Priming Take 1.

Primer Coat 1

Primer Coat 2

Rutt Row, I should have listened to Sheehan. He kept telling me, "Erin, this needs to be sanded." I kept saying, it didn't. Well, it did. Had to sand off the primer and the original top coat.

Priming Take 2.

Sheehan did most of the sanding, again.

Sanded, ready to be primed.

Re-Primed after the sandings

Spray painted blue

Lucy's new food

2011-02-13T18:44:00.002-05:00

Lucy has had an upset stomach since Friday, today's Sunday. She had loose stools and attempts with no "outcome."
The "medically trained veterinarian" that I am, decided that I am going to make Lucys meals from now on! I think that I can do a better job than some dog food company, that mass produces product, with who knows what in it.

I did some research online and determined the followed.
I found that Ground Turkey, Beef, Pork, Ham, Lamb and Chicken are the best meats. (Kinda Obvious.)
Vegetables; Carrots, Green Beans, Potatoes, Corn... (I need to look into more Veggie options)
For Diarrhea, 1-2 cups white or brown Rice.
Cooked Rolled Oats for fiber (instead of rice.)
Scrambled Egg for protein.
Any flea problems, add Garlic Powder *I need to look into this. I read garlic was bad for dogs...
One Tip I found was to fine chop the veggies because dogs don't break down vegetables as slow as humans, aka they pass them too fast.

Using the above, I created the below recipe.

I Love Lurkey

1lb. Ground Turkey
4 Chicken Livers
5 Large Carrots; peeled, cut and boiled
20-30 Green Beans; cut and boiled
1 cup Brown Rice

Directions: In Sauce Pan brown Turkey and at the same time, in a medium pot boil Livers. In a separate pot; boil Carrots and Green Beans for 10-15 minutes then add Brown Rice to water for 5-10 minutes. In a food processor, Mix Turkey and Livers, pour into bowl. Mix in food processor; Carrots, Green Beans and Rice. Mix all ingredients together.

EXTRA: I added a slice of bacon and 1 tablespoon of bacon grease, leftover from breakfast.

Verdict: Lucy Loved It!

Can I park my car in Harvard yard?

2009-09-16T22:02:00.004-04:00

I made these Boston Creme Cupcakes for my Pammy Girls BDAY!

They were amazingggggg!

Zoey turns ONE only once!

2009-05-31T22:26:00.001-04:00

I made 50+ Monkey Cupcakes and one very special birthday cake for one very special little girl!

The cupcakes were DELICIOUS, see!

Yummmmmy, Tie Dye Monkey Cupcakes!

Zoeys very own cake! Of Course it was tie dyed inside!

Easter

2009-04-12T23:36:00.004-04:00

My Bunny Cupcakes, notice a few cyclops bunnies, oops (PS, the picture was taken after we started taring into them)

Below is my moms bunny cake... Needless to say I got my cake decorating skills from my dad's side. :) j/k j/k She was in a hurry and who cares it tasted bomb ass good!

Bridal Shower

2008-12-07T19:57:00.005-05:00

Made this one for a Bridal Shower.

I haven't made anything lately because I have been so crazy busy at work.

Vince's BDAY Cupcakes

2008-10-27T11:17:00.001-04:00

My friend Ashley asked me to make her BF some cupcakes for his 22nd Bday.
He likes sports, chick flicks and he is a referee.
Taa DA!

Baby Mason

2008-10-12T23:13:00.002-04:00

I made this bottle cake for Ashley's baby shower.
(I am getting a bit bored with the taste of my cakes... I need a new recipe.)

Happy 25th Birthday BM!

2008-10-09T13:06:00.004-04:00

BM turned 25 on October 2nd.
I made him VW (pronounced V-dub) cupcakes.

Hey Pittsburgh, YOU SUCK!

2008-09-27T13:59:00.006-04:00

These are a bit obscene.
They were made for the GM at SPRFC who is a big Steelers fan, ew.

Alpha Xi Cupcake Fans

2008-09-25T06:48:00.009-04:00

I have some cupcake fans.
These are just a few awesome girls enjoying my cupcakes.

Steph let Katie assist her in cupcake modeling.

On Vegas night she didn't let Katie help.

Katie & Sara ♥ my cupcakes. | Steph x 2 & Amanda ♥ them too.

AΞΔ

It's an Alpha Xi Delta mini cupcake weekend!

2008-09-21T10:35:00.011-04:00

I was asked by this awesome Alpha Xi I know to make some mini cupcakes for Alpha Xi Delta's fall rush weekend.
Here they are... all 600+, there were a lot!

Day 1- Xi's Just Wanna Have Fun.

Day 2- Xiva Las Vegas.

Day 3- Beauty Shop

Stevie's Moving to Cali Cupcakes

2008-09-01T10:43:00.005-04:00

My BFF's brother and his friend are moving to California to be rich and famous special effects makeup artists. I made special effects/horror cupcakes. Check out Stevie's special effects page and Spider's, they are both so talented!

Pammy's Birthday Cupcakes

2008-09-01T10:40:00.003-04:00

These are Pammy's BDAY cupcakes.

Michael's Wrestling Cake

2008-09-01T10:36:00.003-04:00

Michael's Wrestling Cake.

I have better pictures... I just need to find them.

Steph's BDAY cupcakes

2008-09-01T10:29:00.008-04:00

I made these cupcakes for Steph. She's my biggest fan! (PS. that's Steph loving her cupcakes)

Steph also brought it to my attention I never posted my AXiD cupcakes. Here you go Steph.

Fantasy Cakes!

2008-08-11T00:43:00.010-04:00

Fantasy Cakes!

I made this Vegas Themed cake during a class at AACC with Chef David Ludwig.

The dice are Rice Krispie treats covered in fondant, who would have thought??

Layout Cake

2008-08-01T04:18:00.009-04:00

I made this little island with Jerms and I catching some rays one night. I was bored.
I used homemade fondant for everything.
That is a camera and a plate of cupcakes by my said and Jerms of course has his cell phone with him. :)

Sunflower and Girlie

2008-07-25T23:59:00.005-04:00

Lisa's Birthday Cupcakes

Cindy's Cupcakes

2008-07-19T11:45:00.001-04:00

Just playing with gum paste and butter cream frosting.
Oh and I made her more then 3 cupcakes, I only took a picture of 3.
:)

4th of July cupcakes

2008-07-11T09:53:00.005-04:00

The Last of my 4th of July cupcakes!

Hey Cupcake

2008-07-11T09:52:00.006-04:00

I was playing with gum paste and fondant.
I made them both from scratch and put in a few special ingredients and they actually taste pretty good!

Homemade Icing

2008-07-11T09:52:00.003-04:00

These cupcakes were delicious!
I found this icing recipe from my grandmother and I must say that it is delicious!

4th of July Flag, mini cupcakes

2008-06-30T22:08:00.003-04:00

I made these mini cupcakes in anticipation of SPRFC being in Severna Park's 4th of July Parade.

Beach Themed Cupcakes

2008-06-19T01:13:00.013-04:00

I made these for my graduation party. It was luau so I had to have beach themed cupcakes. I threw in a few Towson themed ones for people who like chocolate icing.
The sand is just crushed graham crackers over tan vanilla icing. The water is just blue vanilla icing.
Simple Simple!
They were delicious!

Tie Dye Monkey Cupcakes

2008-06-19T01:08:00.005-04:00

I made these for a friend who threw a tie dye party. She loves monkey's so I combined the two.
I even tie dyed the cupcake wrappers.
The face is vanilla frosting dyed light brown on chocolate icing. The ears are mini-vanilla wafers.
They are extra large cupcakes.

Peanut Butter Delight (Doggy Cupcakes)

2008-06-19T00:41:00.005-04:00

My friend's Doberman turned one and she had some people over to celebrate. So I made these cupcakes for a few four legged party guests. They were a big hit!!!

Ingredients:

1 cup Flour
1 tsp Vanilla
1/3 cup Honey
1 Egg
1 tsp Baking Soda
¼ cup Peanut Butter
¼ cup Vegetable Oil
1 cup Shredded Carrots

Directions:

Pre-heat over to 350°F.
Mix ingredients together.
When batter is think enough, scoop into cupcake/cake pan.

Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients:

12oz Fat-Free Cream Cheese
2 tsp Honey

Directions:

Mix ingredients together.
Spread on cupcakes.

(extra: I added a little bit of food coloring to the frosting. Then, crushed milk bones and rolled the sides of the cupcake is the pieces. I topped the cupcakes with various treats that looked most appealing, ie: Scooby snakes, milk bones…)

(These cupcakes are for Dogs, not people, ew)

Vegas Themed Cupcakes

2008-06-19T00:25:00.005-04:00

I made these for my best friends engagement party. They are getting married in Vegas in January. The cards are just dyed gum paste that I cut out with small cookie cutters and vanilla frosting (dyed black.) I added the toothpicks and different types of red, black and gold sprinkles. After making the suit shapes, I realized that there was no triangle suit. Oh well, they were a big hit anyways!

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cupcakes

2008-06-18T23:44:00.008-04:00

One day, I just decided to make these.

Cupcake Mix

24 paper liners for cupcake pans
1 package plain yellow cake mix
1 package (3.4 oz) vanilla instant pudding mix
1 cup whole milk
1 cup vegetable oil
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 package frozen cookie dough

1. Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 24 cupcake cups with paper liners. Set the pans aside.

2. Mix together the cake mix, pudding mix, milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl. Spoon or scoop a heaping 1/4 cup batter into each lined cupcake cup, filling it two thirds of the way full. (You will get between 22 and 24 cupcakes; remove the empty liners, if any.) Cut the frozen dough pieces in half to make 24 pieces. Place a frozen cookie dough piece on top of each cupcake. Place the pans in the oven.

3. Bake the cupcakes until they are golden and spring back when lightly pressed with your finger, 23 to 27 minutes. Let cool before frosting.

4. Meanwhile, prepare the Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Frosting. (see below)

5. Place a heaping tablespoon of frosting on each cupcake and swirl to spread it out with a short metal spatula or a spoon, taking care to cover the tops completely. The cupcakes are ready to serve.
(recipe for cupcake mix from www.cakemixdoctor.com)

Cookie Dough Frosting

cookie dough:

¼ cup butter, softened
¼ cup brown sugar, plus 2 tbsp
2 tsp water
½ tsp vanilla
½ cup flour
¼ tsp salt
1/3 cup miniature chocolate chips

frosting:

1 ½ cup heavy whipping cream
8 ozs cream cheese, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
1/8 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla

For the cookie dough, cream the butter and brown sugar in a small bowl. Add water and vanilla and mix well. Add flour and salt and stir to combine. Stir in 1/3 cup Mini Morsels. Wrap the dough in waxed paper and freeze until firm, about 30 minutes. Break dough into 1/4 teaspoon sized chunks and place the chunks on a plate or in a plastic container, separating layers with waxed paper.
Store them in the refrigerator until ready to use.

To make the frosting, in a medium bowl beat the whipping cream until stiff peaks form (do not overbeat); set aside. In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, salt, and vanilla. Beat for 2 minutes until smooth. Fold in the whipped cream. Fold the frozen cookie dough chunks into the frosting and immediately frost the cooled cupcakes.

(recipe for frosting from howtoeatacupcake.blogspot.com)

(extra: I made little chocolate chip cookies, from chocolate wafers and added them as a decoration to the top of the cupcake)

First Blog

2008-06-18T13:16:00.000-04:00

What's Up???
I created this blog so I post my edible creations.
thanks,
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