Make this Christmas really special with a Christmas cake cognac cocktail. Look at this incredible video that shares a recipe that is inspired by Christmas cake. The host here uses cherries, raisins, spices, almonds and of course a generous dash of cognac ... - 120.593

In top of double boiler, whisk together egg yolks, sugar and cognac. Place pan over simmering water. Cook, whisking constantly, until mixture is thickened, about 2 to 3 minutes. Cool. In large bowl of electric mixer, beat yolk mixture and Ricotta cheese on... - 43.5624

1. Rub a bread board lightly with flour. Grease pans for 36 or more rolls. 2. Put the shortening, butter or margarine, sugar and salt in a large mixing bowl and pour the milk into it. Mix well and let the mixture cool to lukewarm. 3. Soften the yeast in the... - 34.7972

Stir cream cheese until soft; blend in 1/2 C milk. Add remaining milk, cognac and pudding mix. Beat slowly just until well mixed. Pour into crust. Chill 1 hour. Arrange peach slices attractively on cheese filling. Heat jelly and additional cognac... - 37.4259

Grease a 10 inch tube pan and coat lightly with flour. Sift together flour, salt, baking powder, and mace. Set aside. Cream butter until soft, then work in sugar a little at a time, and continue creaming until mixture is smooth. Beat egg yolks thoroughly and... - 38.4193

Golden Nut Meringue Cake is a delicious dessert recipe. Try this effortlessly prepared mouth watering Golden Nut Meringue Cake; you would always love to serve to your loved ones. - 44.4364

1. Preheat the oven to slow (275° F.). Grease one 10-inch tube pan or two 9 by 5 by 3-inch loaf pans. Line with brown paper and grease the paper. 2. Mix together the almonds, fruits and one-half cup of the flour. Set aside. 3. Cream the butter until smooth,... - 39.1057

1. Preheat oven to moderate (325° F.). Grease the bottom of a nine-inch spring-form pan. 2. Mix the almonds, peel, figs and crumbs. Mix the spices and baking powder and add to the almond mixture. Add the cognac and mix with the fingers. 3. Beat the egg yolks... - 36.4683

This beautiful autumn cake makes the house smell so divine while it bakes. You may serve it for breakfast, afternoon tea or for holiday dinner. - 40.2461

Ginger Souffle is simply irresistible. Try this amazingly delicious Ginger Souffle recipe; I am sure you will always tempt to prepare this for every party! - 31.5952

Biscuit Tortini has an Improbable taste. The Cream and eggs gives the Biscuit Tortini Bracing taste. Biscuit Tortini makes a wonderful ending to a family meal - 29.4965

Lightly butter a 1 1/2-quart souffle dish; dust with a little granulated sugar to coat. Add foil collar, if desired. In small mixing bowl stir together flour, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and the 1/4 cup softened butter or margarine till forms a smooth paste. In... - 43.9683

The Pistachio Cookies is one of my favorite cookie preparations that can be served as a snack. Prepared with cognac and nuts, the Pistachio Cookies are best served on get together and parties. - 42.1393

Mix the beef lightly with the ginger. Shape into four cakes and sprinkle each side with pepper. With the heel of the hand, press the pepper into the meat and let stand about twenty minutes. Sprinkle a light layer of salt over the bottom of a heavy... - 35.5506

Chop coarsely raisins, dates, apricots, coconut and walnuts in food processor or food chopper. Empty mixture into a large mixing bowl. Add salt, vanilla and liquor. Blend well. Spoon and pack the mixture into a mold or molds, or 2 6-cup loaf pans. Cover with... - 36.1668

–  Preheat oven to 300 °F (150 °C). –  Line a loaf pan with buttered brown paper. –  Dredge dates, raisins, nuts, and cherries with 1/2 cup (125 ml) flour. –  In a mixer bowl, combine eggs, sugar and shortening, and beat 4 minutes. –  In a... - 40.262

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line 6-inch-round baking pan with greased paper. Whisk eggs and sugar in top of double boiler until thick enough to form a ribbon. Remove from stove; whisk until cool. Fold in flour, using metal spoon. Fold in butter. Pour... - 42.7882

Melt the butter in a bowl for 2 minutes on HIGH. Whisk the eggs in a bowl with a fork. Sift the flour, cornstarch (cornflour) and yeast into the melted butter, beating constantly. Stir in the cane sugar syrup, almond extract (essence) and beaten eggs. Mix... - 44.4412

Melt the butter in a bowl in the microwave oven for 1 minute on HIGH. Sift the flour and yeast over the melted butter and stir well. Add the cane sugar syrup, almond extract (essence), cognac, whole eggs and egg yolk, stirring thoroughly after each... - 44.5138

The fruits and nuts should be prepared a day ahead as follows: sliver the citron, lemon, and orange peel into very thin strips; cut the cherries in half and the pineapple in thin wedges. Set aside. Pick over the raisins and currants to eliminate stray stems... - 43.6145

Toss all the candied fruit with the half cup flour and set aside. Pour the Cognac over the raisins and currants, cover and soak for about six hours. In a large bowl cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy and light. Add the eggs, one by one, beating... - 42.1147

Sift flour and baking powder; set aside. Using an electric mixer, beat butter until fluffy. Add sugar gradually, beating 4 minutes. Add eggs and egg yolk, one at a time, beating after each. Add peel and nutmeg. Combine cream and cognac; add gradually while... - 41.5954

Grease and double-line one 25 cm/10 inch tin. Wrap two layers of brown paper around the outside rising well above the cake tin. Tie with string. Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually add the beaten eggs, with a tablespoon of the flour... - 46.8863

Jacques Pépin makes Warm Chocolate Cakes with Apricot-Cognac Sauce at the 2008 F&W Classic in Aspen. - 14.7939

1. Split the cake into three layers of equal size. 2. Combine the cheese, sugar, vanilla and cognac and beat well with a wooden spoon until smooth and fluffy, or blend well in an electric blender. 3. Add the remaining ingredients except the powdered sugar and... - 30.6396

Butter bottom and sides of a 9-inch cake pan with a removable rim. Sprinkle bottom and sides of pan with crumbs. Set aside. In a large bowl, beat the 3/4 cup butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating... - 41.2077

1. Soak the gelatin in the cold water 5 minutes; place over boiling water to dissolve it. Let it cool. 2. Cream the butter or margarine until soft;gradually add the sugar and beat until creamy. 3. Add the egg yolks, 1 at a time, beating well after each... - 35.158

Break the chocolate into pieces and melt with the butter in a bowl for 2 minutes on HIGH. Add 1/4 lb (125 g/4 oz) of sugar, stir thoroughly and leave to cool. Rinse the raisins (sultanas) under plenty of cold running water. Pat dry on kitchen paper and put in... - 42.5342

Chocolate Sponge Cake With Caramel Sauce has a splendid taste. The Sugar cane syrup with cocoa powder gives the Chocolate Sponge Cake With Caramel Sauce magnificent taste. - 45.7842

1. Preheat oven to slow (300° F.). Line a 10 by 15 by 2 1/4 inch pan with waxed paper. 2. Beat the eggs lightly. Add the sugar gradually and continue beating until the mixture is light and fluffy. 3. Combine the honey and coffee and stir it into the oil.... - 34.3618

Sicilian Orange Cake a italian delicy. The sugar cane syrup and orange zest gives the Sicilian Orange Cake a prefect taste. - 44.7521

1. Mix the fruits. Add rum, cover and let stand overnight. 2. Preheat the oven to slow (275° F.). Grease one 10-inch tube pan or two 9 by 5 by 3-inch loaf pans. Line with waxed paper and grease the paper. 3. Combine the fruits, the nuts and one-half cup... - 41.0187

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour 2 (9-inch) round cake pans. Beat together shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Blend in vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda and salt. Add to shortening... - 42.8975

Preheat oven to 375°F. Combine dried fruit and brandy in medium bowl; let sit at least 10 minutes to plump. Place flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cloves in medium bowl; stir to combine. Beat butter and 1 cup sugar in... - 39.811

Hazelnut Crunch Cake With Honeyed Kumquats is a delicious cake that I prepare for my children's birthday party This brilliant recipe of Hazelnut Crunch Cake With Honeyed Kumquats has never let me down. Try it! - 43.9917

Bring the milk to the boil in a bowl in the microwave oven for 4-5 minutes on HIGH, depending on the thickness of the receptacle and the coldness of the milk. Take care that it does not boil over. Put the semolina flour, sugar and vanilla in a casserole. Add... - 43.8596

Melt half of the butter in a large bowl in the microwave oven for 1 minute on HIGH. Add 3 oz (75 g/3 oz) of ground almonds, the 2 whole eggs, 1 egg yolk, flour, cornstarch (cornflour), cocoa powder, yeast, coffee extract (essence), vanilla extract (essence)... - 44.2204

The copenhagen pita is a dessert cake made with a filling of zwieback, almonds and cinnamon. Flavored with cognac, the copenhagen pita is baked with eggs, flour, sugar and butter and topped with filo dough. Served with honey and cinnamon sugar syrup, the... - 44.7767

Set aside 8 walnuts for decoration and pulverize the rest in a food processor. Melt 31/2 oz (100 g/31/2 oz) of the butter in a large bowl in the microwave oven for 1 minute on HIGH. Stir until the butter has just melted. Add the honey and whole eggs. Add the... - 44.0161

Soften the butter in a bowl for 1 minute on HIGH. Add the ground almonds, cane sugar syrup, eggs, 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) of cognac and cornstarch (cornflour), beating well after each addition. Oil the base and sides of a 6 inch (15 cm) souffle mold (mould)... - 44.0291

Set aside 6 walnuts and pulverize the rest in a food processor. Stir in the ground hazelnuts and yeast. Mix the instant coffee with 2 (1) tablespoons of water. Whisk the egg yolks in a bowl with the sugar. Stir in 3 (2) tablespoons of cognac, the instant... - 42.5067

Rinse the raisins (sultanas) under plenty of cold running water. Pat dry on kitchen paper. Put 2 oz (50 g/2 oz) in a bowl with the cognac. Set the rest aside. Heat in the microwave oven for 1 minute on HIGH. Break the chocolate into pieces and melt in a bowl... - 43.5729

Break the chocolate into pieces, put in a bowl and melt with the butter in the microwave oven for 2 minutes on HIGH. Add the egg yolks, sour cream (creme fraiche), cognac and cane sugar syrup to the chestnut puree, beating with a wooden spoon. Add the melted... - 45.6326

Put the chestnut puree in a bowl, add the sour cream (creme fraiche) and vanilla and mix well. Add the egg yolks and mix thoroughly. Oil the base of a 7 inch (18 cm) souffle mold (mould) and line with a circle of oiled non-stick parchment (greaseproof... - 45.1374

Put the nuts in a pie pan and bake in a 350°F (180°C) oven for about 10 minutes. Stir the nuts occasionally during toasting€”be careful that they don't burn. Cool. Add sugar. Using a food processor, grind until powdery, but do not liquefy. Add the nuts... - 36.861

Put the milk in a bowl and warm in the microwave oven for 30 seconds on HIGH Power. Add the sugar and yeast and mix with a fork. Sift the flour and a pinch of salt over a bowl. Warm in the microwave oven for 20 seconds on HIGH. Make a well in the center of... - 45.3866

1. If fresh nuts are used, make gashes in the flat side of each. Boil about twenty minutes in water to cover and drain. Remove the shell and inner skin. Return to pot, cover and boil in water to cover until tender, about five minutes. Drain and press through... - 32.1552

1. Start oven, set at Moderate, 325° F. Rub an 8 by 12 inch shallow pan with margarine or shortening; line with heavy waxed paper and rub the paper with margarine or shortening. Have ready a clean damp cloth wrung out of hot water. 2. Beat the egg yolks... - 36.104

1. If fresh nuts are used, make gashes in the flat side of each. Boil about twenty minutes in water to cover and drain. Remove the shell and inner skin. Return to pot, cover and boil in water to cover until tender, about five minutes. Drain and press through... - 37.3562

Defrost berries and press through a sieve. Measure 2 1/2 cups and stir in rum or cognac. Refrigerate 3/4 cup of the puree. Whip cream until stiff and fold in remaining puree. In an 8 in.square cake pan freeze until as stiff as whipped cream, stirring... - 17.6947

Viennese Coffee Roll has a beautiful taste. Viennese Coffee Roll get its taste from cornstarch mixed with coffee and cream. Viennese Coffee Roll is inspired by many food chains all over the world. - 39.0264

In the top of a double boiler, over simmering, not boiling water, mix butter and honey. Add egg yolks and salt, stirring until mixture is smooth and thick. Lift top of double boiler out of bottom and cool sauce, stirring to prevent eggs from overcooking. Add... - 31.2153

1. Boil the sugar and water together 10 minutes, stirring constantly until the sugar is dissolved. Let the mixture cool. 2. Melt the apricot jam, add the sugar syrup and stir in the flavoring. Mix thoroughly. 3. Use as a coating for small fancy cakes covering... - 19.6779

Kourambiedes is a delicious snack recipe that you will simply love to serve to your loved ones. I am sure, once you try this Kourambiedes, you will always crave for some more. - 29.5962

1. Cream the butter in an electric mixer until thick and lemon-colored. Sift three-quarters cup confectioners' sugar and add it gradually to the butter. Add egg yolk, creaming well. Add cognac. 2. Gradually work in the flour to make a soft dough that will... - 37.5942

1. Shape the beef lightly into four cakes and sprinkle each side with pepper. With the heel of the hand, press the pepper into the meat and let stand thirty minutes. 2. Sprinkle a light layer of salt over the bottom of a heavy skillet, place over high heat... - 31.3471

Break the chocolate in pieces and melt in a bowl with the butter on HIGH for 1 1/2 minutes. Beat until the chocolate is completely melted. Rinse the raisins (sultanas) under plenty of cold running water. Pat dry on kitchen paper and put in a bowl with the... - 43.3642

Measure cornstarch into a small chafing dish, and stir in the drained juice. Heat and stir until thickened and clear. Add red currant jelly and sugar. Cook and stir until jelly is smoothly melted. Add lemon juice, food coloring and the cherries. Set over hot... - 30.7511

Break up the chocolate into triangular pieces. Combine all ingredients in small chafing dish, chocolate fondue pot or top of small double-boiler. Stir over direct low heat until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Set over hot water to keep warm while... - 21.4832

Beat butter until light and fluffy. Add eggs and egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each. Add cognac, then confectioners' sugar, beating well. Sift flour with baking powder and add to butter mixture; mix well. Knead dough on a floured board until... - 42.0773

Chocolate Mousse Baked Alaska has a lovely taste. Chocolate Mousse Baked Alaska gets its taste from flour mixed with eggs and butter and flavored with vanilla extracts. Chocolate Mousse Baked Alaska is loved by many across the world. - 42.1593

A tablespoon of brandy is what gives this snack its name...Tipsy Doughnuts!! If you choose not to get all tipsy, then use sugar instead. This sweet doughnut is really tempting, so watch how many you eat!! - 43.1065

Preheat oven to 500°. Grind almonds to a fine paste in mortar or electric blender (1/2 cup at a time). Boil potatoes and mash them. Mix all ingredients except garnish in a large bowl. Work paste with hands until well blended. With wet hands, form... - 36.5232

Start by making the syrup. Put the strips of grated zest into a small pan with 75 ml (3 fl oz) water and boil for 5 minutes. Add the orange and lemon juices and stir in the sugar. Cover and simmer for a further 5 minutes, until you have a clear syrup. Add the... - 41.0006

Blending cold fruit with juice makes a delicious soup-like treat sure to cool the whole family off. Experiment with these suggestions: - 48.7125