#Cocoa crust

[buffetlicious]

McDonald's Singapore first introduced this locally inspired burger to us in 2017 and wowed me with the truly iconic dish in burger form. It came back briefly in the menu in 2019 and never appeared again until now. Of course I had to go buy the Nasi Lemak Burger Feast (S$11.50) which comes with Potato Wedges, Cocoa-Nut Pie and a small gassy drink. Upgraded the carbonated drink to a small ice green tea (+S$0.75).

For the 2023 version of the Nasi Lemak Burger, McDonald's tweaked the sambal sauce from sweet to savoury while also make changes to the chicken patty. Taking a bite, I did feel that the sauce was spicier than before, after all the sambal sauce is made from belachan, curry paste, chilli, shrimp, anchovies and other spices. The chicken patty is both crispy and juicy, boasting stronger flavours. Overall, the burger paired with fragrant sautéed onions, crisp cucumber slices and a fried egg was a sedap (Malay word for delicious) eat. While I enjoyed the soft and fluffy Potato Wedges over shoestring fries anytime, I did wish the wedges were dusted with some forms of spice mixture to elevate the flavours.

Now on to the Cocoa-nut Pie dessert. Breaking the pie into halves, all I see is the creamy coconut sauce with very little pieces of nata de coco inside, a far cry from the one I ate a few weeks ago. At least the pastry shell is still warm and crispy.

Selected image and video from McDonald’s Singapore.

[yenpondering]

On a brighter note I've taken to cleaning and reorganising the kitchen since I'm the one that mainly uses it now and it gives me serotonin to see my baking supply all neat and tidy.

Last week I tried my hand at making a no bake matcha cheesecake and a matcha bread with red bean paste yeee

[flowersafterrainfall]

hey remember when I said I finally came up with a use for all those animal crackers?

[rotten-dan]

change of plans im making a cheesecake w tiramisu flavors yay! yay! yaay!

[singswan-springswan]

more of the wayne children getting kidnapped and freaking their kidnappers out by being only irked and inconvenienced as opposed to terrified trying to throw money at them

[likehotketo]

Decadent ULTRA CREAMY coffee + dark chocolate MOCHA cheesecake NO-BAKE

[reeartwork]

Enjoy the richness of this Chocolate Meringue Tart recipe, which has a chocolate crust, fluffy meringue, and creamy ganache.

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour. 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder. 1/4 cup granulated sugar. 1/2 teaspoon salt. 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes. 1 large egg yolk. 2 tablespoons ice water. 4 large egg whites. 1 cup granulated sugar. 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar. 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips. 1/2 cup heavy cream. 1 tablespoon unsalted butter.

Instructions: Preheat the oven to 375F 190C. In a food processor, combine flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt. Pulse to combine. Add cold butter and pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add egg yolk and ice water. Pulse until the dough comes together. Press dough into a 9-inch tart pan. Prick the bottom with a fork and freeze for 15 minutes. Line the crust with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove parchment and weights, then bake for an additional 10 minutes. Let cool. In a clean mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Add cream of tartar and continue beating until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. Beat in vanilla extract. Spread meringue over cooled crust, making decorative swirls with the back of a spoon. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until meringue is lightly browned. In a small saucepan, heat heavy cream until steaming but not boiling. Pour hot cream over chocolate chips and let sit for 5 minutes. Stir until smooth. Add butter and stir until melted and incorporated. Pour chocolate ganache over cooled tart. Let set before slicing.

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

#FluffyMeringue, #SweetIndulgence, #HomemadeTreats

Gerard

[jasperjv]

I tried to just make up a recipe for a sweet and salty dessert pizza and it wasn't good because of the cheese I used. I tossed it out in the yard and I've been watching crows eat it.

[neandernandor]

Gluten Free Pie Crust Recipe It's simple to make and gluten-free to use this pie crust. 6 tablespoons butter melted, 1.5 cups crushed crispy rice cereal squares, 1 tablespoon cocoa powder or more to taste, 1 teaspoon white sugar

[buffetlicious]

The McSpicy burger I have tried it quite a few times over the years. Frankly speaking, I found it a little too spicy for me though in recent time the heat seems to have been toned down or maybe I have grown more tolerant of the spices. When McDonald's Singapore released the new Sweet BBQ McSpicy and a new dessert, it is time to go try them out.

At the self-serve kiosk, I chose the Sweet BBQ McSpicy Feast (S$10.40) which came with the mentioned burger, a medium-sized fries and a Cocoa-nut Pie. Paid S$0.85 to upgrade the cola to a small ice milo. It is still the same old McSpicy that I know but with a sweet and smoky twist and slices of crispy chicken bacon! The BBQ creme sauce adds flavours and toned down the spiciness so I don’t have to keep reaching for the cup of ice milo. Overall, a notch better than the OG McSpicy but for a limited time only.

Now for the cocoa and coconut dessert, the warm Cocoa-nut Pie. The crispy cocoa shell hides the creamy coconut milk and nata de coco filling. It is not too sweet and the chewy pieces of coconut water jellies complements the crispy crust.

Topmost image and video courtesy of McDonald's Singapore.

[ceriley]

Recipe for Gluten Free Pie Crust This simple pie crust is easy to make and gluten-free.

[graphicallydelicious]

Chocolate Chess Pie The ingredients for the chocolate chess pie—a deliciously sweet and gooey dessert—include a pre-baked pie crust, evaporated milk, eggs, butter, and cocoa. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/4 cup melted butter, 1.5 cups white sugar, 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 unbaked pie crust, 1 can evaporated milk, 2 eggs

[ceelshelp]

Chocolate Chess Pie The ingredients for the chocolate chess pie—a deliciously sweet and gooey dessert—include a pre-baked pie crust, evaporated milk, eggs, butter, and cocoa.

[frugaux]

Strawberry Cheesecakes with Cocoa Crusts

Get the Strawberry Cheesecakes with Cocoa Crusts recipe.

[plushefemme]

"innocent" housewife feeder concepts- holidays edition ❄️

making the most hearty, butter and cream-laden foods, it's cold out, you need food that'll stick to your ribs and keep you warm

packing a thermos full of rich creamy hot cocoa with your lunch every day

trying SOOO many recipes for various holiday gatherings and i make you my official taste-tester (but you end up having more than a taste, we can't let it go to waste!)

constant baking- endless batches of holiday cookies, bars, brownies, cakes, pies from scratch with all-butter crust.... i offer that you take some of the extras to share with your coworkers but you scarf half of them in the car, i've slowly worn down your willpower and you just can't resist

i take you shopping to get new winter clothes because you've way outgrown last year's, although i insist it's only because i love to see you in a nice new fuzzy sweater

movie marathons, cuddling under blankets on the couch with snacks and eggnog, and i can't keep my hands off your full, softening belly

once i've figured out your all-time favorite holiday treats i make sure there's a constant supply available

and of course, lots of TLC after you've overindulged at a party, peppermint tea, ginger, so many belly rubs, plus shortbread cookies and homemade bread to help "settle your stomach"....

[lialacleaf]

Simon Riley X Reader: Domestic Headcanons: Baking

Warnings: Simon misses his Mum :c, fluffy

Pt.2

Simon has very few fond memories of his family but he remembers how his Mum used to cook during the holidays, and would always involve him in the food prep to distract him from his Dad's foul mood.

After losing his family, cooking just isn't the same without his Mum, and even if he isn't on a mission he tries to avoid being in the kitchen because it just aches for him.

But then you come along, working on base under Laswell and Simon constantly hears you fiddling around in the kitchen. He avoids investigating like the plague for the first few weeks but eventually, his curiosity gets the better of him.

He finds you covered in flour in mid-October, making a pumpkin pie crust from scratch, and has to just stand there for a moment and watch in befuddlement as you swear at the bowl you just tipped over.

There's something bubbling on the stove, and you're too distracted to notice that your simmer pot is going to boil over. You've got a mix of orange and lemon slices with diced apple and cinnamon sticks. It's just like how his Mum used to make them.

The click of the stove dial has you jumping, having not noticed the shadowy figure of Ghost slipping into the kitchen.

"Heat's too high," he says, and you blink at him in confusion before understanding settles on your pretty face.

"Shoot! I...forgot to turn that down when I..." you gestured awkwardly to the bowl of flour and he tilts his masked chin downwards at you.

You give him an awkward smile before returning to the task of making your dough.

He doesn't leave immediately, just watches you struggle a bit with kneading the dough before he huffs and yanks his gloves off, pushing you to the side as he surprises you by properly kneading the dough, and laying it in the pie pan perfectly.

You watch him from the corner of your eye as you finish making the filling, and add it to the pie crust.

You can hardly believe that you're baking a pie with Lieutenant Ghost. You shrug it off however and pull two mugs from the cupboard, filling them both with the contents of your pot, however, when you turn around to offer him one, he's already gone.

The second time you're in the kitchen making apple turnovers for your co-worker's birthday, the window is open for you to enjoy an early November rainy day, and you're in your coziest pair of socks.

You almost don't recognize him, jumping at the sight of the tall blonde man who has materialized out of thin air to peel your apples. His eyes peek at you over the top of a black surgical mask, and you feel your heart stop, then start up again with a disjointed stutter as you take in the familiar chocolatey color.

He doesn't say anything, just peels the apples until the bag is empty. You reach for the last one and realize there's no Leuitenant to be seen.

The third time he joins you you're trying to perfect your gravy recipe. Most of the base's inhabitants have gone home for the holidays, but the few that have remained are planning a Thanksgiving potluck.

"You're still here." He actually makes you jump.

"Couldn't afford plane tickets for Christmas and Thanksgiving, and I'm not missing my Dad's pumpkin log and hot cocoa," you explain

He hums softly, leaning against the counter as he examines your cheese biscuits.

Your eyes widen slightly when you see him pull the surgical mask down just enough to take a large bite of the biscuit he nabbed off the tray.

You're greeted with the sight of a sharp jaw and full lips, and you quickly pull your eyes away, focusing on the gravy in your pot.

Something doesn't taste quite right, and you frown softly. Ghost leans over to take a deep whiff, bumping your shoulder in the process.

"You added salt?"

You offer him a deadpan expression.

"Scoot," he orders, pushing you aside and fishing a spoon out of the drawer. He nods to himself after a taste and proceeds to add a hefty helping of rosemary.

You try not to think about the fact that you've never seen his face before now as you try his concoction. It's not bad. "Where'd you learn how to cook, Ghost?"

He stares deeply at you for a few seconds, before he sets the spoon in the sink. "My Mum."

He leaves you after that, and you doubt you're going to see him at the potluck.

You don't see him in the kitchen again until December, and you're baking snickerdoodles to leave the boys with when you return to your family.

He's avoided the kitchen for a few weeks, and you're strangely relieved to see him lurking there.

"Wanted to give you this before you left."

He holds out a carefully wrapped package, and you accept it with a dumbfounded expression. He's out the door again before you've even thanked him.

A few days later you're sitting in the armchair of your parents' house, a pile of unwrapped presents at your feet as you carefully tear away the paper concealing the Leuitenant's gift. You're greeted with the sight of an old leather-bound book, one filled with handwritten recipes you realize upon closer inspection and an elegant Mrs. Riley engraved on the front page.

You have a feeling Ghost will be joining you in the kitchen more often. Maybe even Simon.

AN: Requests are always open!