Delicious Fresh Peach Ice Cream

2 cups LDF whipping cream 2 cups LDF half and half 3/4 cup sugar A pinch of salt 2 cups fresh peaches-crushed (or 1 package sliced frozen) 1/2 tsp. almond flavoring 1/2 tsp. vanilla Combine and scald whipping cream and half and half. Add the sugar and salt and stir until dissolved. Cool. Sweeten the […]

Custard Ice Cream

Another version of custard. Not so sweet, it is perfect served with sauces. 5 eggs, slightly beaten 1 1/4 cups sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 6 cups milk, scalded 4 cups heavy cream 2 tablespoons vanilla Combine eggs, sugar, and salt in saucepan. Carefully pour hot milk over egg mixture, stirring constantly. Cook over low heat […]

Creamy Custard Pie

A specialty from Fae Burgess’ kitchen. Active in the Longmont community for over 50 years, it is estimated* that during that time, Fae has baked nearly 22,387 pies. *(Note – Estimate is biased. The editor is her daughter-in-law.) 2 cups Longmont Dairy Milk 3 eggs 1/3 cup sugar Nutmeg to taste 1 unbaked Pie Crust […]

Cream Cheese Frosting

1 8-oz package cream cheese 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup shortening 2 teaspoons vanilla 4-5 cups powdered sugar Cream first 3 ingredients together. Add sugar and vanilla. Blend well. Add more sugar if you need a stiffer frosting. Beat on high 2-3 minutes or until well blended.  

Cranberry Orange Drop Cookies with Orange Icing

1/2 cup Country Cream butter 1 cup sugar 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed) 1/4 cup Longmont Dairy milk 2 Tbsp. Longmont Dairy orange juice 1 Eggland’s Best egg 3 cups flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. soda 1 cup slivered almonds 5 oz. craisins Preheat oven to 375° F. While oven […]

Cranberry Eggnog Pie

Crust: 1 1/3 cups chocolate wafer crumbs 2 Tbsp. sugar 1/4 cup butter, melted Filling: 1 envelope unflavored gelatin 1/4 cup water 1/3 cup sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 cups Longmont Dairy Eggnog 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon rum extract 1 cup whipping cream, whipped Topping: 1 cup whole berry cranberry […]

Classic Vanilla Custard Ice Cream

Homemade ice cream is worth the trouble! Use either an electric or hand-turned freezer to make delicious, creamy ice cream. For best results, the mixture should be cold before it is put into the container, and the container should not be filled more than 3/4 full, to allow for expansion. Use 4 to 5 parts […]

Choco-Berry Milk Chiller

Dazzle your kids with this fun, nutrient-packed chiller Ingredients: 4 tablespoons chocolate syrup, divided 2 tablespoons raspberry syrup 1 cup Longmont Dairy Farm 2% chocolate milk Multi-colored sprinkles (optional) Fresh or frozen raspberries or strawberries (optional) Stir 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup and 2 tablespoons raspberry syrup into chocolate milk and mix thoroughly. Chill mixture in […]

Chocolate Mousse

6 oz. bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, cut into small pieces 1 1/2 cups LDF whipping cream 3 large egg yolks 1/3 cup granulated white sugar 1/4 cup water Garnish: fresh raspberries, shaved chocolate Chocolate Mousse: In a medium-sized stainless steel bowl, set over a saucepan of simmering water, melt the chocolate. Set aside, but keep […]

Chocolate Walnut Mousse

Barb grew up in Loveland, where her step-father owned a dairy farm. She now lives in Colorado Springs with her husband John, where she is employed by Focus on the Family. 6 oz. semi-sweet chocolate 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/2 cup milk 3 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin 2 cups heavy cream 2 […]