Almond Delight Pie

Almond Delight Pie

This chewy almond-filled pie with a rich chocolate crust is a true delight for nut and chocolate lovers. Infused with warm spices and a hint of rum or Kirsch, it’s perfect for cozy winter nights and festive gatherings.
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Equipment

  • 8-inch (20-cm) round cake pan
  • Food processor
  • Mixing bowls
  • Parchment paper or silicone baking mats
  • Rolling Pin
  • Wire rack

Instructions

  • In a food processor, blend the flour, chocolate, sugar, baking powder, and salt until combined.
  • Add the oil, 1 tablespoon at a time, pulsing after each addition.
  • Add the nondairy milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until a dough forms.
  • Shape the dough into a disk and chill for 1 hour.
  • Roll out the dough into a 12-inch (30 cm) round between two pieces of parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Lightly grease an 8-inch (20 cm) round cake pan with nonstick spray.
  • Transfer the dough to the prepared pan, patching any tears if needed.
  • Press the edges down to create a ½-inch (1.
  • 3 cm) high border and crimp the edges for a decorative look.
  • In a large bowl, combine ground almonds, Sucanat, and salt.
  • Stir in the nondairy milk, rum (or Kirsch), vanilla, and cinnamon until well mixed.
  • Pour the almond filling into the crust and spread evenly.
  • Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until the filling is set.
  • Let cool on a wire rack before serving.
  • Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Notes & Wine Advice

Serving Tip:
Dust with powdered sugar or serve with a side of dairy-free whipped cream for an extra festive touch.
Wine Advice:
Pairs well with a sweet dessert wine like Port or a classic Swiss Kirsch liqueur.

Nutrition values

Calories: 340 kcal | koolhydraten: 38 g | Eiwitten: 7 g | Vet: 20 g | Suiker: 18 g
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Course; Dessert / Pastry / Treats
Cuisine; Switzerland

Tropical Pineapple Macadamia Crust

Tropical Pineapple Macadamia Crust

A delicious tropical twist on classic pie! The slight saltiness of the macadamia crust perfectly balances the sweet pineapple filling, creating an irresistible dessert for summer gatherings.
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Equipment

  • 8-inch (20-cm) round pie plate
  • Food processor
  • medium saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • Wire rack

Ingredients

For the filling:

For the crust:

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, mix the arrowroot powder and pineapple juice to create a slurry.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine the slurry, nondairy butter, sugar, and pineapple chunks.
  • Cook over medium-high heat, stirring often, until the mixture thickens and the syrup looks slightly gelatinous.
  • Let cool.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Lightly coat an 8-inch pie plate with nonstick spray.
  • In a food processor, grind the macadamia nuts until they release their oil and start resembling a paste.
  • Add flour and salt, pulsing to combine.
  • Add canola oil and pulse until mixed.
  • Add nondairy milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until a dough forms.
  • Shape dough into a disk, then divide into two portions (one slightly larger).
  • Roll out the larger piece to just under ¼ inch (6 mm) thick and place it in the pie plate.
  • Pour the cooled pineapple filling into the crust, keeping 1 inch (2.
  • 5 cm) from the edge.
  • Roll out the second dough portion and cover the filling, sealing the edges with your fingers.
  • Cut small decorative holes for ventilation.
  • Bake for 35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
  • Let cool in the pan on a wire rack before serving.

Notes & Wine Advice

Serving Tip:
Enjoy warm, at room temperature, or chilled with a scoop of coconut ice cream.
Wine Advice:
Pairs well with a late-harvest Riesling or a tropical fruit Moscato.

Nutrition values

Calories: 290 kcal | koolhydraten: 40 g | Eiwitten: 4 g | Vet: 14 g | Suiker: 15 g
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Cherry Oatmeal Tart Oats

Cherry Oatmeal Tart Oats

These chewy cookies are a perfect combination of tart cherries, chocolate chips, and coconut, with a delightful oat base. A sweet, satisfying treat that everyone will love!
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Equipment

  • Baking sheets
  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
  • Wire rack

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C, or gas mark 4).
  • Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, coconut flour, oats, baking soda, and baking powder.
  • In a separate bowl, mix together the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, agave nectar, yogurt, vanilla extract, and salt.
  • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing gently to avoid overmixing.
  • Fold in the dried cherries, chocolate chips, and flaked coconut until evenly distributed.
  • Using about 1 tablespoon (60 g) of dough per cookie, form dough balls and flatten them slightly.
  • Place them on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches (5 cm) apart.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly browned around the edges.
  • Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheets before transferring them to a wire rack.

Notes & Wine Advice

Serving Tip:
Enjoy with a cold glass of almond milk or serve them as a snack at your next holiday gathering!
Wine Advice:
Pair with a light dessert wine like Moscato or a fruity Riesling to complement the sweetness of the cherries and chocolate.

Nutrition values

Calories: 170 kcal | koolhydraten: 25 g | Eiwitten: 2 g | Vet: 7 g | Suiker: 13 g
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Cuisine; American
Diets; Vegan

Chocolate Hazelnut Delight Cookies

Chocolate Hazelnut Delight Cookies

These irresistible cookies bring together the crunch of hazelnuts and the richness of chocolate, all wrapped in a buttery dough. Perfect for any occasion when you’re craving something sweet and nutty!
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Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
  • Wire rack

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C, or gas mark 4).
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
  • In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the vanilla, hazelnut, and chocolate extracts.
  • Add the flour, salt, and baking powder to the mixture and beat until well combined, scraping the sides of the bowl once during the process.
  • Add the hazelnuts and chocolate chips, mixing with the electric mixer.
  • Gradually add the soy milk until the dough is moist enough to stick together when pinched.
  • Divide the dough into 12 equal portions, about 1½ tablespoons (32 g) each.
  • Place on the prepared baking sheet, about 1 inch (2.
  • 5 cm) apart.
  • Flatten the dough slightly as it won’t spread much during baking.
  • Bake for 10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
  • Let cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes & Wine Advice

Serving Tip:
Pair with a cup of dairy-free milk or enjoy alongside a rich cup of coffee for the perfect treat.
Wine Advice:
Try a light red wine, such as Pinot Noir, or a dessert wine like Muscat.

Nutrition values

Calories: 145 kcal | koolhydraten: 17 g | Eiwitten: 2 g | Vet: 8 g | Suiker: 6 g
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Cuisine; Italian
Diets; Vegan

Classic Peanut Butter Cookies

Classic Peanut Butter Cookies

Sweet, nutty, and irresistibly rich, these classic peanut butter cookies are a timeless treat. Enjoy them as they are, or add chocolate chips for an extra indulgence!
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Equipment

  • Baking sheets
  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
  • Fork
  • Wire rack

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C, or gas mark 4).
  • Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  • In a large bowl, combine Sucanat, sugar, milk, oil, whiskey, vanilla, cinnamon, and peanut butter until emulsified.
  • Sift the flour, salt, and baking powder on top of the wet ingredients, then stir until fully combined.
  • Divide the dough into 16 equal portions (about 1½ tablespoons or 30 g each) and place on the prepared baking sheets.
  • Reshape slightly, then use a fork to flatten and create a crosshatch pattern on top of each cookie, if desired.
  • Bake for 14 minutes, until the cookies are set and the edges are golden brown.
  • Let cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes & Wine Advice

Serving Tip:

Pair with a glass of cold almond milk or crumble over dairy-free ice cream for a fun twist.

Wine Advice:

Enjoy with a dessert wine like a sweet sherry or tawny port.

Nutrition values

Calories: 130 kcal | koolhydraten: 14 g | Eiwitten: 3 g | Vet: 7 g | Suiker: 8 g
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Cuisine; American
Diets; Vegan

Marbled Sablé Cookies

Marbled Sablé Cookies

These elegant marbled sablé cookies combine the rich flavors of vanilla and chocolate in a visually stunning shortbread-like treat. Perfect for holiday gifting or indulging with a cup of coffee!
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Equipment

  • Baking sheets
  • Mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
  • plastic wrap
  • Wire rack

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C, or gas mark 4).
  • Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  • In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
  • Stir in the salt, arrowroot powder, vanilla, flour, and baking soda until well combined.
  • Shape the dough into a ball and divide in half.
  • Set one half aside.
  • Using an electric mixer, beat the cocoa powder and milk into one half of the dough until fully combined.
  • Add a little extra milk if the dough is too dry.
  • Flatten both dough halves separately into small rectangles of the same shape and size, about ¾ inch (2 cm) thick.
  • Cut each rectangle in half and layer them in an alternating pattern: vanilla, chocolate, vanilla, chocolate.
  • Gently press them together to form a rectangular roll.
  • Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for 1 hour.
  • Slice into 15 equal pieces and place on the prepared baking sheets, leaving 1 inch (2.
  • 5 cm) of space between each cookie.
  • Bake for 15 minutes, until slightly golden on the edges and almost firm on top.
  • Let cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes & Wine Advice

Serving Tip:
Serve with coffee or hot chocolate for a delightful afternoon treat.
Wine Advice:
Pair with a dessert wine like Port or a light sparkling wine such as Prosecco.

Nutrition values

Calories: 120 kcal | koolhydraten: 15 g | Eiwitten: 2 g | Vet: 6 g | Suiker: 7 g
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Cuisine; French
Diets; Vegan

Peanut Butter and Jelly Thumbprint Cookies

Peanut Butter and Jelly Thumbprint Cookies

What’s better than peanut butter and jelly? These easy-to-make thumbprint cookies deliver nostalgic flavors with a soft peanut butter base and a sweet jam center.
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Equipment

  • Baking sheets
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring spoons
  • Measuring cups
  • Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
  • Wire rack

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C, or gas mark 4).
  • Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  • In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
  • Add the peanut butter and 1 cup (240 g) of jam.
  • Mix well until fully incorporated.
  • Adjust the dough consistency as needed based on the moisture content of the peanut butter.
  • Roll 2 tablespoons (30 g) of dough into balls and slightly flatten into disks.
  • Place them on the prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake for 8 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and make a depression in each cookie using your thumb or a measuring spoon.
  • Fill each depression with 1 teaspoon of the remaining jam.
  • Bake for an additional 8 minutes.
  • Let the cookies cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes & Wine Advice

Serving Tip:
Serve with a glass of cold milk or a warm cup of tea for the perfect treat.
Wine Advice:
Pair with a sweet dessert wine such as a late-harvest Riesling or a light Moscato.

Nutrition values

Calories: 180 kcal | koolhydraten: 15 g | Eiwitten: 5 g | Vet: 12 g | Suiker: 9 g
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Cardamom Sugar Cookie

Cardamom Sugar Cookie

Delicate and festive, these sparkly Cardamom Sugar Cookies are perfect for holiday gift baskets or a sweet treat any time of year!
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Equipment

  • electric mixer
  • 2 or 3 baking sheets
  • Parchment paper or silicone baking mats
  • Plastic wrap for chilling dough
  • Rolling Pin
  • Cookie cutters
  • Wire rack

Ingredients

For the cookies:

For the spice mixture:

  • ¼ cup 50 g granulated sugar or sparkling sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

Prepare the dough:

  • Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium-sized bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, beat together the sugar, butter, and cardamom with an electric mixer at medium speed for 3–4 minutes until light and fluffy.
  • Add in the egg replacers and vanilla and mix well.
  • Beat in the flour mixture at low speed until just blended.
  • If the dough is too wet, add more flour; if too dry, add a little nondairy milk until the dough holds together.
  • Place the dough on a lightly floured surface, knead until smooth, then wrap in plastic wrap.
  • Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 2 days.

Make the spice mixture:

  • Combine the sugar, cardamom, and salt in a small bowl.

Roll and cut out the cookies:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C, or gas mark 4).
  • Line 2–3 baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  • Remove the dough from the refrigerator and let it stand at room temperature for a few minutes until it can be rolled but is still firm.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about â…› inch (3 mm) thick.
  • Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
  • Sprinkle the spice mixture liberally over the top of each cookie.

Bake the cookies:

  • Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
  • Let cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Yield:

  • About 36 cookies (depending on size of cutouts)

Notes & Wine Advice

Serving Tip:
These cardamom sugar cookies are perfect for gifting during the holidays or sharing at family gatherings. Serve with a warm cup of mulled cider or spiced tea.
Wine Advice:
Pair with a sweet dessert wine like a Muscat or a spiced hot chocolate to complement the cardamom and sugar notes.

Nutrition values

Calories: 120 kcal | koolhydraten: 19 g | Eiwitten: 1 g | Vet: 5 g | Suiker: 10 g
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Pecan Shortbread Cookies

Pecan Shortbread Cookies

These buttery, nutty pecan shortbread cookies melt in your mouth with every bite. A perfect holiday treat or an everyday indulgence, they pair beautifully with coffee or tea!
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Equipment

  • 3 Baking sheets
  • electric mixer
  • Large mixing bowl
  • medium mixing bowl
  • Parchment paper or silicone baking mats
  • refrigerator
  • spoon
  • Wire rack

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C, or gas mark 4).
  • Line three baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt.
  • Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the shortening and sugars until light and fluffy.
  • Add the nondairy yogurt and vanilla, mixing well.
  • Slowly beat in the flour mixture.
  • Once the dough becomes too thick, use a spoon to mix.
  • Fold in the chopped pecans.
  • Refrigerate the dough for about an hour to firm up.
  • Roll the dough into small balls about 1½ inches (3.
  • 8 cm) in diameter.
  • Place on the prepared baking sheets and gently press each ball to flatten slightly into a disk shape.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are slightly golden.
  • Let cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes & Wine Advice

Serving Tip:
Dust with a light sprinkle of powdered sugar for an elegant holiday presentation.
Wine Advice:
Pair with a glass of sweet dessert wine such as a Sauternes or a buttery Chardonnay.

Nutrition values

Calories: 110 kcal | koolhydraten: 14 g | Eiwitten: 1 g | Vet: 5 g | Suiker: 6 g
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Chocolate Hazelnut Spread Cookies

Chocolate Hazelnut Spread Cookies

These rich and nutty chocolate hazelnut cookies bring back childhood nostalgia with every bite. Made with creamy nondairy hazelnut spread and chocolate chips, they’re the ultimate indulgence!
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Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • electric mixer
  • Large mixing bowl
  • medium mixing bowl
  • Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
  • Wire rack

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C, or gas mark 4).
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  • In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the butter, sugars, vanilla, and hazelnut spread until smooth.
  • In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt.
  • Stir in the hazelnut meal.
  • Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.
  • Fold in the chocolate chips.
  • Divide the dough into 12 equal portions, about 2 heaping tablespoons (42 g) each.
  • Place the dough portions on the prepared baking sheet and flatten slightly, as the cookies won’t spread much while baking.
  • Bake for 13 minutes, or until set.
  • For chewier cookies, bake only 10 minutes.
  • Let cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes & Wine Advice

Serving Tip:

Enjoy these cookies with a cup of espresso or dairy-free hot chocolate for a comforting treat.

Wine Advice:

Pair with a sweet dessert wine such as Vin Santo or a hazelnut liqueur like Frangelico for an indulgent pairing.

Nutrition values

Calories: 180 kcal | koolhydraten: 20 g | Eiwitten: 2 g | Vet: 11 g | Suiker: 12 g
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Cuisine; Italian
Diets; Dairy-Free / Vegan