Desserts - Emerson MW8987B Owner's Manual And Cooking Manual

DESSERTS

A sweet ending to a meal is a lot easier in the microwave oven. Quick to make, delicious to eat, these desserts offer
something for everyone. We have selected those that do well in the microwave oven. Candies, for example, are
excellent when prepared the microwave way.
To get the most even cooking, plan to make desserts in a deep glass pie plate where possible. Use a paper towel as a
cover for bar cookies to equalize the cooking process. It peels off easily when done. Appearances are not what we
are accustomed to seeing, but frosting or a dusting of confectioner's sugar helps create eye appeal.
Crumb pie shells do quite well in the microwave, as do most fruit desserts. To get a head start on pie fillings, simply
heat in a large glass measure; stir well to distribute the heat, then pour into the prepared pie shell.
High sugar mixtures get very hot in the microwave so use great care(and hot pads) when handling.
BROWNIES
2 squares unsweetened chocolate, 1oz. each
6 tablespoons margarine or butter
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons confectioner's sugar
CHEESECAKE
1/4 cup margarine or butter
1 cup gingersnap crumbs
2 package (8 oz. each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs, beaten
Fresh fruit or canned fruit pie filling
1. In a 1 1/2-quart glass measure, put chocolate squares
and margarine.
2. Cook, uncovered, on P-HI for 2 minutes; stir to
finish melting chocolate.
3. Pour it in sugar, eggs and vanilla; mix well. Stir in
flour and salt; mix well. Spread evenly into a deep
glass pie plate. Cook, uncovered, on P-HI for 5
minutes or until no longer doughy on the bottom.
4. Let brownies stand for 15 minutes. Sift
confectioner's sugar over brownies and cut into
serving pieces.
18 pieces
1. In a deep glass pie plate, heat margarine on P-HI for
1 minute or until melted. Add crumbs and stir into
margarine with a fork to combine. Press evenly into
bottom and sides of pie plate. Cook, uncovered, on
P-HI for 2 minutes. Let stand.
2. In a 2-quart glass measure, place cream cheese,
sugar, lemon juice and vanilla. Add eggs; mix until
well blended. Pour mixture into crust. Cook,
uncovered, on P-HI for 5 minutes.
3. Shield edges with strips of foil, be certain to tuck all
foil edges under. Continue cooking, uncovered, on
P-HI for 2 to 3 minutes or until center is almost set.
Remove foil; cool and chill thoroughly before
serving.
4. Top cheesecake with fruit.
6 servings
48