Hi guys, this is my first post here at Life In Pleasantville and I am hoping it's a yummy one. I was feeling all Springy (is that even a word?) and my mind drifted off to sunshine, yellow and then whoaaa! Cheesecake, Lemon Mousse Cheesecake to be exact. It's been awhile! Feeling like I should share this amazing burst of pure deliciousness on a plate with you and then thinking maybe my first post should be something more. I am not exactly sure what I mean by more but …
Classic Butter Pie Crust
Don't be afraid of making pie crust. It's one of the simplest things you'll ever do. Try this classic butter pie crust for starters. Just remember to be patient. You'll need at least two hours of chilling time for it. You can't rush perfection after all. Butter Pie Crust 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon sugar 1 stick (8 tbsps) cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces 2 to 4 tablespoons ice cold water Pulse flour, salt and sugar together in a food …
No Fail Shortbread Cookies
There's nothing more Christmasy than shortbread. For years I tried to make this delicate, buttery treat, but I could never get it quite right. My shortbread was crumbly and dense and tasted of defeat, which is rather salty on account of all the tears in the batter. A couple years ago a friend of mine heard me ranting about how shortbread was the bane of my holiday existence. She decided to bestow a Christmas miracle on me in the form of these easy, no fail shortbread cookies. She is a …
