Dessert, Dessert, Dessert

Sour Cream Raisin Pie

One of my Dad's (Ignatius Gentrup) and Daira's favorite favorite desserts is sour cream raisin pie.  I found a recipe in the Howells Centennial Cookbook by Mrs Ernest Brodecky which is just like my Mom use to make.  I know that Sour Cream Raisin pie is loved by some, and others, not so much.  If you love it, here is the recipe we use.

Boil 1 cup of raisins in 1/2 cup water

3 beaten egg yolks
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup sour cream
dash salt

Beat 3 egg yolks  and mix in sour cream and sugar.Cook on low heat until thick, add raisins ( drain excess water if needed).  Cool. Pour into backed crust. Top with meringue which was sweetened with 3 tablespoons sugar and 1 tablespoon cornstarch so it will hold nice peaks.  Put in 400 degree  oven for about 8 to 10 minutes.  ENJOY!


Chocolate Bread Pudding

A Crain favorite is Chocolate Bread Pudding.  There was even a joke, one Christmas, about the race for the bread pudding where the last one there does not get any!  This was usually served in Marcia's special colored dessert dishes.

2 cups dry bread cubes
4 cups milk, scalded
3/4 cup sugar
1Tbls butter
1/4 tsp salt
4 slightly beaten eggs
1 tsp vanilla
4 squares Bakers unsweetened chocolate (optional)

Preheat oven to 350.  Melt chocolate in milk if desired. Soak bread in milk mixture 5 minutes. Add sugar, butter and salt.  Pour slowly over eggs; add vanilla and mix well.  Pour into greased 1/2 quart baking dish.  Bake in pan of hot water in oven until firm. About 1 hour. Serve warm with 1/2 & 1/2.

If you do use either of these dessert recipes, be sure you also increase your exercise by walking, cycling or at least walking your own dishes back to the dishwasher!