Silver Platter Catering and Luxury Desserts

08/22/2021

Irish Cream Cake

01/05/2019

Fancy Caramel Apples come in 14 flavors with nuts, fruits and candy pieces.

12/21/2016

Strawberry Cheescake

04/25/2016

04/25/2016

Pineapple upside down cakes.

03/12/2016

The triple chocolate cake with chocolate dipped strawberries.

03/06/2016

Pineapple Upside Down Cake

03/04/2016

Lunch anyone?

03/04/2016

Lemon Cake

02/21/2016

Root beer Float Cake

12/26/2015

Nothing like pozole and tamales on a chilly morning!

12/11/2015

Make it wing night!

11/28/2015

Broccoli Cheese Soup and Ham and Cheese Sammie's.

11/27/2015

Rainy Day Pozole!!

10/28/2015

Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie

INGREDIENTS:
Pie Crust:
1 + 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) cold butter, cut into small cubes
1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) cold vegetable shortening
3 to 5 tablespoons ice water

Cheesecake Layer:

8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature (I used light)
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup diced candied ginger (optional)

Pumpkin Layer:
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1 15-ounce can pumpkin or 1 3/4 cups pumpkin puree
1 cup light cream or evaporated milk
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
whip cream, for serving

INSTRUCTIONS:

Make the crust:
1. Whisk together the flour and salt in a medium bowl. Cut in the butter and shortening with a pastry blender or two knives used scissor fashion until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2. Stir in 3–5 tablespoons of ice water until dough just holds together. Pat into a disk, wrap in plastic and refrigerate for a half hour.

*NOTE: Some folks prefer a graham cracker crust - you can make it or buy it already made. (Totally fine, either way!)

Make the Fillings:

Cheesecake Layer:

3. In a medium bowl beat the cream cheese and sugar on medium until smooth and creamy. Stir in the egg, vanilla and ginger.

Pumpkin Layer:

4. In a separate, large bowl whisk the sugar, salt and all the spices together. Add the pumpkin, cream, and eggs. Whisk just until smooth and combined - don't over mix.
5. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Roll out the crust on a lightly floured surface to 12 - 13 inches in diameter. Press into a 9-inch pie pan (inside top measurement) that is at least 1 +1/2 inches deep. Fold the edges under and flute or make a pattern with a fork.
6. Spoon the cream cheese filling into the crust and spread out evenly. Gently spoon the pumpkin mixture on top and fill to 1/4 inch from the top. (You may have a little pumpkin left - you can bake it in a small custard cup.)
7. Bake 15 minutes then turn the heat down to 350 degrees F. and bake 40 - 45 minutes longer. The pie should be mostly set and a little wobbly in the center.
8. Remove to wire rack to cool then chill completely. Cut into wedges and serve with whipped cream.

10/25/2015

Jalapeño Chile con Carne

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 can black beans, drained
• 1 can pinto beans, drained
• 1 can cannellini, drained
• 1 15 oz can tomato sauce
• 1 28oz can diced tomatoes
• 1 15 oz can green chiles
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 medium jalapeno, seeded and minced
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 3 Tbsp. chili powder
• 1 and 1/2 Tbsp. brown sugar
• 3 tsp. dried oregano
• 2 and 1/2 Tbsp. ground cumin
• 1/8 tsp. ground allspice
• 1/8 tsp. ground cloves

Directions

Place oil in a large stockpot and heat to medium heat. Add ground beef, and cook with stirring until the meat just loses its red color.

Add green chiles, garlic, red bell pepper, jalapeno, and onion to the meat. Saute until the onions are translucent.

Stir in chili powder, brown sugar, oregano, cumin, allspice, and cloves, Add tomatoes and tomato sauce. Simmer on low heat for 15 minutes.

Add black beans, pinto beans, and cannellini. Cook chili con carne recipe for an additional 20 minutes.

09/22/2015

Tamales: Chicken, Pork, Rajas (Jalapenos with Cheese), Bean and Cheese, Sweet, and new varieties coming soon!!