Magic Chef MCO2212ARW manual Desserts, Brownies, Cheesecake, pieces, servings

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

2squares unsweetened chocolate, 1oz. each

6tablespoons margarine or butter

1cup sugar

2eggs

1teaspoon vanilla

1cup flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons confectioner’s sugar

1.In a 1 1/2-quart glass measure, put chocolate squares and margarine.

2.Cook, uncovered, on P-HI for 1 1/2 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

CHEESECAKE

1/4 cup margarine or butter

1cup gingersnap crumbs

2package (8 oz. each) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup sugar

1tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

2eggs, beaten

Fresh fruit or canned fruit pie filling

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

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