New dessert recipes

Sweet treats! Here are some new dessert recipes you might enjoy:

1. Lemon Lavender Panna Cotta

Ingredients:

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup dried lavender buds
• 2 lemons, zested and juiced

Instructions:

• Combine cream, milk, sugar, and vanilla extract in a saucepan. Heat until sugar dissolves.
• Remove from heat and let steep for 10 minutes with lavender buds. Strain and discard lavender.
• Pour mixture into individual cups and refrigerate until set.
• Top with lemon zest and juice.

2. Chocolate Chai Truffles

Ingredients:

• 1 cup dark chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
• 1/4 tsp ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Instructions:

• Melt chocolate chips in a double boiler.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together cream, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and salt.
• Pour cream mixture into melted chocolate and stir until combined.
• Roll into balls and chill until firm. Roll in chopped nuts if desired.

3. Raspberry Basil Sorbet

Ingredients:

• 2 cups fresh raspberries
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1 tsp lemon juice

Instructions:

• Combine raspberries, sugar, and water in a blender. Blend until smooth.
• Strain mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds.
• Stir in chopped basil and lemon juice.
• Pour mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer's instructions.

4. Caramel Apple Empanadas

Ingredients:

• 1 package empanada dough
• 1/2 cup caramel sauce
• 1/2 cup sliced apples
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg

Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Roll out empanada dough and cut into squares.
• Place a spoonful of caramel sauce in the center of each square.
• Top with sliced apples, chopped walnuts, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
• Fold dough over filling and press edges to seal.
• Brush with egg wash and bake until golden brown.

5. Matcha Green Tea Cake

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tsp matcha powder
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Whisk together flour, sugar, and matcha powder.
• Add softened butter and whisk until combined.
• Beat in eggs and vanilla extract.
• Pour batter into a greased cake pan and bake until a toothpick comes out clean.

These are just a few ideas to get you started. Feel free to experiment and adjust ingredients to your taste!