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Toasted Coconut Crunch Ice Cream

Toasted coconut and chocolate covered cacao nibs are the perfect accompaniment for a rich and creamy coconut-flavored ice cream!

This recipe was created for the #makeitwithMILK contest in conjunction with the Food Wine Conference. I was not compensated for this post. All opinions are mine alone.

Toasted Coconut Crunch Ice Cream from LoveandConfections.com #makeitwithMILK #FWCon


Mr. L&C love coconut, so this ice cream is right up his alley. I created a delicious and creamy coconut ice cream and swirled in chocolate covered cacao nibs. Cacao nibs aren’t that sweet, but since they are covered in chocolate, it’s just enough, plus they give a bit of a crunch.

Toasted Coconut Crunch Ice Cream from LoveandConfections.com #makeitwithMILK #FWCon

Toasted coconut is a great topping for ice cream and I love the color it gives. Isn’t this coconut bowl adorable too? What better way to serve coconut ice cream than in a coconut bowl. I bought mine from the party store, but you can find them online too.

Toasted Coconut Crunch Ice Cream from LoveandConfections.com #makeitwithMILK #FWCon

The base of this ice cream is one that I love to add different flavors and mix-ins, so it can be totally customized to your liking. I love all things dairy, so I had a hard time trying to figure out what to make. Ice cream is one of my favorite milk recipes and this one is creamy, crunchy, and oh-so-delicious!

Toasted Coconut Crunch Ice Cream from LoveandConfections.com #makeitwithMILK #FWCon

This time next week I will be at the Food Wine Conference here in Orlando, Florida. It’s one of my favorite blog events of the year. One of the conference sponsors, Florida Dairy Farmers is hosting a #makeitwithMILK contest, where bloggers were tasked with creating a recipe using at least 1 cup of real milk and at least 1 cup of one other dairy product.

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Toasted Coconut Crunch Ice Cream

By Love and Confections
Published 05/12/2017

Toasted coconut and chocolate covered cacao nibs are the perfect accompaniment for a rich and creamy coconut-flavored ice cream!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup extra fine granulated sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
  • 1 teaspoon coconut extract
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup chocolate covered cacao nibs
  • 1/2 cup toasted coconut

Instructions

  1. Make sure the bowl of your ice cream make is frozen for a minimum of 24 hours before use.
  2. In a medium saucepan, heat milk, sugar and salt just until sugar is melted.
  3. Combine milk, vanilla bean paste, coconut extract and whipping cream in a large bowl. Chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
  4. Churn according to manufacturer’s direction. During the last 2 minutes of churning, add in the cacao nibs. Place in freezer-safe container and freeze a minimum 4 hours, or until firm. Serve and top with toasted coconut

Until next time,
LOVE & CONFECTIONS!

Simple Southern Sweet Tea + A Virtual Baby Shower

Simple Southern Sweet Tea is a staple at our family and holiday gatherings, and perfect for sipping on the porch while watching the sunset any time of year.

Simple Southern Sweet Tea from LoveandConfections.com


My best friend’s grandmother, who everyone called Gran, even if we weren’t her grandchildren (but in all reality she is seriously like my own grandmother and I love her just the same) was one of the people who started me on my love of sweet tea. She also makes THE best chicken wings in the entire world, but that is for another time.

Simple Southern Sweet Tea from LoveandConfections.com

The other person responsible for my love of sweet tea is my uncle’s mother-in-law, Nanny. Every family gathering we went to with my aunt’s family, sweet tea was present. Nanny is the sweetest lady and I always love being a part of their family parties, especially if she comes. She reminds me so much of my own grandmother with her warm smile and welcoming hugs.

Simple Southern Sweet Tea from LoveandConfections.com

Sweet tea isn’t just a tradition, it’s more personal than that; it’s about community. Inviting someone in and offering a glass of cold sweet tea, sitting on the porch with friends in the Summer sipping from a delicious flavored tea, or enjoying a glass at a holiday party or celebration are all perfect occasions for my simple southern sweet tea.

Simple Southern Sweet Tea from LoveandConfections.com

Baby showers are also the perfect time for sweet tea, and today a group of blogging friends are celebrating a new mom and her adorable, just a little early, baby boy. Angie from Big Bear’s Wife was due in early October, but the little man decided he wanted to make an entrance 3 days ago, thus spoiling my surprise virtual baby shower–now turned surprise virtual baby welcome, LOL.

Simple Southern Sweet Tea from LoveandConfections.com

If you follow Angie, then you know she has some amazing recipes. I love her Southern-style and easy recipes, no-churn ice creams and she also has these delicious Strawberry Sweet Tea Popsicles that I cannot wait to make.

Angie, you are the most deserving, sweet and lovable person!! I know your baby boy is incredibly lucky to have you and Thomas as parents. You are going to be a great mother and you have an incredible village behind you ready to help support and love you all. Savor every moment, even the sleepless ones, because they truly do grow up too fast. All my love!

Simple Southern Sweet Tea from LoveandConfections.com

Simple Southern Sweet Tea

By Love and Confections
Published 09/22/2017

Simple Southern Sweet Tea with tips and tricks from a few grandmotherly sources – baking soda helps with bitterness, cooling on counter prevents cloudiness, Luzianne recommended for best tea.

Ingredients

  • 16 cups filtered/spring water, divided
  • 4 Luzianne large iced tea bags, not cold brew
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 – 2 cups extra fine granulated sugar – I use Dixie Crystals
  • Lemon and mint for garnish

Instructions

  1. In medium saucepan, bring 4 cups water just to a boil. Place tea bags and baking soda in a large glass measuring cup that is heat-safe.
  2. Pour water over tea bags and let steep for 5-8 minutes. Remove tea bags, letting them drip, but do not squeeze bags to get liquid out.
  3. Pour into large pitcher and stir in sugar. Pour remaining 12 cups water into pitcher and let cool to room temperature. Store in refrigerator and serve over ice with lemon slices and mint for garnish.

Yield: 1 gallon

Until next time,
LOVE & CONFECTIONS!


Please take some time to check out all the amazing recipes we made for Angie’s virtual baby shower!

Beverages:

Baby Blue Punch from Or Whatever You Do.
Easy Fall Party Punch from Miss in the Kitchen.
Simple & Fun Mimosa Bar from My Life Well Loved.
Simple Southern Sweet Tea from Love and Confections.

Appetizers & Salads:

Creamy Grape Salad with Toasted Pecans from Unsophisticook.
Mini Chicken and Waffles from Sweet Beginnings.
Pimento Cheese Stuffed Buttermilk Biscuits from It’s Yummi.
Savory Cucumber Melon Salad with Honey Thyme Vinaigrette from Cooking in Stilettos.
Spicy Southern Deviled Eggs from This Gal Cooks.

Entrees:

American Pierogi Casserole from Rants From My Crazy Kitchen.
Chicken Satay Skewers with Peanut Butter Sauce from Culinary Adventures with Camilla.
Pimento Cheese Tomato Ham Sliders from Honey and Birch.

Desserts:

Banana Pudding Layered Dessert from High Heels and Grills.
Brookies from Baked Bree.
Caramel Corn from The Redhead Baker.
Caramel Pecan Cheesecake from Cooking with Carlee.
Chocolate Chip Clouds from All Day I Dream About Food.
Lemon Donuts with Raspberry Glaze from Ashlee Marie
Low Carb Chocolate Peanut Butter Stuffed Cupcakes from Sugar-Free Mom.
Mickey Mouse Candy Pops from The Decorated Cookie.
Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownie Bars from The Bitter Side of Sweet.
Small Batch Rhubarb Strawberry Jam from The JavaCupcake Blog
Classic Yellow Butter Cake with Fudgy Chocolate Icing from That Skinny Chick Can Bake.
Yellow Cupcakes with Peach Cream Cheese Frosting from Cookie Dough and Oven Mitt.
Worms and Dirt Cookie Cups from Cupcakes & Kale Chips.

Simple Southern Sweet Tea from LoveandConfections.com

Foodie Friday featuring Cupcakes and Kale Chips

Today’s Foodie Friday is starring Cupcakes & Kale Chips!


I’m starting a new series on the blog called “Foodie Friday” where I introduce a food blogging friend and some delicious recipes of theirs. First up is Brianne from Cupcakes & Kale Chips. She has wholesome meals and snacks, lots of desserts (my fave!) and she has some amazing gluten free recipes there too.

You can find Brianne on her blog, CUPCAKES & KALE CHIPS as well as on FACEBOOK, PINTEREST, and INSTAGRAM. Here are a few of my favorite recipes from her blog:







Until next time,
LOVE & CONFECTIONS!

Easy Lemon Pudding Bundt Cake #EasterSweetsWeek

Easy Lemon Pudding Bundt Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting is a sweet and not-too-tart treat that is perfect for Spring and Summer.

I received product and/or samples from the #EasterSweetsWeek sponsors to use in recipes. All opinions are my own.

Easy Lemon Pudding Bundt Cake from LoveandConfections.com


Welcome to this year’s #EasterSweetWeek event hosted by Angie from Big Bear’s Wife. We’re so glad that you’ve joined us for this week long event of Springtime and Easter dessert recipes! We’re sharing tons of treats this week plus a few fantastic giveaways! You’re going to love what we have in store for you.

Easy Lemon Pudding Bundt Cake from LoveandConfections.com

Lemon is definitely one of my go-to Springtime flavors. I love citrus and growing up in Florida, citrus is abundant. My family and I go to the citrus groves during season and pick oranges, tangerines, grapefruit and lemons. I love everything from meyer lemons to key limes, and everything in between.

Easy Lemon Pudding Bundt Cake from LoveandConfections.com

While I love baking from scratch the most, sometimes I do the semi-homemade route and start with a box mix. When I am planning a big party or holiday event, this is a time-saver, especially when I am in charge of more than one course or dish. I am definitely glad I chose this Easy Lemon Bundt Cake for our Easter celebration. It is sweet and moist, and I love the tart lemon flavor.

Easy Lemon Pudding Bundt Cake from LoveandConfections.com

This year we have are 28 fantastic bloggers participating in this year’s Easter dessert event! Throughout the week we’ll be share tons of great Springtime and Easter themed dessert recipes with you. With over 75 sweet dessert recipes being shared this week we just know that you’re going to want to save some of these recipes to make again and again! We even hope that some of these recipes end up in your Easter recipe keepsake collection! Plus, don’t forget that we have 5 (five) great giveaways for you this week thanks to our amazing sponsors! Scroll down to take a look!

Easy Lemon Pudding Bundt Cake from LoveandConfections.com

Easy Lemon Pudding Bundt Cake

By Love and Confections

Cake Ingredients:

  • 15.25 ounce Lemon Supreme cake mix, dry mix only
  • 3.4 ounce instant lemon pudding, dry mix only
  • 4 eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract
  • 1-2 tablespoons lemon zest

Frosting:

  • 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2-3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • Yellow sprinkles, optional

Instructions:

  1. Heat oven to 350F. Prepare bundt pan with baking spray or grease and flour. Set aside
  2. In stand mixer or mixing bowl, combine cake mix, pudding, eggs, Greek yogurt, oil, butter, water, extract and first measure of lemon zest. Mix to combine.
  3. Pour into bundt pan and bake 50-60 minutes, until a tester inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto rack to cool completely
  4. Prepare Frosting. With hand mixer or stand mixer combine cream cheese, 3 cups powdered sugar, zest and 1-2 tablespoons juice. Add more powdered sugar or juice as needed. Either spread onto cake or place into piping bag and pipe on top of bundt cake. Add sprinkles. Chill until serving.

Yield: 12+ servings

 

Check out the amazing #EasterSweetsWeek recipes from our bloggers today!

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PRIZE #1

Prize #1 — Dixie Crystals is giving away one (1) Instant Pot (8 Qt) to one lucky winner!

PRIZE #2

  
Prize #2 — Adam’s Extract is giving one (1) winner 5 different extracts including a bottle of Pure vanilla and a color pack.

PRIZE #3

Prize #3 — Rainier Fruit is giving one (1) winner a box of Apples and some wonderful Apple themed goodies from Sur La Table

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Prize #4 — Anolon is giving one (1) winner a Anolon® Vesta™ 9-Inch Square Baker in Cobalt Blue

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Prize #5 — Microplane is giving one (1) winner a Twist & Zest, grip & strip and a classic zester/grater

Giveaway open to US Residents 18 years or older.. All entries will be verified. No PO Boxes Please. Prizes will be sent directly from sponsors to winners, bloggers are not responsible for prizes. This giveaway runs from March 26th – April 1st at 12AMEST. Winners will be selected soon afterwards and contacted by e-mail. Winners will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. There are a total of 5 (five) prizes and therefore we will have a total of 5 (five) winners. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law.

Until next time,
LOVE & CONFECTIONS!

Disclaimer: These posts and recipes are part of the week long event, #EasterSweetsWeek but all opinions are 100% mine! We would like Thank our amazing sponsors: Dixie Crystals, Adam’s Extract, Rainier Fruit, Anolon and Microplane! These wonderful sponsors provided the prize packs for our giveaways and also sent samples and products to the #EasterSweetsWeek bloggers to use in their recipes.