"Sesame Street 'B' is for Baking" recipes

Ernie's Corny Corn Relish, "Sesame Street 'B' is for Baking"Ernie's Corny Corn Pudding

1 can (14 to 15 ounces) sweet corn kernels, drained and rinsed

1/3 cup low-fat (1%) milk

3 eggs, separated

3 tablespoons olive oil

1/3 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

2 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded

1/4 cup chopped sweet green or red pepper

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly oil a 1 1/2-quart baking dish.

2. In a food processor or blender, combine half the corn kernels and the milk. Whirl until mixture is a smooth paste. 

*3. With the machine running and the top in place, add the yolks through the food shoot, one at a time. Process until each yolk is fully incorporated. 

4. With the machine still running, add the oil and continue processing until fully incorporated.

*5. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, salt and baking powder. Stir in the corn mixture and shredded cheese. Stir in remaining corn kernels.

6. In a clean medium bowl, with an electric mixer at medium-high speed, beat the egg whites  just until soft peaks form. Fold the whites into the corn mixture. With a rubber spatula, scrape batter into the oiled baking dish.

7. Sprinkle chopped sweet pepper mixture over the top of the corn mixture.

8. Bake 35 minutes or until golden brown on top and barely set in center. Transfer to rack to cool slightly (Pudding will deflate as it cools). Serve warm.

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Oscar's Applicious Cupcakes

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup whole-wheat flour

1-1/2 cups sugar

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1-1/2 teaspoons cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 large eggs

1-1/2 cups applesauce

1/2 cup olive oil

1 cup finely chopped, peeled apple

Maple Frosting

4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese

1/4 cup Greek-style yogurt

1/3 cup packed light brown sugar

1/4 cup maple syrup

apple slices for garnish

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

*2. Line 24 muffin-pan cups with cupcake liners

Oscar's Applicious Cupcakes, "Sesame Street 'B' is for Baking"

*3. In a large bowl, whisk all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. With mixer at medium-low speed, add the eggs, applesauce and oil. Mix for 2 to 3 minutes or until well-blended. With a wooden spoon, stir in chopped apples.

4. Use a 1/4-cup measuring cup to fill the cupcake liners half-full with batter.

5. Bake 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove the cupcakes from the pan and cool completely on a rack.

*6. In a small bowl, use a fork to mash and then stir together the cream cheese, yogurt, brown sugar, and maple syrup until smooth. Refrigerate until the cupcakes are cool enough to frost. Top the center of each cupcake with a small dollop of frosting.

 *7. Decorate each cupcake with an apple slice.         

* Kids can help with these steps.