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Iced Brioche with Warm Pumpkin Sauce (dairy)
serves 4

1/2 cup caramel topping from a jar
1/4 cup canned spiced pumpkin mix
3 tablespoons light cream
4 brioches
4 small scoops vanilla ice cream

Place the caramel topping, spiced pumpkin and cream in a small glass bowl. Microwave for 1-2 minutes on High or until the topping is melted, warm and consistency of thick cream. Add a little more cream if needed. Stir to mix thoroughly.

Remove the little knob on top of each brioche. Using a melon-baller, insert a scoop of ice cream in each. Replace the knobs. Drizzle a little warm sauce on each plate, place an iced brioche in center and drizzle remaining sauce over. Serve immediately.

approx. nutrients per serving: calories – 346 protein – 7g carbohydrates – 59g

fat – 9g cholesterol – 45mg sodium – 343mg

This recipe from the article 15 minute – or so – desserts

Ethel G. Hofman has more than 20 years of experience in the kosher food and wine industry. She is a past president of the International Association of Culinary Professionals and is food editor of the Baltimore Jewish Times and Philadelphia Jewish Exponent. She can be reached for consulting at: www.kosherfoodconsultants.com

You can get Her cookbook: Everyday Cooking for the Jewish Home through amazon.com and bookstores. Her other cookbook: Making Food Beautiful is available directly from her. Email her at: ethelhof@aol.com

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