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Ideas dulces para postres festivos
Last Updated on July 7, 2024 by Daily News Staff
(Family Features) Los postres, protagonistas de las comidas festivas, son el deleite de niños y adultos por igual. Este año, complete su reunión festiva con los deliciosos postres con los higos secos California Dried Figs.
Naturalmente dulces y a la venta durante todo el año, los higos aportan un toque de elegancia a una gran variedad de recetas. Los higos Mission Figs de color púrpura intenso tienen una cáscara suave y delgada y un sabor dulce y frutal, mientras que los higos Golden Figs son de color ámbar con una piel más firme, semillas desarrolladas y un suave sabor a nuez. Ambos son intercambiables en la mayoría de las recetas.
Mantener las tradiciones festivas
Los higos secos California Dried Figs son el ingrediente perfecto para protagonizar sus recetas festivas, en especial para Hanukkah y Navidad. Para aportar un acento frutal sorprendente a los populares postres de pastel de queso, puede agregar higos en rodajas embebidos en limón fresco y miel o puede distribuirlos sobre el pastel de queso, o cortarlos en trozos pequeños y combinarlos con un poco de licor de avellana y caramelo para agregar una base exquisita. Independientemente de lo que celebre, su familia disfrutará estas recetas con higos.
Además de la dulzura que aportan los higos, los California Dried Figs son un ingrediente saludable rico en fibra alimentaria, carbohidratos complejos y minerales esenciales como potasio, hierro y calcio.
Para obtener más información sobre los higos secos Blue Ribbon Orchard Choice y Sun-Maid California Dried Figs, visite www.valleyfig.com.
Pastel de queso con higos, limón y miel
Masa:
- 1 taza de migas de galletas integrales
- 2 cucharadas de azúcar granulada
- 3 cucharadas de mantequilla derretida
- 1 taza de higos Blue Ribbon Orchard Choice o Sun-Maid California Figs picados y sin el cabito
Pastel de queso:
- 1 1/2 libra (3 paquetes de 8 onzas) de queso crema suavizado
- 3/4 taza de azúcar granulada
- 1/4 taza de crema agria
- 2 cucharaditas de ralladura de limón
- 1 1/2 cucharadita de extracto de vainilla
- 3 huevos grandes
- 1 limón picado muy fino (para decorar)
Salsa:
- 1/2 taza de agua
- 1/2 taza de miel
- 1/3 taza de jugo fresco de limón
- 1 1/2 cucharadita de fécula de maíz mezclada con 1 cucharada de agua
- 1 taza de higos Blue Ribbon Orchard Choice o Sun-Maid California Figs cortados en rodajas y sin el cabito
- Para la masa, mezcle las migas de galletas y el azúcar, e incorpore la mantequilla. Presione en el fondo del molde desmontable de 9 pulgadas enmantecado. Lleve al horno de 8 a 10 minutos hasta que los bordes estén dorados. Retire del horno, y distribuya los higos de manera uniforme.
- Para el pastel de queso, bata la crema con batidora eléctrica a velocidad media hasta obtener una preparación suave, y raspe con frecuencia los lados del tazón, según fuera necesario. Incorpore gradualmente el azúcar, la crema agria, la ralladura de limón y la vainilla. Añada los huevos de a uno. Agregue la preparación en el molde sobre los higos. Lleve a la rejilla media del horno de 45 a 55 minutos hasta que esté casi cocido en el centro. Deje enfriar. Refrigere durante 4 horas o toda la noche.
- Para la salsa, en una olla pequeña, mezcle agua, miel y jugo de limón. Revuelva mientras cocina a fuego medio hasta que la mezcla comience a hervir. Agregue la mezcla con fécula de maíz, y revuelva por algunos segundos hasta que espese. Retire del fuego, y agregue los higos. Deje enfriar. Refrigere hasta el momento de servir.
- Para servir, pase un cuchillo delgado alrededor del borde del pastel de queso, y desmonte el molde. Corte en porciones, y cubra cada porción con salsa. Si lo desea, decore con rodajas de limón.
Serves
12
Mousse de pastel de queso con salsa de naranja e higos
Salsa de naranja e higos:
- 1 taza de higos Blue Ribbon Orchard Choice o Sun-Maid California Figs cortados en rodajas y sin el cabito
- 2/3 taza de jugo de naranja
- 1/3 taza de azúcar morena dorada compactada
- 1 cucharada de jugo o licor de naranja
- 1/2 cucharadita de jugo de limón
Mousse de pastel de queso:
- 3 onzas de queso crema suavizado
- 1/3 taza de azúcar impalpable
- 1/2 cucharadita de extracto de vainilla
- 3/4 taza de crema batida espesa
Cobertura y decoración:
- 1/2 taza de migas de galletas de mantequilla
- 1/4 taza de nueces pacanas o almendras tostadas y picadas
- hojitas de menta fresca, opcional
- Para la salsa, en una olla pequeña, mezcle los higos y el jugo de naranja. Lleve a ebullición a fuego alto, luego baje el fuego, y cocine a fuego lento hasta que el líquido se reduzca a 1/4 taza (de 4 a 5 minutos). Incorpore el azúcar morena, y cocine hasta obtener un jarabe (de 2 a 3 minutos). Retire del fuego. Incorpore el jugo de limón y el licor de naranja. Refrigere hasta el momento de servir.
- Para preparar el mousse, bata con batidor de alambre el queso crema, el azúcar impalpable y la vainilla hasta obtener una preparación suave y cremosa. Incorpore lentamente la mitad de la crema batida. Con una espátula de goma, incorpore la crema batida restante. Puede guardar la salsa y el mousse en el refrigerador durante 1 día.
- Para servir, coloque el mousse en la parte inferior de 4 copas de champagne o martini. Forme una capa pareja. Cubra con la salsa de higos. Rocíe nueces y galletas molidas. Decore con menta.
Serves
4
Minipasteles de queso con higos caramelizados
- 1/2 taza de migas de galletas integrales
- 1/3 taza de avellanas o nueces pacanas picadas finas
- 2 cucharadas de mantequilla derretida
- 1 1/2 taza de higos Blue Ribbon Orchard Choice o Sun-Maid California Figs bien picados y sin el cabito
- 1/4 taza de salsa de caramelo para cremas heladas
- 3 cucharadas de licor de avellanas o jugo de naranja
- 1 libra (dos paquetes de 8 onzas) de queso crema suavizado
- 1/3 taza de azúcar granulada
- 1 cucharadita de jugo de limón
- 1 cucharadita de extracto de vainilla
- 2 huevos grandes
- higos en rodajas muy finas
- 1/4 taza de salsa de caramelo para cremas heladas
- 1 cucharada de licor de avellanas o jugo de naranja
- Precaliente el horno a 325 °F. Cubra 12 moldes para panecillos (2 3/4 pulgadas) con moldes de papel.
- Mezcle las migas de galletas, las nueces y la mantequilla derretida. Presione firmemente en la parte inferior de los moldes. Lleve al medio del horno durante 5 minutos hasta sentir el aroma. Retire del horno y reserve.
- En una olla pequeña, mezcle los higos, la cobertura de caramelo y el licor. Cocine a fuego medio, revuelva constantemente, y cocine durante 1 minuto o hasta que se haya absorbido la mayor parte del líquido.
- Distribuya los higos sobre la masa, y presione firmemente con la parte posterior de la cuchara para emparejar.
- En un tazón, bata con batidora eléctrica el queso crema a velocidad media-baja hasta obtener una preparación cremosa, y raspe con frecuencia los lados del tazón. Incorpore el azúcar, el jugo de limón y la vainilla. A baja velocidad, añada los huevos de a uno.
- Agregue en los moldes la mezcla de queso sobre la mezcla de higos.
- Lleve nuevamente al medio del horno de 18 a 20 minutos, hasta que queden bien cocidos. Retire del horno, y deje enfriar en una rejilla metálica. Refrigere en el molde durante 3 horas.
- Para servir, retire cuidadosamente los pasteles de queso del molde y de los moldes de papel, y colóquelos en los platos. Para decorar, coloque las rodajas de higos sobre los pasteles de queso. Mezcle el licor y la salsa de caramelo, y rocíe sobre los pasteles.
Serves
12
Cuadrados de higo y queso de cabra
- 2 tazas de higos Blue Ribbon Orchard Choice o Sun-Maid California Figs sin el cabito
- 1 taza de agua
- 1/4 taza de jugo de limón
- 1 taza de nueces tostadas picadas
- 1 1/3 taza de harina multipropósito
- 1/2 taza de azúcar morena dorada compactada
- 1/2 cucharadita de sal kosher
- 1/2 taza de mantequilla fría y cortada en trozos pequeños
- 2 tazas de queso de cabra a temperatura ambiente
- 2 huevos grandes
- Precaliente el horno a 350 °F. Enmanteque una fuente para horno de 9 por 13 pulgadas, o cúbrala con papel encerado.
- En una olla mediana, mezcle los higos, el agua y el jugo de limón. Cocine a fuego medio-alto hasta que comience a hervir. Cocine durante 5 minutos o hasta que los higos estén suaves. Deje enfriar un rato.
- Coloque la mezcla de higos en una licuadora o procesador de alimentos, y procese hasta obtener una preparación suave. Incorpore las nueces picadas. Reserve.
- En un tazón, mezcle la harina, el azúcar morena y la sal. Revuelva hasta integrar. Incorpore la mantequilla hasta formar en la mezcla con grumos grandes. Presione la mezcla en la placa para horno preparada. Distribuya cuidadosamente la mezcla de higos sobre la masa preparada.
- Bata los huevos y el queso de cabra hasta obtener una preparación suave. Distribuya sobre la mezcla de higos. Lleve al horno precalentado durante 30 minutos o hasta que la preparación esté firme. Sirva caliente o a temperatura ambiente.
Serves
30
SOURCE:
Blue Ribbon Orchard Choice Figs
Sun-Maid Figs
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Make Summer Pop with a Super Snack
(Family Features) When it comes to summer snacking, it’s hard to top the combination of favorite seasonal flavors.
You can enjoy both the sweetness of freeze-dried strawberries and popped popcorn, a whole grain that’s 100% unprocessed with no additives, hidden ingredients or GMOs, in this three-ingredient Strawberries and Cream Popcorn recipe.
Just drizzle white chocolate over popped popcorn then sprinkle with ground freeze-dried strawberries for a perfectly delicious way to meld all your favorite flavors of summer into one easy, convenient snack.
Find more summer snacking solutions by visiting Popcorn.org.
Strawberries and Cream Popcorn
Recipe courtesy of The Popcorn Board
Servings: 4-6
- 1/4 cup freeze-dried strawberries
- 6 cups popped popcorn
- 1 cup white chocolate chips, melted
- In small food processor or spice grinder, pulse freeze-dried strawberries until finely ground. Place popped popcorn in large bowl. Drizzle melted chocolate over top; toss until well coated. Sprinkle evenly with ground freeze-dried strawberries; toss until well coated.
- Scrape onto large parchment paper-lined baking sheet, spreading into even layer.
- Let stand at room temperature 30-60 minutes, or until chocolate is set and hardened. To serve, break into pieces.
- Tips: To melt chocolate, place chocolate chips in heatproof bowl set over saucepan of barely simmering water, stirring 3-5 minutes, or until smooth.
- To melt chocolate in microwave, place chocolate chips in microwave-safe bowl or measuring cup. Microwave on medium, stirring every 30 seconds, for 1-2 minutes, or until smooth and melted.
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Millions of Eggs Recalled Over Possible Salmonella Risk: What Consumers Need to Know
A major egg recall is affecting nearly 1.6 million dozen eggs sold under several popular brands. Here’s how to determine if your eggs are included and what steps to take if they are.
News You Can Use This Moment!
Consumers are being urged to check their refrigerators after a major recall involving nearly 1.6 million dozen shell eggs due to the potential presence of Salmonella Enteritidis, a bacterium that can cause serious foodborne illness.
The voluntary recall, announced by Midwest Poultry Services, L.P., affects white shell eggs and brown cage-free eggs produced at two Texas farms and distributed between June 6 and July 3, 2026. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the eggs were sold through grocery stores and foodservice distributors in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Mississippi, and New Mexico.
What Brands Are Included?
The recalled eggs were sold under several familiar brand names, including:
- Kroger
- Simple Truth
- Brookshire’s
- Country Morning
- Sunups
Not every carton under these brands is affected. Consumers should look for:
- Plant Code: P-1950 or 0840962
- Julian Dates: 157 through 184
- Best By/Sell By Dates: July 20, 2026, through August 17, 2026
Why the Recall Matters
Salmonella can cause symptoms including:
- Diarrhea
- Fever
- Stomach cramps
- Nausea
- Vomiting
Symptoms typically begin 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food and usually last four to seven days. While many healthy adults recover without treatment, infections can become severe in young children, older adults, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems.
The FDA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are investigating a multistate outbreak involving 98 confirmed illnesses across 17 states, resulting in 26 hospitalizations. No deaths have been reported. Investigators say the recalled eggs are linked to part of the outbreak, although they do not account for every reported illness.
What Should You Do?
If you have eggs matching the recalled codes:
- Do not eat them.
- Return them to the store for a refund or dispose of them safely.
- Wash your hands thoroughly after handling the carton.
- Clean and sanitize any refrigerator shelves, containers, or kitchen surfaces the eggs may have touched.
If you have already eaten the eggs and develop symptoms of Salmonella infection, contact your healthcare provider, especially if symptoms are severe or persist.
Are Arizona Consumers Affected?
The recalled products were officially distributed in six states, and Arizona is not listed among the primary distribution states. However, because food products can move through wholesalers, travelers, or secondary retailers, Arizona consumers who recently purchased eggs while traveling—or who received eggs from family or friends in affected states—should still check the carton codes.
The Bottom Line
Food recalls are an important part of protecting public health. Taking a few moments to inspect the eggs in your refrigerator could help prevent a serious illness. If your carton matches the recalled plant codes and date range, don’t take the risk—return it or throw it away.
STM Daily News will continue to monitor this developing story and provide updates as additional information becomes available.
Related Resources
- FDA Recalls, Market Withdrawals & Safety Alerts
- FDA Foodborne Illness Outbreak Investigations
- CDC: Salmonella Information
- FoodSafety.gov Consumer Resources
The beloved bite-sized favorite returns nationwide with new meal options and a social media twist
For years, KFC customers flooded social media with one simple request: Bring back Popcorn Chicken.
Now, after more than three years off the menu, the fast-food chain has answered that call. KFC announced the nationwide return of its iconic Popcorn Chicken, reviving one of the restaurant’s most requested menu items in recent memory.
Originally introduced in the early 1990s, Popcorn Chicken quickly became a favorite among fans who appreciated its crispy, bite-sized pieces that were perfect for dipping, sharing, or enjoying as a quick snack. The menu item disappeared from restaurants in 2023, sparking years of online petitions, comments, and customer requests asking for its return.
According to KFC, those voices did not go unheard.
“We read every comment, every DM, and even every online petition signature,” said Melissa Cash, Chief Marketing Officer for KFC U.S. “The message was impossible to ignore.”
The company says the return is part of its broader “Kentucky Fried Comeback” strategy, which focuses on reconnecting with longtime fans while introducing new ways for customers to engage with the brand.
Three Ways to Enjoy Popcorn Chicken
Customers can now order Popcorn Chicken in several different formats, while supplies last:
- $10 Popcorn Chicken Bucket – A 16-ounce bucket served with four dipping sauces, designed for sharing.
- Popcorn Chicken Big Box ($10.99) – Includes 6 ounces of Popcorn Chicken, two Original Recipe Tenders, medium fries, a medium drink, two dipping sauces, and a chocolate chunk cookie.
- Popcorn Chicken Combo ($8.49) – Features 6 ounces of Popcorn Chicken, medium fries, a medium drink, and one dipping sauce.
Prices and participation may vary by location.
More Than a Menu Item
KFC isn’t just bringing back the food—it is also embracing internet culture.
To celebrate the return, the company partnered with GIPHY to launch a collection of exclusive Popcorn Chicken-themed GIFs featuring Colonel Sanders. The animated reactions are designed to appear alongside the familiar “grab the popcorn” moments that dominate social media during sporting events, reality television, and other viral moments.
The campaign reflects how restaurants are increasingly extending product launches beyond the dining room by engaging customers through social media and digital platforms.
The Power of Nostalgia
The return of Popcorn Chicken highlights a growing trend across the restaurant industry: the revival of discontinued menu favorites.
Major restaurant chains have increasingly found success bringing back nostalgic products after years of customer demand. Limited-time returns often generate excitement on social media while encouraging longtime customers to revisit the brand.
For KFC, Popcorn Chicken represents more than just another menu option—it is a reminder of a product that helped define the chain for an entire generation of customers.
Whether enjoyed as a quick snack, paired with fries, or shared with family and friends, fans once again have the chance to enjoy one of KFC’s most recognizable comfort foods.
The returning menu item is available now at participating KFC restaurants nationwide while supplies last.
Why This Matters
The revival of Popcorn Chicken demonstrates how customer feedback—especially through social media—can directly influence menu decisions. Rather than relying solely on introducing new products, brands are increasingly looking to nostalgia and fan favorites to reconnect with loyal customers while attracting a new generation of diners.
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