99 velveta recipes

Velvety mushroom barley soup with a clever trick: half the barley gets pureed with sauteed mushrooms for extra body. Lightened up with skim evaporated milk and a splash of dry vermouth.

Old-fashioned pound cake with a full pound of real butter, eight eggs, and no leavening. Baked low and slow for a dense, velvety crumb with deep buttery flavor.

Pureed peanut soup with butternut squash, potatoes, and coriander, topped with crispy cornmeal-crusted baked okra croutons. West African inspired and velvety rich.

Velvety cheesecake infused with espresso and orange zest on a toasted nut crust, topped with cinnamon sugar and piped whipped cream rosettes.

Three-layer chocolate souffle cake filled and frosted with homemade chocolate pudding made from scratch. Light, airy layers meet thick, velvety custard.

Velvety roasted-color red pepper bisque finished with baby shrimp, bay scallops, and corn. A light, dairy-free puree with a tangy lift from tarragon vinegar and lime juice.

Sour cream pound cake with a triple extract blend of lemon, orange, and vanilla baked in a bundt pan. Dense, buttery, and incredibly moist with a fine, velvety crumb.

Creamy potato leek soup simmered with celery and onion, finished with heavy cream. A simple, comforting one-pot soup with rich, velvety body.

Buttery cinnamon pound cake studded with toasted almonds, baked in a Bundt pan until golden. Dense, velvety crumb with nutty crunch in every slice.

Creamy chicken wild rice soup made from scratch with homemade broth, earthy mushrooms, and fresh thyme. A lighter take on the Midwestern classic with sour cream stirred in for velvety richness.

Creamy peanut butter soup made with chicken broth, heavy cream, and a splash of Madeira wine. A rich, velvety Southern classic that's savory, nutty, and surprisingly elegant.

Creamy vegan mushroom bean soup purées navy beans with potato, white mushrooms, and shiitake for a velvety dairy-free bowl. Big earthy flavor, no cream needed.

Velvety pumpkin cheesecake spiced with cinnamon and allspice sits atop a buttery gingersnap crust. Topped with tangy sour cream for a show-stopping holiday dessert.

Hungarian-inspired chicken sauteed with charred red peppers, smoky paprika, and a velvety sour cream sauce. A cozy 30-minute dinner with deep, warming flavors.

Grilled chicken marinated in coffee syrup and topped with a velvety mole of poblano, chocolate, pistachios, and cumin. A modern twist on the Mexican classic.

Waldorf red velvet cake with buttermilk, cocoa, and a cooked flour frosting that tastes like whipped cream. The original Waldorf-Astoria recipe from scratch.