eat dessert first
This key lime cheesecake is the Diva version of a favorite dessert: Key Lime Pie! She’s a little over the top and a showstopper with all the layers standing tall. The ingredient list is very similar to the pie, it’s just a punched-up ratio. This isn’t just a cheesecake with […]
Baked Alaska is one of my favorite desserts. It combines a few of my favorite things: ice cream, meringue and a blow torch 😉! A traditional Baked Alaska is simple and elegant, and you can customize yours with all kinds of flavors. Here, you’ll learn how to make traditional Baked […]
Raspberries are a funny little fruit. They are sweet and summery, ripening in the warms months, but they are equally at home in a holiday dessert. Here you will find all my raspberry recipes. Some are perfect for summer, others are made for the holidays, and some can fit in […]
Move over pineapple, this peach upside down cake is a new favorite. You get the classic caramelized top with the distinct sweetness of peaches. This cake is summer at its richest. Whiskey-Caramel soaked peaches are baked into a browned butter cake batter and then inverted to show off the beauty […]
This Ribbon shaped pavlova is such a stunner and an easy way to level up your pavlova shaping. I’ve always been a fan of pavlovas and almost always had them on the menu when I worked in restaurants. back in the day, I would just whip the meringue and spread […]
Rhubarb sauce is one of the first things I make in the spring. This easy recipe requires just three ingredients, and is one of the best uses for fresh rhubarb. It can be used on almost any dessert, and has a lovely balance of sweet and tart. Or simply eat […]
Sometimes you want a cake that you can slice into on a Tuesday afternoon. Nothing fancy, just flavorful and fun. This Cherry-Chocolate Pound Cake will satisfy all your cravings and is simple to make. An Important Reminder! Don’t skip the cream of tartar in this recipe or your cherry cake […]
These homemade fruit jellies are a fun little treat. When you share the jelly candy, you can also call it by its fancy real name: French Pâtes. Below you’ll find recipes for a few fun flavor combinations, but all you need are the base ingredients, and then you can try […]
In the mood for a quick, delicious breakfast treat? These one minute microwave mug muffins hit the spot! Find recipes for a banana chocolate muffin and blueberry muffin below. Looking for the all time classic mug treat? Check out my Easy Chocolate Mug Cake! When the weather is hot and […]
These easy and cozy crockpot cinnamon rolls are perfect for a celebration. Christmas Morning? Birthday? Mother’s Day? Yes. Yes. And Yes. They only take a couple hours in a slow cooker and come out pillowy, so skip the cans of cinnamon rolls and make your own! You’ll find instructions on […]
When you are in the mood for cake, but don’t want to fuss over it, this spoon cake is the answer. Just bake the yellow cake (adapted from Zoë Bakes Cakes) in a baking dish, instead of a cake pan, then layer it with the lemon curd (homemade is bright, tart […]
Want to try something new for Passover? This lemon poppy seed roulade is a wonderful addition to your table. It’s a gorgeous, light and fluffy dessert with a little Matzo Meal. This is a beautiful lemon sponge cake made with Matzo Cake Meal, topped with Poppy Seed Buttercream, rolled into a […]