Category: Desserts
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Homemade Alfajores
There is a charming new little bakery in a town near us called Gather. If you’ve ever lived in or visited a bustling resort town, you probably know the drill: getting anywhere on the weekends requires tactical parking strategies, patience, and a little bit of luck. To make matters trickier, Gather is only open Friday,…
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Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
You know how it goes—sometimes it takes a little nudge from your family to get things done. The other day, my daughter Melissa called me with a very specific request. She asked if I had a strawberry rhubarb pie recipe on my blog. She said she had searched the site up and down, but couldn’t…
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All Butter Pie Crust
The Ultimate Guide to Flaky, All-Butter Homemade Pie Crust (Makes 2 Crusts) There is a distinct magic in a truly homemade pie crust. Store-bought versions have their place, but nothing compares to the golden, flaky, melt-in-your-mouth perfection of a crust made from scratch. If the thought of making pie pastry intimidates you, take a deep…
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Mint Chocolate Stracciatella Gelato
There’s something magical about the foods our grandchildren love. For our sweet grandson Seth, his absolute weakness is mint chocolate chip ice cream. Whenever he visits, you can almost guarantee a trip to the local scoop shop is on the agenda. So, when I found out he was coming to stay with us last week,…
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Labneh Ice Cream with Pistachio-Sesame Brittle
If you’re a fan of tangy, creamy desserts that break away from the standard vanilla-bean monotony, you are in for a treat. Inspired by the legendary David Lebovitz and his masterpiece, The Perfect Scoop. Today we are diving into a recipe that balances sophisticated tang with a satisfying, nutty crunch: Labneh Ice Cream with Pistachio-Sesame…
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Classic Stracciatella Gelato
The Ultimate Stracciatella Gelato Recipe: A Creamy Italian Classic There is something undeniably magical about the contrast of velvet-smooth cream and the delicate, crisp snap of chocolate shards. In Italy, Stracciatella effect (which literally means “torn apart” or “ragged” in Italian) is created by drizzling melted chocolate into the churning gelato, which freezes instantly into…
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One Large Chocolate Chip Cookie
The “Size of Her Head” Cookie: How One Sweet Request Inspired the Ultimate Single-Serve Treat We’ve all been there: the late-night craving strikes, you have a vision of a gooey, golden-brown chocolate chip masterpiece, but the thought of washing a stand mixer, chilling dough for hours, and staring down a dozen leftover cookies—knowing full well…
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Mini Pavlovas
From Custard to Clouds: How to Transform Your Leftover Egg Whites into Mini Pavlovas Yesterday was all about indulgence. You whipped up that silky, rich vanilla custard to pair with your roasted strawberries and crepes, and now you’re staring at four lonely egg whites sitting in a bowl in your fridge. Don’t you dare toss…
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Roasted Strawberries & Custard Crepes
The Ultimate Weekend Indulgence: Roasted Strawberry & Custard Crepes If there is one thing that can turn a slow, lazy morning into a gourmet experience, it’s a stack of warm, delicate crepes. While crepes have a reputation for being “fancy,” they are actually incredibly easy to master at home. Today, we are elevating the classic…
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Gansito Cupcakes
Whether you’re hosting a backyard bash or bringing a sweet treat to a friend’s gathering, a dozen of these Gansito cupcakes is the perfect amount to spread the joy. They look stunning arranged on a tiered platter, their dark chocolate shells glistening against bright, festive decorations. These aren’t just cupcakes; they are a conversation piece. …