Category: Fillings, Sauces and Toppings
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Key Lime Pie with Coconut Graham Crust
I’ve made quite a few key lime pies in my life, and I’ve always been really happy with the outcome. There are a LOT of different variations to this tart treat. Key lime pie filling usually consists of three basic ingredients – egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, and key lime juice. The range of choices…
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Mojito Cupcakes
Mojito cupcakes have been on my baking list for a while now, so when I saw Nicole’s Mojito cupcake post on Instagram the other day, I knew I needed to make them pronto! Looking through my cabinets and refrigerator for ingredients I was pleasantly surprised I had everything to make these delicious gems! I did…
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Strawberry Sauce
This sauce can be used in so many ways. I used it last week to make some strawberry shortcake pancakes…um, yes please!! You can really put it on top of anything that would benefit from a little extra something, like a classic cheesecake (sorry Bud!). It would be so scrumpious on pound or angel cake,…
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Sticky Buns (small batch)
I was going to put my sticky bun recipe in my cookbook, but I really wanted to share it with all of you. This is a scaled down version of my original recipe. This recipe makes nine sticky buns, and will make a nice addition to any brunch or just to have with a cup…
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Gingerbread Cake With Lemon Sauce
I enjoy gingerbread cake, but I’ve never been a fan of molasses. When I make gingerbread cookies, or gingerbread houses, I always substitute molasses with dark corn syrup. Using dark brown sugar in this recipe along with the warm delicious spices, gives this cake the iconic gingerbread taste. It’s so moist and yummy! Ingredients for…
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Apple Fritters
These homemade bakery style apple fritters are the perfect treat that you would typically find in a coffee or doughnut shop, but they are made just as great right in your own home! Chunks of apple that are cooked into a soft yet crispy filling are folded into a smooth yeasty dough, and then fried…
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Lemon Pastry Cream
I think having a “go to” pastry cream in our repertoire can really up the baking game! It can be used in so many ways. Having a smooth and creamy pastry cream is a deal changer!! This luscious made from scratch pastry cream is perfect for filling crepes, cakes, eclairs, tarts and other confections. I…
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Chocolate Sauce
This homemade chocolate sauce is so easy to make (not to mention delicious)! It’s delish as a topping for ice cream, cakes, cookies, just about anything your heart desires!!
