Tiramisu is a dessert that I often bake for parties and other occasions where I need a dessert that can serve a crowd. Not only is it delicious, the layered espresso and cream pudding can be prepared in advance, so there is no need to rush around at the last minute. This Tiramisu …
Fruit desserts are always front-and-center on my dessert menu during the summer. There are so many choices, from berries to stone fruits, that the options for easy and elegant desserts are almost endless. This Fresh Apricot Clafoutis really showcases sweet summer apricots when they are at their peak by combining them with a …
Creme brulee is a dessert that we all love to indulge in from time to time. The delicate custard combined with a crisp, caramelized sugar crust is a match made in heaven. Often, creme brulees are served with a few berries and a sprig of fresh mint on the side. Berries go …
Fresh fruit is often served with a custard sauce, like creme anglais, but this Baked Pear Custard combines the two long before it makes it to your plate. It’s an easy and elegant way to dress up some fresh pears – and for a pear fan like me, this dessert …
Banana pudding is a favorite Southern dessert that reminds many of us of childhood. It’s a twist on a trifle, made with layers of vanilla pudding, vanilla wafer cookies and freshly sliced bananas. You can make all the components from scratch, but you can also assemble it with completely store-bought ingredients, which …
Bread pudding is classic comfort food and most of these custardy delights are baked – and served – in large casserole dishes. This “family style” format is perfect when you have a big crowd to serve, but it’s not the only way to bake bread pudding. This recipe is for Muffin Tin …
A pudding cake – also known as a self-saucing pudding – is a cake that bakes into two distinct layers: a fluffy cake and a rich, flavorful sauce to go with it. It’s almost like two desserts in one! These Individual Mocha Pudding Cakes are perfect for coffee-lovers like myself and are …
The combination of rich chocolate and cool peppermint is a good one in just about any form, whether you’re sipping a mug of peppermint-spiked hot chocolate loaded up with marshmallows or indulging in a slice of this Chocolate Peppermint Chiffon Pie. This pie is a great make-ahead dessert for entertaining, not only …
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