I find churros to be just about irresistible, especially when they are served with a chocolate dipping sauce. Churros are typically deep fried, but did you know it is possible to make a baked version of this popular pastry? Over on the Craftsy blog (it’s free!!), I’m sharing a …
Coffee cakes are one of my favorite things about brunch (though I will admit to enjoying leftover cupcakes from time to time with my coffee) and their crisp, streusel topping is one of their distinguishing characteristics. Coffee cakes occasionally include chocolate mix-ins, like chocolate chips, but they are rarely chocolate. My …
Have you ever had a cream horn? It’s a wonderful type of dessert made by wrapping strips of pastry around a conical tube and baking them so that they form a cone that can then be filled with whipped cream, fruit or anything else that you might be able to think of. …
Hot cross buns are an Easter tradition for many. The yeasted, spiced buns are decorated with a little cross as a symbol of Easter, though I know more than a few friends who simply consider them to be a yummy part of spring. Over on the Craftsy blog (it’s free!!), I’m sharing a …
Homemade truffles are the perfect treat when you need a little indulgence in your life and these Dark Chocolate Champagne Truffles are even more decadent than most. I’m sharing the recipe for these wonderful truffles over on the Craftsy blog (it’s free!!!) right now, so you can make …
Palmiers are one of the easiest pastries to make because they require just two ingredients: store-bought puff pastry and sugar. You can make puff pastry from scratch and end up with fantastic palmiers, but store bought pastries are consistent and convenient, so I usually reach for that. The trickiest part of …
The color green is closely associated with St Patrick’s Day and that makes it a great opportunity to play with food coloring and infuse some color into your desserts! Red velvet cake is one of the most colorful desserts out there and, this year, I started with that classic recipe as a …
Anyone who has been reading Baking Bites for a while will know that I’m a big cookies n’ cream fan. Not only do I keep an eye out for all those limited edition Oreos, but I’ve been known to use both regular and limited edition cookies in everything from scones to …
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