Bright lemon, juicy blueberries, and a crisp buttery crumb topping come together in this soft Lemon Blueberry Crumb Loaf that’s simple enough for everyday baking but special enough to share. When developing this recipe, my goal was to make a cake that can be eaten […]
Desserts
Strawberry Orange Layer Cake
This strawberry orange layer cake is the kind of cake that disappears quickly: orange-scented layers separated by mounds of whipped cream, with strawberries piled generously between each. It feels equal parts summer dinner party and afternoon treat — the sort of thing best served slightly […]
Grape Blueberry Galette
This grape blueberry galette is unfussy in the way all good desserts tend to be: built on a flaky, buttery crust and filled with grapes and blueberries that burst and become jammy in the oven, turning syrupy at the edges while the crust turns golden […]
No-Churn Olive Oil Ice Cream with Homemade Hot Fudge
Olive oil ice cream sounds like something you’d order at a nice restaurant, find intriguing, and then think about for weeks. This no-churn version brings it home, no machine required, with a silky texture and a generous pour of rich, indulgent homemade hot fudge. Oh […]
Sesame Banana Bread
A sophisticated take on the humble classic, this sesame banana bread balances rich, nutty, creamy, and sharp notes. Topped with a cream cheese frosting and caramelized bananas, it makes a great coffee cake or a gorgeous dessert. Banana bread has been a prominent figure in […]
Strawberry Mascarpone Tart
Nothing says spring like a vibrant Strawberry Mascarpone Tart. With a crisp, buttery crust, a rich mascarpone filling, and a glossy crown of fresh strawberries, this dessert is as beautiful as it is delicious. Whether you’re hosting a brunch, celebrating a birthday, or simply craving […]
Whole Wheat Orange Cake with Lemon Curd
Whole wheat flour meets orange, raspberries and a buttery lemon curd in this bright cake – a beautiful balance of nutty, citrusy, and rich. Simple enough to serve as a coffee cake, yet easily dressed up to make an impression for a special occasion. With […]
Caramelized Miso Bananas
This Caramelized Miso Bananas recipe transforms humble, ordinary bananas into a caramelized, umami-rich treat. With just a few simple ingredients you can whip up a dish that feels indulgent but takes only minutes. Perfect as a last-minute dessert, this recipe proves that simplicity can be […]
Orange Cardamom Brioche Donuts
A buttery, brioche-style fried donut, these orange cardamom donuts are rich but not overly sweet, scented with citrus zest and warm spice, and finished with a simple glaze that ties everything together. Every once in a while, my body craves a big, rich, buttery, fried […]
Spiced Vanilla Custard Tart
This spiced vanilla custard tart is inspired by classic crèmeux-style desserts: rich, creamy, and indulgent. Warm spices give it an eggnog-adjacent feel without tipping into novelty, while the cocoa crust and caramel add depth and bitter notes that keep it from being too sweet. This […]
Raspberry Pavlova
Crispy, cloudy, half dessert, half table decoration. As we wrap up our series on Christmas desserts, it was only fitting to end it on a simple, yet showstopper of a dessert. Day twelve. The last dessert of this series, arriving just after the holidays have […]
Chocolate Mousse
Rich, dense, and luxurious, this custard-style chocolate mousse uses an anglaise base for its body, then it’s lightened with whipped cream. It’s French, heavenly, and a breeze to make. Day 11 of 12 days of Christmas desserts! Wow, what an undertaking. From the very beginning […]
Zabaglione
Zabaglione. This classic Italian dessert is made by vigorously whisking egg yolks, sugar, and a sweet wine over a double boiler until it becomes a light, frothy, and creamy custard. Grab the champagne coupes, dessert is ready in about 20 minutes. Welcome to Day 10 […]
Classic Tarte Tatin
Few desserts have a backstory as good as tarte Tatin — and even fewer manage to feel both rustic and elegant at the same time. It’s the dessert you order at a bistro when you want something classic but not boring, familiar yet exciting. Tarte […]
Black & White Crèmeux Tart
This no-bake Black & White Crèmeux Tart is the perfect make-ahead holiday dessert. Rich, silky, and layered, it’s a nod to the playful and creamy Kinder chocolate. Same vibes, just a little classier. This Double Chocolate Crèmeux Tart might be my favorite of our 12 […]