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 […]
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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 […]
Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
If December had a signature dessert for chocolate lovers, it would be this chocolate peanut butter pie: creamy, silky, full of textures, flavors, and layers. This chocolate peanut butter pie leans into contrast: an easy graham cracker crust, a peanut-butter-forward filling that’s mousse-like instead of […]
Chocolate Rolls
Holiday mornings call for something soft, warm, and cozy. Day 6 brings a small batch of chocolate rolls that feel like a hug fresh from the oven. Somewhere between a dessert, a snack, and breakfast, these chocolate rolls can be whatever you need them to […]
Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes
If you’re looking for a dessert that’s both elegant and simple, you’ve found it: molten chocolate lava cakes. With a gooey chocolate center wrapped in a fully baked exterior, this is a dessert that’s decadent without being overindulgent. Perfect for treating yourself when a late-night […]
Chocolate Mousse Pie
This chocolate mousse pie is the ultimate decadent dessert. With a rich chocolate filling and a buttery flaky crust, it’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or just craving a sweet treat, this easy recipe will wow your taste buds! Welcome […]
Chocolate Peppermint Sandwich Cookies
These Chocolate Peppermint Sandwich Cookies take the classic holiday pairing a step further. They’re easy to make, deeply chocolatey, and effortlessly festive—rich, merry, and bright, just like the season demands. In a world of overly produced cookies and gift boxes that make your humble human […]
Homemade Peanut Butter Twix Bars
As far as I’m concerned, there’s always room for dessert. And when you find a dessert recipe with no processed sugars, no gluten, and no dairy, like these Homemade Peanut Butter Twix Bars, they’re pretty much guilt-free, too. It’s like getting the best of all […]
Chocolate Budino
Chocolate Budino (yes, that’s its real name): a rich, ridiculously easy Italian pudding with a name that’s as fun to say as it a is to eat. It’s called budino. Let’s get that out of the way now. It’s Italian for pudding, though it sounds […]
Chocolate Tahini Tart
This Chocolate Tahini Tart is the ultimate balance of rich, creamy chocolate and nutty tahini. A simple yet elegant dessert that’s easy to make and even easier to enjoy. Some recipes are so good, there’s no point in trying and reinventing the wheel. I had […]
Chocolate Pots de Crème
These chocolate pots de crème – “jars of cream” – couldn’t be any easier to make and yet they couldn’t feel any more luxurious. Easy to make in advance, they’re perfect to serve at a dinner party: effortless and pre-portioned, all you have to do […]
Hazelnut Sandwich Cookies
These Hazelnut Sandwich Cookies are absolutely delightful: buttery, tender, crispy and filled with a rich, nutty hazelnut chocolate cream. They’re perfect for the holidays and perfect for holiday gifting! Nothing gets me more excited than Christmas. Every year, it sneaks up on me: I blink […]
No-Bake French Silk Pie (no raw eggs!)
This No-Bake French Silk Pie was born out of tragic life circumstances: I didn’t have a functioning oven for a couple weeks. Oh, the chaos! The heartbreak! A baker without an oven. Listen, I was not gonna let that little fact keep me from having […]
Baked Chocolate Tart
Chocolate tart is to desserts what a little black dress is to fashion: simple, elegant, and timeless. We all need, and probably already have, a go-to recipe. This baked chocolate tart is a take on the classic ganache tart, with a baked custard and a […]
Mini Croissants with Dulce de Leche Ganache
These Mini Croissants with Dulce de Leche Ganache are lovely little dessert/snack is the easiest thing to put together. Think of it as churros, but easier, because we’re not making anything from scratch, we’re cheating! Instead of making your own croissants and turning this into a […]