These little peach and cream pavlovas are everything you want in a summer dessert: light, crisp, creamy, and full of juicy peaches. The meringue is crisp on the outside with a marshmallowy center, topped with clouds of vanilla whipped cream and sweet roasted peaches. This […]
Combining summer’s best fruit under a layer of golden drop biscuits, this Strawberry Peach Cobbler is a classic dessert that comes together in about an hour. Adapted from Dorie Greenspan’s Everyday Dorie, this drop-biscuit cobbler is the kind of recipe that comes together with a […]
Combining roasted strawberries, vanilla pudding, whipped cream, and vanilla wafers, these Strawberry Shortcake Pudding Cups might be summer’s easiest, most delightful, make-ahead dessert. These Strawberry Shortcake Pudding Cups came to be after a visit to New York’s beloved Magnolia Bakery and the realization of something […]
Whether you’re looking for a casual weekend dessert, a brunch centerpiece, or a new way to enjoy fresh berries, this cornbread loaf with macerated strawberries is a rustic twist on the classic shortcake. I love the simplicity of cornbread. A handful of staple ingredients and […]
This rustic plum and strawberry cobbler features a jammy, naturally sweet filling, topped with a crisp, tender, and nutty crust that perfectly balances the tart stone fruit underneath. There is no better way to celebrate summer than with a warm, crisp, jammy cobbler! This dessert […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. 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 […]
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 […]