Dessert
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Continue ReadingToday I will be sharing how to make this delicious cookie monster ice cream. This homemade no churn ice cream is so easy to make, with its creamy texture and delicious chunks of chocolate chip cookies and Oreo cookies! This is such a fun treat! The best part is that you do not need an ice cream machine for this recipe! Frequently Asked Questions About Cookie Monster Ice Cream All you need to make this ice cream is a couple of bowls and a whisk… plus the ingredients of course. However, if you would like to buy an Ice Cream…
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Are you ready to be delighted by this easy to make strawberry dessert? This alcohol free Strawberry Romanoff recipe has delicious pieces of fresh strawberries, marinated in orange juice and orange zest, layered with a rich mix of mascarpone cheese and sour cream. You will love it! It looks so elegant, your guests will assume you spent hours making this delightful treat. Credit for the creation of this dessert goes to Marie-Antoine Careme who was one of the first celebrity chefs ever documented. He is well known for creating other popular desserts such as the croquembouche and mille-feuille. He is…
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Have you ever had a cake that you couldn’t have enough of? You know, a cake that made you happy just because…..? Well, this Mango Truffle Cake is like having a tropical party in your mouth. It feels like an explosion of tropical sweetness and creaminess all rolled in one! It is definitely the perfect summer treat!! This cake recipe has so many delicious layers of mango flavor, it is hard to deny that this cake is YUMMY!!! The cake base is made from a light sponge cake soaked with mango simple syrup. The filling is made out of a…
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I love chocolate chip loaf cake! Can I shout it from the rooftop please? lol My family absolutely loves this easy chocolate chip cake! We sometimes indulge on early Saturday mornings with a slice of cake paired with a cup of tea/coffee and warm milk for the kids… my preference is always coffee – dark roast. Just imagine, a light, fluffy chocolately slice of cake with a cup of hot coffee… double cream, double sugar…. hmmm yum!!! The perfect breakfast! When made right, this chocolate chip cake is delicious and impossible to resist! The great thing about this recipe is…
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Continue ReadingIf you love chocolate cakes and love cheesecakes, then these absolutely decadent chocolate cream cheese-filled cupcakes are for you. This easy Black Bottom cupcakes recipe will have you and your guest swooning for more. They are moist and have a rich, deep chocolatey taste (especially because the chocolate batter is made with rich semi-sweet chocolate chips and enhanced with chocolate extract) Making these chocolate cream cheese cupcakes from scratch is really easy with my decadent chocolate cake recipe and absolutely delicious cream cheese filling. The buttercream frosting is completely optional… I just really want to pretty up the cupcakes for…
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If you love puff pastry, you will absolutely love this guava pastry (aka pastelitos de guayaba). It has just the right amount of sweetness, plus an exterior that is deliciously flaky that just melts in your mouth. As an added bonus, it is super easy to make, and you can have a batch ready in 30-40mins. You can definitely do no wrong when it comes to this guava pastry treat! All you need for a typical Cuban pastelitos is some puff pastry, guava paste, cream cheese and egg wash. How I came about this Guava Pastry – Pastelitos de Guayaba…
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Making the Dough for the Mini Tart Shells These tartlet shells are made with very common pantry staples that you probably have at home. The only ingredients you need to make these delicious tarts shells are some flour, butter, powdered sugar, pure vanilla extract, salt, and an egg. You can choose to omit the sugar in the tart dough if you prefer. In fact, that is exactly what I did when I made these mini cherry clafoutis tarts. I felt that the custard filling was sweet enough, and the dough didn’t need any extra sweetness. The one thing you must…
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3-ingredient Easter treats to make with the kiddos this Easter. Making these birds nest rochers will be a fun activity for the whole family. These rochers were made with dark chocolate, but you can also use milk chocolate if you prefer. *make sure your melted chocolate is tempered so that it hardens at room temperature
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Tiramisu is one of my all time favorite desserts! The fact that it is an easy no bake dessert makes it a double win!! Of course with kids at home, I cannot in good conscience make desserts that include alcohol. This is why I typically make my tiramisu recipe without alcohol. Anyone can enjoy a non alcoholic Tiramsu without guilt unless of course, you are watching your calorie consumption. While working on the research to write this post, I stumbled upon a lot of pretty interesting information that I will be sharing with you. However, if you are keen on…
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What’s Pastry Cream? Ok, so I am assuming it is safe to assume that you are here because you need an amazing pastry cream recipe. If so, welcome! I promise you will not be disappointed. Pastry cream is a rich and creamy pudding-like custard. It is thick enough to hold its shape and perfect to use as a filling for éclairs, cream puffs, tarts, cakes and so much more. If you enjoy baking, this pastry cream recipe is one that you should have in your back pocket. Pastry Cream vs Custard One of the question I get quite often is…
