Tag: sweet

If you’re like me, you probably stock up on apples when they go on sale during peak apple season. Apples, especially the crisper varieties, can stay firm and fresh in the refrigerator for an exceptionally long time. And if they do get a little soft, that’s often not a...

Capturing the essence of “Butterbeer” has been a driving force in the culinary world of Harry Potter fans since the drink first appeared in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in 1999. The books gave us surprisingly little information about what Butterbeer actually tasted like, leaving fans plenty...

Tangy buttermilk, toasty browned butter, warm vanilla and a creamy caramel frosting elevate a humble banana cake into a crave-worthy treat. If you have a few past-their-prime bananas hanging around your kitchen, this snack cake is the perfect way to transform them. Banana cakes like this have been around...

Pavlova is an Australian (or New Zealand… or perhaps neither!) dessert named for Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova. Some say its billowy shape was inspired by her tutu; others claim it was created to be as light as the dancer herself. At its core, pavlova is a baked meringue topped...

If you’re craving all the tangy cream cheese flavor of a classic cheesecake without the weight, this mousse is your answer. It’s silky, creamy, lightly tangy, and astonishingly airy. Served on its own, paired with fresh berries, compotes or jams, it’s a perfect summer dessert. Yet, it’s also sturdy...

In our house, scones always feel like something a little different and special, not one of our typical weekend breakfast options. These Cranberry Pear Scones feel extra special, with sweet pears, tart cranberries, and warm spices in every bite. The crisp, craggy crust contrasts beautifully with the fluffy, cakey...

These delicate blue-tinted macarons are inspired by the “Nevarro Nummies” Grogu famously uses the Force to steal from a fellow student in Season 2, Episode 4: “Chapter 12: The Siege” of The Mandalorian. While the on-set prop version reportedly had very little flavor, these are packed with bright lemon...

If you’re the kind of person that loves to dunk your chocolate sandwich cookies in an ice-cold glass of milk you’re probably also a Cookies ‘N Cream ice cream loyalist – which means this cheesecake is a dessert tailor made for you. It is a tall, velvety vanilla cheesecake...