Desserts and Sweets

Skip the apple pie or crisp, and instead go for the shortbread apple crumble. It’s got sweet, spiced apples with a crunchy, lightly sweet topping and is perfect with a …

Crème Anglaise is a classic creamy custard sauce, lightly sweet and perfect for pouring over any dessert or fruit. This recipe is simple and foolproof. Last week, when I picked …

This Blueberry Tart recipe features a lightly sweet pastry crust bursting with a blueberry filling with a hint of lemon. Beautiful and delicious, you can use fresh or frozen berries …

Cookies and Milk Milkshakes are a perfect combination of two classic desserts–cookies and milk and a vanilla milkshake. I’m usually a water only sort of person, with the occasional sparkling …

Berry Custard Pie is light, sweet, and cool, with an added layer of berries for a burst of flavor. It keeps well in the fridge for 3-4 days, so you …

Summer’s bounty is on full display in these classic Raspberry Curd Pavlovas. The light sweetness of the meringues contrast with the tart smoothness of the raspberry curd. If you follow …

Say Browned Butter Toffee Chocolate Chunk Cookies five times fast. Or at least as fast as they disappear, which is pretty astonishingly quick. Remember this Toffee Chocolate Chunk Skillet Cookie …

These fluffy white cupcakes havea blueberry preserve filling and are topped with Crème Fraîche Frosting, a slightly tangy take on traditional buttercream. Drizzle a bit of blueberry sauce on top …

Sour Cream Pound Cake is an heirloom recipe with a moist, sweet crumb and a tangy, light frosting. Best served with berries piled high. Southern grandmas make the best food, …

Cake or Cookie? These Chocolate Chunk Mini Madeleines are the best of both worlds! They’re adorable, delicious, and completely addictive! Note: This post is not sponsored by Bob’s Red Mill. …

Ever wonder how to make delicious brownies from scratch? This brownie recipe is fudgy and perfectly rich, with a shiny crackly top. So much better than brownies from a box …

A classic cheesecake gets an elegant upgrade with a mousse layer and vanilla beans flecked throughout. This Vanilla Bean Cheesecake is a simple yet effective dessert for any celebration! Do …

This Strawberry Buttercream Recipe has a beautiful, spring flavor frosting that boasts a naturally vibrant pink color. There’s nothing like cake for celebrating, and there’s no time for celebrating like …

This Toffee Chocolate Chunk Skillet Cookie has a warm, gooey center with crispy edges–a decadent way to end a meal! Best enjoyed warm. Here’s a poll for you. Are the …

These Blood Orange Bars are like a classic lemon bar, but pink! These are based on Ina Garten’s lemon bars but adapted for everyone’s (especially Instagram’s!) favorite citrus. Is it …

Tangy, vibrant, and lightly sweet, this Orange Curd recipe is a fresh take on the classic lemon version. March is almost here now, which means that Spring is just around the corner. And I could not be more excited for budding trees, warmer temps, and a lot …

This Lemon Loaf is tender and sweet, with a light lemon tang and pleasantly dense, moist crumb. Simple, elegant, and classic! As delightful as it is to bake detailed masterpieces, sometimes it’s the simple, familiar bakes that are the most fun to make. They’re the kind that can be enjoyed …

Layers of chocolate cake, tangy orange curd, and sweet buttercream make this cake a beautiful blend of flavors and textures. You guys. Today I’m turning 29 years old. 29. In …

Simple Chocolate Tarts have a rich chocolate filling baked into a tender sweet crust. They’re rich and decadent, with just the perfect amount of sweetness from the tart crust and dark chocolate. Glory hallelujah, I know what I’m making …

Raspberry Chocolate Donut Holes are an old fashioned style donut recipe stuffed and glazed with bits of raspberry and chocolate that make for a flavorful, unique indulgence. At the end …

This chocolate cake recipe is tender and moist, but still sturdy enough to create beautiful layers or decadent cupcakes. A one bowl recipe, it’s also incredibly easy to make! Do …

Cardamom Vanilla Bean Sugar Cookies are a soft sugar cookies with added flavor from cardamom and a vanilla bean for an elevated classic. While last week was all about peppermint …

A chocolate sponge topped with two layers of rich, minty mousse and peppermint bark make for an impressive, festive dessert in this Peppermint Mousse Cake. It’s the last day of …

A classic chocolate Swiss roll gets a fresh, peppermint upgrade in this Mint Chocolate Chip Cake roll, with a fresh minty filling and rich chocolate glaze. This post is sponsored …

Apples get a tart, pretty companion in the Apple Cranberry Pie. A hint of orange and spices give this pie a perfect blend of unique and traditional flavors Ok, I’m …

This Chai Kettle Corn is a little spicy and sweet, with just a hint of salt for balance. It’s a perfect fall snack in every way. I think of popcorn …

A rich, fudgy icing that can be piped or used to frost a cake, this Chocolate Fudge Frosting recipe is a great alternative to buttercream. It’s also a simple, no …

You’re going to think I’m crazy, but this Triple Chocolate Mousse Tart came to me in a dream. It was a very vivid, specific sort of dream, the kind where …