Blog Archives for tag dessert

Pear & Berry Crisp

The best way to preserve fresh, seasonal produce at its peak is to freeze it.  That way, even if a… Continue reading »

Panna Cotta Tart with Pomegranate Sauce

 Hands down, my favorite desserts in the world include anything custard-based.  Crème brulee? Oui.  Rice pudding?  Oui Oui.  Crème caramel?… Continue reading »

Cafe Freddo

The first time I had a café freddo, or ‘cold coffee’ as it is translated in Italian, was in the… Continue reading »

Stracciatella Semifreddo

Two of the most delightful Italian words combined into one over-the-top dessert—stracciatella (or chocolate chip-studded gelato, and my Sister Mary… Continue reading »

Coconut Cream Parfait

Think of this dreamy dessert as a personal-sized coconut cream pie.  (One of my favorite all time desserts and also,… Continue reading »

‘Cafe au Lait Puddings’

Calling all coffee lovers!  If you are like me and love anything coffee-flavored then this recipe from Gourmet magazine’s last… Continue reading »

‘Warm Apple-Buttermilk Custard Pie’

 This pie is serious—seriously grand.  Once you read the title it is hard not to imagine just what you are… Continue reading »

Almond Biscotti with Marsala Wine

One of the most memorable after dinner treats that we had while in Italy, was in a small, family run… Continue reading »

Creamy Almond Mascarpone Mousse

Okay, I admit it.  My love affair with mascarpone cheese began with my first bite of tiramisu many years ago. … Continue reading »

Cherries Jubilee

How could you not be tempted to eat a dessert named Cherries Jubilee?  Aptly named, this is a taste jubilee… Continue reading »