Blog Archives for tag dessert

‘Orange & Olive Oil Cake’

Olive oil cakes are a popular dessert in the Mediterranean region where their climate is perfect for olive trees and… Continue reading »

Ricotta with Lemon Curd & Blackberries

I must have been channeling Alice Waters when I came up with this simple and fresh dessert idea.  Charming in… Continue reading »

Peanut Butter Ice Cream Pie

My husband Scott’s favorite type of pie or cake is of the  frozen ice cream variety.  Who can blame him? … Continue reading »

Cassis Sparklers with Peach Sorbet & Fresh Basil

The base for this refreshing dessert is crème de cassis—the sweet black currant liqueur used in a traditional Kir Royal… Continue reading »

‘Lemony-Layered Cheesecake’

 This is no ordinary cheesecake.  It is 1) easier to make than a normal cheesecake 2) has far fewer ingredients… Continue reading »

Roasted Rhubarb Bread Pudding

 I hereby declare this Spring the season of roasted rhubarb.  I’m obsessed.  Ever since I made the simple roasted rhubarb… Continue reading »

Sugar Cookie Tart with Fresh Berries

 This gorgeous tart combines three of my favorite sweet treats: sugar cookies, pastry cream and fresh berries.  A sweet and… Continue reading »

Cassis Whipped Cream over Blackberries

 Ce dessert est très Français. Simple yet stunning. Rich yet not too heavy.  Pillowy whipped cream flavored with black currant… Continue reading »

‘Matcha Panna Cotta’

 It is absolutely imperative to serve these stunning panna cottas in clear dessert glasses.  Their deep green hue from the… Continue reading »

Warm Coffee Custard with Crushed Chocolate-Covered Espresso Beans

 When perusing a dessert menu, one of the basic tastes that is hard for me to pass up is anything… Continue reading »