Blog Archives for tag dessert

After Dinner Affogato

 A traditional affogato is an Italian dessert made from a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream topped with a warm… Continue reading »

Vanilla Ice Cream with Candied Pecans & Espresso Caramel

 Some of the best dessert ideas start with a few quality store-bought ingredients.  My Vanilla Ice Cream with Candied Pecans… Continue reading »

‘Apple Strudel’

How can anyone resist a buttery, flaky phyllo crust filled with a sweet mixture of tart Granny Smith apples, dried… Continue reading »

‘Butternut Crème Brulee’

 I recently received a delightful cookbook from my good friend Helen in Houston, Texas.  A collection of seasonal recipes from… Continue reading »

‘Apple-Pear Pie with Walnut Crust’

 I just can’t get enough of the season’s gorgeous apples and pears!  No matter what variety, apples and pears are… Continue reading »

‘Coffee & Chicory Creme Brûlée’

 If you are lucky enough to have eaten in one of the classic New Orleans restaurants in the French Quarter,… Continue reading »

Pumpkin Pie with Bourbon Whipped Cream

 If you could sum up the best flavors of Fall in one dish, for me it would smell exactly like… Continue reading »

Maple Custards

 This creamy baked custard dessert is sweetened with one of Fall’s classic flavorings—maple syrup.  The rich taste of sweet maple… Continue reading »

‘Pear Tart with Vanilla Cream & Black Tea Crust’

 This luscious pear tart has three delectable parts: a homemade shortbread crust, a rich pastry cream, and a topping of… Continue reading »

Raspberry Sorbet with Wonton Crisps

This recipe for Raspberry Sorbet with Wonton Crisps is a refreshing, light dessert with a unique Asian-inspired twist.  Frozen scoops… Continue reading »