Large Strawberry Macarons

More beautiful and decadent than a cookie, more regal than a cupcake. Truly a dessert to impress and show how much you care! Plus a delicious mix of tart fresh strawberry, rich custard buttercream, and almond cookies. I always have to give these away when I make them. Way too dangerous to keep around, I …

Berry Bloody Cheesecake Macarons

Edible strawberry and raspberry “blood” encircled by a cheesecake filling, sandwiched between to macaron shells. I didn’t know if I’d be able to fit in a new recipe this Halloween, but I made it! Not only did I finish a new recipe, it ended up scary delicious! Edible Blood My “blood” tastes so good you’ll …

Strawberry Lemonade Mermaid Macarons

Oyster shaped macaron shells filled with real strawberry lemon flavored filling—and of course, a candy pearl! I really wanted to do something for MerMay this year, maybe even two things. Haha, we shall see. This month I’ve been cooking with a busted oven, so if I can do it with pretty good results with a …

Homemade Belgian Waffles with Blueberry Sauce

Waffles made with a yeast dough—topped with blueberry sauce, fresh strawberries, and whipped cream. A great idea for a Sunday brunch bar. Personally, I prefer waffles to pancakes. That bit of crunchiness on the outside and the little butter compartments are what it’s all about! These waffles take a bit more prep than regular waffles, …

Strawberry and Chocolate Cupcakes

Silky Strawberry Swiss Meringue Buttercream on top of Chocolate Pudding filled cupcakes. Strawberry Flavors I’ve tried using berry extracts for flavor and it always tastes artificial. Then I tried making a strawberry syrup and that would sometimes make the frosting separate if you put enough in to get flavor. So, I realized that I could …

Cute Strawberry Macarons

Ugghhh these are so delicious! Inspired by those white strawberries and flavored with real strawberries. Filling is a silky Swiss meringue buttercream—which makes me feel so fancy, but I’m sure is just making me fat. Strawberry Flavor To get that authentic berry flavor, pulverize freeze dried strawberries into a powder. Sift it into the buttercream. …

Strawberry Chiffon Layer Cake

I mean… who doesn’t love strawberries and cream!? Such an awesome summer dessert. I was inspired by my recipe for Mini Strawberry Bundt Cakes. Instead of regular old strawberry shortcake, I decided to make a cute little cake. Chiffon cake goes PERFECTLY with fresh strawberries and whipped cream. This cake is sweet, but not as …