To bake or not bake the cheesecake? That is the question. If you ask me? I love baked cheesecake, it has an awesome texture that the fridge cheesecakes just cannot reproduce. Plus the eggs really add some richness to it. Adding a tart fruit topping helps balance all that sweet cream cheese goodness. Plus it …
Mini Strawberry Shortcakes with Chiffon Cake
I love me some strawberries and whipped cream! In this recipe I used a chiffon cake instead of shortcake… So I guess you can’t really call it strawberry shortcake, my bad. Ain’t nobody googling strawberry chiffon cakes man! These turned out so good, they are like a classier version of those little processed strawberry shortcakes …
Meringue Nests
Crispy meringues that can be filled with anything from lemon curd to pastry cream. Top with some fresh berries and you gotsa classy dessert. Even though this dessert seems kind of old school, it’s really popular with the kiddos! All my nieces were absolutely taken with these crunchy little nests. Plus they can pick their …
Delicious and Rich Tiramisu
This oh so yummy mascarpone custard with coffee soaked ladyfinger cookies. Even though I am part Italian and love Italian food, I never had tiramisu until I was an adult. I know, what the heck man. My favorite part is definitely the zabaione. That stuff is legendary. You can even mix it up and make …
No Bake Cheesecake with Orange Curd
So you want a dessert idea? Here’s one, a damn cheesecake with orange curd slathered on top. This cheesecake is to celebrate Pi day. Because guess what!? Cheesecake is technically a pie. Pies have all the fun. Although I am a baked cheesecake girl, this recipe is good if you need a tasty cheesecake that …
DIY Shamrock Shake
I remember pestering my mom for a McDonald’s Shamrock Shake every time I got in the car, for about a month before St. Patrick’s Day. As an adult, I still get the urge to go get one. Only for nostalgia’s sake now, they don’t seem to taste as good as I remember. Could be that …
Sweet Dutch Baby
These babies are pretty easy to make, all the elements of a pancake, but no need to stand in front of the stove flipping cakes. Plus it’s super impressive looking. It’s really like a big edible bowl for any tasting filling you can dream up! Whipped cream, curds, fresh fruit, compotes, or apple pie filling. …