Category: Desserts
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All-Purpose Pie or Tart Crust
This is an update on my first all-purpose pie crust recipe, which still works just fine; however, this all-purpose pie or tart crust is made using a different method that I learned from watching Milk Street on Tubi. Anyway, instead of the hassle of trying to determine how much water (somewhere in between 2 and…
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Lemon Squares
In this next installment of dishes/desserts that I’ve always thought were harder to make than they actually are: lemon squares…or lemon bars or whatever you end up calling them. These are traditionally made with a shortbread crust and a lemon-flavored custard filling dusted with powdered filling to finish. And my recipe keeps things very simple…
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S’mores Cookies with Toasted Espresso Marshmallows
Traditional s’mores were always a bit too sweet and too messy for me to really enjoy, but I do like the flavors together. That’s where these s’mores cookies come into play. The cookies hold all the same delicious flavors (plus a hint of espresso from these homemade marshmallows flavored with espresso powder) but they are…
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Homemade Marshmallows
Have you ever had homemade marshmallows?! Me neither, until like a month ago, and learning taught me more than just how to transform sugar, water and gelatin. The first thing I learned (or was reminded of) is that I still don’t like s’mores all that much. I grew up disliking graham crackers, marshmallows, and plain…
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Chocolate Chip Bacon Marshmallow Cookies (CBM Cookies)
I will be coming up with a shorter, catchier name for these chocolate chip, bacon, and marshmallow cookies as soon as possible (CBM cookies for now), but it needed to be shared NOW. These only became a thing because I recently learned to make marshmallows from scratch a few days ago. In my search to…
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Carrot Cake with Cheesecake Filling and Brown Butter Glaze
This decadent carrot cake with cheesecake filling is a bundt cake combines the best of both worlds: a moist, flavorful carrot cake made with carrot puree, stuffed with a creamy cheesecake filling, and topped with a rich brown butter cream cheese glaze and citrus-roasted walnuts and pecans. It’s perfect for a special occasion or when…
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Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies
Red velvet cake is a staple for Juneteenth celebrations, but this year I wanted something a little different. These red velvet cheesecake brownies have the red velvet cake flavor, the fudginess of a brownie, and the tart creaminess of the cream cheese frosting. Your grocery list Dairy Unsalted butter Cream cheese (either full-fat or…
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Soft & Chewy Blueberry Lemon Cookies
As the weather warms up (slowly, but surely here in North Carolina), these chewy, no-chill cookies are perfect for bringing in blueberry season. Bursting with zesty lemon flavor and studded with blueberries, these cookies are an absolute treat for any occasion. Plus, they don’t require a mixer, making them incredibly easy to whip up. Enough…
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The Perfect Caramel (Made in a Crockpot)
My mother put me onto this recipe. And my mother doesn’t love cooking like I do, so I knew it had to be something special. If you have a crockpot and a full day to spend waiting for the crockpot to whip up the best and easiest batch of caramel you’ve ever had, this recipe…
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Brown Butter Double Crusted Sweet Potato Pie
If you’re looking for a show-stopping dessert that’s both comforting and delicious enough to impress your friends and family, then a brown butter double-crusted sweet potato pie is the perfect choice. This delightful pie combines the rich sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes with the creamy texture of vanilla pudding mix and sweetened condensed milk, all…