This is a simplified and egg-free version of my Cafe con Leche Ice Cream. I absolutely LOVE the flavor of espresso ice cream. I’ve made this recipe a couple times and each time it tastes exactly like a frozen airy cup of Cafe con Leche. In an attempt to create a simple coffee ice cream, I tried numerous methods and variations. I have not been impressed with anything made with just the grounds or beans steeped in milk. I prefer...
Truffles inspired by German Chocolate Cake with Coconut Pecan Frosting, these beauties were absolutely delicious. The proof is in the fact that I ate three of them before breakfast this morning! These are guaranteed to disappear fast and I don’t dare make them again too soon. I have already proven that I have zero self-control with these in the house. If you haven’t made cake ball truffles in the past, welcome to the simplest, messiest...
Oh my heavens. This ice cream was an impromptu decision that was absolutely delicious. I had some frosting leftover after finishing the German Chocolate Cake and the Truffles and on impulse, I whisked it into some almost finished ice cream. I wasn’t sure about how the whole coconut and pecan combination would taste once it had churned into the ice cream, but it worked great. The Coconut Pecan Frosting is not at all overwhelming...
Sweet roasted cherries are a perfect match for the tartness of frozen yogurt. In case I’ve given you two minutes of ice-cream-free time to wonder about it, I’m still having a whole lot of fun making ice creams this summer. I’ve spent the summer playing with countless varieties of frozen desserts, custards, creams, gelatos and yogurts. I’ve been asked many times for frozen yogurt recipes. So, I’ve been working...
This frozen yogurt makes the most of the late summer peaches while still keeping it cool for those of us with temperatures lingering in the triple digits. I enjoyed the rich fruity creaminess of this frozen yogurt. The peaches really shine after a quick roasting in the oven and the yogurt provides the tanginess that I’m beginning to love in these frozen yogurts. Roasting will improve most stone fruits, even the sub par ones that show up...
Tart cranberries and apples are mixed with brown sugar and spices to fill this flaky buttery crust. When Bob’s Red Mill contacted me to see if I might be interested in testing their new gluten free pie crust mix, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I’m thrilled to tell you that this is one of the best pie crusts I’ve ever tasted and it doesn’t taste one little tiny bit gluten free. If you want to make a gluten-free pie this year...
These crispy, rich, chocolate peanut butter bites are one of the best five minute recipes I’ve ever made. It took longer to melt the butter than it did to stir together the rest of the recipe! As soon as I tasted one, I wrapped up the rest to send to the office with Sean the next day. (No joke, I could have eaten half the pan if left alone with it all day!) Do I even need to mention that my kids absolutely loved these as well?...
Chocolate cake with chocolate icing is one of my favorite desserts. This is a well documented fact, because this is the seventh chocolate cake recipe on the blog. I officially promise to refrain from posting another chocolate cake for at least the next few months, okay? They are hard to resist though! When a reader emails you (Thanks, Julie!) with her grandmother’s Best Ever Sour Cream Cake recipe, it’s hard not to hit...
Much closer to a milkshake than our typical smoothies, this Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie is made rich and creamy by adding frozen bananas. My kids were so excited the first time I handed them these drinks with chocolate drizzled on top. Even now that I’ve made it multiple times, this smoothie always disappears in the blink of an eye! I love this treat almost as much as my kids do. The banana contributes a mere...
Classic Creme Brûlée is made from just four ingredients, heavy cream, egg yolks, sugar, and vanilla; resulting in a rich custard topped with a layer of hard caramel. Also known as burnt cream, crema catalina, or Trinity cream, Creme Brûlée is a dessert guaranteed to impress your guests. I’m excited to teach you how to make Creme Brûlée with this tutorial today. It is surprisingly simple to make and once you’ve tried making...
