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Name a more iconic duo than chocolate and peppermint! This chocolate peppermint tart has all the best parts of a York peppermint patty, with the sweetness cut by a buttery pastry tart crust. It’s incredibly simple to make and even easier to decorate with just some crushed peppermint and homemade whipped cream! Guaranteed to be …
For National Pastry Day I decided to make my first attempt at choux pastry! Profiteroles have been one of my favorite desserts since I was a kid, but making the pastry itself always seemed to be too daunting (especially after watching so many GBBO technical challenge failures!). It turns out they’re easier to make than …
It’s National Cookie Day! The holiday season is in full swing and these chocolate crinkle cookies are the perfect treat for sharing with your friends and family! Crinkle cookies look a lot more difficult to make, but are actually incredibly easy – the batter is actually very similar to a brownie batter, which is what …
Donuts are one of the best desserts for holiday hosting, and these Pumpkin Donuts with Vanilla Icing are perfect for the winter months! The sweetness of the vanilla perfectly complements the spice of the pumpkin batter. These donuts are simple to make at home using just a basic donut pan and a few easily-accessible ingredients, …
RED LIGHT GREEN LIGHT I’ve been seeing dalgona candy sold at so many Korean/Asian bakeries and stores since Squid Game premiered and I thought I would give it a try! This kit was gifted to me and while it took a few attempts (and one unfortunate sugar burn) at first, I think I got the …
Is there anything more quintessentially Americana than apple pie? This classic apple pie is perfect for closing out these fall months and using up the last of the fresh apples. The trick to the best flavor is using a variety of apples – rather that just using one kind, mix and match your favorite apples …
These Red (Taylor’s Version) Wine Poached Pears are the classiest winter dessert – and the most decadent treat as you listen to the 10-minute All Too Well for the 50th time this weekend! Bosc pears are poached in a rich mulled wine flavored with cinnamon, clove, and other fall/winter spices and topped with a wine …
”I must not fear, fear is the mind-killer” I am officially outing myself as a Dune-head with this Shai-Hulud Spice Apple Tart! I’ve loved Frank Herbert’s sci-fi from childhood, and ever since the movie came out a few weeks ago Dune has been in my head nonstop! It was an amazing experience getting to see …
This is Halloween, this is Halloween! These spider cookies are so cute and easy to make for a festive dessert! Just take your favorite basic cookie recipe and add some malted chocolate milk balls and chocolate icing to create these fun spiders. You can also do a peanut butter cookie base if you’d like to …
These lemon tarts are so delicious and easy to make! Although they’re more of a summer recipe, I’m a huge fan of both lemon and blueberry year-round and these mini tarts are just perfect to share with friends and family. You can make them using a few simple, fresh ingredients and a tartlet pan, or …