Gourmet desserts worthy of the crown
Today is dedicated to all our chocolate addicts in the blog. Just so you know, these cookies have chocolate in three ingredients: baking chocolate, chocolate drops, and cocoa powder. They are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, just like a brownie. You can omit the walnuts if you feel like it, but …
Fall is arriving – ignoring the Summer weather we are still having in Portugal – and to me, this season is synonymous with apple pie. I have already shared my crumble pie recipe here, and I’m also working on a “hidden” apple pie. Today’s recipe is a much more traditional, American style, served with caramel …
Recently I’ve been venturing into the world of vegan baking. It isn’t always easy to “translate” a cake or dessert to this type of diet, since traditional pastry is so dependent on eggs and dairy products. This carob pie is the first 100% vegan recipe I created that I was completely satisfied with. I was …
Today I’m sharing a traditional recipe, the crème brûlée, with a gourmet touch. This French classic is a silky cream, flavored with vanilla, and with a crispy caramelized sugar layer on top. I decided to match this cream with a homemade raspberry jam that goes under the crème and is baked with it. The two …
As I mentioned in one of my latest posts, last month’s dessert to me was definitely the cheesecake. It is such a versatile recipe since it can come in so many flavors. I loved trying several different spins of my core cheesecake recipe, and the results were great. This cheesecake was one of those experiments. …
Another fresh and quick dessert! I made this lime and yogurt on a scorching hot day a few weeks ago, and I must say I was delighted with the results. My goal here was to come up with a lighter version of the typical lime pie you can find in bakeries. I switched the whipped …
After taking a break for some August vacation, I am back and ready to share more delicious recipes. Now it’s September already, which means Fall is getting closer, bringing with it warm cakes and seasonal fruits. However, in my head, I am still at the beach enjoying the sun, so the recipe I bring you …
There is nothing quite like the smell of homemade cookies, just out of the oven, spreading itself around the house. This week’s recipe is for all of those who wish to feel that wonderful aroma again. These peanut butter and chocolate cookies are ready in a flash and have incredible taste and texture. Slighly crispy, …
This fondant is one of the easiest and quickest recipes I have shared. It only takes 3 ingredients and about 20 minutes to prepare. If you like speculoos cookies, it is a must-try. All you need to do is mix all the ingredients in a bowl, bake, and voilá! It should be eaten still warm, …
Those who have followed the blog for a while know I’m a big fan of no-bake cheesecakes. One of the first recipes I shared here was my no-bake wildberries cheesecake, a big favorite in my household for birthdays and special occasions. No-bake cheesecakes are much easier to make and they are also a lot lighter. …