Key lime juice, egg yolks and condensed milk baked in a graham cracker crust – Key Lime Pie is a favorite classic dessert that needs no introduction! Believe it or not, this was my very first time having a slice of real, classic Key Lime Pie. You see, Key Lime Juice is a novelty item…
Classics
Very Berry Maple Crumble
Need a change from your habitual berry crumble? Kick things up a notch and drench your berries in a delicious, creamy maple filling! You’ll never look back! I’m not really one for cooked fruits. No idea as to why that is, I just don’t care for it at all. In that way, rarely will you…
Classic Opera Cake from Scratch
While making Opera Cake from scratch will have you spend a hefty chunk of time in the kitchen, I swear it’s so decadent, it’s totally worth the effort. If you’ve ever had Opera Cake in the past, even if it was just this “one” time, then I’m sure that this classic French dessert needs no introduction…
Caramalized Apple Crumble
Quick and easy to make, this Caramelized Apple Crumble puts a twist on a classic weeknight dessert that the whole family will love! This Caramalized Apple Crumble recipe has been my go-to recipe for well over 20 years now. I’ve made it so many times, I could practically do it with my eyes closed! The key…
Linzer Torte
With its scrumptious nut based pastry and thin layer of fruit preserve, Linzer torte is a simple but delicious Austrian classic unlike any other! I’m not much of a pie person. I find they’re way too messy to make, take way too much time and usually aren’t really worth the trouble. To me, with most pies, the really, truly…
Naked Carrot Cake
This naked carrot cake is exquisitely sweet and spiced, perfectly moist and tender, with an impeccable tangy cream cheese frosting that’s dangerously yummy. I love love love the versatility that Carrot Cake has to offer… I mean, it IS one of the rare cakes that gives you the possibility of being super good and keep things truly…
Classic Fraisier Cake
The Classic Fraisier is a spectacular, summery fresh cake loaded with fresh strawberries, mousseline cream and topped with a thin layer of marzipan. The Classic Fraisier Cake is a long-established, sophisticated and instantly recognizable French delicacy that most upscale pastry shops usually exhibit with great pride in their cake display. In case you’re not familiar with it, the…
Black Forest Cake
Black Forest Cake is a classic German cherry filled chocolate cake that’s covered in whipped cream and chocolate shavings. Grown-up elegance at its best! I made this Black Forest Cake for my mom’s birthday this year. When she saw it, she was so happy, she started to cry: it had been ages since someone had made her…