You’ll find dessert recipes here that include low carb desserts, Mexican specialties, fruit-forward cobblers and rustic tarts, and seasonal holiday treats.
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Light, cake-style pumpkin bars with silky cream cheese frosting. Made with canned pumpkin and warm spices. Simple enough for weeknight baking and sturdy enough to ship in care packages.
Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting (Cake-Style, Made with Canned Pumpkin) Read Post »
Quick breads are great homemade treats to send in care packages as they ship well, taste great, and are easy to make. This Pumpkin Amaretto Quick Bread is a snap
Pumpkin Amaretto Quick Bread Read Post »
An old-fashioned peach buckle with fresh peaches folded into cake batter and baked until golden. One-bowl method with an optional streusel topping. Works with fresh, frozen, or canned peaches. Tested at high altitude.
Peach Buckle Recipe: With or Without Streusel Topping Read Post »
Jump to: RECIPE | Tools, Techniques, & Tips | Storing & Reheating French crêpes are basically wafer-thin pancakes, often filled with either sweet berries, savory cheese and ham, or fresh
Berry and Mascarpone Crêpe Cake (aka Crêpe Stack) Read Post »
Quick Summary: Creamy rice pudding infused with Mexican cinnamon and orange peel, topped with a tart raspberry sauce. Less sticky-sweet than many versions, with the cinnamon-orange infusion adding depth. Can
Mexican Rice Pudding (Arroz con Leche) Read Post »
Quick Summary: A rustic skillet cake that balances the sweetness of a cobbler with the savory depth of cornbread. Made in a cast iron skillet with fresh or frozen blueberries
Blueberry Cornmeal Skillet Cake Recipe: Low Sugar Read Post »
Quick Summary: Quick Summary: A creamy rice pudding perfumed with saffron, cardamom, and rosewater, traditionally served cold for Persian New Year or special occasions. Garnish with pistachios, rose petals, and
Persian Saffron Rice Pudding with Rosewater and Cardamom Read Post »
Quick Summary: A free-form tart with spiced apples and sharp cheddar cheese on a buttery, flaky crust. This New England combination is easier than pie and makes a beautiful addition
Apple Cheddar Galette: A New England Fall Tart Read Post »
Quick Summary: Soft cookies studded with fresh raspberries and chunks of dark chocolate. Using 78% dark chocolate and minimal sugar lets the sweet-tart berries and rich cocoa flavor shine. Prep
Raspberry Dark Chocolate Cookie Recipe (Low Sugar) Read Post »
Quick Summary: These raspberry scones use brewed Earl Grey tea as the liquid instead of cream or eggs, creating a moist, flavorful pastry that’s not dry or crumbly. The tea
Raspberry Black Tea Scones: No Eggs or Cream Needed Read Post »
Quick Summary: Traditional strawberry shortcake uses biscuits, not sponge cake. These cream biscuits are made with heavy cream instead of butter or buttermilk, making them simple and foolproof. Macerate fresh
Best Biscuits for Strawberry Shortcake: Sweet Cream Recipe (No Butter or Buttermilk) Read Post »
Quick Summary: An easy sheet cake with cornmeal for texture, made with olive oil instead of butter for a moist crumb. Topped with macerated strawberries and rhubarb. Perfect for summer
Strawberry Rhubarb Cornmeal Sheet Cake (Oil-Based) Read Post »
Quick Summary: An updated take on the classic poke cake using boxed cake mix, fresh blueberry-blackberry sauce (no Jell-O), and homemade whipped cream. Gorgeous for summer potlucks and easy to
Blueberry Poke Cake with Box Cake Mix (Fresh Berry Sauce) Read Post »
Quick Summary: Fresh blueberries topped with a crunchy almond flour and pecan crumble. Includes tips for keeping the topping crisp and a guide to the difference between crumbles, crisps, cobblers,
Low-Carb Blueberry Crumble with Keto Crumble Topping (Almond Flour) Read Post »
Quick Summary: A tangy-sweet rhubarb custard topped with an almond flour and pecan streusel. No water bath required. Can be made as a creamy custard alone or as a crisp
Rhubarb Custard Recipe with Nut Streusel Topping (No Water Bath) Read Post »
Quick Summary: A classic Southern banana pudding made with homemade vanilla custard, Nilla wafers, sliced bananas, and whipped cream instead of meringue. Creamy, not too sweet, and easier than the
Southern Banana Pudding with Whipped Cream (No Meringue) Read Post »
Thumbprint cookies are one of the easiest cookies to make along with being one of most flexible and festive. Change out the chocolate sprinkles for a different color and change
Chocolate Sprinkle Thumbprint Cookies: Nutella & Dulce de Leche Fillings Read Post »
Cornmeal gives these cookies a whole-grain crunch, similar to a cornmeal biscuit. Adding the lime jelly (or other flavor of jelly or preserves) adds sweetness without the predominant sugary taste
Savory Cornmeal Thumbprint Cookies: Holiday Baking Read Post »
Thumbprint cookies are iconic around Christmas time and no other cookies can compete with the simplicity and amount of flexibility in flavors they offer. These ginger-spiced thumbprint cookies can be
Ginger-Spiced Thumbprint Cookies with Champagne Jelly Read Post »
These savory Thumbprint Cookies are perfect for family or friends who don’t care for traditional sweet cookies. They are made with cheddar and parmesan cheese and then filled with hot
Savory Thumbprint Cookies with Hot Pepper Jelly Read Post »
Chocolate and peanut butter is a combination that never gets old. Add a raspberry jam filling to these soft chocolate thumbprint cookies and you have a trifecta of flavor! Simple,
Chocolate Peanut Butter Thumbprint Cookies Read Post »
These shortbread thumbprint cookies are filled with a bright, citrusy lemon filling and then dusted with powdered sugar. Perfect for spring baking or for an Easter treat. The lemon filling can
Thumbprint Cookies with a Lemon Filling Read Post »
A fall fruit crumble combining tart apples and sweet blackberries under a buttery rolled oat topping. Includes tips for preventing soggy filling, choosing the best apples, and getting the perfect topping-to-fruit ratio. Works with frozen blackberries.
Apple and Blackberry Crumble with Oats (Crisp Recipe) Read Post »
There are tons of brownies recipes, many of them excellent, so how do you choose? These brownies are special because they have a burst of raspberry flavor throughout the brownie,
Raspberry Cheesecake Brownies from Scratch Read Post »
This chocolate bark is packed with holiday flavors, is easy to make, and is easy to ship your loved ones without a mess. Sit back and savor the thank-you’s (along
Ritz Cracker Chocolate Cherry Bark for Holiday Care Packages Read Post »
The Brits do love their steamed puddings, from the Christmas “figgy pudding” to all kinds of sweet and savory renditions. After making this persimmon steamed pudding, I echo their pudding
English Steamed Pudding with Persimmon: Holiday Showstopper Read Post »
A rustic, freeform savory tart with heirloom tomatoes, herbs and cheese on a flaky buttermilk crust. Includes the difference between a crostata, galette and tart, plus step-by-step photos
Tomato Crostata (Galette) Recipe: Savory Heirloom Tomato Tart Read Post »
Quick Summary: A low-carb fruit tart made with almond-based frangipane filling and fresh apricots, no crust required. The frangipane bakes into a soft, creamy base that holds the fruit beautifully.
Apricot Frangipane Crustless Tart: An Almond Cream Filling Read Post »
Quick Summary: British jam tarts made with store-bought pie dough and your favorite jam. Roll the dough thin, cut rounds, fill with jam, bake 15 minutes. Use different colored jams
Jam Tarts: Easy Method with 2 Ingredients Read Post »
A dessert platter is one of the easiest ways to make Valentine’s Day feel special without spending hours in the kitchen. This guide focuses on a simple board for two,
Valentine’s Day Dessert Platter: How to Build a Sweet Board for Two Read Post »
