Sweet treats including cakes, cookies, pies, and no-bake delights.
Anna Olson’s Elegant Baked Apple Parcels A simple yet impressive dessert inspired by Anna Olson’s recipe, perfect for sophisticated guests. These baked apple parcels combine tender spiced apples wrapped in
CREAMY RICE PUDDING WITH CONDENSED MILK – A COMFORTING DESSERT OR BREAKFAST This smooth and flavorful rice pudding gets a special twist from sweetened condensed milk, offering a rich aroma
WHITE CHOCOLATE ALMOND & CASHEW SPREAD WITH CINNAMON – INSPIRED BY DEMMERS TEEHAUS Inspired by my favorite Demmers Teehaus treats—almonds coated in white chocolate and dusted with cinnamon—this homemade white
HOMEMADE HAZELNUT CHOCOLATE SPREAD (NUTELLA) – LESS SWEET, RICHER FLAVOR If you enjoy experimenting in the kitchen, making your own Nutella-style spread at home is rewarding! You control the sugar
JAPANESE NIKU MISO: RAMEN PASTE SEASONED MINCED CHICKEN OR TURKEY Don’t be fooled by its simplicity—ramen paste is packed with complex, delicious flavors that transform minced chicken or turkey into
MARBLED CHOCOLATE BROWNIE WITH CREAM CHEESE SWIRL A classic rich chocolate brownie enhanced with a beautiful marbled pattern from a creamy, vanilla-infused cream cheese layer. The perfect balance of intense
DECADENT COFFEE BROWNIES WITH MARS BAR GANACHE An irresistible temptation sent by Simona—a rich, moist coffee-infused brownie topped with a luscious Mars bar ganache. The deep coffee flavor perfectly complements
GINGER-INFUSED NAPOLEON CAKE: CARAMELIZED CRISP LAYERS WITH SPICY SWEET MERINGUE October’s ginger trend continues in our kitchens with this elegant dessert: a refined Napoleon cake highlighting the contrast between super-crispy
CHOCOLATE MUFFINS WITH MELTING HEARTS (Pierre Hermé Style) Experience the magic of biting into these decadent chocolate muffins with a soft, molten center that flows out as you cut. The
FLUFFY CHOCOLATE MUFFINS FOR CAROLERS Celebrate the season with these rich, fluffy chocolate muffins — perfect for sharing with carolers or enjoying as a cozy treat during winter festivities. 🕒
DELICIOUS BLUEBERRY MUFFINS – PERFECT FOR BREAKFAST OR SNACKS Enjoy these irresistibly moist and fluffy blueberry muffins — perfect for packing in lunchboxes or serving with a glass of milk
REFRESHING PEACH & PASSION FRUIT MOUSSE WITH CREAMY YOGURT BASE Indulge in a light and refreshing dessert that combines a creamy base of yogurt and whipped cream with a delicate,
JULIA CHILD’S CHOCOLATE MOUSSE — A ROMANTIC FRENCH CLASSIC DESSERT Indulge your loved ones with this decadent and airy chocolate mousse inspired by Julia Child’s iconic French recipe. Silky, sensual,
CHRISTMAS GINGERBREAD SPICED MINI DONUTS (IMPROVISED FROM COZONAC DOUGH) A quick and fun holiday treat made from leftover cozonac dough! These mini donuts fry up fast and get dusted with
WHITE CHOCOLATE CREAM WITH STRAWBERRY COULIS AND SAVORY MILLEFEUILLE Indulge in a delicate and elegant dessert featuring a silky white chocolate sabayon cream paired with a fresh strawberry coulis, complemented
BAKED STUFFED APPLES WITH ALMOND CREAM – A COZY, AROMATIC DESSERT Nothing smells more inviting than apples baked in the oven. This recipe fills tender apples with a rich almond
ELEGANT INDIVIDUAL PEACH ROLL DESSERTS – A DELICATE SWEET TREAT This interesting peach dessert, baked in individual portions, offers a perfect balance of tender peaches and cinnamon-spiced buttery rolls. Ideal
AMIGDALOTA: TRADITIONAL SKIATOS ALMOND PASTRIES – SIMPLE, AROMATIC, AND DELICATELY SWEET Amigdalota (pronounced with emphasis on “lo”) are classic almond treats from Skiatos Island. Traditionally shaped like pears and dusted
LIGHT AND AIRY MARSHMALLOW CANDIES – MELT-IN-YOUR-MOUTH DELIGHT These soft marshmallow candies made from egg whites are irresistibly fluffy and melt on your tongue. The recipe is straightforward but requires
SPANISH-STYLE QUINCE MARMALADE (MEMBRILLO) – SWEET, AROMATIC, AND PERFECTLY SET This traditional Spanish quince marmalade, known as Membrillo, pairs beautifully with Manchego cheese. In Romania, a similar quince preserve was
PUMPKIN MARMALADE WITH ORANGE AND LEMON – SWEET, AROMATIC, AND PERFECTLY BALANCED I applied the same technique used for my roasted pepper paste to this pumpkin marmalade, and it worked
HEALTHY AND AROMATIC INDIAN MANGO LASSI – A DELIGHT FOR LADIES AND CHILDREN I offer you a healthy, fragrant drink of Indian origin that will especially please ladies and kids
TRADITIONAL CORNMEAL CAKE – SOFT, FLUFFY, AND LOVED BY ALL AGES Cornmeal cake is a beloved traditional dessert in our region. I was delighted to see it featured in café
SOFT AND LIGHT MADELEINES WITH A DELICATE CITRUS AROMA These madeleines turned out perfectly fluffy and not overly sweet. Served fresh in the morning with coffee, they disappeared quickly! 🕒
AUTHENTIC FRENCH MACARONS – DEBUNKING MYTHS AND MASTERING THE TECHNIQUE Too many myths surround these elegant and delicate French cookies. From three-day-aged egg whites to oven-dried almond flour, store-bought versus
