This brilliant cherry angel pie looks complicated, but it’s really quite simple. Make some basic components (meringue pie crust, pastry cream and cherry sauce!) then top with whipped cream and flowers for an impressive dessert! I dusted the angel pie crust with plum powder from SOS Chefs for a fun pink punch.
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The spring weather doesn’t lend itself to many fresh fruits in Minnesota, but I am always thinking about bright, fun colorful treats come March and April. I put together a list of spring desserts to satisfy that craving for all things light and bright after the long winter.
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I’ve had the good fortune of traveling to Ireland twice. It’s such a beautiful place with friendly people, and St. Patrick’s Day gives me an excuse to relive my adventures there. I’ve made several recipes for the holiday over the years, and I love that the day breaks up the spring doldrums. It pops up between the holiday season and before the weather really starts warming up here in Minnesota, and offers a fun excuse to wear green, spend a day as an honorary Irish person and eat some of these wonderful desserts.
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Let’s face it, I didn’t start baking to focus on health foods. I love the richness, sweetness and decadence of a balanced dessert recipe. If you are on a search for some better-for-you recipes, these healthy desserts (featuring lots of fruit!) will do the trick.
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This is the cornbread I make in the Sweet Corn Ice Cream episode of Zoë Bakes on Magnolia Network! It’s the season finale of season 3 and sweet corn is one of the ways we know summer is winding down here in Minnesota.
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Baking and cooking mishaps are one of the best ways to get creative in the kitchen. Case in point: when you overwhip cream, don’t despair—make butter! Sometimes a failure is actually just a happy accident and this accident resulted in gorgeous sweet butter.
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