My son, Henri, does not adore sweets like I do (believe it or not!). But he does love a good cheesecake and we decided to make a savory version featuring cheeses we tasted at Redhead Creamery. This cheesecake features cream cheese, fromage blanc, and cheddar and is topped with an incredible roasted tomato and feta sauce.
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15 Cherry Desserts That Are Sweet and Tart
Cherry season is here, and while these tart beauties may be best known as Northeastern fruit (D.C. cherry blossoms, anyone?), different varieties are plentiful across the northern states. I love using cherries in cakes and desserts because they are tart AND sweet, making them a burst of balanced fruit flavor. They’re tasty in toppings, filling or inside cakes. You’ll find all kinds of cherry desserts below.
Read More12 Fruit Pie Recipes For Summer
Why should fall and winter get all the pie fun? Yes, pie is the perfect dessert for a holiday gathering, but let’s not forget about all the fruit pies for summer. You’ll find blueberries, strawberries, cherries, and more in this collection of summer pie recipes.
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Read MoreCinnamon Star Bread
This beautiful cinnamon star bread recipe is shockingly easy to create. It’s perfect for so many occasions—from holiday breakfast to a regular old Saturday brunch. The beauty of this easier-than-it-looks recipe is that you can play with the flavors to match your mood, sweet or savory! You’ll find the recipe and some variations below.
Read More11 Tropical Desserts For Beach Vibes
I love tropical desserts because of the sweet, tart flavors. Key lime pie, for example, is one of my favorite desserts and I seek it out whenever I can. Plus, tropical fruits are vibrant and colorful, which makes for a gorgeous serving plate. I’ve put together a list of some of my favorite tropical desserts below and you’ll also find resources for where to buy tropical fruit if you can’t get it locally. If you are reading this in the winter, these desserts will give you the feeling of someplace warm, and if you are somewhere bright and sunny, they’ll pair perfectly with the weather.
Read MoreBaked Alaska with Raspberry Sorbet & Lime Ice Cream
If you’ve followed my work for a while, you likely know that I love Baked Alaska. I have several on this site, including a red, white and blue version for the Fourth of July, a coffee bourbon chocolate baked Alaska, and a passion fruit baked Alaska, which I have dubbed the most delicious creamsicle ever!
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