A startlingly spectacular made-from-scratch cheese Danish that is going to forever change your notion of what a cheese Danish ought to be.
https://leitesculinaria.com/101320/recipes-cheese-danish.html
A retro classic with a velvety coconut custard buried beneath billows of sweet, luscious, airy meringue and cushioned by a tender, flaky, buttery lard crust. You're welcome.
https://leitesculinaria.com/57870/recipes-coconut-cream-pie.html
Known in some parts as tar heel pie, this ridiculously rich chocolate brownie pie filling is impossibly fudgy, so much so it's simply too gooey to consume out of hand.
https://leitesculinaria.com/103654/recipes-tar-heel-brownie-pie.html
This flaky, tender, butter and shortening pie crust is a breeze to make, thanks to your food processor.
https://leitesculinaria.com/515445/recipes-food-processor-pie-crust.html
They're rich, a little fudgy, and bursting with peppermint flavor. Say hello to your new favorite holiday brownie.
https://leitesculinaria.com/508292/recipes-peppermint-brownies.html
Everything you love about shortbread, in chocolate form, with a hint of espresso. Essentially, a perfect cookie.
https://leitesculinaria.com/508428/recipes-chocolate-espresso-shortbread-cookies.html
This tender, buttery, crumbly, melt-in-your-mouth Scottish shortbread is as authentic as it gets.
https://leitesculinaria.com/506431/recipes-scottish-shortbread.html
These easy-to-make icebox cookies are bejeweled with cranberries and pistachios to create a standout holiday cookie.
https://leitesculinaria.com/507397/recipes-cranberry-pistachio-cookies.html
Want all the caramel-y crunch goodness of pecan pie without the effort? This easy cobbler delivers all that and more.
https://leitesculinaria.com/502502/recipes-pecan-pie-cobbler.html
An impressive dessert, created by David himself, gets an autumnal lilt from pumpkin purée in the batter and maple syrup in the frosting. One of our most popular cakes.
https://leitesculinaria.com/7518/recipes-pumpkin-cake-maple-cream-cheese-frosting.html
Classic apple pie just went next level with the addition of sweet caramel on top.
https://leitesculinaria.com/494321/recipes-caramel-apple-pie.html
There are pie crusts, and there's this crust--nutty, crisp, buttery, and oh-so-perfect for your favorite pie--sweet or savory.
https://leitesculinaria.com/496371/recipes-whole-wheat-pie-crust.html
If you haven't tried sweet kugel yet, you've been missing out. See why this creamy noodle casserole is a perennial holiday favorite.
https://leitesculinaria.com/490400/recipes-sweet-noodle-kugel.html
Layers of vanilla cake take turns with oodles of coconut filling and the whole shebang is slathered with fluffy white icing. Uh, yes please!
https://leitesculinaria.com/2909/recipes-coconut-layer-cake.html
Say goodbye to fussy cheesecake recipes. This easy skillet version comes together with only a handful of dishes and ingredients and less than 30 minutes of effort.
https://leitesculinaria.com/464522/recipes-lemon-raspberry-cheesecake.html
Our testers are singing the praises of these sweet cookies that are stuffed with poppy seed and apricot filling. We're quite certain you will be, too.
https://leitesculinaria.com/448999/recipes-hamantaschen.html
Not only are these sweet cinnamon sugar-coated pear tarts a breeze to whip up, they look pretty darn impressive, too.
https://leitesculinaria.com/433449/recipes-cinnamon-pear-tarts-puff-pastry.html
Coconut lovers rejoice! This inventive riff on tres leches cake is infused with coconut flavor, thanks to a combination of extract, coconut milk, and toasted coconut on top.
https://leitesculinaria.com/432258/recipes-coconut-tres-leches-cake.html
These snacking cakes are the perfect match for your afternoon cup of tea or coffee, though we have been known to sneak a slice (or two!) for breakfast.
https://leitesculinaria.com/430582/roundups-snacking-cake-recipes.html
These date bars are a classic for good reason. The combination of sweet, sticky date filling nestled between layers of buttery oat dough is completely irresistible.
This lemon drizzle cake is Paul Hollywood's favorite cake of all time. One bite and you'll understand why.
https://leitesculinaria.com/428605/recipes-paul-hollywoods-lemon-drizzle-cake.html
Homemade cookies that require only 3 ingredients and no mixer? You bet. It doesn't get any easier than this, folks.
https://leitesculinaria.com/426503/recipes-3-ingredient-condensed-milk-cookies.html
This rich and creamy chocolate pudding cake is made with cornmeal instead of flour, making it gluten-free.
https://leitesculinaria.com/421832/recipes-chocolate-polenta-pudding-cake.html
If you've run out of ideas on how to use up all that garden zucchini, look no further than this easy homemade pizza that's topped with arugula pesto, shaved zucchini, fresh peaches, and creamy bu...
https://leitesculinaria.com/423392/recipes-zucchini-peach-burrata-pizza.html
Topped with an indulgent chocolate buttercream frosting, this cake is so tender and chocolate-y, you'll never guess that there's three cups of zucchini inside.
https://leitesculinaria.com/417546/recipes-chocolate-zucchini-cake-buttercream-frosting.html
The lack of eggs, butter, and dairy gives this wacky cake its name, but there's nothing strange about the decadent flavor it delivers.
https://leitesculinaria.com/417050/recipes-chocolate-wacky-cake-chocolate-frosting.html
Why should you have to choose between chocolate and Oreo ice cream when they taste so magnificent together?
https://leitesculinaria.com/418895/recipes-no-churn-chocolate-oreo-ice-cream-marshmallow.html
This old-fashioned classic dessert requires only 5 ingredients and 20 minutes of effort. No wonder it never goes out of style.
https://leitesculinaria.com/416821/recipes-icebox-cake-condensed-milk-whipped-cream.html
This mixed berry snacking cake comes together in one bowl and couldn't be easier. We've already committed the recipe to memory.
https://leitesculinaria.com/416173/recipes-easy-mixed-berry-snacking-cake.html
There are chocolate chunk cookies and then there are THESE chocolate chunk cookies. After experiencing the combination of dark chocolate, brown butter, and toasted milk powder, we're never going ...
https://leitesculinaria.com/415356/recipes-salted-brown-butter-chocolate-chunk-cookies.html
For this easy tart, fresh cherries are piled atop creamy, whipped cream cheese filling and the whole shebang is nestled inside a nutty tart shell. Sounds divine, doesn't it?
https://leitesculinaria.com/415370/recipes-fresh-cherry-tart-cream-cheese-filling.html
Layers of light and creamy mascarpone custard and boozy coffee-infused ladyfingers. It's the reason why tiramisu never goes out of style.
https://leitesculinaria.com/414979/recipes-traditional-italian-tiramisu.html
We've got your dessert game covered all summer long with this collection of summer fruit pies and tarts.
https://leitesculinaria.com/414663/roundups-best-summer-fruit-pie-and-tart-recipes.html
Key lime pie AND cheesecake? Yes, please. This incredible mashup sounds like dessert perfection to us.
https://leitesculinaria.com/414222/recipes-key-lime-cheesecake-pecan-crust.html
This incredible ice cream from tester Jennifer Jacobs has ribbons of Nutella swirled through peanut butter ice cream. Yes, it's every bit as divine as it sounds.
https://leitesculinaria.com/414249/recipes-peanut-butter-ice-cream-nutella-fudge.html
These chewy hermit bars are a revelation. They're wonderfully spicy, plumped with raisins, and amazingly chewy--even fudge-like.
https://leitesculinaria.com/374050/recipes-chewy-hermit-bars.html
If you're a peanut butter cup lover (and really, who isn't?), then this is the dessert of your dreams. Creamy peanut butter filling is encapsulated by a milk chocolate shell. Enough said.
https://leitesculinaria.com/411742/recipes-giant-peanut-butter-cup.html
If your family is anything like ours, then you'll be fighting over the last spoonful of this rich, gooey chocolate pudding cake.
https://leitesculinaria.com/411634/recipes-spicy-hot-fudge-pudding-cake.html
If you've never experienced caramelized strawberries, grab a carton and get cooking. This easy 15-minute dessert features sweet cooked strawberries piled atop creamy ricotta cheese, and topped wi...
https://leitesculinaria.com/410621/recipes-caramelized-strawberries-with-ricotta.html
There's a very good reason why our testers are calling these glazed blueberry and lemon scones "delicious" and "the best recipe they've ever tested". We're willing to bet you'll agree.
https://leitesculinaria.com/409115/recipes-blueberry-lemon-scones.html
That magical combination of coffee and chocolate has been turned into an irresistible frozen treat. No ice cream maker required.
https://leitesculinaria.com/409106/recipes-no-churn-coffee-ice-cream.html
Who knew the secret to the best banana bread was the addition of vanilla pudding mix, dark chocolate, and coconut?
https://leitesculinaria.com/408212/recipes-banana-bread-with-pudding.html
This easy weeknight pasta dish of linguine, seared shrimp, arugula, and tomatoes in a creamy yogurt sauce gets an extra health boost from the addition of turmeric.
https://leitesculinaria.com/407661/recipes-turmeric-shrimp-linguine.html
This Dutch oven braided loaf is swirled with cinnamon and topped with vanilla glaze and toasted pecans. It's perfect anytime of the day, breakfast included.
https://leitesculinaria.com/401158/recipes-braided-cinnamon-bread.html
When we described this classic strawberry icebox cake as easy, we weren't kidding. A quick strawberry puree is layered with whipped cream and vanilla wafers and you're done. Easiest dessert ever.
https://leitesculinaria.com/409136/recipes-easy-strawberry-icebox-cake.html
Everything you know and love about the classic campfire treat, conveniently made into a bar.
https://leitesculinaria.com/404609/recipes-cheryl-days-smores-bars.html
Who can resist fluffy vanilla buttercream frosting sandwiched between two chewy oatmeal cookies? Not us.
https://leitesculinaria.com/402166/recipes-homemade-oatmeal-cream-pies.html
This lime-infused polenta cake boasts a light texture and rich, buttery flavor. It's perfect for teatime or dessert, but we won't judge if you sneak a slice for breakfast.
https://leitesculinaria.com/401690/recipes-pistachio-lime-polenta-cake.html
This sweet, buttery Southern pound cake is infused with rum extract and topped with a buttery vanilla sauce. Thankfully, it makes a big cake because it's nearly impossible to stop after just one ...
https://leitesculinaria.com/401250/recipes-kentucky-butter-cake.html
No one should ever have to choose between a fudgy brownie and a chocolate cookie.
https://leitesculinaria.com/401148/recipes-cracked-brownie-cookies.html
Dark chocolate cookies, creamy caramel filling, and coconut collide in spectacular fashion to create the ultimate sandwich cookie.
https://leitesculinaria.com/399249/recipes-homemade-caramel-coconut-oreos.html
Take your tastebuds on a tropical vacation with this light and airy banana and coconut cake that's topped with a rum glaze.
https://leitesculinaria.com/399025/recipes-banana-coconut-rum-bundt-cake.html
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day (or any day) with this Guinness-infused chocolate cake that's smothered in swirls of browned butter cream cheese frosting.
https://leitesculinaria.com/398276/recipes-chocolate-stout-cake.html
These decadent cupcakes, topped with swirls of creamy frosting, are proof that chocolate, coffee, and peanut butter are indeed a perfect combination.
https://leitesculinaria.com/397597/recipes-chocolate-cupcakes-peanut-butter-buttercream.html
This pretty cake is so simple to make and so darn delicious that we see no point in waiting until dessert to enjoy it. Bring on breakfast.
https://leitesculinaria.com/395328/recipes-raspberry-almond-crumble-cake.html
These crispy, crunchy, sesame seed-laden Chinese cookies are the perfect afternoon pick-me-up. See for yourself.
https://leitesculinaria.com/394991/recipes-sesame-crisps.html
We can't stop singing the praises of this stunning dessert that tops a rich, citrusy olive oil cake with balsamic macerated strawberries and whipped cream. We bet you won't be able to stop, eithe...
https://leitesculinaria.com/393546/recipes-orange-olive-oil-and-poppyseed-cake.html
There's a reason that this Southern cake is a classic. One bite of the pineapple, maraschino cherry, and pecan-topped dessert, and you'll understand why.
https://leitesculinaria.com/393179/recipes-pineapple-upside-down-cake.html
Orbs of Nutella, chocolate, and cream, all dusted in cocoa powder. Need we say more?
https://leitesculinaria.com/393164/recipes-nutella-truffles.html
This easy dessert tops a crisp-chewy dark chocolate meringue with whipped Nutella cream and fresh berries. What's not to love?
https://leitesculinaria.com/393171/recipes-chocolate-pavlova-raspberries.html
This easy-to-make, more-ish snack just earned its rightful place on our Super Bowl menu.
https://leitesculinaria.com/391155/recipes-chocolate-covered-popcorn.html
The alluring spice blend and perfect combination of crispy and chewy has this cookie recipe on repeat in our kitchens.
https://leitesculinaria.com/390507/recipes-spiced-rye-ginger-cookies.html
This cake from Great British Bake-Off contestant Chetna Makan offers a bright and citrusy punch, thanks to lime and orange zest. Black sesame seeds offer a pleasant crunch.
https://leitesculinaria.com/388078/recipes-black-sesame-and-lime-cake.html
No need to wait all year for your favorite cookies to come around. These sandwich cookies beat anything from a box. Sorry, Girl Scouts.
https://leitesculinaria.com/379408/recipes-peanut-butter-oatmeal-sandwich-cookies.html
These little gems are chewy, clock in with just the right amount of sweetness, and have a pleasantly nutty flavor. The magic? Barley flour.
https://leitesculinaria.com/376142/recipes-barley-thumbprint-cookies.html
The best part of waking up are these super-charged breakfast cookies loaded with oats, bananas, berries, and chocolate chips.
https://leitesculinaria.com/375322/recipes-superfood-breakfast-cookies.html
Not all holiday sweets have to be loaded with sugar and fat. As delish as that is, you might crave something with a little healthy oomph.
https://leitesculinaria.com/374887/recipes-no-bake-snowballs.html
This tart's an unusual but fantabulous confection. The meatiness of the nuts, the piney notes of rosemary, the citrusy orange, and sweetness of the toffee play oh-so-nicely together.
https://leitesculinaria.com/373856/recipes-toffee-tart-pine-nuts-rosemary.html
A lovely combination of sweet honeyed pears, salty feta, and earthy rosemary makes an unforgettable starter. Or just a brilliant little snack to perk you up.
https://leitesculinaria.com/372838/recipes-roasted-pear-honey-rosemary.html
Tender chocolate cookies that have a little secret, in the form of a creamy peanut butter filling. It might seem like magic but it's actually pretty easy.
https://leitesculinaria.com/372851/recipes-chocolate-peanut-butter-cookies.html
These vanilla bean sables are everything you want in a cookie: tender, buttery crumb and the sweet seduction of vanilla.
https://leitesculinaria.com/372858/recipes-vanilla-bean-sables.html
Chocolate and peanut butter might just be the most perfect marriage possible. This dessert is also elegant. Oh, and did we mention easy too?
https://leitesculinaria.com/372113/recipes-salted-chocolate-peanut-butter-tart.html
If you've been intimidated by shortbread, this recipe really is easy. The addition of cornstarch keeps it flaky and light. Give them a try, they're superb.
https://leitesculinaria.com/372124/recipes-easy-shortbread-cookies.html
Want to party like the Earl of Grantham? These old-school gingerbread biscuits are very nearly the closest thing served at Downton Abbey.
https://leitesculinaria.com/370995/recipes-gingerbread-biscuits.html
Sometimes, a chilly afternoon just calls for a warm beverage and something full of cloves, cinnamon, and chocolate that's perfect for dipping.
https://leitesculinaria.com/369804/recipes-clove-cinnamon-chocolate-cookies.html
A festive delight with layers of tender cake, lush buttercream, and cranberry jam. Topped with sugared cranberries, it's gorgeous, too.
https://leitesculinaria.com/368637/recipes-white-cake-cranberries-white-chocolate-buttercream.html
Christmas eating is mostly about the cookies, we think. Pull out your favorite cookie cutters and sparkliest sprinkles because it's that time of year!
https://leitesculinaria.com/367734/recipes-christmas-sugar-cookies.html
No need to get up hours ahead to produce a cinnamon-y sweet coffee cake, still warm from the oven. Mix it all ahead and pop it in the oven when you wake up. It's that easy, ya'll!
https://leitesculinaria.com/369108/recipes-make-ahead-cinnamon-coffee-cake.html
A terrifically tasty cake, one that's reminiscent of cinnamon rolls and snickerdoodle cookies. What are you waiting for? Your new favorite awaits!
https://leitesculinaria.com/367567/recipes-brown-butter-snickerdoodle-cake.html
Craving a little tropical vibe as the days get shorter and your socks get thicker? These easy-as-pie Key lime bars will get you there.
https://leitesculinaria.com/367288/recipes-key-lime-pie-bars.html
Cookies with a tangy sourdough twist, a brown butter base, and big chunks of chocolate are a terrific update on a classic. You're gonna love 'em.
https://leitesculinaria.com/366334/recipes-double-chocolate-chunk-sourdough-cookies.html
A tender-crumbed, gently spiced cake full of ginger and pumpkin spice flavor. A lemon glaze soaks into the cake, giving it a sweet-tangy boost.
https://leitesculinaria.com/365902/recipes-spiced-gingerbread-lemon-glaze.html
A full plate of buttery shortbread, covered with caramel and chocolate is going to be a big hit at your next holiday shindig. Make enough to share!
https://leitesculinaria.com/365466/recipes-espresso-millionaire-shortbread-bars.html
A classic after-school snack in France, we think they deserve to be eaten everywhere. Try these flaky, custardy, and chocolatey bites and see if you don't agree.
https://leitesculinaria.com/362671/recipes-torsades-au-chocolat-chocolate-pastry-twists.html
Cookie dough that can be made in advance and then sliced and baked whenever you want? And they taste like Key lime pie? Yes, please!
https://leitesculinaria.com/362204/recipes-key-lime-slice-bake-cookies.html
A moist cake with caramel and pear topping, flavored with orange and cardamom, makes a lovely dessert. Not too heavy or sweet, it's superbly satisfying.
https://leitesculinaria.com/361289/recipes-pear-cardamom-caramel-upside-down-cake.html
This seemingly simple little biscuit from France will wow you with its flaky, buttery perfection. Fantastique!
https://leitesculinaria.com/361041/recipes-sables-breton.html
This babka is full of all the flavors of fall. Pumpkin, cinnamon, allspice, ginger, and a crunchy streusel topping make it unforgettable.
https://leitesculinaria.com/360026/recipes-pumpkin-pie-babka.html
A cool, creamy version of our favorite pie. Pumpkin ice cream with chunks of crunchy crust and, get this, swirls of marshmallowy meringue.
https://leitesculinaria.com/365909/recipes-pumpkin-meringue-pie-ice-cream.html
Warm spices, carrots, pineapple, and sweet, candied ginger make these tender muffins a true treat. They're especially good for breakfast, trust us.
https://leitesculinaria.com/359640/recipes-carrot-pineapple-candied-ginger-muffins.html
If world peace was possible just from chocolate, cocoa nibs, and bits of raspberry in a sablé biscuit, well, things would be a lot different. Start baking and change the world.
https://leitesculinaria.com/358226/recipes-world-peace-cookies-2-0.html
A rich walnut torte, that happens to be gluten-free and full of chocolate and coffee flavor, is a perfect dessert for sharing. Especially when covered with rich ganache.
https://leitesculinaria.com/358253/recipes-dorie-greenspan-mocha-walnut-torte.html
Tart and buttery, with a touch of orange liqueur, this cake is a showstopper. And it's actually easier than it looks. You're welcome!
https://leitesculinaria.com/357289/recipes-cranberry-upside-down-cake.html
A Thanksgiving pie for those looking for something different from last year. Brown butter and caramelized honey give pumpkin pie a whole new twist.
https://leitesculinaria.com/357301/recipes-caramelized-honey-pumpkin-pie.html
Deeply flavored with dark chocolate and the nuttiness of tahini, this is a perfect adult ice cream. You won't believe how creamy it is, either.
https://leitesculinaria.com/355418/recipes-dark-chocolate-tahini-ice-cream.html
Banoffee (banana+toffee!) pie is a British classic. And for good reason--it's absolutely delicious. Sweet, smooth, and topped with peanut butter whipped cream.
https://leitesculinaria.com/355141/recipes-banoffee-pie.html
Sweet, sticky, and classic. What else matters when you're looking for a traditional dessert that tastes as good as this one does?
https://leitesculinaria.com/355196/recipes-sticky-toffee-pudding-2.html
A more exotic take on the traditional thumbprint, the addition of fig jam takes these beauties to an even better place. Sweet, warm, and gorgeous.
https://leitesculinaria.com/354685/recipes-fig-jam-thumbprint-cookies.html
Blueberry buckle is so easy to make but so hard to forget. Seriously--crispy edges, jammy blueberries, and tender cake in between. It's perfection.
https://leitesculinaria.com/354157/recipes-one-bowl-blueberry-buckle.html
Here's another recipe for those of you that desire a higher crust to filling ratio. Tassies are really just tiny pecan pies, y'all.
https://leitesculinaria.com/354177/recipes-pecan-tassies.html
If your biggest complaint about pie is that there's never enough, have we got a surprise for you. A big ole apple pie, made on a sheet pan. Craving solved.
https://leitesculinaria.com/354219/recipes-caramel-apple-slab-pie.html
Nothing says sassy like swapping pears for apples in the classic French tarte tatin. What can we say? We like to live on the edge.
https://leitesculinaria.com/82240/recipes-caramel-pear-tart.html
Creepy, kooky, mysterious, spooky. But not at all ooky--they're delicious little mummy themed treats that come together in a snap. And kids can help, too.
https://leitesculinaria.com/350402/recipes-halloween-mummy-treats.html
Even the most candy-obsessed could use a little healthy upgrade on Halloween. A slice of apple covered in chocolate hits all the sweet spots.
https://leitesculinaria.com/350393/recipes-apple-spider-web-pops.html
A creamy, custardy pie that everyone who tested it, also ate it for breakfast. Pie is breakfast, people. Chocolate pie is better than dry toast, for sure.
https://leitesculinaria.com/349907/recipes-chocolate-buttermilk-pie.html
Breakfast, snack, dessert--blueberry coffee cake does all that and more. Full of berries and topped with sweet glaze, you're going to love it.
https://leitesculinaria.com/349237/recipes-blueberry-coffee-cake.html
A classic treat for adults and kids, vanilla cupcakes are loved by everyone. Tender cake and cream cheese frosting covered with sprinkles are everybody's favorite.
https://leitesculinaria.com/347540/recipes-classic-vanilla-cupcakes.html
Depending on your age, this may be a brand new treat or a throwback. Either way, if you love butterscotch, you're gonna love these little delights.
https://leitesculinaria.com/346865/recipes-double-butterscotch-blondies.html
A custardy pie, filled with summer's favorite berry (come on, you know it's true), and baked into your choice of crust. Sweet, silky perfection.
https://leitesculinaria.com/346834/recipes-blueberry-custard-pie.html
Sweet, crispy apples crown this elegant apple rose tart. The apples aren't baked, so their crisp bite of honey and citrus shine.
https://leitesculinaria.com/346984/recipes-apple-rose-tart.html
A recipe for apple cranberry crisp that can be made at a moment's notice, whenever you have extra fruit or a craving for something cozy, sweet, and crisp.
https://leitesculinaria.com/82362/recipes-apple-cranberry-crisp.html
An irresistible and tender, sweet and creamy, loaf of fall goodness. A slice of apple cinnamon bread a day, isn't that what they say?
https://leitesculinaria.com/344736/recipes-apple-cinnamon-pull-apart-bread.html
A quick, healthy, vegan, fruit and nut-filled snack. Not too sweet but still good when you're craving something less granola and more like dessert.
https://leitesculinaria.com/343288/recipes-vegan-walnut-fig-bars.html
Sweet, but not too sweet, and chocolatey (extra chocolatey, actually) gelato is smooth, silky, and rich. This sweet treat is for real chocolate lovers.
https://leitesculinaria.com/340744/recipes-dark-chocolate-gelato.html
Hummingbird cake is as sweet as it sounds. This snacky, loaf pan version is made with whole wheat flour but still adores a smear of cream cheese icing.
https://leitesculinaria.com/340619/recipes-hummingbird-loaf-cake.html
An exquisitely flavored and heavenly textured frosting--light, silky, buttery, and full of pistachio nuttiness. Perfection on a cake. Or a spoon.
https://leitesculinaria.com/334230/recipes-pistachio-buttercream-frosting.html
This cake is nothing short of extraordinary. It's delicately flavored with white chocolate and has a dreamy crumb.
https://leitesculinaria.com/334179/recipes-white-chocolate-cake-pistachio-buttercream-frosting.html
Looking for an easier, yet still flaky and tender, pie crust? This little beauty is a little more forgiving and perfect for either sweet or savory tarts.
https://leitesculinaria.com/333831/recipes-cream-cheese-pie-crust.html
A refreshing finish to dinner, or just to cleanse your palate, this sparkling sorbet is easy and utterly delish.
https://leitesculinaria.com/330979/recipes-sparkling-lemon-sorbet.html
A lovely coffee-flavored dessert that's reminiscent of tiramisu but much, much easier. Coffee, ricotta, heavy cream, and amaretti make it possible.
https://leitesculinaria.com/331324/recipes-whipped-coffee-mousse.html
This simple caramel sauce was made for weeknight cravings that desperately demand scooping something sweet by the spoonful.
https://leitesculinaria.com/90313/recipes-easy-caramel-sauce.html
Sometimes, you just want to make a few little jars of preserves without all the fuss of a day-long canning ordeal. We hear that—here's the perfect place to start.
https://leitesculinaria.com/329518/recipes-small-batch-blueberry-jam.html
Like a pie in bar form, with a crisp crust and a soft, lemony, blueberry-filled center. These bars are a big hit at summer barbecues when you're in the mood to share.
https://leitesculinaria.com/328776/recipes-blueberry-lemon-bars.html
You know that coffee cake made with sour cream is going to be moist and tender. Add blueberries, lemon, and a sweet-tangy glaze, you've got something special.
https://leitesculinaria.com/328300/recipes-blueberry-coffee-cake-lemon-glaze.html
In this Paula Deen tart, a shortbread cookie crust cradles a sweet sour-cream custard and peach slices. A spell in the oven makes everything irresistibly golden.
https://leitesculinaria.com/4177/recipes-peach-cream-tart.html
Here's a recipe for a small batch of strawberry jam, without all the fuss of traditional canning. Ready in less than an hour, with all the lush taste of peak strawberry season.
https://leitesculinaria.com/328294/recipes-small-batch-strawberry-jam.html
If you know Joy the Baker, you know how great her recipes are. This is no exception, full of fruit and covered with a cookie-like topping, this is one darn good cobbler.
https://leitesculinaria.com/327845/recipes-strawberry-blueberry-cobbler.html
The perfect family-friendly dinner that adds just a little bit of spice to your plate without spending too much time in the kitchen.
https://leitesculinaria.com/328111/recipes-chicken-thighs-spicy-peach-sauce.html
Juicy, seared pork and sweet fruit were made for each other—this jammy, balsamic vinegar-infused sauce proves it once and for all.
https://leitesculinaria.com/327610/recipes-pork-chops-strawberry-balsamic-sauce.html
A chocolate lover's dream come true, in the form of a lightly textured, dark chocolate mousse. Not too sweet, not too rich—just right.
https://leitesculinaria.com/327340/recipes-chocolate-meringue-mousse-cake.html
This pie pastry is as easy to make as, well, pie. It's flaky and rich but simple and plain enough to let any filling shine.
https://leitesculinaria.com/45270/recipes-vinegar-pie-crust.html
Great big chewy, chocolatey cookies so fantastic that our testers absolutely raved about them—try 'em and see for yourself.
https://leitesculinaria.com/325931/recipes-bakery-style-chocolate-chip-cookies.html
Jammy fruit topped with a sweet topping and an unexpected acidic hit of balsamic. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, afternoon snacks, and everything in between.
https://leitesculinaria.com/326346/recipes-strawberry-rhubarb-crumble-balsamic-drizzle.html
Trust us when we tell you this cake is about as unfussy as it gets. An hour from start to finish, no tricky ingredients and a taste reminiscent of an old-school boxed cake mix.
https://leitesculinaria.com/325092/recipes-vanilla-buttermilk-cake.html
Streusel and a jammy filling of fresh fruits are a quick and lush summer dessert. Make it ahead for your next barbecue or for a Sunday brunch and use up whatever fruit you have on hand.
https://leitesculinaria.com/320834/recipes-fruit-crostata-crumb-topping.html
Sometimes simpler is better. Proof? This classic chocolate frosting from the back of the tin of Hershey's cocoa. We dare you to not just eat it straight from the spoon.
https://leitesculinaria.com/316829/recipes-hersheys-chocolate-frosting.html
How many ways are there to love chocolate chip cookies? So far, we've found 24. With apologies to those of you who are indecisive types.
https://leitesculinaria.com/298591/roundups-24-chocolate-chip-cookie-recipes.html
Cream cheese frosting is adored for both its creaminess and cream cheesiness. This lighter-textured version even doubles up on the cheese factor. Get ready to lick that bowl.
https://leitesculinaria.com/315109/recipes-cream-cheese-frosting-2.html
We can't help falling in love with the sweet, smoky, salty, nutty flavors of Elvis’s favorite sandwich—peanut butter, bacon, and banana—in a gooey, messy pie.
https://leitesculinaria.com/95606/recipes-peanut-butter-pie.html
Craving chewy chocolate brownies? America's Test Kitchen has a splendid version that's got some seriously amped-up flavor.
https://leitesculinaria.com/312402/recipes-chewy-chocolate-brownies.html
A dusting of sugar makes everything better. And while these old-fashioned doughnuts are perfect already—trust us—a sprinkle of sugar makes them magical.
https://leitesculinaria.com/311609/recipes-old-fashioned-doughnuts.html
No one will ever know it's vegan...unless you tell them. All you'll experience is chocolate through and through.
https://leitesculinaria.com/79192/recipes-vegan-chocolate-cake.html
Froufrou, fancypants, yet fuss-free, these thumbprint cookies with white chocolate ganache and chopped hazelnuts are, in a word, lovely.
https://leitesculinaria.com/17687/recipes-thumbprint-cookies.html
You shouldn't have to choose between your two competing cravings. The only disappointing thing about these? That we didn’t discover them sooner.
https://leitesculinaria.com/275075/recipes-chocolate-chip-cookie-brownies.html
Tahini truffles are nutty, rich, sexy, little bites. A pleasure to share...though we wouldn’t blame you if you wanted to keep them all to yourself.
https://leitesculinaria.com/301613/recipes-tahini-truffles.html
Panna cotta translates to “cooked cream,” which really doesn’t do justice to this creamy as sin, subtly flavored, lightly sweetened, sublime Italian classic.
Warmly spiced with a pudding-like texture, this apple cake from Edna Lewis is truly easy—just stir together by hand. And it's unforgettable for reasons that have nothing to do with its ease.
https://leitesculinaria.com/2967/recipes-apple-cake-with-caramel-glaze.html
Subtly sweet and slightly crumbly, these chocolate cookies are indulgent through and through yet in a sorta sophisticated way. Tasting is understanding.
https://leitesculinaria.com/83403/recipes-chocolate-thumbprint-cookie.html
Fine-crumbed and sparely sweet, these sophisticated little cakes do wonders for white chocolate's tarnished reputation. Confection perfection.
https://leitesculinaria.com/83100/recipes-white-chocolate-cupcakes.html
These taste like an indulgent mash-up of Mounds candy bars, peanut butter, and graham cracker crumb crust. And chances are you already have everything you need.
https://leitesculinaria.com/103304/recipes-coconut-candy-bars.html
This sophisticated chocolate fix draws on just three ingredients, comes together in minutes, and is satiating beyond belief.
https://leitesculinaria.com/74504/recipes-chocolate-mousse.html
Sure, you could say it with flowers. Although if novelty is what you're after, these sweet little somethings that are crisp at the edges and chewy in the center are the ideal answer.
https://leitesculinaria.com/79068/recipes-valentines-sugar-cookies.html
This tart remakes the famous candy bar with its milk chocolate mousse, chocolate curls, and luscious caramel drizzle. And it's surprisingly simple to make.
https://leitesculinaria.com/66676/recipes-milky-way-tart.html
If you're going to splurge on brownies, you may as well, you know, SPLURGE on brownies. But not in terms of effort or expense. Just taste. These brownies handle it splendidly.
https://leitesculinaria.com/85062/recipes-mocha-brownies.html
Using bacon drippings in place of butter makes these can't-stop-at-just-one cookies both frugal and indulgent at the same time. And let's not overlook their salty, smoky, sweetly lovely taste.
https://leitesculinaria.com/101691/recipes-bacon-fat-peanut-butter-cookies.html
Indulge your inner Laura Ingalls Wilder with this charming caramel-like candy made by drizzling maple syrup onto fresh snow. Its provenance may be outdated but its appeal transcends time.
https://leitesculinaria.com/79077/recipes-maple-syrup-snow.html
If something looks like banana bread and tastes like banana bread, chances are it's banana bread. Unless it's these cute little banana muffins that are crammed full of chocolate and coconut.
https://leitesculinaria.com/103309/recipes-banana-muffins.html
Can't wait for your boxes of Girl Scout Thin Mints to arrive? No worries. We got you with this trusty gluten free recipe.
https://leitesculinaria.com/97036/recipes-homemade-thin-mints.html
The combination of tart, citrusy orange with not-too-dark chocolate was a smashing success at the Barefoot Contessa. It's just as much a hit at home.
https://leitesculinaria.com/3076/recipes-barefoot-contessa-orange-chocolate-chunk-cake.html
If you want something done right, you have to do it yourself. This rich, complex, boozy vanilla extract is no exception.
https://leitesculinaria.com/82842/recipes-homemade-vanilla-extract.html
Know what really satisfies? Making your own gooey, peanutty, caramel-y, milk chocolate-y Snickers candy bars at home.
https://leitesculinaria.com/82346/recipes-homemade-snickers-bar.html
This Spanish custard, called crema, is rich, creamy, and simple to make. The custard is made with milk, so it's lighter. Serve the crema warm.
https://leitesculinaria.com/21836/recipes-catalan-crema-custard.html
Oatmeal cake, to us, is synonymous with breakfast, seeing as there's wholesome oatmeal beneath all that coconut and old-fashioned boiled frosting.
Seductive in that way that only butter and sugar can be, this satiny smooth Swiss meringue buttercream may make you swear off every other frosting recipe. And it's easy to make. We show you how.
https://leitesculinaria.com/295542/recipes-swiss-meringue-buttercream.html
What exactly does white chocolate cream cheese frosting taste like? You're about to find out, you indescribably lucky thing, you.
https://leitesculinaria.com/83102/recipes-white-chocolate-cream-cheese-frosting.html
Don't worry, we can't pronounce the name either. As if it matters, seeing as we're too busy cramming the pastry into our pieholes to say anything.
Sweet! Gooey! Easy! Yum! Those are just a few of the lovely things we're hearing about these coconutty blonde beauties. Taste for yourself.
https://leitesculinaria.com/80903/recipes-yum-yum-squares.html
Expect a slightly ginormous, squat, thin cookie that's chewy in the center, crisp at the edges, and uncommonly good through and through.
https://leitesculinaria.com/97957/recipes-oatmeal-chocolate-chip-cookies.html
Designed to maintain their just-out-of-the-oven loveliness for days, these are ideal for sharing something sweet with the ones you care, whether via the USPS or porch delivery. Or save 'em all fo...
https://leitesculinaria.com/70219/recipes-care-package-brownies.html
Crisp edges. Chewy center. Caramelized awesomeness that defies words. And a marginal healthfulness from oats that makes it entirely too easy to justify having another one.
https://leitesculinaria.com/295320/recipes-oat-pecan-brittle-cookies.html
Watch out, pumpkin pie. Someone wants your job. Badly. This wonderfully luxuriant pumpkin cheesecake from Rose Levy Beranbaum is a terribly enticing alternative to tradition.
https://leitesculinaria.com/23039/recipes-pure-pumpkin-cheesecake.html
This graham cracker recipe has it all over store-bought crackers. No contest. And a glass of milk on the side doesn't do any harm.
https://leitesculinaria.com/100647/recipes-homemade-graham-crackers.html
"Absolutely the best thing I’ve put in my mouth in a long time!" That's what we're hearing about this buttery, citrusy, playfully easy-to-eat coffee cake. We're not arguing with that sentiment.
https://leitesculinaria.com/535/recipes-lemon-scented-pull-apart-coffee-cake.html
Stunning enough for special occasions. Easy enough for weekday breakfasts. Marvelous enough to make you want it every damn day.
https://leitesculinaria.com/102074/recipes-sour-cream-coffee-cake-2.html
There's chocolate bark and then there's chocolate bark. This bark is the latter sort, a sort that intrigues and surprises, that both starts and stops conversations, a bark that knows no boundarie...
https://leitesculinaria.com/35949/recipes-chocolate-bark-cardamom.html
Whether you want a distraction for the kids or a decorative element for dessert, you'll find your solution in these how-tos for drizzling and decorating with chocolate.
https://leitesculinaria.com/106192/recipes-how-to-decorate-with-melted-chocolate.html
The classic cookie benefits enormously from a hit of ginger here with these surprise sleeper hits of your Christmas season.
https://leitesculinaria.com/22894/recipes-chocolate-ginger-crinkle-cookies.html
This simple yet spectacular riff on coffee cake—there's actually coffee in the cake—is rich and robust and rousing in that way only espresso can be.
https://leitesculinaria.com/61230/recipes-espresso-cake.html
When you've got leftover bread, sure, you could make bread crumbs. Or you could make this Southern melding of pie and pudding that's obscenely indulgent. Tough decision, eh?
https://leitesculinaria.com/97022/recipes-pecan-pie-bread-pudding.html
This spice cake is soaked with rum syrup, making a lovely, albeit slightly boozy, gift when wrapped in parchment and tied with a bow.
Molten, gooey, dense, chocolatey, and done in minutes with nary any evidence, er, we mean cleanup, this microwave mug cake is the solution to when you need dessert stat.
https://leitesculinaria.com/293861/recipes-chocolate-mug-cake.html
Think sugar cookie meets margarita. Or something like that. And just as difficult to stop at a single taste.
https://leitesculinaria.com/293649/recipes-coconut-lime-cookies.html
Cuddureddi. It means "a cause for celebration" if you're from Italy. Well, actually, it means "a sort of doughnut." Sorta the same thing.
https://leitesculinaria.com/91541/recipes-cuddureddi-raised-doughnuts.html
Sweetly tart and almost too pretty to use, these translucent slices of citrus lend a quiet loveliness to all manner of desserts.
https://leitesculinaria.com/293583/recipes-lemon-confit.html
Like a slice of cheesecake smothered with the best, most boozy cherry sauce ever. Your fave diner dessert gone to finishing school.
https://leitesculinaria.com/292024/recipes-red-wine-cherry-cheesecake-bars.html
The holidays incarnate. That's what these cookies are to us. They're magnificently and traditionally spiced and are crinkly and chewy. All in the best possible sort of way.
https://leitesculinaria.com/293151/recipes-chewy-molasses-cookies.html
This Italian classic is imbued with citrus and cinnamon and is slightly more pudding-like than what most of us are accustomed to in a cheesecake. Though no complaints here. None whatsoever.
https://leitesculinaria.com/79450/recipes-ricotta-cheesecake.html
Not as dense or as sweet as a pound cake, this lovely tea cake is rich and buttery and subtly infused with layers of apple and cinnamon with a tart lemon drizzle as a finishing flourish.
https://leitesculinaria.com/291609/recipes-apple-tea-cake.html
We've been wobbly in the knees for these sweet and shatteringly crisp little Spanish olive oil tortas. And now that we know how to make them at home, we can't decide if that's a good thing or not...
https://leitesculinaria.com/94627/recipes-spanish-olive-oil-tortas-de-aceite.html
Elegant enough for company, simple enough for every day, and versatile enough for breakfast and midnight snack and pretty much every moment in between.
https://leitesculinaria.com/106334/recipes-apple-coffee-cake.html
We’re sharing this recipe from Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams for a lot of reasons. Among them the fact that peanut butter and chocolate remind us of all the greatest romances in the world.
https://leitesculinaria.com/291846/recipes-salted-peanut-butter-ice-cream-chocolate-flecks.html
A welcome collision of all the expected goodness of classic pecan pie and rugelach but with the unexpected hint of bourbon and cayenne.
https://leitesculinaria.com/180093/recipes-pecan-pie-rugelach.html
Grab your spoons. Whether you crave sweetness or sustenance of a different sort, this simple childhood pleasure may at least bring you a little pleasure in the moment at hand.
https://leitesculinaria.com/98527/recipes-eggless-chocolate-chip-cookie-dough.html
Intensely gooey, fudgy, crunchy-edged, gluten-free, flourless brownie loveliness. Easy to make. Even easier to make disappear.
https://leitesculinaria.com/223454/recipes-skillet-brownies.html
We'd be happy to tuck into these layers of messy goodness any time, any place. Thanksgiving or Fourth of July, makes no difference to us. Or anyone we know who's experienced them.
https://leitesculinaria.com/97248/recipes-pumpkin-seven-layer-bars.html
Pumpkin pie. Cheesecake. And no, that’s not a choice you have to make. You get both. You’re welcome. (New Thanksgiving tradition, anyone?)
https://leitesculinaria.com/289907/recipes-pumpkin-swirl-cheesecake-bars.html
A boozy keeper of a cake, this recipe takes its title from a shot of rum, its compelling taste from ample butter, eggs, and cream, and its inimitable texture from layer after layer of apples.
https://leitesculinaria.com/52537/recipes-drunken-apple-cake.html
Soft and tender and almost cake-like—some would say even pancake-like. A lovely reminder that yes, maple cookies are completely appropriate at the breakfast table.
https://leitesculinaria.com/289602/recipes-glazed-soft-maple-cookies.html
A Tuscan tradition we learned from Italian winemakers that's essentially flatbread baked with grapes that turn magnificently jammy and sweet and lovely.
https://leitesculinaria.com/106210/recipes-grape-focaccia-recipe.html
Our go-to approach for slightly-less-than-stellar fruit when we want exponentially-better-than-average results.
https://leitesculinaria.com/289291/recipes-stovetop-fruit-pie-filling.html
That’s right. Sonker. And it’s the simple yet unforgettable fruit dessert—sorta like pie meets cobbler—that you’ve been missing your entire life.
https://leitesculinaria.com/288983/recipes-peach-berry-sonker.html
Luscious. Magical. Perfect. Dreamy. Airy. Coconutty. Lovely. That's what we're hearing from folks who've tried this easy peasy coconut sheet cake.
https://leitesculinaria.com/286533/recipes-coconut-sheet-cake.html
A properly made patty melt is a hot mess that demands all your attention and a lotta napkins. Sorta as if a grilled cheese and hamburger had a love child.
Much as we love lard, we gotta say, this all-butter pie crust has a special place in our hearts. And on our thighs.
https://leitesculinaria.com/88325/recipes-all-butter-pie-crust.html
Got leftover cranberries? Then you've got the fixings for these incredible scones that balance tart berries with sweet white chocolate and knee-wobblingly flaky pastry.
https://leitesculinaria.com/106698/recipes-cranberry-scones.html
Because some things don't change. Including the lure of old-fashioned, uncomplicated, chewy chocolate chip cookies with crisp edges and soft centers.
https://leitesculinaria.com/287477/recipes-soft-chocolate-chip-cookies.html
We dubbed these lovelies "stealthy healthy" cuz they're creamy, satiating, unadulterated loveliness would never lead you to believe they're actually healthy.
https://leitesculinaria.com/99703/recipes-coconut-popsicles.html
A simple trick that accentuates the sweetness inherent in late-summer stone fruit. And then amplifies it even more with honey and pepper.
https://leitesculinaria.com/286904/recipes-grilled-peaches-honey-black-pepper.html
A streusel-sprinkled coffee cake that lives up to its namesake ingredient thanks to an espresso-laced ribbon through the cake. This cakey brilliance is brought to you by Edd Kimber.
https://leitesculinaria.com/286899/recipes-coffee-coffee-cake.html
Dark chocolate-y, appropriately (and not too) rich, just sweet enough, and the entire surface blanketed with that coveted crackly surface. Let the love affair commence.
https://leitesculinaria.com/180168/recipes-rose-levy-beranbaums-fudge-brownies.html
Sorta rustic, sorta refined, sorta irresistible. That's what we're hearing about this nuanced cobbler from Tanya Holland with its cakey biscuits and subtly cinnamon-inflected fruit filling.
https://leitesculinaria.com/285897/recipes-peach-nectarine-cobbler.html
Chewy, gooey, and chocolatey, these crackly topped brownies buried beneath slightly charred marshmallow are the ideal balance of cakey, fudgy, and nostalgia-inducing messiness.
https://leitesculinaria.com/81545/recipes-smores-brownies.html
Forget the state fair. You can have funnel cakes whenever you want. And as many as you want. Without asking your parents' permission. And they're as quick and easy as pancakes.
https://leitesculinaria.com/95817/recipes-mini-funnel-cakes.html
Properly airy and messily delicious, these peach souffles are an elegant (yet easy) ending to any summer supper. Or heck, perhaps just have these for supper.
https://leitesculinaria.com/4093/recipes-georgia-peach-souffles.html
Sweet, rich, buttery, and oh so charming, these homemade waffle cones take very little time and far less effort than you'd ever expect. So worth it.
https://leitesculinaria.com/284266/recipes-waffle-cones.html
A little more indulgent than plain old whipped cream. A little less full tilt than luscious mascarpone. And oh so lovely. Like us, you're gonna be smitten.
https://leitesculinaria.com/283830/recipes-sweet-whipped-ricotta-cream.html
They look like fudgsicles. They taste like fudgesicles. Yet they're made from cocoa, coconut milk, and honey, so don't give a second thought to indulging in them.
https://leitesculinaria.com/86550/recipes-chocolate-fudge-pops.html
Vanilla ice cream. Just sorta defines summer, yes? And what better way can you imagine spending a lazy afternoon than making and devouring this childhood classic?
https://leitesculinaria.com/46545/recipes-vanilla-ice-cream.html
How to turn store-bought ice cream into an impressive summer dessert in minutes. You're welcome.
https://leitesculinaria.com/280583/recipes-strawberry-ice-cream-pie.html
An easy, unexpected way to extend cherry season that's tartly sweet, subtly spiced, and surprisingly irresistible.
https://leitesculinaria.com/99715/recipes-pickled-cherries.html
A subtle heat coupled with the richness of chocolate make this a failproof way to woo friends and family. Gluten-free, too, though no one will notice anything's missing.
https://leitesculinaria.com/272581/recipes-flourless-chocolate-chile-cake.html
Quite possibly the best mingling of blueberries, lemon, mascarpone cheese, and pastry to ever grace a dessert table. We swear it's going to make you a legend among friends.
https://leitesculinaria.com/104178/recipes-blueberry-tart.html
As easy as the classic Toll House recipe but a lot more memorable, these beauties boast ample chocolate chunks, a subtle nuttiness from the tahini, crackly edges, and oh so soft centers.
https://leitesculinaria.com/281990/recipes-tahini-chocolate-chip-cookies.html
Got a mere 20 minutes? If so, you've got all it takes to merge the vibrant sweetness of mango with all the indulgence of gelato.
Love in pastry-encased incarnation. Simply envelope fruit filling in pie crust and fry until crisply golden outside, bubbling and lush inside. Deep-frying phobes, it's easy as pie.
https://leitesculinaria.com/114541/recipes-blueberry-hand-pies.html
Warning: This tart is best when consumed within a few hours of emerging from the oven. We don't see this as being a problem. We suspect you won't either.
https://leitesculinaria.com/95087/recipes-raspberry-crumble-tart.html
This rich, buttery, unabashedly sweet Southern tradition is a twist on a classic and becomes even more indulgent with a heavy-handed drizzle of caramel glaze.
https://leitesculinaria.com/2316/recipes-brown-sugar-pound-cake.html
Dare we say this is better than your mom's rhubarb pie? We dare. This lovely rendition flaunts a lovely custard filling with sweet-tart rhubarb atop an impossibly buttery and flaky crust.
https://leitesculinaria.com/280946/recipes-rhubarb-brown-sugar-pie.html
Crisp at the edges, chewy in the center, and (sorta) wholesome through and through, these are a revelatory riff on the classic.
https://leitesculinaria.com/78632/recipes-oatmeal-raisin-cookies.html
This cake, a nod not just to Queen Victoria but British sensibility, defines the very notion of simple yet sophisticated.
https://leitesculinaria.com/83360/recipes-victoria-sponge-cake.html
"Could not have been easier.” “Perfect." "A one-pot wonder!" That's what folks are saying about these super simple brownies that toe the line between cakey and fudgy.
https://leitesculinaria.com/100969/recipes-one-pot-cocoa-brownies.html
Think granola bars but in soft, crumbly cookie form. That's what you get with these sorta virtuous, sorta naughty little lovelies.
https://leitesculinaria.com/97023/recipes-breakfast-cookies.html
If you’ve been hesitant to make chocolate souffle out of fear, worry not. This easy version is guaranteed to reach lofty heights. A no-stress, high-stakes dessert. We show you how.
https://leitesculinaria.com/279828/recipes-chocolate-souffle.html
Strange how such a sweetly stunning sensation can be just sugar, cream, flour, and vanilla. Couldn't be easier—or more enticing.
https://leitesculinaria.com/88312/recipes-hoosier-sugar-cream-pie.html
These perfect little meringue cookies sandwich a dreamy whipped cream filling and are so airy they literally dissipate into nothing but loveliness.
https://leitesculinaria.com/3365/recipes-cream-filled-macaroon-meringue-cookies.html
Perhaps the easiest dessert ever, this simple yet stunning Portuguese staple is made with just three ingredients. Cookies. Cream. And sweetened condensed milk.
https://leitesculinaria.com/279815/recipes-serradura-portuguese-sawdust-pudding.html
A creamy, milky, not egregiously sweet, altogether lovely argument for sticking with a classic—in this case, a Spanish classic.
https://leitesculinaria.com/98876/recipes-flan-de-leche.html
If you adore soft, crinkly molasses ginger cookies as much as we do, then these triple ginger chocolate cookies need to be at the top of your must-bake list.
https://leitesculinaria.com/279341/recipes-ginger-chocolate-chunk-cookies.html
Riz au lait is another way of saying French rice pudding. So gosh darn easy and impossible to stop eating, it's quite possibly the thing we love most about the French.
An easy, no-bake, Portuguese classic made with crushed cookies, confectioners' sugar, cocoa powder, and whatever nuts or dried fruit you happen to have around. And (hiccup) Port.
https://leitesculinaria.com/231998/recipes-chocolate-salami.html
A gooey, sweet, classic bread made from pull-apart blobs of brioche dough coated in a buttery, cinnamony caramel sauce that's gonna distract you in the best possible way.
https://leitesculinaria.com/222483/recipes-monkey-bread.html
All the usual suspects—butter, sugar, eggs, nuts, and, natch, bananas–are here, save for gluten. And we were so tempted by the resulting taste and texture, we didn’t even miss it.
https://leitesculinaria.com/58610/recipes-gluten-free-banana-bread.html
A dark chocolate brownie crust, blobs of brownies baked in the cheesecake, and a swirl of bittersweet chocolate. Comfort food, indeed.
https://leitesculinaria.com/3627/recipes-brownie-swirl-cheesecake.html
A ginormous, warm, gooey, chocolatey cookie baked in a single skillet so there's no waiting for batch after batch to come out of the oven.
https://leitesculinaria.com/277107/recipes-chocolate-chunk-skillet-cookie.html
All the cream cheesy goodness of an individual Danish that you've come to love. But in pillowy bread form. Which makes it oh so easy to snitch just a smidgen more.
https://leitesculinaria.com/276059/recipes-lemon-cream-cheese-danish-bread.html
We have a confession. This baklava is not the classic Greek ideal. Not at all. But that doesn't seem to be stopping it from disappearing.
https://leitesculinaria.com/91808/recipes-vegan-baklava.html
These pillowy puddings practically resonate with lemony loveliness. Someone pass a spoon, please.
https://leitesculinaria.com/4160/recipes-lemon-steamed-pudding.html
Say olá to these Portuguese-style doughnuts from the Azores Islands, essentially crispy, puffy fried dough goodness.
https://leitesculinaria.com/7777/recipes-portuguese-malassadas-azorean-doughnuts.html
Bake this cake in honor of Phanourious, the patron saint of lost objects, and you just might find something. Even if you never knew it was missing.
The perfect solution when you need a last-moment sweet something or crave a little something sweet but don’t want an entire pan sitting around to tempt you.
https://leitesculinaria.com/107654/recipes-rice-krispies-treats-for-two.html
French-y but not at all fuss-y, these superbly chocolate-y crepes satiate that certain je ne sais quoi.
https://leitesculinaria.com/78947/recipes-tom-aikens-chocolate-crepes.html
Slightly sweet, fudgy, and full of bittersweet chocolatey goodness. Certain to satisfy both the kid and the grown-up in your house—and in you.
https://leitesculinaria.com/274822/recipes-chocolate-chip-brownies.html
A simple, step-by-step recipe for the classic French crepe that can easily be mastered by anyone. Yes, anyone. Including you.
Just like those classic and towering pudding pies you experienced as a kid at diners. But better.
https://leitesculinaria.com/274573/recipes-dark-chocolate-pudding-pie.html
We're sorta surprised you're still reading this rather than clicking on the title given how compelling the ingredients in the title are...
https://leitesculinaria.com/275366/recipes-red-wine-chocolate-cake.html
Proof that spectacularly fudgy, messily gooey, intensely chocolatey brownies can be made without butter or eggs.
https://leitesculinaria.com/274719/recipes-vegan-fudge-brownies.html
Tart and sweet, silken and crumbly, these easy lemon bars have a sweet cookie crust, a tart lemon filling, and a dusting of confectioners' sugar. A classic, perfected.
Buttery, rich pound cake is ribboned with a marmalade layer, steeped in blood orange syrup, and finished off with a tartly sweet orange glaze. Sigh.
https://leitesculinaria.com/112891/recipes-blood-orange-pound-cake.html
A classic chocolate cake on caffeine, this impressive yet easy to assemble stack of chocolatey elegance takes its rounded chocolatey-ness from a cup of joe and its ample fudgy-ness fro ganache.
https://leitesculinaria.com/45841/recipes-red-eye-devils-food-cake.html
An homage to the chocolate cakes of yesteryear but with a contemporary dark chocolate oomph that turns tradition upside-down in the most pleasing possible way. You're welcome.
https://leitesculinaria.com/111973/recipes-chocolate-bundt-cake.html
A proper dinner any night, this chocolate sandwich with a French accent is a far cry from Wonder bread and Hershey's. Oooooh sooooo far.
https://leitesculinaria.com/100891/recipes-chocolate-sandwich.html
New York Times' reporter Julia Moskin divulges the recipe for City Bakery's Peanut Butter Sandies. You're welcome.
https://leitesculinaria.com/83577/recipes-peanut-butter-sandies.html
We pinky swear these whole wheat chocolate chip cookies don’t taste healthy. Not even remotely. Quite the contrary. Experience why folks are calling this their new go-to cookie recipe.
https://leitesculinaria.com/114199/recipes-whole-wheat-chocolate-chip-cookies.html
Not the carrot cake of your childhood. Unspeakably better. With an ever-so-slightly exotic edge of chai tea and cardamom that makes this childhood dessert all grown up.
https://leitesculinaria.com/245092/recipes-spiced-carrot-cake.html
Want some Christmas magic? Make these delicate, nutty, traditional Christmas cookies and watch them disappear...
https://leitesculinaria.com/3430/recipes-walnut-crescents.html
A traditional Hanukkah recipe that you're going to want to borrow for your every cookie craving throughout the year.
https://leitesculinaria.com/111245/recipes-fig-rugelach.html
Bet you already have everything you need for these brownies in your house. Which is a very good thing. (Also sorta a very dangerous thing.)
https://leitesculinaria.com/244027/recipes-five-ingredient-nutella-brownies.html
Layer after layer after layer of perfectly spiced apples. An ever-so-slightly tangy creaminess. And a subtly spiced streusel.
https://leitesculinaria.com/25584/recipes-sour-cream-apple-pie-streusel.html
Sugar—well, molasses—and spice and everything nice. That's what pear chutney is made of.
This incredibly indulgent yet not too sweet dessert is crazy rich despite being made with just pantry staples and very little work. Don't skip the game-changing dollop of bourbon-spiked whipped c...
https://leitesculinaria.com/3154/recipes-pecan-torte-bourbon-whipped-cream.html
The secret to this classic? Could be the two types of apples, one tart and one sweet. Then again, the uber buttery pie crust ain't bad, either.
https://leitesculinaria.com/3690/recipes-classic-apple-pie.html
Our definition of what the perfect apple crumble recipe ought to be—sweet, spicy, crunchy, tender, and lovely as can be.
https://leitesculinaria.com/102119/recipes-apple-crumble.html
This triple layer of awe-inspiring cakedom is baked with rich molasses and apple and frosted with a decadent cream and caramel sauce.
https://leitesculinaria.com/2303/recipes-apple-spice-cake-caramel-sauce.html
Not too sweet and not too dense, this honeyed pistachio pound cake is just right—and just large enough to share.
https://leitesculinaria.com/81970/recipes-pistachio-pound-cake.html
This Southern classic is an oh so sweet and charming stack of pineapple, coconut, bananas, and pecans slathered with cream cheese frosting.
https://leitesculinaria.com/80044/recipes-hummingbird-cake.html
This lovely melding of cheese course and last course becomes even lovelier with a generous pour of port.
https://leitesculinaria.com/77912/recipes-warm-pear-and-blue-cheese-tart.html
Oh, the places you'll go with this sweetly spicy pumpkin syrup. So long, Starbucks. DIY pumpkin spice latte, here we come!
https://leitesculinaria.com/97259/recipes-pumpkin-spice-syrup.html
Pretty much guaranteed to be one of those desserts that makes people do face-plants onto their dessert plates. A David Leite original recipe.
https://leitesculinaria.com/3041/recipes-blueberry-lemon-layer-cake.html
A childhood classic perfected. Includes advice depending on whether you prefer cookies that are thin and flat or thick and puffy.
https://leitesculinaria.com/236824/recipes-snickerdoodles.html
A dreamy, creamy, pretty-in-pink dessert that casts everyone's favorite berry in a starring role.
https://leitesculinaria.com/236528/recipes-strawberry-buttermilk-ice-cream.html
An innovative and enticing way to preserve summer's most ephemeral luxury for indulging all year long.
https://leitesculinaria.com/235799/recipes-how-to-preserve-stone-fruits.html
There's a darn good reason why even those with sophisticated palates chase burgers with milkshakes. It works.
https://leitesculinaria.com/4786/recipes-how-to-make-milkshake.html
Certainly you've heard the story behind this $250 recipe. But have you tasted the cookies? That's what we thought. Let's remedy that.
https://leitesculinaria.com/3379/recipes-neiman-marcus-chocolate-chip-cookies.html
Ben & Jerry, we love you and we always will. But we make our own Super Fudge Chunk now that's even more riddled with chunks of all sorts of super fudge-y spectacularness.
https://leitesculinaria.com/4310/recipes-fudge-chunk-ice-cream.html
For vanilla ice cream purists, nothing competes with a recipe that relies on just the essentials: milk, sugar, vanilla bean, eggs, and cream.
https://leitesculinaria.com/4388/recipes-french-vanilla-ice-cream.html
True to its name, this tart lemon sorbet is lip-puckeringly sour and exceptionally refreshing. Finally, something to tuck in the freezer for you that's safe from the kids pillaging it.
https://leitesculinaria.com/235604/recipes-tart-lemon-sorbet.html
No matter how much soggy steamed zucchini you were forced to choke down as a child, you won't turn away this moist zucchini cake that tastes just like grandma used to make.
https://leitesculinaria.com/235060/recipes-old-fashioned-zucchini-cake.html
These classic buttery French crepes are infused through and through with the essence of orange.
https://leitesculinaria.com/4442/recipes-crepes-suzette.html
Drowning gelato in espresso has got to be the most spectacular sort of tragedy ever to take place at the dinner table. Here's how to add a little drama to your dessert.
This quick refrigerator jam doesn't require canning and processing and preserving. It just requires strawberries, sugar, a pot, and a fridge.
https://leitesculinaria.com/43652/recipes-strawberry-jam.html
Just for a day, put aside all thoughts of diets, waist sizes, and cholesterol and make a pie with this marvelous lard crust. You may never go back.
https://leitesculinaria.com/10200/recipes-lard-and-butter-pie-crust.html
Ice cream bars are a very, very personal thing. Which is exactly why we love this approach, which essentially allows you to make whatever custom combination of store-bought ice cream, chocolate, ...
https://leitesculinaria.com/105802/recipes-homemade-ice-cream-bars.html
No mere cocktail and not just dessert, this margarita granita falls somewhere blissfully, intoxicatingly in between. Yet is still as satisfying as if you'd had both.
https://leitesculinaria.com/4360/recipes-margarita-granita.html
With its deep dark chocolate smack and intense espresso buzz, this mocha cake creation ought to have a minimum age requirement.
https://leitesculinaria.com/3199/recipes-sour-cream-mocha-cake.html
And you thought that boxed yellow cake mix and canned chocolate frosting you inhaled as a kid was good. This version may make you rethink your childhood.
https://leitesculinaria.com/226841/recipes-yellow-cake-chocolate-frosting.html
Fresh figs alone, while stunning if savored by you alone in the kitchen, isn't exactly what you want to serve guests. Here's what you do want to offer them.
https://leitesculinaria.com/76929/recipes-fresh-figs-with-ricotta-and-honey.html
This American classic is, in a nod to its Southern origins, hospitable as can be thanks to vanilla cake layers with a meringue frosting that conceals a creamy filling containing--surprise!--cocon...
https://leitesculinaria.com/3001/recipes-lady-baltimore-cake.html
Inspired by the tropics, this simple single-layer cake is quick and easy yet lacks nothing in terms of satisfying richness.
https://leitesculinaria.com/2895/recipes-coconut-lime-macadamia-cake.html
Fried dough in any incarnation is something to get excited about. Though we're sorta partial to this particular cinnamon sugar-coated awesomeness.
Schnecken translates from German quite literally as snails, although to us it means gooey, sticky pecan caramel buns.
https://leitesculinaria.com/83330/recipes-schnecken-pecan-cinnamon-buns.html
This towering traditional Easter bread bedecked with icing and sprinkles is easily recognizable. A hint of cardamom and saffron along with a dreamily delicate texture are what leave a lasting imp...
These wonders of wonders are irresistible cakey donuts baked in muffin tins that are spiked with nutmeg and cardamom and rolled in melted butter and cinnamon sugar.
From the Barefoot Contessa herself, these chocolate pecan scones are packed with plenty of bittersweet chocolate and pecan chunks and are, predictably, flaky and tender pastry perfection.
https://leitesculinaria.com/223759/recipes-chocolate-pecan-scones.html
A yearround charmer, this is sorta like Bundt cake gone to finishing school yet retains all the comforts of home. From the justifiably famous Red Truck Bakery in rural Virginia.
https://leitesculinaria.com/223570/recipes-red-truck-bakery-apple-cake.html
Traditional Portuguese rice pudding is cooked risotto-style with a lilt of citrus and the warmness of cinnamon. Easy as can be. With all the creamy richness you've come to expect from rice puddin...
https://leitesculinaria.com/7764/recipes-portuguese-rice-pudding-arroz-doce.html
Essentially Irish stew with some lovely store-bought puff pastry plopped on top. Easy peasy. And actually, quite elegant.
https://leitesculinaria.com/84817/recipes-beef-guinness-pie.html
These fancy-sounding desserts are essentially creamy custards that come together with very little time or effort from half-and-half, brown sugar, pumpkin, eggs, and warm spices. So good you're go...
https://leitesculinaria.com/222617/recipes-pumpkin-pots-de-creme.html
Got leftover Champange? Or simply seeking an excuse to open a bottle of bubbly? Good. We've got the most splurge-worthy use for it ever thanks to these creamy, fudgy, boozy, ganache-gilded little...
https://leitesculinaria.com/107162/recipes-champagne-truffles.html
This rum pecan pie is all grown up thanks to a little splash of rum in the sweet and crunchy pecan filling. Just like traditional pecan pie. Only better.
https://leitesculinaria.com/221698/recipes-rum-pecan-pie.html
All the delicate loveliness of classic angel food cake but made even better with the addition of pure vanilla and a blizzard of confectioners' sugar.
https://leitesculinaria.com/221341/recipes-vanilla-angel-food-cake.html
Ever since trying this eggnog, we can't make it through the holiday season without it. All the richness. None of the cloying sweetness or regret-it-the-next-day heaviness.
Call them whatever you will. Breton butter cookies. French biscuits. Sables. We call them simply impossible to stop noshing.
https://leitesculinaria.com/102432/recipes-french-butter-cookies.html
We’ve never met a rugelach that we haven’t liked. Although there are some we adore more than others. This falls into the latter category.
https://leitesculinaria.com/220625/recipes-walnut-rugelach.html
Just like cinnamon toast. Except better. Your kids will worship you. So will your inner kid.
https://leitesculinaria.com/101332/recipes-cinnamon-toast-bars.html
This gingerbread Bundt cake has all the warm spicy goodness of gingerbread cookies. And, as if that wasn't enough, it's gilded with a sassy sweet-tart citrus glaze.
https://leitesculinaria.com/180974/recipes-gingerbread-bundt-cake.html
These jelly-filled German lovelies are almost identical to American jelly doughnuts save for their sparer sweetness. No complaints here.
https://leitesculinaria.com/93757/recipes-berliners-jelly-doughnuts.html
Nothing's better than warm oliebollen, or Dutch doughnuts, thanks to their crisp nooks and crannies and their pillowy centers hidden beneath a dusting of confectioners' sugar.
https://leitesculinaria.com/181644/recipes-oliebollen-dutch-doughnuts.html
Cranberries add a chewy, sweet-tartness and pistachios bring a buttery tasting richness to these biscotti, making them a must-make for Christmas.
https://leitesculinaria.com/3282/recipes-cranberry-pistachio-biscotti.html
This is just about as traditional as tradition gets. Save for the slight plot twist of maple syrup. Intrigued? You should be.
https://leitesculinaria.com/180818/recipes-maple-pumpkin-pie.html
We'll take this sweetly tart mingling of muffin and coffee cake any time someone cares to plunk a slice down in front of us.
https://leitesculinaria.com/82700/recipes-cranberry-buckle.html
A slightly tipsy sweet potato filling topped with a crumbly streusel. Thwarting tradition at Thanksgiving never tasted so good.
https://leitesculinaria.com/136374/recipes-bourbon-sweet-potato-pie.html
If you've been thinking maybe you're done with pumpkin everything, wait'll you experience this aromatic pound cake that boasts the perfect balance of sweet and spice.
https://leitesculinaria.com/136375/recipes-glazed-pumpkin-pound-cake.html
Your favorite tea turned sideways, making it a creamy dessert with a crackling, shattering caramelized sugar topping.
https://leitesculinaria.com/135806/recipes-masala-chai-creme-brulee.html
Made for little hands and little mouths, these lovely little tarts are short pastry crusts that are baked and then dolloped with any kind of jam you'd like. Make sure the kids make these with you...
https://leitesculinaria.com/134633/recipes-mini-jam-tarts.html
Far Breton is a custardy cake similar to a clafouti gilded with rum-soaked prunes and a specialty of Brittany, France. And you know any dessert lovely enough for the French is gonna be something ...
https://leitesculinaria.com/3714/recipes-prune-rum-custard-cake.html
Folks are saying this is the simplest ice cream recipe they've ever made. They're also calling it the most satisfying.
https://leitesculinaria.com/135022/recipes-turkish-coffee-ice-cream.html
Vegan chocolate cupcakes. So scrumptious and deep dark chocolatey that no one's even going to notice they're vegan. Swear.
https://leitesculinaria.com/110223/recipes-vegan-chocolate-cupcakes.html
No ice cream maker required. Just watermelon, citrus, sweetness, mint, and a little time in the deep freeze. Vodka optional. Then all you do is scoop it up and plop it in a pretty bowl.
https://leitesculinaria.com/76386/recipes-watermelon-sorbet.html
Apricot tart with frangipane. Because stone fruit season is short. So is life.
https://leitesculinaria.com/134632/recipes-apricot-tart-frangipane.html
Haute yet homey, this rustic Italian cake with its delicate crumb and pockets of jammy plum awesomeness will cause you to anticipate plum season like never, ever before.
https://leitesculinaria.com/81333/recipes-plum-almond-cake.html
Sultry as a summer night. That’s what we thought when we experienced this seductively smooth, devilishly dark chocolate ice cream that's almost naughtily intense.
https://leitesculinaria.com/134285/recipes-devils-food-cake-chocolate-ice-cream.html
This Southern peach cobbler is going to bring back a lot of memories. We consider it Southern charm.
https://leitesculinaria.com/134286/recipes-southern-peach-cobbler.html
Couldn't be easier. Simply freeze puréed fruit, water, and sugar and you have sorbet. Any-flavor-you-want fruit sorbet. Best part? No ice cream maker required.
https://leitesculinaria.com/100414/recipes-fruit-sorbet.html
Reason number #456 to love summer? This luxuriously decadent yet relatively, marginally, healthful chocolate zucchini cake. Seriously.
https://leitesculinaria.com/100511/recipes-chocolate-zucchini-cake.html
This homey chocolate bread pudding transcends its arguably homey origins of brioche, milk, cream, sugar, eggs, and bittersweet chocolate.
https://leitesculinaria.com/3720/recipes-chocolate-bread-pudding.html
Not familiar with buckle? It's essentially a ginormous muffin that's generously strewn with ample amounts of everyone's favorite part— the crumbly streusel.
https://leitesculinaria.com/4398/recipes-blueberry-buckle.html
Sometimes a pie craving is just too strong to wait for a plate and fork and fussily crimping a top crust. Enter this easy peasy yet elegant crostata.
https://leitesculinaria.com/99620/recipes-raspberry-crostata.html
"Comes together in no time." "Immensely delicious." "A keeper." That's what folks are saying about this ridiculously easy yet elegant appetizer (or, who are we kidding, simple summer supper).
https://leitesculinaria.com/108846/recipes-baked-feta-figs.html
Not a lot has changed since you last had this after-school classic. It's still easy. It's still quick. And it's still gosh darned comforting as heck.
https://leitesculinaria.com/81340/recipes-vanilla-wafer-banana-pudding.html
Like baklava, these exquisite pastries are a communion of phyllo, nuts, and honey. Unlike baklava, they're a cinch to make.
https://leitesculinaria.com/3470/recipes-almond-pastries-in-honey-syrup.html
Kids can't resist these sweet little somethings. That includes the kid in all of us.
https://leitesculinaria.com/114119/recipes-coconut-cupcakes.html
Say so long to sad, soggy, store-bought pastries. Hello, easy and irresistibly flaky pastries oozing with summer fruit awesomeness.
https://leitesculinaria.com/104183/recipes-puff-pastry-turnovers.html
Impossibly thin sheets of phyllo, or filo, are layered between a filling of sugar, honey, ground walnuts, cinnamon, and butter. What could be more irresistible?
These delectable kumquats are simmered in sweetness until tender and just like candy. And we can't get enough of 'em.
https://leitesculinaria.com/107164/recipes-candied-kumquats-recipe.html
Fashioned from chocolate cake, filled and frosted with meringue, and festooned in a feathery pink coconut boa, these sno balls are the real deal.
https://leitesculinaria.com/7520/recipes-pink-snowballs-sno-balls.html
Here's what to bake when you don't know exactly what you're craving but you know it needs to be indulgent. And indecently good.
https://leitesculinaria.com/103264/recipes-potato-chip-toffee-chocolate-chip-cookies.html
Made from just three ingredients, this classic flan is ridiculously easy to toss together. A tangy, rich, creamy coda to a luxe dinner or a simple brunch.
A highly addictive and obscenely moist coffee cake from the legendary Zingerman's Bakehouse. You'll be making this cinnamon and walnut beauty often.
https://leitesculinaria.com/112845/recipes-easy-sour-cream-coffee-cake.html
When life hands you lemons, make this lemon pound cake. Guaranteed to give you a far more favorable outlook on everything.
https://leitesculinaria.com/102573/recipes-lemon-pound-cake-recipe.html
This paleo chocolate cake also happens to be gluten-free and, even more importantly, it tastes magnificent enough to rival any other chocolate cake, birthday or otherwise. Go ahead. Taste it and ...
https://leitesculinaria.com/108297/recipes-paleo-chocolate-cake.html
And, on the eighth day, there was gianduia (zhahn-doo-yah). Namely, hazelnuts harmoniously cozying up to chocolate. Aka Nutella. And the world has been a more glorious place ever since.
https://leitesculinaria.com/59891/recipes-nutella-brownies.html
A riff on the classic lemon tart that's ubiquitous in pâtisseries all across Frances, these orange tartlets are comfort food extraordinaire.
https://leitesculinaria.com/112498/recipes-orange-curd-tartlets.html
Lusciously dark, almost bitter caramel collides with sweet cream and sea salt. Definitely ice cream for adults. Finally, something you don't have to share with the kids.
https://leitesculinaria.com/112466/recipes-salted-caramel-ice-cream.html
Everything you would imagine in a pound cake. Buttery. Indulgent. Moist. Rich. And with a perfectly balanced and ever so slightly puckery lemon glaze.
https://leitesculinaria.com/112408/recipes-cream-cheese-pound-cake.html
A beloved Brazilian candy, brigadeiros are chewy fudge balls that are rolled in sweet sprinkles, just for good measure.
These candied nuts are sweet and spicy and the sorta thing that friends demolish in minutes at cocktail parties and holiday gatherings yet talk about for months afterward.
https://leitesculinaria.com/101947/recipes-candied-spiced-nuts.html
This tender cake is the next best thing to a cup of eggnog, flaunting those familiar flavors of rum and nutmeg.
https://leitesculinaria.com/2960/recipes-eggnog-pound-cake.html
Does the true beauty of this cake lie in its stunning silhouette? Its intensely chocolatey chocolatiness? Or its lazy-day ease? You tell us.
https://leitesculinaria.com/78146/recipes-chocolate-sour-cream-bundt-cake.html
Knowing how to make a gingerbread house entirely from scratch may not have been on your bucket list, but it’s not nearly as complicated as you would imagine. Here's how to make the Brothers Gri...
https://leitesculinaria.com/107051/recipes-how-to-make-a-gingerbread-house.html
Although the name "financiers" may conjure images of fancy French pastries, these delicate beauties with a velvety crumb couldn’t be easier to make.
https://leitesculinaria.com/106146/recipes-brown-butter-financiers.html
We're not certain which we find more incredulous, the sheer genius behind these bacon fat gingersnaps or the resulting flavor of said genius.
https://leitesculinaria.com/82849/recipes-bacon-fat-gingersnaps.html
Tender and crumbly like shortbread, yet subtly flavored and sweet like cookies, these beg the question, which are they?
https://leitesculinaria.com/85390/recipes-pistachio-shortbread-cookies.html
Whether your knack for cookie-decorating leans toward fancy schmancy or basic buttons on gingerbread people, you need a foolproof royal icing. Look no more.
Chinese Five-spice cookies. Essentially sugar cookies perfumed with Chinese five-spice powder. Say hello to your newest holiday tradition.
https://leitesculinaria.com/7504/recipes-chinese-five-spice-cookies.html
You no longer need to confront the eternal Thanksgiving dilemma of pumpkin or pecan pie. This recipe, in true egalitarian fashion, ensures you can have both.
https://leitesculinaria.com/106801/recipes-pumpkin-pecan-pie.html
If you took a look at this stunning tart and thought, “I can’t possibly do that!” think again. We suspect you can.
Easy, tender, flaky pie crust that's never fail in terms of its ability to woo and wow. You're welcome.
https://leitesculinaria.com/80129/recipes-roses-flaky-tender-pie-crust.html
Mashed sweet potatoes are slathered over marshmallows, coated in crushed corn flakes, and deep-fried until crisp. Talk about something to be thankful for!
https://leitesculinaria.com/46412/recipes-sweet-potatoes.html
Pear tarte tatin is an easy riff on classic apple tarte tatin with caramelized autumn fruit atop buttery pastry. Um, yum.
https://leitesculinaria.com/111294/recipes-pear-tarte-tatin.html
Surprise is underrated. That's exactly why we love this unexpected yet inspired riff on roasted winter squash.
https://leitesculinaria.com/4274/recipes-sweet-pumpkin-with-walnuts.html
Just when you thought classic tarte tatin could get no lovelier, here comes fig tarte tatin.
https://leitesculinaria.com/111111/recipes-fig-tarte-tatin.html
Oh, my, my, my, my. That's what we think of this lovely late-summer cobbler in a skillet.
https://leitesculinaria.com/96970/recipes-tomato-and-goat-cheese-cobbler.html
Baked nectarines with port. Looks fancy. Couldn't be easier. And quite possibly the booziest dessert you'll make all summer long.
https://leitesculinaria.com/109136/recipes-baked-nectarines-with-port.html
The mere mention of blueberry pie sorta makes you wanna stop everything and sprint to the kitchen, doesn't it?
https://leitesculinaria.com/109122/recipes-blueberry-pie.html
When you face the inevitable glut of ripe stone fruits you couldn't resist at the market, you're going to want these grilled chicken tacos with fruit salsa at the top of your list.
https://leitesculinaria.com/108913/recipes-grilled-chicken-tacos-with-fruit-salsa.html
Every bit as boozy and as brilliant as it sounds. Inspired by the old-fashioned rum cake made in the Caribbean with dark rum in all its magnificently spiced glory.
Just like grandma used to make—sweet but tart, with a jammy filling and a sprinkle of nutmeg. Use fresh or frozen rhubarb to make your pie dreams come true.
Chewy and nutty and salty and subtly sweet and guaranteed to be a little more exotic than any other cookie you've ever had. Also gluten-free as well as dairy-free and egg-free and, yes, paleo-fri...
https://leitesculinaria.com/107981/recipes-tahini-cookies.html
These small batch brownies make just enough batter to fill a loaf pan so you don't have an entire baking pan hanging around all week tempting you. Ideal for just the two of you.
https://leitesculinaria.com/107658/recipes-small-batch-brownies.html
Just like Tollhouse cookies but with the amp turned up. Way up. Think of them as a more mature version of a classic. (Finally, something you don't have to share with the kids!)
https://leitesculinaria.com/107656/recipes-espresso-chocolate-chunk-cookies.html
When this sweet and spicy bacon is missing from your life, happiness is missing from your life. And if fulfillment can be found in brown sugar and spice, don't you owe it to yourself?
https://leitesculinaria.com/107403/recipes-sweet-and-spicy-bacon.html
Everyone's all talking about politics and we're just over here helping ourselves to more of this updated version of the classic that's creamy and boozy and subtly sweet in a perfect sorta way.
https://leitesculinaria.com/107021/recipes-easy-tiramisu.html
Say "paleo cake" and most folks think of dense, crumbly, disappointing approximations of cake. Not this lovely incarnation with its lofty stature. Includes a chocolate variation.
https://leitesculinaria.com/104403/recipes-paleo-vanilla-cake.html
Admit it. You've long admired those gorgeous chocolate curl garnishes atop cakes and wondered how to make them at home. It couldn't be easier. Here's how.
https://leitesculinaria.com/104904/recipes-how-to-make-chocolate-curls.html
Sometimes it's not a bad thing to indulge our culture of gratification and have exactly what we want, whether that means pale gingerbread cookies that are mild and sweet or darker gingerbread coo...
https://leitesculinaria.com/107031/recipes-light-and-dark-gingerbread-cookies.html
These traditional German Christmas cookies that are subtly reminiscent of gingerbread are typically called lebkuchen, although we tend to refer to them as moments of perfectly spiced deliciousnes...
Made with oranges, mandarins, and limes, this lovely fruit jam is essentially citrus on a spoon. Simple to make. Tastes complex as heck.
https://leitesculinaria.com/106883/recipes-mixed-citrus-marmalade.html
Crunchy, sweet, salty, buttery, and nutty. It comes together in 30 minutes, making it practical to toss together batch after batch for gifts if you get carried away with sampling.
https://leitesculinaria.com/106862/recipes-pine-nut-brittle.html
Lighter, more delicate, some may even say more sophisticated, and we dare say better than any other carrot cake you've ever had. No pineapple. No raisins. No complaints.
https://leitesculinaria.com/106665/recipes-coconut-carrot-cake-with-cream-cheese-frosting.html
Know what we can't stop thinking about? This crostata. At first whiff of its heady fall spices and rustic charm, you'll tumble head over heels.
https://leitesculinaria.com/106553/recipes-cranberry-apple-crostata.html
Sweet or savory. Fruit or chocolate. Large or small. These lovely little hand pies can be customized any which way to calm your craving. Easy as can be, too.
These pumpkin swirl brownies are just as outrageously rich as you'd expect thanks to pumpkin spice cheesecake colliding with a pan of fudgy brownies.
https://leitesculinaria.com/106381/recipes-pumpkin-swirl-brownies.html
Brimming with a mountain of sweet apples and redolent of sugar and spice and everything nice, this homemade pie unabashedly plays apple favorites.
https://leitesculinaria.com/106234/recipes-northern-spy-apple-pie.html
Tender, buttery, and enhanced with a subtle citrus lilt. Just as Proust would have wanted. (No madeleine tin? No worries. They're just as lovely when made in a mini-muffin pan.)
https://leitesculinaria.com/106161/recipes-orange-madeleines.html
Cold-brewed iced tea as you've never quite experienced it before. So lovely we've taken to making them year-round.
https://leitesculinaria.com/86846/recipes-iced-tea-pops.html
It's a pie! It's a tart! It's a crumble! This crumble pie with a pastry crust, a boozy and oozy plum filling, and a buttery, crunchy crumble topping is a mutant combo in the best possible way. Pe...
https://leitesculinaria.com/106101/recipes-plum-crumble-pie.html
This plum sorbet is going to change your late-summer fruit strategy. And you don't even need an ice cream maker. Now that's easy and elegant.
A stunningly chic summer dessert with a taste that belies its ease of prep. We promise, we won't tell if you don't.
https://leitesculinaria.com/105984/recipes-poached-nectarines.html
So exquisite it makes folks say "This recipe is a 10." and "Perfect." and "Gloriously smooth." and "Very rich." Blackberries, lime, and cream, and not much else.
https://leitesculinaria.com/105657/recipes-blackberry-ice-cream-recipe.html
Exactly what your cakes and cupcakes and heck, even loved ones' breakfast cereal have been missing all these years. Simply because you can.
https://leitesculinaria.com/104920/recipes-candied-rose-petals.html
Not so cloyingly sweet than the chocolate cream pie of our childhood, this dark chocolate beauty is a spectacularly satisfying remake of a classic.
https://leitesculinaria.com/105731/recipes-dark-chocolate-cream-pie-recipe.html
Breakfast. Brunch. Dessert. Midnight nosh. Heck, there's no time of day or night that we don't welcome this classic plum kuchen.
https://leitesculinaria.com/105396/recipes-plum-kuchen-recipe.html
Peach salsa works its considerable magic on anything you pull from the grill. And it's obscenely easy to make from surplus stone fruit.
Three minutes. That's how long it takes to bake this upside down cake that makes just enough dessert to satisfy your craving. No more.
https://leitesculinaria.com/105249/recipes-microwave-mug-cake.html
This small-batch refrigerator jam from the famed Sarabeth's Bakery takes barely any effort and just half an hour. And simply stash it in the fridge. No canning required.
https://leitesculinaria.com/105272/recipes-strawberry-rhubarb-jam-recipe.html
Pickle-brined fried chicken?! Oh yes we did! Folks are calling it fried chicken perfection. And you won't want to skip the Sriracha honey dipping sauce.
https://leitesculinaria.com/104910/recipes-pickle-brined-fried-chicken.html
The story of the Neiman Marcus $250 cookie may be an urban legend but the recipe behind the story is quite real. And real good.
https://leitesculinaria.com/87503/recipes-neiman-marcus-cookies.html
Mmmmm...doughnuts. Ethereally fluffy, wonderfully drippy, homemade glazed doughnuts. What are you waiting for? Go make some.
https://leitesculinaria.com/68223/recipes-glazed-doughnuts.html
At last, spiced chocolate truffles made with dark chocolate that taste delectable, are easy to make, and—believe it!—nutrient dense. Our prayers have been answered.
https://leitesculinaria.com/104059/recipes-spiced-chocolate-truffles.html
Tart rhubarb collides with sweet blueberries to create some serious summer pie envy among strawberry rhubarb loyalists.
https://leitesculinaria.com/104594/recipes-bluebarb-pie.html
No-bake cake doesn't get any easier than this funfetti fudge that's complete with a semisweet chocolate "cake" layer, a white chocolate "frosting" layer, and sprinkles galore.
https://leitesculinaria.com/104172/recipes-birthday-cake-fudge.html
These are, quite frankly, as fudgy and rich as the real deal. Despite being flourless. Swear. Make a batch and see if anyone can tell the difference.
https://leitesculinaria.com/104462/recipes-gluten-free-brownies.html
A French classic that's crisp and crunchy on the outside, dense and chewy on the inside, and flourless through and through.
https://leitesculinaria.com/103581/recipes-flourless-almond-cake.html
This Southern classic is like a pound cake given its decadent amount of butter and its tender crumb. But oh, baby, wait'll you taste the bourbon glaze.
https://leitesculinaria.com/103751/recipes-kentucky-bourbon-cake.html
Crostata loosely translates from Italian as "the easiest riff on pie ever." (Not really.) Which means you could—and should—toss it together countless times during rhubarb's crazy short season...
https://leitesculinaria.com/104399/recipes-rhubarb-crostata.html
Similar to flan in its delicate texture, this classic creme caramel is as simple as it is sophisticated. You'd expect nothing less from the French, yes?
https://leitesculinaria.com/103466/recipes-creme-caramel.html
Let's dispense with all the talk about Proust and time and just revel in these lemony little lovelies, shall we?
https://leitesculinaria.com/103300/recipes-lemon-madeleines-recipe.html
Slightly sweet, subtly complex, and insanely easy homemade beer nuts. Unlike anything you've ever experienced. Beer sipped on the side not optional.
Easy to make, these chicharrón chocolate chip cookies turn out soft, chewy, ever so slightly smoky and oh so intriguing.
https://leitesculinaria.com/101001/recipes-chicharron-chocolate-chip-cookies.html
Quite possibly the best banana recipe ever, this home-churned ice cream jumbles caramelized bananas and bittersweet chocolate with all the usual ingredients.
https://leitesculinaria.com/102896/recipes-roasted-banana-ice-cream.html
An impressive (and blissfully last-minute!) nosh with an incredibly satisfying salty sweet thing happening. And spectacularly simple to make. Decorate as much or as little as you like.
https://leitesculinaria.com/102738/recipes-chocolate-covered-pretzels.html
This bourbon-imbued after-dinner drink, a variation on classic Irish coffee, is guaranteed to make everything alright. Or at least seem it in the moment.
https://leitesculinaria.com/102652/recipes-kentucky-coffee.html
This molasses spice cake recipe is made with cinnamon, ginger, mustard, candied orange peel, and a sweet syrup glaze.
https://leitesculinaria.com/102548/recipes-molasses-spice-cake.html
It’s the most wonderful time of the year thanks in no small part to candy canes everywhere—even in this chocolate bark.
https://leitesculinaria.com/102069/recipes-candy-cane-bark.html
Yes, lard. In a cookie. The rendered pig fat lends the biscochitos their trademark flaky texture. The truth lies in the taste. Swear.
"Transcendent" is how the author describes these rugelach. We'd like to add "flaky," "tender," and "perfect" to the list of apt adjectives.
https://leitesculinaria.com/78021/recipes-cream-cheese-rugelach.html
Tender and delicate and buttery and spectacularly simple, just as classic shortbread cookies ought to be.
https://leitesculinaria.com/102001/recipes-shortbread-cookies.html
We like to think of cheese blintzes as the original breakfast burritos, though truth be told we like them just as well for dessert.
https://leitesculinaria.com/100908/recipes-cheese-blintz.html
Essentially a slightly tipsy cheesecake, this bourbon-enhanced eggnog pie is something we're classifying as "holiday desserts for parties where people like to party."
"Easiest chocolate fudge recipe ever." That's what folks are saying about this simple and spectacular recipe—and they're right.
https://leitesculinaria.com/101607/recipes-easy-chocolate-fudge.html
The pumpkin spice everything craze has made its way through most major foodstuffs--including this dreamy, warmly spiced ice cream that we're frankly quite smitten with.
https://leitesculinaria.com/102305/recipes-spiced-pumpkin-ice-cream.html
At long last, a slice of pumpkin pie that can be considered complete in and of itself—no dollop of whipped cream required. Pumpkin and meringue. So happy together.
https://leitesculinaria.com/91296/recipes-pumpkin-meringue-pie.html
How to explain these wine poached pears? "Divine elegance" comes to mind. Also, easy, vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, healthy, and lovely.
https://leitesculinaria.com/101670/recipes-wine-poached-pears.html
GF? Yep. Paleo? Yeah, that too. Devoid of anything that would offend a vegan? Check. Talk about a recipe for a happy Thanksgiving.
https://leitesculinaria.com/101798/recipes-vegan-gluten-free-paleo-pie-crust.html
An incredibly easy and exquisitely spiced embellishment for everything from pumpkin pie to quick breads.
https://leitesculinaria.com/101354/recipes-chai-spiced-whipped-cream.html
This yeasted sour cream dough goodness is the foundation for a rich dough that tastes equal part bread, cake, and pastry.
https://leitesculinaria.com/101587/recipes-yeasted-sour-cream-dough.html
"Moist and rich and not too sweet and airy." "Delicious, indulgent, adult- and kid-pleasing." "Perfect." That's what folks are saying about this.
https://leitesculinaria.com/101585/recipes-hungarian-coffee-cake.html
"Soft, spicy, holiday memory-invoking." "Spiced perfectly." "So easy." "Lovely." That's what folks are saying about these.
https://leitesculinaria.com/101604/recipes-pumpkin-spice-cookies.html
Making your own pumpkin pie spice is as easy as dumping some spices you probably already have, into a bowl and stirring them together. No need to run to the store. You're welcome.
https://leitesculinaria.com/97249/recipes-pumpkin-pie-spice.html
"Much more sophisticated than the turnovers from my childhood." "Very subtly sweet." That's what folks are saying.
https://leitesculinaria.com/101479/recipes-pear-turnovers.html
Dark chocolate cake stacked high and smothered with gooey caramel and coconut and pecans? Don't mind if we do.
https://leitesculinaria.com/2974/recipes-german-chocolate-cake.html
"Everything I love about brownies. The fudgy center. The crisp edges. And that wondrous crinkly top." That's what folks are saying about these.
https://leitesculinaria.com/101177/recipes-brownie-cookies.html
Sweet and savory collide in this old-time apple jelly that you can slather on toast, plop on a cheese plate, or take by the spoonful.
https://leitesculinaria.com/100698/recipes-honey-rosemary-and-apple-jelly.html
Because fudge brownies just aren't indulgent enough, we added an outrageously lovely swirl of caramel sauce. You're welcome.
https://leitesculinaria.com/100637/recipes-dulce-de-leche-brownies.html
Never again be tempted to anonymously leave summer squash or zucchini from your garden on your neighbor's front porch.
https://leitesculinaria.com/100423/recipes-summer-squash-and-banana-cake.html
"Brilliant." "Simply astounding!" "Sublime." "Perfect." That's what folks are saying about this avocado sorbet recipe.
https://leitesculinaria.com/100510/recipes-avocado-sorbet.html
A soulful and satiating quiche that goes perfectly with chilled wine at supper. Or with even more wine at brunch.
https://leitesculinaria.com/100525/recipes-roasted-tomato-quiche.html
"The easiest panna cotta I have made." "Absolutely delicious." "Very dangerous." That's what folks are saying about this dessert.
https://leitesculinaria.com/100827/recipes-coconut-panna-cotta.html
Scented with star anise, not overly sweet, and just 25 minutes from start to finish. Talk about our sorta summer dessert.
https://leitesculinaria.com/100825/recipes-roasted-plums.html
Buttery and crumbly in the best possible way, these crazy easy bars have all the taste—but none of the fuss—of the classic linzer tart.
Skillet cake is moist and tender and sweet (not too sweet, though) and sorta like upside-down cake except it's right-side up.
https://leitesculinaria.com/100421/recipes-skillet-cake.html
A rustic galette can be charmingly misshapen yet loses none of its appeal—and is unspeakably easier to make than pie. And it's still impressive. Pretty easy math.
https://leitesculinaria.com/100422/recipes-apricot-galette.html
Forget Pepperidge Farm. Where’s the satisfaction in just ripping the bag open? Where's the longing that comes with anticipation? Right here with these homemade Milanos.
https://leitesculinaria.com/100343/recipes-milano-cookie.html
Chocolate, cream, sugar, vanilla, and butter. If ever there was a magnificent melding of just a few ingredients, this is it.
https://leitesculinaria.com/100344/recipes-hot-fudge-sauce.html
"Magical." "An 11 out of 10.” "The finest peach cobbler that I have ever, or will ever, eat." "WOW!" That's what folks are saying about this crazy easy peach cobbler.
https://leitesculinaria.com/100342/recipes-peach-cobbler.html
S'mores purists may scoff, but that’s cool. More for us. Leftover Halloween candy never looked so good.
https://leitesculinaria.com/99832/recipes-candy-bar-smores.html
No sugar. No creepy preservatives. Nothing but blueberries, plain yogurt, honey, lemon juice, purple smiles, and requests for seconds.
https://leitesculinaria.com/100083/recipes-blueberry-frozen-yogurt.html
Happiness can be found in this recipe that ended our search for the perfect small-batch chocolate chip cookie. Insanely perfect for when you need—need, not want—just a dozen.
https://leitesculinaria.com/99276/recipes-small-batch-chocolate-chip-cookies.html
Sometimes what you need isn't so much a recipe as a strategy. Like this frozen cookie dough balls magic that's ready at a moment's craving.
https://leitesculinaria.com/99322/recipes-frozen-cookie-dough.html
No vanilla. No eggs. Just cream, sugar, cream cheese, and plain and simple goodness like you've never imagined. A sweet cream sensation.
https://leitesculinaria.com/99598/recipes-sweet-cream-ice-cream.html
"So satisfying." "Cakey and chocolatey." "Everything a brownie should be." That's what folks are saying about this crowd-pleaser of a chocolate fix.
https://leitesculinaria.com/99227/recipes-brownies-for-a-crowd.html
Because mom loves flowers, sweets, and beautifiul things. Can you just imagine these delicate little lovelies strewn across her fave cake?!
https://leitesculinaria.com/99011/recipes-crystallized-flowers.html
One of the best darned chocolate cakes we've ever experienced. Seriously. (Would we tease about a topic as life-altering as this?!)
https://leitesculinaria.com/86594/recipes-basic-chocolate-cake.html
What if we told you it's actually quite quick, simple, and well worth the effort to make your very own rich, flaky puff pastry? Believe it.
https://leitesculinaria.com/98423/recipes-quick-puff-pastry.html
These flaky French pastries are dainty, diminutive, and irresistible as can be (typed while licking the sugar from our fingers).
Though this recipe is technically chocolate whipped cream, it's really more like chocolate mousse that you want to savor by the spoonful.
https://leitesculinaria.com/98181/recipes-chocolate-whipped-cream.html
"Luscious." "Creamy." "Incredibly delicious!" "Just the right amount of sweet." That's what folks are saying about this cheesecake.
https://leitesculinaria.com/98530/recipes-espresso-cheesecake.html
Cloudy with a chance of sprinkles. That's our forecast for anyone who wishes to recreate the sugar cookies of their childhood.
https://leitesculinaria.com/97877/recipes-confetti-cookies.html
Who knew the famous young detective baked blondies?! But not just any blondies. These blondies. The best blondies. Full of butterscotch goodness.
https://leitesculinaria.com/98403/recipes-nancy-drew-blondies.html
Sweetly salty. Crunchy tender. Unexpectedly familiar. Simply complex. We confess, we're dumbstruck by these little contradictory lovelies.
https://leitesculinaria.com/97264/recipes-salted-caramel-and-pretzel-cookies.html
This recipe is easy, elegant, dairy-free, gluten-free, paleo-friendly, kid-approved, and vegan. You're welcome.
https://leitesculinaria.com/97263/recipes-avocado-chocolate-pudding.html
Who could possibly say no when offered one of these homemade and inebriating edibles? Certainly not us.
At last, after literally years of searching, we have the perfect DIY natural food coloring recipe. No preservatives. No artificial coloring. No monumental price tag.
https://leitesculinaria.com/96672/recipes-natural-food-coloring.html
This gingerbread cheesecake tastes like the classic Christmas spices of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and clove in each and every bite of this simple yet stunning dessert.
https://leitesculinaria.com/95650/recipes-gingerbread-cheesecake.html
Dark, hearty molasses gingerbread cookies or pale, sweet honey gingerbread cookies? Your choice. (Hint: You can't go wrong.)
https://leitesculinaria.com/95652/recipes-gingerbread-cookies.html
One of our trusty tactics for disguising Halloween candy so it turns into something new and eminently shareable.
https://leitesculinaria.com/96648/recipes-leftover-halloween-candy-bark.html
An unexpected yet inspired concoction of sweet, salt, and smoke that'll put your childhood recollections of brittle to shame.
https://leitesculinaria.com/97195/recipes-bacon-peanut-brittle.html
Perhaps the most indulgent pie crust known to the French, this boasts the notable addition of egg, cream, and lotsa sugar.
"I’ve actually had friends lift their gratin dish and lick it clean—right at the table!" says David Lebovitz. We'll have one of those. Actually, we'll have two.
https://leitesculinaria.com/96623/recipes-coffee-creme-brulee.html
We can imagine all manner of occasions where this easy, last-minute phyllo phenom would be welcome. Can't you?
https://leitesculinaria.com/96925/recipes-phyllo-crisps.html
The curious name of these insanely can't-stop-eating-these sweet and salty cookies hints at how you toss in whatever this and that you have on hand to create awesomeness.
https://leitesculinaria.com/96642/recipes-compost-cookies.html
Simple. Seasonal. Sophisticated. Sassy. Sublime. All qualities we swoon to in a dessert. All found right here.
Magically delicate and nuanced cookies that satisfy the little kid cookie craving in an adult sorta way.
https://leitesculinaria.com/96556/recipes-cardamom-and-cashew-cookies.html
Sweet but not too sweet, this simple summer dessert is essentially the French take on fruit crumble. Mon Dieu, we love the French.
Who knew these buttery, airy, delicate little cakes were so simple to make...and so irresistibly delicious?! (Well, Proust, for one...)
We're not going to do a song and dance to try to entice you to bake this cherry pie. We don't need to. Just look at it. A stunner, right? And wait'll you taste it. Here's how to make it.
An obscenely easy, sweetly tart rhubarb crisp that you simply must experience at least once. (Although we doubt you'll be able to stop at just once.)
https://leitesculinaria.com/95762/recipes-rhubarb-crisp.html
These simple yet superlative little cakes are quite mind-blowing in their poundcake-like loveliness. Go on. See for yourself.
https://leitesculinaria.com/94486/recipes-vanilla-cupcakes.html
These oatmeal cookies are like the baking version of those Choose Your Own Adventure books, which means your cookies end up exactly the way you like them.
https://leitesculinaria.com/94790/recipes-oatmeal-cookies.html
"If I could make only one pie in my lifetime, this would be the one." That's what folks are saying about this conversation-stopping version of the campfire classic.
Oh yes we did! We battered and deep-fried a childhood classic and then pronounced it magnificent. We think you will, too.
https://leitesculinaria.com/94164/recipes-deep-fried-peanut-butter-jelly-sandwiches.html
Boozy prunes. So damn good that in Gascony, you’re not invited over for coffee, you’re invited over for these little lovelies.
https://leitesculinaria.com/93569/recipes-prunes-in-rum.html
A classic. And it's even better than we remembered. And we mean that in the best possible way, moms.
https://leitesculinaria.com/91101/recipes-peanut-butter-cookies-chocolate.html
Wowsers! (We can't really think of anything else to say about these stunning cookies, except they're far easier to make than you'd expect.)
https://leitesculinaria.com/91534/recipes-windowpane-cookies.html
This sneaky sable, a French shortbread of sorts that's crisp on the outside, tender on the inside, is going to rock your world.
https://leitesculinaria.com/93126/recipes-french-sable-cookies.html
True to their name, these little lovelies practically snap when you take a nibble. We love truth in advertising.
https://leitesculinaria.com/91496/recipes-gingersnap-cookies.html
We got nothing against the Larabars we've been noshing for years. Save for the crazy price tag. Here's a less expensive, more customizable alternative.
https://leitesculinaria.com/88638/recipes-homemade-larabars.html
French. Foolproof. Froufrou. Fuss-free. Fenomenal. (Work with us.) Rarely does elegance come together with such ease (and alliteration) as this tart recipe.
https://leitesculinaria.com/88029/recipes-pear-almond-tart.html
An unconventional approach to apple pie that happily involves booze and lotsa butter. Even more memorable than the classic.
https://leitesculinaria.com/87783/recipes-hot-buttered-rum-apple-pie.html
What light through yonder window breaks? It is the east, and this flaky pie crust is the sun. (That's how much we love this crust.)
https://leitesculinaria.com/87784/recipes-flaky-pie-crust.html
What's easy peasy to make, lovely to look at, even lovelier to taste, and certain to impress? This cake.
We're food folks, not number crunchers. But perhaps our most favorite equation ever? Chocolate + hazelnuts = gianduia.
https://leitesculinaria.com/87550/recipes-chocolate-hazelnut-gelato.html
We love ice cream, but sometimes it's too darn hot and humid for anything sweet and sticky. Enter the lemon ice, a bracingly crisp and tart refresher. The best part—no ice cream maker required!
Not familiar with the term "crostata"? We have a hunch you're going to like what it means, which is essentially "less fussy than pie."
https://leitesculinaria.com/86880/recipes-peach-crostata.html
There's a simple way to extend the ephemeral apricot season, and it has everything to do with these easy peasy preserves.
Sweetly tart and laced with spice, this huckleberry (or blueberry, if you'd rather) crisp recipe is gonna rock your world.
https://leitesculinaria.com/86648/recipes-huckleberry-crisp.html
We've clamored for dessert for breakfast many a time, but breakfast for dessert? With this inspired makeover, you betcha.
https://leitesculinaria.com/86512/recipes-blueberry-yogurt-pie-granola-crust.html
These sassy brownies lack nothing in terms of the classic s'more and come together any time you have a craving. No campfire required.
https://leitesculinaria.com/95764/recipes-smores-brownies-2.html
Unlike painting your domicile, painting summer berries with simple syrup demands little precision and even less prep work.
https://leitesculinaria.com/81659/recipes-sugar-dipped-fruit.html
A cake that's as rife with uber-ripe plums as it is Italian heritage. You're gonna love the gritty-in-a-good-way texture and buttery taste.
https://leitesculinaria.com/86854/recipes-polenta-plum-cake.html
This won't bring you the satisfaction of a proper preserving project that'll last the year. But it will bring you instant gratification.
https://leitesculinaria.com/86033/recipes-refrigerator-jam.html
The tempered sweetness of this spectacular strawberry ice cream relies on in-season strawberries rather than obscene amounts of sugar for flavor.
https://leitesculinaria.com/81125/recipes-strawberry-ice-cream.html
Crisp as a cracker. Less sweet than a cookie. And certain to be safe from the kids as they have a distinct adult dark chocolate allure.
https://leitesculinaria.com/85514/recipes-chocolate-chip-cookie-crisps.html
Let loose with some fanciful flourishes in fashioning this lovely lemon meringue pie-inspired tart with a nutty crust, a creamy lemon curd, and billows of meringue.
https://leitesculinaria.com/84449/recipes-lemon-meringue-tart.html
Boozy bananas are lavished with a cheater's caramel sauce made with butter, brandy, and brown sugar in this outrageously simple riff on a Southern classic. No flames required.
https://leitesculinaria.com/84907/recipes-pan-fried-bananas-with-brandy.html
Certain things in this world inspire lasting love. Like this cake. An old-fashioned American classic for a reason.
https://leitesculinaria.com/84438/recipes-hersheys-chocolate-cake.html
Dubbed Company's Comin' Coconut Cake, this beauty of a pound cake will have you dreaming up excuses to bake dessert. Even if for no other reason than you want it.
https://leitesculinaria.com/83362/recipes-brown-betty-bakery-coconut-cake.html
Just squiggle this easy peasy batter in oil, sizzle until golden, then dunk in an insanely sweet syrup. Frightfully, irresistibly good.
https://leitesculinaria.com/82741/recipes-indian-fried-dough-jalebi.html
Pecans. Chocolate. Bourbon. Dunno about you, but that's sufficient to make us forget all about that other traditional Thanksgiving dessert. Pumpkin who?
https://leitesculinaria.com/82790/recipes-chocolate-pecan-pie.html
Distinct from other pecan pies in one notable way, this recipe draws on robust maple syrup to usurp cloying corn syrup. You're welcome.
https://leitesculinaria.com/82675/recipes-maple-pecan-pie.html
Sugar and spice and everything nice—that's what you'll find in this magnificently spiced traditional Southern pie from baker extraordinaire, Cheryl Day.
https://leitesculinaria.com/82678/recipes-sweet-potato-pie.html
Forget bobbing for apples. This endeavor requires less effort yet yields more caramel-cloaked gratification and a more elegant version of those sticky, red apples of our youth.
https://leitesculinaria.com/77423/recipes-caramel-apples.html
This fetching cake contains sugar and spice and everything nice, yes, but it also has its share of sass. As in, sassafras.
https://leitesculinaria.com/82246/recipes-root-beer-cake.html
What's spookier than a skeleton? Disembodied bones. Although these meringue bones are surprisingly and sweetly irresistible.
https://leitesculinaria.com/82589/recipes-halloween-meringue-bones.html
This life-changer of a recipe isn't your mom's banana bread. It's better. And we've got no qualms saying that.
https://leitesculinaria.com/80161/recipes-chocolate-bourbon-spiked-banana-bread.html
Need to bring something to a backyard bash when all you want is mad crazy gratitude and an empty dish to take home? This blueberry crumble with a crumbly oatmeal cookie topping is your answer.
https://leitesculinaria.com/81109/recipes-blueberry-crumble.html
A ginormous riff on the iconic American snack cake, this Twinkie look-alike boasts a beauteous appearance, an amped-up vanilla smack, and ingredients you can actually pronounce.
https://leitesculinaria.com/82598/recipes-twinkie-bundt-cake.html
We find these unabashedly unconventional biscotti bewitching beyond belief. Different form. Same function. Far less fuss.
https://leitesculinaria.com/78966/recipes-almond-biscotti.html
Crisp at the edges. Chewy within. Peanutty through and through. A classic perfected. Pass the milk, please.
https://leitesculinaria.com/81915/recipes-peanut-butter-cookies.html
These sweet little somethings may just entice you to forget all about the rest of your day's plans.
https://leitesculinaria.com/82043/recipes-waffles-salted-caramel-sauce.html
Equal parts bohemian and tradition, this stone fruit slump marries the best aspects of cobbler and cake to sweet, sweet effect.
https://leitesculinaria.com/81296/recipes-stone-fruit-slump.html
This irresistible scoop of the milkiest chocolate ice cream is like having a bar of fine Swiss chocolate on a spoon.
https://leitesculinaria.com/80235/recipes-milkiest-chocolate-ice-cream.html
Sometimes it’s nice to just let your spoon sink into something that tastes pure as the driven snow. Indulgently rich, sigh-inducingly creamy, vanilla-enhanced snow.
https://leitesculinaria.com/80854/recipes-vanilla-bean-ice-cream.html
A classic spring coupling, this melding of rhubarb and strawberries takes the form of sweet tart pie filling burbling beneath ginger-inflected goodness.
https://leitesculinaria.com/80649/recipes-strawberry-rhubarb-pie-ginger-crumb-topping.html
Though we dearly loved Pop Tarts as kids, even then we thought the packaged pastries ought to be better. Flakier. Fruitier. Fresher. Just like these. And they're quite simple to pull off.
https://leitesculinaria.com/80233/recipes-toaster-tarts.html
Making preserves was never so easy or gratifying as with this foolproof old-fashioned recipe. Just four ingredients and an occasional stir. No prior canning experience required. Swear.
https://leitesculinaria.com/74779/recipes-easy-rhubarb-jam.html
We're hearing that this red velvet cake recipe with its mascarpone and cream cheese frosting surpasses all other renditions. Judge for yourself.
https://leitesculinaria.com/79962/recipes-red-velvet-cake-2.html
Not just the stuff of sweet memories, angel food cake is still in fashion—and still fashionably simple to whip up. Truly heaven sent.
https://leitesculinaria.com/79927/recipes-fluffy-coconut-angel-food-cake.html
Whether you're observing Passover or simply having a tricky time finding flour, these flour-less brownies will satisfy with their ever so slightly crumbly outside and splendiferously fudgy inside...
https://leitesculinaria.com/95113/recipes-passover-brownies.html
Never before has a cake been smothered in such cloudlike perfection and confection as this billowy white icing and its graceful swoop and swirls.
https://leitesculinaria.com/79930/recipes-angel-white-icing.html
Know how every once in a while you taste something that's so insanely satiating that a single spoonful pretty much satisfies? Nah, neither do we. Pass this ice cream, please.
https://leitesculinaria.com/79285/recipes-black-coffee-ice-cream.html
Grandmothers tend to know a thing or three about pastry. Flaky, tender, buttery pastry. Witness this world-renowned chef's recipe from his trusted grand-mère.
This white cake has an understated elegance thanks to its tender crumb and lovely nuanced taste that everyone is calling unforgettable in the best possible way. Proof that basic doesn't mean bori...
https://leitesculinaria.com/79012/recipes-basic-white-cake.html
Airy and yet dough at the same time, these iconic, anytime-of-day New Orleans pastries come buried beneath mounds of sweet, sweet confectioners' sugar. All we have to say is, don't wear black.
No longer are you safe from temptation just because you summoned enough fortitude to skip the Nutella aisle at the store. Not safe at all.
https://leitesculinaria.com/78672/recipes-homemade-nutella.html
These doughnuts are certain to conjure memories, real or imagined, of crisp autumns, roadside farmstands, and grease-stained paper bags full of similar piping hot beauties.
https://leitesculinaria.com/78121/recipes-spiced-cider-doughnuts.html
Holiday diet tactic #142: This stunning cookie tree. Because it sorta makes it harder to demolish a half batch of cookies when doing so would demolish the Christmas tree.
https://leitesculinaria.com/78396/recipes-christmas-tree-of-cookies.html
What exactly is a snow cookie? It's a delicate, melt-in-your-mouth moment of loveliness, and it's as easy to roll, bake, and decorate as it is to admire--and devour.
https://leitesculinaria.com/78011/recipes-sugar-christmas-cookies.html
These spectacularly decorated cookie creations can be yours with your favorite roll-out cookie recipe, our royal icing, and our handy how-tos. Swear it's so much simpler than it looks.
https://leitesculinaria.com/78392/recipes-hanukkah-cookies.html
Don't let the name mislead you. These doughnuts are cause for celebration in and of themselves, regardless of one's occasion or denomination.
https://leitesculinaria.com/78050/recipes-jewish-hanukkah-doughnuts.html
Whoever first thought to beat sugar and egg whites into pillowy peaks has our gratitude. So does author Annie Rigg for thinking to swirl in cocoa and cinnamon.
https://leitesculinaria.com/78039/recipes-chocolate-and-cinnamon-swirl-meringues.html
It's no surprise that a traditional Scandinavian cookie would be warming. Chalk it up to an inspired melding of cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, black pepper, and cocoa.
https://leitesculinaria.com/78031/recipes-black-pepper-cookies.html
Looks like upside-down cake. Tastes like upside-down cake. Yet this sticky citrusy dessert couldn't be more right side up as far as we're concerned.
https://leitesculinaria.com/78780/recipes-satsuma-orange-cake.html
The cutest, sweetest, happiest gingerbread people ever, right? They also happen to be the fastest, cheapest, unfussiest gingerbread cookies we've encountered.
https://leitesculinaria.com/77984/recipes-gingerbread-men-cookies.html
Here's a nifty little trick. Reduce maple syrup until sticky, infuse it with spice, and rely on it to impart its ridiculously intense essence to pecan pie.
https://leitesculinaria.com/77776/recipes-spiced-maple-pecan-pie.html
This all-butter, no-fuss pastry crust comes together with ease and flakiness thanks to a little well-worded hand-holding that caters to pastry-making virgins.
https://leitesculinaria.com/77947/recipes-sweet-pastry-dough.html
Simply stunning. Stunningly simple. These fancy pants pears are perfect after being poached in a cinnamon-infused syrup and drizzled with a coffee-infused caramel sauce.
https://leitesculinaria.com/77468/recipes-poached-pears-coffee-sauce.html
The spirits summoned for this ghostly glow-in-the-dark Jello hail from a bottle, not the supernatural. (It's just a gin and tonic under a black light. Who knew?!)
https://leitesculinaria.com/77328/recipes-glow-in-the-dark-jello.html
A tarte Tatin is nothing more than a tart turned upside down, nothing less than pastry perfection. It's a lot of caramely apple goodness atop a buttery crust.
These beauties aren't unlike classic sugar cookies in terms of ease and appeal. They're just a little richer and a lot less expected.
https://leitesculinaria.com/77341/recipes-brown-sugar-cookies.html
Comfort finds us in unexpected ways. Thank goodness for that. And thank goodness for this not-too-sweet, subtly apple-y, kid-friendly quick bread.
https://leitesculinaria.com/77240/recipes-applesauce-bread.html
A sweet something that evokes the memory of travels to Greece. Or the bulk bins of '70s-era health-food stores. Whichever experience it calls to mind for you, these will take you back.
When life hands you too many doughnuts—yes, it's possible—make pudding. You heard us. Doughnut pudding.
https://leitesculinaria.com/75448/recipes-doughnut-pudding.html
These uncannily crisp, seemingly shortbreadish cookies from San Francisco's Miette are--and we mean this--unlike any you've ever encountered.
https://leitesculinaria.com/76638/recipes-crisp-peanut-butter-cookies.html
A little something dark and decadent to swoon over on a sultry summer afternoon. A little cinnamon- and cayenne-laced chocolate and cream never hurt anyone.
https://leitesculinaria.com/76397/recipes-mexican-chocolate-pops.html
This purple-stained cake—er, what's left of it—calls for just old-fashioned goodness and the season's most compelling fruits. Got milk?
https://leitesculinaria.com/76137/recipes-plum-blueberry-upside-down-cake.html
You can't prolong summer. But you can prolong raspberry season with some lipstick-red berries, a little sugar, and this easy and unerringly helpful recipe.
https://leitesculinaria.com/76074/recipes-raspberry-jam.html
Whether you seek convention or innovation, you'll find it in this haute yet humble peach pie, which draws on tradition yet still wields some surprises.
https://leitesculinaria.com/75799/recipes-peach-and-creme-fraiche-pie.html
The name of this sweet and sturdy pie crust in French means "so much better than your silly American pastry dough."
https://leitesculinaria.com/75804/recipes-martha-stewart-pate-sucree.html
The soul-satisfying collision of brownies and ice cream has been around since we were kids. In case you've ever wanted to recreate it at home, here's the best way we know.
https://leitesculinaria.com/74632/recipes-brownie-ice-cream.html
This nifty little number has all the uber richness of cheesecake and all the luxe creaminess of ice cream but with barely any effort. No ice cream maker required.
https://leitesculinaria.com/74351/recipes-strawberry-cheesecake-ice-cream.html
Better known as seven layer bars, this bewitching stack of graham cracker crumbs, sweetened condensed milk, chocolate, coconut, and nuts just may exceed your childhood memories.
Flaunting an always-stunning, goes-with-anything white, this coconut cake glams up dinner parties, bridal showers, weddings, birthdays, and Tuesday nights.
This Southern creation is a simple affair. Just eggs, butter, sugar, and, of course, lemon, it's a pleasantly homey dessert, perfect for any afternoon or occasion.
https://leitesculinaria.com/37261/recipes-lemon-chess-pie.html
Like the classic, these sponge cakes are crammed to almost bursting with irresistibly sweet, fluffy, creamy goodness—but minus the chemicals and other abominations.
https://leitesculinaria.com/71100/recipes-homemade-twinkies.html
How do you define a true New York-style cheesecake? A sweetly crunchy graham cracker crust cushioning a rich, creamy, moan-inducing filling with a slightly lemony lilt. In other words, this recip...
https://leitesculinaria.com/70298/recipes-new-york-style-cheesecake.html
A marvie blend of bitter stout and sweet ice cream, this inspired adults-only rendition of an old-fashioned float just may take you by surprise.
https://leitesculinaria.com/69967/recipes-guinness-and-ice-cream.html
Named for the time it takes to be beaten into delicious submission, seven minute frosting is delicate yet sturdy, light as air yet luscious as can be.
https://leitesculinaria.com/71110/recipes-seven-minute-frosting.html
This crust recipe from Flour Bakery in Boston is simple to make, buttery beyond belief, and is the perfect pal for rich fillings, as with the Milky Way Tart .
This concoction of hot milk and Mexico's incomparable chocolate is whipped into a frenzy with a milinillo--Mexico's unplugged answer to the immersion blender.
https://leitesculinaria.com/65597/recipes-mexican-hot-chocolate.html
Bet you'll never go back to a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup after experiencing this lighter-than-air peanut-butter mousse and knee-weakening chocolate ganache topping.
https://leitesculinaria.com/65339/recipes-chocolate-peanut-butter-tart.html
This incredibly delicate yet intensely flavored crust is the ideal foundation for Chocolate-Peanut Butter Mousse Tart .
https://leitesculinaria.com/65323/recipes-peanut-butter-cookie-crust.html
You may think you're going to gift these little half-pint jars of lemon curd, but who are you kidding? Our money says you'll be lapping it up straight from the jar.
https://leitesculinaria.com/62319/recipes-meyer-lemon-curd.html
There's a bit of France in these cookies, which evoke all the familiar flavors of the traditional pain d'epice bread in a far more festive form.
https://leitesculinaria.com/60622/recipes-pain-depice-cookies.html
This easy pie crust is just that: Easy. High-fat European butter gives it its richness and superb flakiness. Use this pie crust for all your baking.
https://leitesculinaria.com/59481/recipes-perfect-pie-crust.html
This un-pumpkin pumpkin pie is made with caramelized butternut squash, spices, and a splash of brandy. It's subtly different from the classic yet still oh-so-perfect for Thanksgiving.
https://leitesculinaria.com/59457/recipes-caramelized-butternut-squash-pie.html
This stunning Southern belle and its dozen tiers—yup, 12—is astonishingly easy peasy to make thanks to a savvy cake-baking tactic and a touch of patience.
https://leitesculinaria.com/55152/recipes-chocolate-torte.html
One taste and you'll understand why this is the most popular recipe from The New York Times. A new American classic.
This little moment of lusciousness takes nothing to toss together. Just tear the figs, rip the cheese, and drizzle with oil. Badda bing.
https://leitesculinaria.com/55631/recipes-figs-and-burrata-cheese.html
This classic Portuguese dessert with its tender crumb and citrus smack tastes as stunning as it looks. Swear.
https://leitesculinaria.com/20321/recipes-portuguese-orange-olive-oil-cake.html
Five-spice powder adds sass to this chocolate chiffon cake. Oh, and the lappable drizzle of chocolate certainly doesn't hurt.
https://leitesculinaria.com/37116/recipes-chinese-five-spice-cake.html
Pretty in pink is this lovely sorbet, thanks to the inclusion of the entire apple, blush red peel included, as well as a little Geürztraminer for sweet sophistication.
Flecks of brilliant orange and green bejewel this not-so-common quick bread, but what adds a royal je ne sais quoi are the robust bursts of candied ginger.
https://leitesculinaria.com/47515/recipes-carrot-zucchini-bread.html
Heirloom tomatoes go on ice for this simple yet elegant sorbet. Use yellow, red, orange, or purple fruit, but my all means, make this sorbet.
https://leitesculinaria.com/51617/recipes-tomato-sorbet.html
Given this cobbler's delicately sweet filling and crumbly, flaky topping, our search for the perfect cobbler ends here—and, we dare say, so will yours.
https://leitesculinaria.com/37307/recipes-apricot-blackberry-cobbler.html
Don't let these delicate, diminutive cakes with the froufrou French name fool you. They're a cinch to toss in the oven--and even easier to toss in the mouth.
https://leitesculinaria.com/45835/recipes-mini-muffin-financiers.html
"Best peach pie in the world!" That's what folks are saying about this recipe. We're not going to argue.
https://leitesculinaria.com/37350/recipes-fresh-peach-pie.html
Cinnamon is the solo act in this sophisticated but simple gelato. Creamy, indulgent, and complex tasting, this gelato is sure to become a new favorite.
https://leitesculinaria.com/44754/recipes-cinnamon-gelato.html
Who knew Katharine Hepburn was as agile at baking as acting? These brownies make us think maybe she missed her true calling.
https://leitesculinaria.com/37988/recipes-katharine-hepburn-brownies.html
Want proof that just four everyday ingredients can turn into something spectacular? Look no further than this chocolate magic.
This luscious, silken, subtly flavored coconut tart is topped with a delicate burnt-sugar crust borrowed from crème brûlée, that shatters when sliced.
https://leitesculinaria.com/41574/recipes-coconut-creme-brulee-tart.html
This beauty of a biscotti may seem a descendant of sorts from fruitcake, though it boasts a heck of a lot more allure than its stodgy ancestor.
https://leitesculinaria.com/37630/recipes-fig-apricot-and-nut-biscotti.html
This mint julep panna cotta has all the minty essence of the classic cocktail but in a creamy dessert. A Kentucky Derby must.
https://leitesculinaria.com/37439/recipes-mint-julep-panna-cotta.html
Simultaneously crispy and chewy and silken, these flourless French indulgences make us swoon each and every time without fail.
https://leitesculinaria.com/3324/recipes-french-chocolate-macaroons.html
Most of us may need a stiff drink on April 15th, but this cake is loaded with plenty of butter and booze. Consider it a classy alternative to a bottle of vodka.
https://leitesculinaria.com/37171/recipes-grand-mariner-genoise-cake.html
Just like the much-ballyhooed chocolate blackout cake from Ebinger's in Brooklyn, this one has the same pudding-like filling, the same tender chocolate crumb, and the same rich, rich frosting.
https://leitesculinaria.com/37085/recipes-chocolate-blackout-cake.html
"Best brownies" is a bold assertion. Yet these merit exactly that distinction. Shatteringly crisp on top, fudgy in the center, and intensely chocolatey through and through.
This Passover classic is so memorable you may just find yourself making it all year round. Talk about a godsend.
https://leitesculinaria.com/3138/recipes-passover-pareve-apple-cake.html
Soon to be known as "what's for dessert tonight" in your house, this old-fashioned dessert made from everyday ingredients takes its name from a simple glaze that makes the cake.
https://leitesculinaria.com/34587/recipes-lemon-drizzle-cake.html
Fritters, made from thin matchstick slices of apples, are quickly fried in oil and sprinkled with sugar. Mound them up on a plate and watch them disappear.
https://leitesculinaria.com/33236/recipes-keller-apple-fritters.html
A ridiculously creamy--and relatively simple--homemade caramel filling graces this properly flaky pastry. Salted butter--lots of it--lends this dessert just the right amount of indulgence.
These peanut butter cookies are filled with a creamy milk chocolate filling for a taste that takes you back to childhood. The cookies are easy to make and can be filled later.
https://leitesculinaria.com/22954/recipes-peanut-butter-cookies-milk-chocolate-filling.html
These bread pudding muffins are just bread pudding baked in muffin tins for creamy, custardy, crisp-topped results.
https://leitesculinaria.com/23031/recipes-bread-pudding-muffins.html
This flourless chocolate-vanilla marble cake has a texture between fudge and cheesecake. The chocolate marbles between the vanilla for a gorgeous look.
https://leitesculinaria.com/22284/recipes-flourless-chocolate-vanilla-marble-cake.html
Not just a hit with kids, this chocolate and peanut butter pudding is rich, creamy, and pretty darn irresistible.
https://leitesculinaria.com/22863/recipes-chocolate-peanut-butter-pudding-cups.html
More savory than sweet, these shortbread go magnificently with booze of any sorts, from the most genteel of cocktails to your go-to wine from the corner store.
https://leitesculinaria.com/19929/recipes-savory-thyme-and-lemon-shortbread.html
We think these conversation-starting cookies defy the laws of physics. When you experience what big flavors they flaunt for something so thin, we think you, too, will be convinced.
https://leitesculinaria.com/20723/recipes-portuguese-sweet-lemon-black-olive-cookies.html
A rustic Italian-inspired cake made with the ever-so-slight coarseness of semolina in contrast to the tender sweetness of grapes.
https://leitesculinaria.com/18241/recipes-semolina-olive-oil-cake.html
The coconut flavor of this ice cream is accentuated by toasting the coconut to lend a grand flavor to a vanilla ice cream base.
https://leitesculinaria.com/4384/recipes-toasted-coconut-ice-cream.html
These butter and cream cheese pastries are filled with cinnamon-sugared nuts, a slick of jam, currants, and a handful of chopped chocolate.
These lovely crepes are filled with homemade dulce de leche and topped with chocolate-coffee sauce and ice cream.
https://leitesculinaria.com/17651/recipes-dulce-de-leche-crepes.html
This frothy Greek frappe can be shaken together in just a couple minutes from coffee, sugar, and milk. No blender required.
https://leitesculinaria.com/11838/recipes-greek-style-frappe.html
This recipe for a frozen terrine, called semifreddo, is an ideal dessert to make ahead and pull out, slice, and serve. A great ending to an outdoor meal.
https://leitesculinaria.com/17612/recipes-lemon-semifreddo.html
Part tart, part sweet, and part party-riffic, this summer quencher is ideal for backyard or front porch sipping. Bottoms up.
https://leitesculinaria.com/15658/recipes-raspberry-lemonade-tequila.html
Swoops and swirls of ethereally airy whipped cream lend these cupcakes a more adult air. In a playing grown-ups sorta way.
https://leitesculinaria.com/16025/recipes-blueberries-cream-cupcakes.html
We're bewitched, thanks to this aged cookie dough--yes, aged COOKIE DOUGH--that indulges us in an adult cookie with notes of rich butterscotch and bitter dark chocolate.
https://leitesculinaria.com/9951/recipes-perfect-chocolate-chip-cookies.html
These diminutive queques are flavored with a hint of citrus that's equally welcome at breakfast, tea, or any other hour of the day, quite frankly.
https://leitesculinaria.com/7786/recipes-portuguese-mini-lemon-orange-cakes.html
Creamy custard is infused with tea for an unusual take on the classic Portuguese flan. The classic caramel topping gives the dessert its depth and sweetness.
https://leitesculinaria.com/7783/recipes-portuguese-tea-flan.html
Dense and rich, this gluten-free cake is a fave among the Portuguese, and anyone who's ever tried it. Its unforgettable taste comes from almonds, lemon, cinnamon, and vanilla.
https://leitesculinaria.com/7769/recipes-portuguese-almond-torte.html
Sweetly tart cranberries make an unexpected yet inspired match for this rich, creamy, vanilla-inflected, perfect-for-fall cheesecake. Bye bye, pumpkin pie.
https://leitesculinaria.com/2930/recipes-cranberry-orange-cheesecake.html
Lots of fresh lemon juice and lemon zest are added to the ethereally light and super smooth dessert mousse to give it a zip of flavor.
https://leitesculinaria.com/3723/recipes-barefoot-contessa-fresh-lemon-mousse.html
A bittersweet something for when you want something that's impressive and sophisticated (and did we mention vegan and gluten-free?).
https://leitesculinaria.com/4419/recipes-chocolate-dipped-candied-citrus-peel.html
When we think of brittle, we tend to think of a wallflower-like candy. This snappy little number proves that we couldn't be more wrong.
https://leitesculinaria.com/4533/recipes-spicy-pepita-brittle.html
Apples, walnuts, and a drizzle of honey give these croustades, or tarts, their outrageously autumnal flair. The crispy, flaky pastry isn't bad, either.
https://leitesculinaria.com/4101/recipes-honey-ginger-apple-tarts.html
Quick bread. Tea cake. Spice bread. Whatever you call it, this recipe has pedigree--and you don't need to know its geneology to know this. One taste tells all.
"This was beyond the best carrot cake I have ever had." That's what we're hearing about this cake, which ingeniously relies on puréed, rather than grated, carrots.
Seeing as blueberries are so darn good for you, one could argue that this rich, creamy ice cream ought to be a summer staple.
https://leitesculinaria.com/4316/recipes-blueberry-ice-cream.html
Chock-full of crunchy nuts and moist dried fruit, this cake is a taste sensation. May we suggest a choice of apricots, plums, pears, or peaches?
https://leitesculinaria.com/2952/recipes-dried-fruit-and-nut-cake.html
A holiday cookie if we ever saw one! So buttery, so nutty, so delicate, so mind-bendingly charming, these traditional Viennese cookies rival the city's fancier pastries as our fave.
https://leitesculinaria.com/3427/recipes-viennese-vanilla-crescent-cookies.html
Part bread, part cake, kugelhopf is made like brioche except it's studded with raisins, brushed with butter, and dusted with sugar.
Sweet-tart lemon infuses this soft pudding cake. On top is a sweet vanilla whipped cream. Lovely any time of year.
https://leitesculinaria.com/3038/recipes-lemon-buttermilk-pudding-cake-cream-berries.html
These cream puffs, called chouquettes, are infused with orange-flower water and freckled with sugar. Serve them as an after-school snack, as they do in France.
https://leitesculinaria.com/3279/recipes-cream-puffs-with-pearl-sugar.html
We know many who've fallen for these dulce de leche-filled shortbread cookies while in Latin America. Few have recovered. Rightly so.
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It's time to melt some chocolate, toast some nuts, and cross some names off your holiday gift list.
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First you make an Oreo cookie crust. Then you smother it with a bittersweet and semisweet chocolate custard. The final flourish is whipped cream infused with vanilla. Sigh.
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Purplish cherries sink into a rich, fragrant frangipane as they bake into sweet oblivion and contrast spectacularly with the crisp puff pastry crust. Sounds terrible, eh?
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Yep. You've heard of breakfast for dinner. We're up leveling to breakfast as dessert. Not just any dessert. Dark chocolate decadence with crisp edges that's delicious alone or with hot fudge sauc...
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Silken lemon curd with a surprise layer of chocolate slathered between creamy tartness and buttery, crunchy flakiness. Any takers?
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This dreamy and creamy alternative to pumpkin pie has won us over. We think it'll woo you, too.
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Those of us who prefer a restrained sweetness and a more pronounced cocoa taste will adore these muffins. Nothing overtly sweet here. And we're okay with that.
The classic Italian dessert, made the old fashioned way with crisp pastry shells, sweetened ricotta, and chocolate chips.
Not Portuguese? Not a problem. It won't lessen your appreciation for these little lovelies with the shatteringly crisp pastry cradling ridiculously creamy custard.
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What's with the thankfulness, you ask? For starters, this sleek, sophisticated, tender-crumbed cake smothered in butterscotch and stacked to the heavens.
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Irresistible in terms of both taste and texture. Those with a weakness for these classic Italian cookies, consider yourself warned.
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An exceptionally, deeply chocolate dessert that feels light and cool. It makes an elegant finish on a warm summer night.
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A superlative version of the classic American quick bread that everyone loves. And that everyone pretty much always has the ingredients for on hand.
Panettone, which makes its traditional Italian Christmas appearance, is gussied up here with any dried fruit you fancy. An ever so slight twist on a classic.
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These chocolate-y devil's food cupcakes boast a creamy cheesecake-y addition. You may never go back to plain chocolate.
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You're going to feel like a cheat when you serve these obscenely simple tarts to guests. Shhhh. Your secret's safe with us.
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This classic French dessert is an eggy cake that's studded with currant, soaked with a vanilla-rum sauce and brushed with an apricot glaze.
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Alice Medrich strikes again with this flaky, buttery crust filled with rich chocolate custard infused with a hint of espresso.
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What makes this apple cake so incredibly moist that it stands out from the rest? Lots of things, including a lovely swirl of cream poured on top of the batter and baked right in.
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These doughnuts have a wonderful crisp gold-brown crust and tender insides, like a dessert version of hush puppies.
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Ripe pears and sweet-tart dried cranberries are the stars of this fruit crumble. The topping is an old-fashioned mix of oatmeal, brown sugar, and butter.
https://leitesculinaria.com/4188/recipes-pear-cranberry-crumble.html
An ethereally creamy, subtly sweet, wickedly pistachio-y gelato that derives its pure flavor from nothing more than the essentials.
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Easy enough for everyday yet sufficiently elegant for anytime you need a little oomph, this honey-inflected walnut cake never disappoints. Ever.
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Decadent is the only way to describe these cupcakes. The rich, mocha cake is filled with even richer chocolate cream, then topped with white chocolate frosting.
Simple and stunning. That's what we think of this ridiculously easy tart made with a graham cracker crumb crust, a luscious cheesecake-like filling made of cream cheese, cream, and sugar, and a s...
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Also known as Neapolitan or Venetian cookies, these vivid cakes are stacked and sliced and dubbed cookies. We can deal.
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The fresh flavors of lemon and blueberry are at their best here in Flo Braker's easily assembled, elegant tart.
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There's a double whammy of chocolate in these indulgent cookies that are loaded with chunks of chocolate and sprinkled with sea salt.
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This lofty cake is so crammed full of chocolate and butter and air, there's no room for flour--although we made sure to leave space for ample swoops of softly whipped cream.
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Know when you taste something and can't help but pause and sigh with content? This subtly sweet lemon cake does that to us each and every darn time.
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Surprise family and friends with the savory jolt of a smattering of extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, baked straight into the crust, in contrast to the sweet apple pie filling.
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Sonhos--Portuguese for "dreams"--is an apt name for Portugal's dreamy doughnuts that are as easy to make as they are to eat.
https://leitesculinaria.com/7788/recipes-portuguese-doughnuts.html
Sweet custard flecked with flakes of coconut are what you can expect from pasteis de coco, a dessert classic from Portugal.
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Sometimes called a volcano cake, this much ballyhooed molten dessert is, quite literally, bursting--er, oozing--with chocolate.
https://leitesculinaria.com/3196/recipes-warm-soft-chocolate-cake.html
Light, airy, lofty, tender, and lovely, this classic chiffon cake from the venerable Joy of Cooking deserves a comeback.
https://leitesculinaria.com/2828/recipes-chiffon-cake-with-lemon-icing.html