Desserts

I’ll be honest with you right from the jump. these salted caramel shortbread bars are one of those desserts I make “for other people” and then accidentally eat half the tray myself before anyone shows up. they’re buttery, salty, sweet, and just ridiculously satisfying. you know that moment when you take a bite and you…

I have a tiny confession. I could happily live on cheesecake in any form, but these white chocolate raspberry cheesecake balls hit a whole different level for me. They’re creamy, soft, sweet in that cozy way, and they pack a bright pop of raspberry that keeps everything from feeling heavy. You take one bite and…

I’ve got to say. this Gourmet Tiramisu Yule Log Cake might be one of the most satisfying things I’ve baked in months. There’s something about combining the elegance of a classic tiramisu with the festive charm of a Yule log that just feels right. every slice looks like it belongs on a holiday dessert table,…

I have a soft spot for any dessert that mixes chocolate with coffee, and these Chocolate Tiramisu Cupcakes hit that sweet spot in a way that still surprises me every time I make them. You know that moment when you take a bite and everything gets quiet for a second. That is exactly the vibe…

I’ve got to tell you, gingerbread macarons have this sneaky way of taking over my December kitchen. I make a batch “just to test,” and next thing I know, I’m sinking into the warm spice aroma like it’s a holiday blanket. You know that cozy smell of cinnamon and ginger wafting through the house? That’s…

I have to confess something. Every December, I get the urge to bake something that feels a little magical. Something that looks festive on a plate but still gives off that warm “homemade treat” energy. These Easy Christmas Sugar Cookie Macarons hit that sweet spot for me. They’re soft, chewy, sparkly, and honestly, they taste…

I’ll be honest with you right from the start: these Creme Brûlée Cookies make me feel like I’m getting away with something. They taste like a fancy dessert you’d order at a candle-lit restaurant… but you and I get to make them in our own kitchens, without the tiny portions or the intimidating French chef….

I’ll be honest with you right up front: these Chocolate Peanut Butter Macarons might be my favorite little dessert to show off with. Every time I make them, I’m reminded how wild it is that something so delicate, so fancy-looking, can actually be this fun to create at home. And once you taste that chocolate-peanut-butter…

I’ve always had a soft spot for desserts that look far fancier than the effort it takes to make them, and this Elegant Black Forest Cake Roll sits right at the top of that list. Every time I make it, I get this little jolt of pride because people assume I spent hours crafting it,…