Japanese Cheesecake
I can’t say I’m a huge fan of New York-style cheesecake. That’s not to say I dislike it, but it definitely doesn’t rank up there with my favourite cakes. I […]
Category Archives: Desserts
Fruit Tart
Fresh fruit tarts are the perfect spring or summertime dessert. They’re definitely one of my favourite desserts to make when the weather’s warm. They’re a great way to showcase all […]
Matcha Swiss Roll
Swiss rolls (also called jelly rolls or roll cakes) might seem a bit old school, but I like to think of them as one of the classic cakes. They can […]
Baby Shower Cupcakes
It was almost 2 years ago that I first made cupcakes for a baby shower. They were so well received then that when I was asked to make cupcakes for […]
Classic Crème Caramel
I have this never-ending list of foods that I want to make. I’m pretty good at narrowing down my choices and deciding what to cook on any given day. But […]
Carrot Cake with Browned Butter Cream Cheese Frosting
I was organizing my kitchen cabinets recently, and came across a can of pineapple pieces that I’d bought a few months ago, for the sole purpose of making carrot cake […]
Apple Frangipane Tart
One of my favourite desserts to make for family and friends is Apple Frangipane Tart. Made of a sweet shortcrust base (pâté sucrée), an almond filling (frangipane), and topped with […]
Amaretto Crème Brûlée
So what do you do when you find yourself with 6 leftover egg yolks? Make crème brûlée, of course! Crème brûlée is a classic French dessert that consists of a […]
Rum Babas (Savarina)
Not long after a friend of mine started dating her Romanian boyfriend, she introduced me to savarina, which he had introduced to her. Savarina is a Romanian dessert that looks […]
Eton Mess
When I first found out what an Eton Mess is, I made a mental note that this traditional English dessert could come in handy one day should I ever experience […]
