These may be Pumpkin Spice Latte flavored but they are anything but "basic". Giant rolls are filled with spiced brown sugar pumpkin filling. Topped with a sugary espresso glaze and because you can never have too many toppings they are sprinkled with pumpkin spice pumpkin seeds and chocolate covered espresso bean pieces. They are great with a cup of coffee on a crisp fall morning and take only an hour to make!
Read MoreLayers of dark chocolate mousse, chocolate pecan cookie dirt and chocolate whipped cream are topped with realistic raspberry gummy worms to make a frightfully delicious Halloween dessert.
Read MoreI don't think the sweet summer plum gets the recognition it deserves. The sweet and tart stone fruit is the star of this crumble. It is an easy dessert but has a show stopping color and flavor. The vibrant fruits are topped with a vanilla almond crumble and with just a hint of cinnamon to round out the flavor. The bright flavors of summer blended with a little warmth and spice of the coming fall season.
Read MoreEvery now and then you need dessert for breakfast. This Dutch baby pancake is sprinkled with cinnamon sugar and topped with creamy greek yogurt, fresh peaches and tart raspberries. Drizzle the whole thing with maple syrup and you have the decadence of dessert disguised as breakfast.
Read MoreThis is my dessert version of the cocktail frosé. It is the perfect spring cocktail and this dessert combines those sweet and floral spring flavors. Dense pound cake is topped with sweet strawberries roasted with elderflower liquor and topped with a rich velvety rosé wine sabayon
Read MoreMoist brown butter banana bread is layered with sweet cinnamon chocolate pecan streusel. Chocolate, pecan, and cinnamon is one of my favorite flavor combinations. Add in sweet bananas and nutty brown butter and you have a winning combination. This is a great sweet slice to have with breakfast but is also the perfect anytime snack. Add a little vanilla ice-cream to a warm slice and you have a great simple dessert too.
Read MoreGiant poppyseed sweet rolls are filled with sugary lemon and blueberry filling and topped with a sweet and tart lemon cream cheese icing. These sweet and tart treats are the perfect addition to your brunch menu!
Read MoreThis April Fool's Day dessert may have you doing a double take. I can't help but giggle when I look at it. This dessert prank is not only sneaky its delicious! Vanilla bean cheesecake "mashed potatoes" is layered with a brown butter cookie crumble, topped with brown butter caramel "gravy" and sprinkled with sea salt and grated dark chocolate "pepper". Why not have mashed potatoes for dessert?
Read MoreThis is a mashup of two of my husbands favorite desserts. Creamy and decadent vanilla mascarpone cheesecake is layered with boozy coffee syrup soaked lady fingers. It is all topped off with coffee whipped cream and sprinkled with dutch processed cocoa powder and chocolate covered espresso beans. You get all the flavors of tiramisu with the rich texture of classic New York style cheesecake.
Read MoreThis is a fancy take on everyones favorite tray bake, brownies! Easy preparation with a spectacular presentation. Decedent Brownies are topped with dark chocolate truffles with an assortment of toppings. Show your valentines you love them by not only making homemade truffles but using them to top a fudgy homemade brownie. A slice of this torte is sure to impress!
Read MoreWhen it is chilly it is hard to beat a rich cup of hot chocolate. To take this hot chocolate over the top I added homemade raspberry swirl marshmallow. Top it off with a drizzle of more dark chocolate and maybe a little raspberry liquor and this hot chocolate is sure to warm you up!
Read MoreHave you heard of Blonde Chocolate? Run, don't walk and buy some! Better yet, make some and use it in this Caramelized White Chocolate Mousse. Caramelized White Chocolate is like butterscotch's chic older sister. If you like toffee, buttery shortbread notes this ones for you. I used this delicious caramelized gold in a decadent mousse for two (two generous portions).
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