Recipes For "Dessert"
![Almond Squares](https://leishishak.com/wp-content/uploads/almond-squares-thumb2-384x216.jpg)
Warning – these almond squares are hard to resist! Let me tell you why: butter, almonds, sugar, vanilla Get...
![Apple Cider Donuts](https://leishishak.com/wp-content/uploads/apple-cider-donuts-thumb-384x216.jpg)
These doughnuts are light, fluffy, and sugary with a hint of autumn And thanks to the addition of buttermilk in this recipe, they stay soft for days if you...
![Banana Pudding](https://leishishak.com/wp-content/uploads/banana-pudding-thumb-384x216.jpg)
So what’s the secret to the best homemade banana pudding The pudding needs to be homemade! When made from scratch, the pudding makes the final flavor and...
![Black and Blue Crostata](https://leishishak.com/wp-content/uploads/black-and-blue-crostata-thumb-384x216.jpg)
A nice change from a typical pie, this sweet crostata has a wonderfully soft cookie-like crust with a preserve-like...
![blueberry coffee cake](https://leishishak.com/wp-content/uploads/blueberry-coffee-cake-thumb2-384x216.jpg)
Why do I love this blueberry coffee cake It’s delicious! The combination of blueberry compote, moist cake, and crunchy cinnamon streusel is simply...
![Blueberry Lavender Pie](https://leishishak.com/wp-content/uploads/blueberry-lavender-pie-thumb-384x216.jpg)
Lavender’s floral and citrus notes blend incredibly well with the sweet blueberries in this recipe I love using herbs in desserts because they add an...
![Candied Pumpkins](https://leishishak.com/wp-content/uploads/candied-pumpkins-thumb-384x216.jpg)
With a bit of sugar, a dash of cinnamon, and some orange zest, I transformed the fresh pumpkin into the most delicious, festive squash I’ve ever had —...
![caramelized pineapples](https://leishishak.com/wp-content/uploads/caramelized-pineapples-thumb2-384x216.jpg)
I love enjoying pineapple fresh, but for baking purposes, I caramelize them in a mixture of brown sugar, butter and vanilla This is a quick and easy way to...
![Carrot Raisin Walnut Bundt Cake](https://leishishak.com/wp-content/uploads/carrot-bundt-cake-thumb-384x216.jpg)
The carrot bundt cake recipe uses 3 to 4 carrots and I like to add plump raisins and walnuts to give the cake some texture keeping the cake moist for days...
![champagne raspberry sorbet](https://leishishak.com/wp-content/uploads/champagne-raspberry-sorbet-2-thumb-384x216.jpg)
After making the sorbet mixture, I made sure to test its sugar content with my refractometer, a handy tool that measures the sugar content (Brix) of...
![chewy fudge brownies](https://leishishak.com/wp-content/uploads/chewy-fudge-brownies-thumb2-384x216.jpg)
This is the ultimate chewy fudge brownie recipe These delicious brownies taste just like those box mix brownies we grew up with They stay moist for days...
![Chocolate Chip Cookies (Flat and Chewy)](https://leishishak.com/wp-content/uploads/flat-and-chewy-chocolate-chip-cookies-thumb-384x216.jpg)
This rendition of the chocolate chip cookie has a higher proportion of fat and sugar which allows the dough to simultaneously spread and caramelize, while...
![chocolate chip cookies thin and crispy like tate's](https://leishishak.com/wp-content/uploads/chocolate-chip-cookies-thin-and-crispy-like-tates-thumb2-384x216.jpg)
Thin and crispy chocolate chip cookies so light and airy, too! Buttery crispy cookies packed with just the right amount of chocolate and a hint of espresso...
![Teddy Grahams Pie Crust](https://leishishak.com/wp-content/uploads/teddy-grahams-crust-thumb3-384x216.jpg)
Teddy Grahams are as yummy as they are cute Toss a handful of these little guys into a food processor (a coffee grinder works well, too) with a bit of...
![Dark Chocolate Cupcakes with Creamy Chocolate Frosting](https://leishishak.com/wp-content/uploads/dark-chocolate-cupcakes-thumb-384x216.jpg)
This moist chocolate cupcake recipe is easy to make, and the end product has a rich chocolate flavor and airy texture I use it for making my chocolate...
![flaky pie crust](https://leishishak.com/wp-content/uploads/flaky-pie-crust-thumb-384x216.jpg)
What are the secrets to a perfectly flaky pie crust VERY cold butter, food processor, baking powder, and...
![Fluffy Cinnamon Vanilla Marshmallows](https://leishishak.com/wp-content/uploads/fluffy-cinnamon-vanilla-marshmallows-thumb-384x216.jpg)
Marshmallows flavored with vanilla and cinnamon, I highly recommend making this recipe on a Kitchenaid as there is a lot of whipping...
![Fruitcake 2.0](https://leishishak.com/wp-content/uploads/fruitcake-2-thumb-384x216.jpg)
Fruitcake 20 is an updated version of the popular holiday cake that we all know — and a few of us love This recipe uses a mix of fresh and dried fruits...
![sugar cookies](https://leishishak.com/wp-content/uploads/sugar-cookies-2-thumb-384x216.jpg)
Wonderfully soft and tender sugar cookie These cookies make great guest favors since they stay soft all week! Bake and bag them the day before your event...
![glazed chocolate donut holes like dunkin donuts](https://leishishak.com/wp-content/uploads/glazed-chocolate-donut-holes-thumb2-384x216.jpg)
How do you replicate Dunkin’ Donuts glazed chocolate donut holes I used a cake pop pan to bake the donut holes, and they baked perfectly round and...
![Golden Butter Cupcakes with Madagascar Vanilla Buttercream](https://leishishak.com/wp-content/uploads/golden-butter-cupcakes-with-madagascar-vanilla-buttercream-thumb-384x216.jpg)
This delicious moist vanilla cupcake highlights the delicate floral flavor of vanilla I recommend using Madagascar vanilla for its purity and depth of...
![Honey Vanilla Poached Apricots in Vanilla Syrup](https://leishishak.com/wp-content/uploads/honey-vanilla-poached-apricots-thumb-384x216.jpg)
I love poaching apricots because not only is it simple, but it also really brings out the sweetness and flavor of the fruit Plus, poaching gives the...
![Lemon Chess Cheesecake](https://leishishak.com/wp-content/uploads/lemon-chess-cheesecake-thumb-384x216.jpg)
A creamy cheesecake top layer to help tone down the sugar and complement the custardy lemon filling of Chess...
![Classic Madeleines](https://leishishak.com/wp-content/uploads/madeleines-thumb-384x216.jpg)
These light sponge cakes make the perfect beach house-warming gift Shaped like a perfect shell, I like to wrap them in clear cellophane bags and tie them...
![Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies](https://leishishak.com/wp-content/uploads/old-fashioned-peanut-butter-cookies-thumb-384x216.jpg)
These cookies not only have an amazingly soft and chewy texture, but they’re also packed with rich peanut butter flavor and the secret was to use peanut...
![Reeses Pieces Chocolate Drops](https://leishishak.com/wp-content/uploads/reeses-pieces-chocolate-drops-thumb-384x216.jpg)
There’s something just so irresistible about creamy, nutty peanut butter and rich, decadent chocolate together in one...
![Roasted Apricot Sherbet](https://leishishak.com/wp-content/uploads/roasted-apricot-sherbet-thumb-384x216.jpg)
The trick to making this apricot sherbet super flavorful is roasting – the best way to bring out the wonderful flavor of apricot that we all know exists...
![strawberry daiquiri cupcakes](https://leishishak.com/wp-content/uploads/strawberry-daiquiri-cupcakes-thumb2-384x216.jpg)
These strawberry daiquiri cupcakes combine strawberries, sugar, lime and rum to make a sweet treat that can be enjoyed any time of...
![Sweet Corn Panna Cotta with Blackberry](https://leishishak.com/wp-content/uploads/sweet-corn-panna-cotta-with-blackberry-thumb-384x216.jpg)
Panna cotta is a creamy dessert that exquisitely showcases summer corn The sugar from the corn infuses with the cream while the starch helps to make the...
![thanksgiving pecan pie](https://leishishak.com/wp-content/uploads/thanksgiving-pecan-pie-2-thumb-384x216.jpg)
Why is this Thanksgiving Pecan Pie so good It’s buttery, caramelly, gooey, chewy yumminess And, the filling sets up nice and firm so that every slice is...