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Dessert Recipes

As a self-described “lazy” baker, I gravitate towards deliciously unfussy desserts that don’t require fancy decorating or a stint in culinary school. The dessert recipes you’ll find here are mostly simple and straightforward with a big reward at the end. More involved recipes are reserved for special occasions, but I’ll walk you through the step-by-step process for each, whether cakes or cookies, pies or ice cream.

Drunken Cherries

Drunken Cherries

Pineapple Coconut Streusel Cake (a.k.a.  Buckle Cake)

Pineapple Coconut Streusel Cake (a.k.a. Buckle Cake)

Fresh Peach Syrup

Fresh Peach Syrup

Bourbon Pralines and Cream Ice Cream

Bourbon Pralines and Cream Ice Cream

Southern Style Pecan Pralines

Southern Style Pecan Pralines

Espresso Ice Cream with Dark Chocolate Swirls

Espresso Ice Cream with Dark Chocolate Swirls

Tropical Fruit Salad

Tropical Fruit Salad

Homemade Bourbon Caramel Sauce with Pecans

Homemade Bourbon Caramel Sauce with Pecans

Decadent Homemade Dulce De Leche Ice Cream

Decadent Homemade Dulce De Leche Ice Cream

Easy No Bake Coconut & Rum Cookie Truffles

Easy No Bake Coconut & Rum Cookie Truffles

Chunky, Chewy, Salty, Sweet, Everything Oatmeal Cookies

Chunky, Chewy, Salty, Sweet, Everything Oatmeal Cookies

Authentic Italian Easter Ricotta Pie

Authentic Italian Easter Ricotta Pie

How To Make Candied Citrus Peel From Scratch

How To Make Candied Citrus Peel From Scratch

Mixed Berry Parfait with Chantilly Cream

Mixed Berry Parfait with Chantilly Cream

Lemon Poppyseed Heart Shaped Sandwich Cookies

Lemon Poppyseed Heart Shaped Sandwich Cookies

How To Make Raspberry Tiramisu with Chambord

How To Make Raspberry Tiramisu with Chambord

Traditional Mardi Gras King Cake Recipe

Traditional Mardi Gras King Cake Recipe

Rum Raisin Ice Cream

Rum Raisin Ice Cream

Cutout Spiced Cookies For Christmas

Cutout Spiced Cookies For Christmas

Chewy Coconut Almond Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chewy Coconut Almond Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate Bourbon Gingerbread Truffles

Chocolate Bourbon Gingerbread Truffles

Chewy Ricciarelli – Italian Almond Cookies

Chewy Ricciarelli – Italian Almond Cookies

Dried Cherry Pecan Cardamom Cookies

Dried Cherry Pecan Cardamom Cookies

Easy Make Ahead Apple Frangipane Tart

Easy Make Ahead Apple Frangipane Tart

Salted Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies

Salted Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies

Apple Cranberry Tart w/ Walnut Crust

Apple Cranberry Tart w/ Walnut Crust

Dulce De Leche Recipe (3 methods)

Dulce De Leche Recipe (3 methods)

Strawberry Daiquiri Ice Cream

Strawberry Daiquiri Ice Cream

Peach Ice Cream with streusel swirl

Peach Ice Cream with streusel swirl

Cinnamon Walnut Apple Bars

Cinnamon Walnut Apple Bars

Pineapple Upside-Down Cake (with rum)

Pineapple Upside-Down Cake (with rum)

Thin & Crispy Sugar Cookies

Thin & Crispy Sugar Cookies

Mixed Berry Buckle (Streusel Coffeecake)

Mixed Berry Buckle (Streusel Coffeecake)

Small Carrot Walnut Cake

Small Carrot Walnut Cake

Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream

Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Chocolate  Snack Cake with Maple Glaze

Chocolate Snack Cake with Maple Glaze

Butter Pecan Cookies

Butter Pecan Cookies

Lemon Strawberry Crumb Cake

Lemon Strawberry Crumb Cake

Cinnamon Walnut Loaf

Cinnamon Walnut Loaf

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