Category: Dessert Recipes

Ever bite into something that’s crispy on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside—and totally unforgettable? That’s what these mochi muffins are all about. They’re my go-to treat when I want something different from the usual cupcakes. What makes them unique is glutinous rice flour, which gives that...

Whether you’re prepping for Thanksgiving, a family get-together, or just craving a quick dessert, this no-bake pumpkin fluff delivers all the warm, cozy notes of autumn in just minutes. Unlike other pumpkin-flavored recipes that require baking, cooling, or long prep times, this fluff dip comes together in one bowl...

Since I discovered a colorful mango orchard while traveling in Thailand, the sweet and tangy taste of mangoes has lingered on my palate. I can still picture the juice running down my chin as I took a bite of the warm fruit under the sun. It made me want...

Have you ever thought about how a creamy passionfruit can take you right to a tropical paradise? The unique taste of passionfruit panna cotta provides exactly that! This tropical dessert brings the feeling of a luxurious vacation with every bite. The smooth creaminess and tangy passionfruit come together to...

Picture the moment when the smell of citrus fills your kitchen, blending with the cozy aroma of freshly baked cheesecake. I remember my trip to the beautiful hills of Corsica. It was there that I first tried the tasty Corsican cheesecake called fiadone. This dessert has a citrus twist...

Homemade treats bring a special kind of comfort, especially when they carry a sense of tradition. I recall my first taste of a traditional Pączki – the sweet, fluffy Polish donuts that quickly became my favorite treats for Fat Tuesday. The smell of yeast, the gentle texture, the sweet...

Have you ever felt the sun’s warmth on your face, smelled fresh citrus in the air, and thought, “I want this in a dessert”? I felt just like that the first time I made a limoncello cake. Imagine a lemon cake filled with the delightful flavor of limoncello and...

There’s something timeless about a Philadelphia cheesecake. That rich, creamy texture paired with a buttery graham cracker crust? It’s comfort food at its finest. I’ve made this recipe for everything from birthdays to quiet Sunday afternoons, and every time, it’s a hit. If you’ve ever felt like your cheesecake...

Take a tropical plunge into baking with this coconut cake recipe. This dessert is a crowd favorite—flourish layers with coconut—and it takes your palate on a vacation. You will mix the basic ingredients to make a moist, decadent treat for any occasion. Keep reading to discover how to make...

—– I was, in the tropical fruit section of the local farmers’ market, when a kind vendor handed me a piece of this particular ruby-colored delight. The concentrated tropical guava flavor was like jelly on my tongue—it was like the flavor of sunshine and adventure.  Now I am on...

Looking for that chewy, chocolatey, just-sweet-enough treat you can whip up in your kitchen? Let me show you how I recreated my favorite snack—Heavenly Hunks—right at home, and made them even better. These oat-based bars are gluten-free, dairy-free, and packed with flavor. Best of all, you don’t need a...

As a self-proclaimed ice cream aficionado, I’ve churned my way through countless recipes in search of the holy grail of frozen desserts. But it wasn’t until I met the Ninja Creami that my spoon stood still in awe. My latest obsession? Crafting the ultimate Ninja Creami vanilla ice cream...

Since I was very young, just hearing about strawberry cake filling would make me excited and my mouth water. It was not just any dessert; it was the highlight of my grandmother’s kitchen, a sweet and fruity treat that could bring a grown man to tears of happiness. I...

When I was a wee lass, my grandmother’s kitchen was my tropical escape. The aroma of her pineapple pound cake was like a warm, sweet hug from the islands themselves. It was in those flour-dusted afternoons that I found my love for baking, and more importantly, for transforming the...

Ever since I was knee-high to a grasshopper, strawberries have been my Achilles’ heel. I remember scampering through my grandma’s garden, the summer sun painting freckles on my nose, as I pilfered those ruby-red jewels right off the vine. Those memories are wrapped in the sweet, tangy aroma of...

Since I was knee deep in a grasshopper, panocha has been cooking in my family’s kitchen, and it has been a time of celebration and connection. It is like a recipe that has been passed down like an heirloom in my Filipino heritage. Making this golden brown delight brings...

When I hear “blueberry pie filling,” I think of my grandmother’s warm kitchen and all the wonderful memories it brings. In the midst of the clinking jars and the sweet smell of cooking berries, I discovered how to can. More than keeping the harvest, it was about capturing summer...