THE GOOD, THE BAD + THE BUONI
Everyone loves dessert. And we’re here for you with our most delicious and tempting treats sure to satisfy even the sweetest tooth. If you’re like us, you believe in a little moderation, so you’ll find a few healthier treats that still taste great and fill any craving you’re having.
This quick and easy homemade strawberry jam recipe (aka strawberry freezer jam) is delicious! It tastes as good slathered toast as it does drizzled over ice cream or cheesecake. And it’s what I use to make one of our all-time favorite strawberry desserts — Italian strawberry crostata (and little strawberry […]
This super delicious Italian summer fruit crostata recipe is one of our favorite desserts to eat. And it’s so easy to make which means it’s an excellent dessert for beginner bakers and kiddos to make. There are two components of this strawberry jam tart: “pasta frolla” which is a very […]
Crostata di Marmellata is one of my favorite simple Italian desserts because it tastes great and it’s easy to make (even for beginner bakers). Don’t let the simplicity of this traditional jam tart recipe fool you — it’s delicious. There are two components of fruity Italian jam tarts: “pasta frolla” […]
Ready in just 20 minutes, these café-style soft and chewy chocolate chip pecan cookies are for anyone who doesn’t want the temptation of a whole log of cookie dough hanging out in their fridge (begging to be eaten by the spoonful or baked up hot and warm on a whim […]
This super easy homemade chocolate chip banana bread recipe is so tender it almost eats like cake. One of my most requested recipes on the blog, this is the best of both worlds — high-quality Lindt dark chocolate and my (most tender ever) classic banana bread. If you’re looking for […]
This homemade diner-style coconut cream pie recipe with mile-high meringue is 100% made from scratch with triple the coconut flavor! A super flaky homemade pie crust filled with perfectly thickened coconut cream custard made with milk and coconut milk, topped with pillowy meringue and freshly shaved coconut that toasts up […]
This homemade limoncello recipe is the best of Italian summer in a bottle — it’s smooth and sweet with an intense lemon flavor without a hint of sour or bitter notes. And with just 3 simple ingredients (and a little time and patience), it couldn’t be easier to make at […]
Creamy vanilla bean cheesecake and pecan tassies come together to create a one-of-a-kind pecan pie cheesecake that any pecan-lover will appreciate. Inspired by my Great Aunt Betty’s pecan tassies I recently posted, this fluffy cheesecake with sweet crunchy crackly pecan topping is baked into a 2-Ingredient Biscoff Cookie Crust. And, […]
This super easy mini pecan tassies recipe was given to me by my (very dear) Great Aunt Betty♡ — one part flaky buttery cream cheese pastry crust and one part gooey, caramelly, nutty pecan filling. These delicious pecan tarts taste like mini pecan pies that you can eat in just […]
This two-toned dual-flavored mini cheesecake recipe is delicious from the crust up and pays tribute to one of NYC’s most iconic desserts — the black and white cookie. This one-half white chocolate vanilla bean and one-half milk chocolate caramel cheesecake recipe has it all — a super smooth and creamy, […]
If you’re looking for a last-minute easy Halloween treat to make, these spooky s’mores are delicious and adorable. They’re the perfect chocolatey dessert for Halloween parties (and you don’t need a campfire to make them — these are indoor s’mores). I’ve used homemade ghost marshmallows here but if you’re short […]
This simple Italian Apple cake is a perfect way to use those crisp, fall apples you picked last weekend (or any apples that happen to be in season right now). It’s sweet, super tender, buttery, and full of apple flavor in every bite. As always, I’ve included step-by-step recipe photos […]