Creamy vanilla bean cheesecake and pecan tassies come together to create a one-of-a-kind pecan pie-like cheesecake that any nut-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, it’s […]
Desserts
Aunt Betty’s Pecan Tassies (Mini Southern Pecan Pie Cookies)
This 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 two bites. Simple […]
NYC Black and White Cookie Cheesecake (Homage to a NYC Icon)
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, […]
Easy Spooky Halloween S’Mores (Indoor S’mores 2-Ways)
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 […]
Torta Di Mela (Easy & Delicious Italian Apple Cake)
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 […]
Mom’s Famous Cinnamon Rolls (Best Cinnamon Rolls Ever)
This easy homemade cinnamon roll recipe is made 100% from scratch (and we happen to think they’re the best cinnamon rolls ever). Anyone who knew my Mom also knew her locally-famous cinnamon rolls. These buttery, fluffy-soft, ooey-gooey cinnamon-swirled sweet rolls were some of the first items to be snatched up […]
Easy Deluxe Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix
This easy DIY hot cocoa mix is the only reason you need to ditch the store-bought stuff. Making homemade hot cocoa mix is quick and easy. Plus, it’s also a good excuse to make homemade marshmallows. For your convenience, I’ve included two hot cocoa mix recipes in this post — […]
How to Make Easy Homemade Halloween Ghost Marshmallows
If you’re looking for an easy Halloween dessert recipe that’s super cute and delicious, these homemade mini marshmallow ghosts are the perfect treat. They’re fluffy and soft and full of pure vanilla flavor and taste nothing like the store-bought kind — and they take just about 25 minutes to make […]
Bakery-Style Pumpkin Spice Blueberry Muffins (No-Mixer Needed)
Plump ripe blueberries have never tasted better than paired with delicious pumpkin spice muffins. In fact, this is now our new favorite way to eat them. This muffin recipe is based on my 97-year-old Granny’s vintage pumpkin bread recipe which is incredibly moist and delicious. And the best part — […]
Best Bakery Style Pumpkin Spice Muffins (No-Mixer Needed)
This no-fail classic pumpkin spice muffin recipe is based on my 96-year-old Granny’s vintage pumpkin bread recipe which is super moist and delicious — and the best part is that it requires no mixer at all, just a bowl and a fork. They’re topped off with toasted pumpkin seed crunch […]
Pumpkin Walnut Bread (Super Moist & No Mixer Needed)
This no-fail pumpkin walnut pumpkin bread recipe is based on my now 97-year-old Granny’s recipe which is super moist and delicious. You don’t need a mixer to make this pumpkin spiced bread — just a bowl and a fork. This bakery-style vintage pumpkin bread is perfect for fall baking including […]
Granny’s Pumpkin Bread (One Bowl-No Mixer)
This pumpkin bread is super moist and delicious and requires no mixer at all! Passed down to my Mom from my now almost 98-year-old Granny, this easy pumpkin bread recipe is still one of my family’s all-time favorite fall and Thanksgiving pumpkin desserts to make. Not a fan of pumpkin […]
Best 20-Minute Homemade Pumpkin Purée (100% from Scratch)
You may be wondering why you should make homemade pumpkin purée from scratch when you can just pick up a can or two at the store. For starters, this all-natural (seriously delicious) pumpkin purée recipe is probably the simplest thing you’ll do all year. Beyond that, it yields an intensely […]
Reese’s Devil’s Food Cake Cheesecake with Oreo Cookie Crust
If you’re a fan of cheesecake, devil’s food cake, Reese’s peanut butter cups, and Reese’s Pieces candy, this is the ultimate chocolate-peanut butter cheesecake dessert. Oreo cookie crust layered with vanilla bean cheesecake, super moist Devil’s food cake, more cheesecake, and topped off with the peanut buttery goodness of Reese’s […]
Moist Pumpkin Spice Banana Bread w/Toasted Pumpkin Seed Crunch
This easy moist pumpkin spice banana bread is the best of both worlds, especially for anyone who can’t wait for pumpkin spice season to start. Fragrant (overly ripe) bananas and homemade pumpkin pie spice flavor these tender loaves with just the right amount of warm spice and intense banana flavor […]