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The first time I made this cinnamon roll fudge, I was looking for a holiday treat that captured the warm, comforting flavor of cinnamon rolls without the hours of proofing dough and waiting for things to rise. What emerged was…
I learned the power of baked brie the hard way—by showing up to a holiday party with a complicated appetizer that took me three hours to make, only to watch it sit mostly untouched while everyone gathered around someone’s simple…
I’ve always thought that cheesecake and coffee were the perfect pairing—until I realized they could actually be the same dessert. This coffee cheesecake combines everything I love about a classic New York-style cheesecake with the rich, sophisticated flavor of espresso.…
There are certain holiday mornings when you want something spectacular on the breakfast table without having to wake up at dawn to make it happen. This caramel candy pecan roll is my answer to that dilemma—a show-stopping sweet roll that…
My grandmother kept two recipes locked away for special occasions—her brisket rub and this chocolate pecan pie. The brisket recipe eventually made its way around the family, but this pie remained her closely guarded secret until one Thanksgiving when she…
Pear tarts intimidate people in a way that apple pies somehow don’t. Maybe it’s the elegant arrangement of fruit slices, or the sophisticated reputation of French pastry, but most home bakers assume tarts are better left to professionals. This spiced…
I used to think mousse was one of those desserts you could only get in French restaurants or fancy bakeries—something requiring specialized training and equipment I’d never own. Then I learned the secret: good chocolate, properly whipped cream, and patience.…
Every Halloween, I watch parents stress over elaborate desserts that require advanced decorating skills and ingredients you’ll never use again. Meanwhile, their kids just want something fun to make and even more fun to eat. These witch’s cauldron pudding cups…
If you’ve ever made buckeyes—those classic peanut butter balls dipped in chocolate—you know they’re delicious but also a bit fussy. Rolling dozens of uniform balls, keeping the chocolate at the right temperature, getting that signature exposed circle of peanut butter…
Some flavor combinations are so good they transcend trends and become permanent fixtures in our dessert vocabulary. Cookies and cream is one of those combinations—it’s been the favorite ice cream flavor of kids and adults alike for decades. These cookies…