Meal Type: Desserts & Sweets
Braised Pears in Caramel Sauce
PrintBraised Pears in Caramel Sauce This simple dessert features pears soaked in a creamy caramel sauce and braised to sumptuous perfection. Sprinkling sugar on raw pears draws out their juice while baking, creating a natural syrup that caramelizes after adding cream. Ingredients2 Bartlett pears (not too ripe), peeled, cut in half, and cored2 Tablespoons water¼ … Continued

Apple Compote
PrintApple Compote Bursting with fall flavor, you’ll want to have a jar of this compote in your fridge to pair with desserts, baked goods, and sweet breakfast fare like pancakes, waffles, or this Crème Brûlée French Toast. Ingredients2 Tablespoons unsalted butter2 lb. apples (about 3-4 large*), cored, peeled, and diced into 1-inch pieces⅓ cup maple … Continued

Vegan Blondies
PrintVegan Blondies These crumbly treats are flavored with peanut butter and banana for a delectable dessert fit for any occasion. Ingredients1 cup brown sugar¾ cup peanut butter ¼ neutral oil such as canola or sunflower oil1 ripe or overripe banana 2 teaspoons vanilla1 ¼ cup flour½ teaspoon salt¾ teaspoon baking powderInstructionsPreheat oven to 350°F.Lightly grease a metal … Continued

Grilled Pineapple a la Mode
PrintGrilled Pineapple a la Mode After you’ve grilled dinner, why not grill dessert as well? The sugar in fruit like pineapple caramelizes when heated, creating mouth-watering flavor and a satisfying char. Paired with locally sourced hot honey and a scoop of your favorite vanilla ice cream, it’s the perfect summer dessert. Ingredients1 pineapple 2 teaspoons brown … Continued

Sour Cream Apple Coffee Cake
PrintSour Cream Apple Coffee Cake This coffee cake has a lovely middle layer of baked apple and streusel, so each bite has sweet-crunchy texture and extra flavor along with classic coffee cake goodness. IngredientsFor the cake5 egg yolks⅔ cup sour cream, divided1 ½ teaspoons vanilla2 cups flour1 cup sugar½ teaspoon baking powder½ teaspoon baking soda¼ … Continued

Fruit Spring Rolls
PrintFruit Spring Rolls Fruity spring rolls are a fun new way to enjoy dessert. They’re packed with strawberries, mango, and kiwis, with a cool, minty dipping sauce for the perfect warm weather dessert. Ingredients4 oz. thin rice noodles (also called rice vermicelli)2 cans coconut milk8 (8-inch) round rice paper wraps¼ cup fresh mint leaves, finely … Continued

Chocolate Truffles
PrintChocolate Truffles Decadent and surprisingly simple to assemble, these chocolate truffles are delicious as is, but can easily be upgraded with a variety of scrumptious flavors. Ingredients9 oz. Guittard bittersweet chocolate7 oz. sweetened condensed milk½ Tablespoon vanilla extractCocoa powder, for rollingInstructionsUsing a double boiler, melt the chocolate and condensed milk, stirring constantly. Remove from heat … Continued

Citrus Cookies
PrintCitrus CookiesYield 24 cookies Buttery, tangy, and oh-so-easy to make, these cute cookies will make a welcome addition to any holiday dessert platter. IngredientsFor the lemon curd:⅓ cup (3 oz.) fresh lemon juice1 Tablespoon lemon zest½ stick butter, room temperature2 eggs, room temperature1 egg yolk, room temperature½ cup (4 oz.) sugar1 teaspoon cornstarchFor the cookies:8 … Continued

No-Bake S’mores Cheesecake Bars
PrintNo-Bake S’mores Cheesecake Bars The best part about these bars is the decadent flavor and gooey, crunchy texture. But the next best thing? You don’t have to sit over a hot stove or oven! Make these bars overnight for backyard bonfires, BBQs, and more. IngredientsFor the graham cracker crust:2 packages of graham crackers (about 16 … Continued
