Tag Archives: easy dessert

Maple syrup pie with pretzel crust

Posted on May 8, 2019 by

Regular or gluten-free, it’s a delicious and easy dessert! I’m a sucker for anything that combines sweet and salty so this pie is right up my alley, earning bonus points for also offering a delightful contrast of crunchy and smooth … Continue reading →

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Baked cinnamon-cardamom mini donut bites

Posted on March 15, 2019 by

A fast and flavourful small-batch treat! I first started making baked donuts a few years ago (check out this fantastic maple-glazed version) and found they were just as delicious as their less-healthy deep fried cousins. These little ones – made … Continue reading →

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Blackberry-mint panna cotta

Posted on February 22, 2019 by

An impressively elegant yet easy dessert! I don’t know why it’s taken me this long to try my hand at panna cotta, one of Italy’s most famous and delicious desserts. The name means ‘cooked cream’ but it’s so much more … Continue reading →

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No-bake lemon coconut squares

Posted on November 21, 2018 by

One of those ‘bet you can’t eat just one’ treats! I don’t know about you, but I absolutely love it when I taste something new-to-me that’s incredible. My typical reaction is that I cannot wait to get home and try … Continue reading →

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Banoffee Pie Parfaits

Posted on August 29, 2018 by

A decadent no-bake dessert that’s super simple to make! Have you heard of banoffee pie? It’s a delightfully decadent combination of fluffy whipped cream, bananas and creamy dulce de leche (thick, creamy caramel sauce) tucked into a graham cracker crust. … Continue reading →

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Ice cream with vodka cooler marinated berries

Posted on June 3, 2018 by

An easy, elegant dessert for entertaining It’s astounding how many varieties of cooler-style beverages one can find at ‘bottle shops’ these days. Of course many people enjoy them for summertime sipping , but did you know they can be the … Continue reading →

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Salted caramel pots de crème

Posted on December 24, 2017 by

A delicious 3-ingredient pudding that takes just 5 minutes to make! I’ve long been a fan of exotically-named desserts like budino and pots de crème, the Italian and French versions of the ever-so-boring-sounding pudding. Not to be confused with the … Continue reading →

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