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Tag Archives: make-ahead dessert
Grapefruit shortbread bars
Grapefruit and vanilla a winning combination! Why does lemon curd get all the attention? Sure, it’s brightly coloured, tangy and delicious, but other citrus fruits make great curd too. I love these little orange tarts but these grapefruit shortbread bars … Continue reading
Posted in Dessert
Tagged baking, citrus, curd, dessert, grapefruit, lemon curd, make-ahead, make-ahead dessert, orange curd, Paula Roy, shortbread, vanilla
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London Fog Gelato
One unusual ingredient makes the creamiest gelato ever! I’ve been making gelato at home for quite a few years and have always been quite happy with the finished product….but I just learned a nifty little trick that has taken my … Continue reading
Deconstructed Cannoli with Crispy Cinnamon Cookies
All the flavour, none of the fuss! I adore eating cannoli but I don’t enjoy making it. Maybe the distinct absence of any Italian ancestors in my lineage leaves me ill-equipped for the task, but I find filling those delicate … Continue reading
Posted in baking, Dessert, Desserts
Tagged cannoli, chocolate, cinnamon, cookies, crispy, crunchy, easy cannoli, easy dessert, Italian dessert, make-ahead dessert, mascarpone, pastry, quicker cannoli, ricotta
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Vanilla Pound Cake with Salted Caramel Glaze
An easy yet decadent dessert Remember when some people predicted that salted caramel was just a fad? They were probably the same people who said bacon is overrated and artisan donuts were sure to be a passing fancy. Personally, I … Continue reading
Posted in baking, Dessert, Desserts
Tagged baking, cake, decadent dessert, dessert for a dinner party, dinner party dessert, frosting, glaze, make-ahead dessert, Paula Roy, pound cake, salted caramel
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Mini Shortbread Apple Tarts with Salted Caramel
Freshly picked apples are one of the delights of autumn. Their beautiful red skins and crisp texture seem a perfect pairing with the changing seasons. These delicious tarts are a great way to showcase apples in a pretty way and … Continue reading
Posted in baking, Fruit, Fruits and vegetables, Make Ahead
Tagged apples, autumn, baking, caramel, cinnamon, eat local, entertaining, fall, ginger, local, make-ahead dessert, mini tarts, Paula Roy, pie, salted caramel, shortbread, tartlet, tarts
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Espresso Meringue Torte
I have a favourite saying when trying to convince my husband he still has room for dessert. “Come on,” I’ll say, “it’s fluffy, not stuffy!” This gluten-free confection fits the bill as a dessert that makes a perfect finish to … Continue reading
Posted in baking, Dessert, eggs, gluten-free
Tagged baked meringue, coffee, cornstarch, dessert, easy dessert, eggs, espresso, espresso powder, gluten-free, light dessert, make-ahead, make-ahead dessert, meringue, sugar, vanilla, whipped cream, whipped egg whites
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