Leave it to Don Strange of Texas to find a way to make pie even better….pie bars! Try this Salted Caramel Pumpkin Pie Bar with plenty of whipped cream, served on a shortbread cookie crust. A fun way to serve dessert at any event! Cut like a brownie, the pie bars are portable, tasty slices […]
Desserts
Raspberry-Rose Chocolate Bark
Chocolate and roses go hand-in-hand around Valentine’s Day, so we combined the two into one luxurious treat.
Bumdoodlers’ Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
Apple Butter–Pecan Cinnamon Rolls
Cinnamon Rolls are our favorite way to secretly eat dessert for breakfast. In this seasonal spin on the classic, we layer the pillowy rolls with store-bought (or homemade!) apple butter, toasted pecans and cinnamon sugar.
Pumpkin Sheet Cake with Salted Maple Frosting
This unbelievably tender pumpkin cake is frosted with salted maple buttercream and sprinkled with maple-candied pepitas. The batter comes together in one bowl, so you have more time to make your homemade frosting and candied topping.
Delicious peach cobbler
No-Churn Strawberry-Basil Ice Cream
This clever no-churn method allows you to make delicious homemade ice cream without an ice cream maker! The sweetened condensed milk binds the base while whipped cream makes the ice cream light and airy.
Basic Cake Pops
Once you know how to make a basic cake pop, it’s easy to start creating your own designs. Bake the cake as directed on the box, using the 9-by-13-in (23-by-33-cm) cake pan. Let cool completely. Once the cake has cooled, get organized and set aside plenty of time (a couple of hours) to crumble, roll, […]
Sparkling Ice Apple Cinnamon Donuts
Sugary, sweet apple cinnamon donuts from Sparkling ICE. This recipe makes 12 donuts plus holes! Part 1: Making the Donut Dough In a mixer, cream the butter and sugar together, on medium high speed for approximately 5 minutes. Add eggs one at a time until combined. Slowly pour in the milk and half of the […]
The Houstonian’s Chestnut Cake with Chocolate Glaze
Get a good look at this gluten-free dark chocolate chestnut cake before it’s all gone! This perfect holiday dessert comes from Pastry Chef Catherine Rodriguez of The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150C). Brush the pan with melted butter or spray and line with parchment. Method: […]
Little Gretel’s Czech Traditional Farmer’s Cheese and Peach Kolaches
These customary delights are as authentic as they come – from Pastry Chef/Owner Denise Mazal of Little Gretel Restaurant in Boerne, TX. Denise, a native Czechoslovakian, learned the trade from her mother who was also a chef. This Old World version features farmer’s cheese with fresh peaches. Yum! FOR DOUGH: Warm the milk in a measuring […]
Bailey’s Cookies & Cream Parfaits
Layered chocolate and Baileys cream paired with crumbled Oreo cookies. These parfaits are the perfect weekend retreat! Find the FULL RECIPE at Homemade Hooplah. 🙂 Ingredients Oreos semi-sweet chocolate milk heavy whipping cream Baileys powdered sugar
Authentic Munchener Apfel Pfannekuchen
A recipe I’ve waited 15 years to get my hands on! Translated from an Old World cookbook and adapted at The Magnolia Pancake Haus. Granny smith apples, zesty cinnamon and secret spices all combined to create a puffed pancake that is an authentic taste of Bavaria. Served with powdered sugar and European-style whipped cream. You […]
Magnolia Pancake Haus’ Munchener Apfel Pfannekuchen (Gluten Free Version!)
Beer/Ale Pairing: serve with a Vanilla Porter for a late brunch on the weekend or breakfast for dinner. Include a sharp cheddar cheese if desired with the Pfannekkuchen. Heat oven to 375F. In an 8 inch oven proof non-stick skillet heated to medium low, cook apples w/ cinnamon & nutmeg for a few minutes until they […]
Marais Bananas Foster Bread Pudding
Bread pudding is a famous dessert in the French Quarter of New Orleans. Marais adapts their recipe from Dickie Brennan’s steakhouse in New Orleans. Bread Pudding Slice French bread and dry in a 200 degrees F oven for 20 minutes. Combine remaining pudding ingredients in a large container and blend well with a hand mixer. […]