This recipe dates back to the 1970’s, when the Heritage Society of Austin operated the 1886 Lunchroom (now 1886 Café & Bakery). The chocolate cake is a beloved confectionary – definitely a must-have for guests and diners.
Desserts
5 Minute Mango Wine Sorbet
No matter how you pronounce it, you have 5 minutes to spare for this juicy sorbet. Made with real chunks of frozen mango and your favorite Moscato. 🙂
Bud Royer’s Not My Mom’s Apple Pie
This is an AWESOME pie recipe for holiday time! From Bud “The Pieman” Royer. Made with delicious Granny Smith apples.
Harold’s New Orleans Style Beignets
A New Orleans tradition lives on at Harold’s in the Heights! Deep fried beignets dusted with powdered sugar and served with a crème anglaise (English cream) sauce from Chef Antoine Ware.
Bistro Menil’s Blackberry Buttermilk Cake
This financiers-inspired cake from Chef Greg Martin of Bistro Menil in Houston is chock-full of fresh blackberries, topped with whipped cream. A tart, sweet seasonal treat!
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. Yum!
The Houstonian’s Pecan Pie
Find this famous Pecan Pie from longtime Pastry Chef Catherine Rodriguez at both Olivette and The Manor House on The Houstonian property! Made with a homemade buttery flaky crust, real maple syrup, bourbon and Texas pecans.
American Flag Pies
Tiny Pies is known for its mini creations of big-sliced desserts. You name it, this place can make it bite-sized! For July 4th, we were lucky enough to snag the recipe for these iconic American flag berry pies. Say "Happy birthday, America!" with these delicious desserts.
Chocolate Ginger Crinkle Cookies
These crinkly chocolate wonders bring a big surprise — crystallized ginger!
Blueberry Fool
A simple spring/summer dessert, based on a traditional English fruit and cream “fool”. Thanks to Liz the Chef for sharing!
White Chocolate Limoncello Mousse
Many thanks to Chef Andrew ‘Drew’ Rogers at Drew’s Pastry Place in Houston for dishing on this decadent Limoncello Mousse with white chocolate! Drew’s is a family owned, authentic Italian bakery located in Northwest Houston.
Churros and Chocolate
Scrumptious churros, seasoned with ground cinnamon and sugar, and plated with a delectable chocolate dipping sauce from Batanga in H-Town!
Homemade Easter Marshmallow “Peeps”
These are so cute! Easter “peeps” you design at home. These are not the store-bought product we know and love, but rather a homemade interpretation. So, in that case, get creative! We have recipes for nearly every fruit-flavored “peep” you can think of! Happy Easter 🙂
Vanilla Bean Crème Brülée Easter Eggs
Make Easter Sunday extra special with these insanely good Vanilla Bean Crème Brülée Easter Eggs from The Driskill’s Executive Pastry Chef Tony Sansalone. Made with Grand Marnier.
Pink Lemonade Cupcakes & Frosting
Just as delicious as they sound…many thanks to Butter & Company Catering in Houston for the recipe. Enjoy everyone!