Learn how to make Graham Cracker Crust instead of buying it pre-made from the grocery store. It’s easy as, well, pie. Graham Cracker Crust 18 whole graham crackers 6 tablespoons sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup (or 4 ounces) unsalted butter, melted Crush graham crackers in a food processor. Add sugar, salt, and melted butter. […]
Banana Cream Pie. Delightful vanilla pudding topped with fresh bananas. It’s a classic and you don’t need a box to make it. Banana Cream Pie Vanilla Pudding Makes about 4 one-cup servings. 1 cup sugar 1/3 cup cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 cups half and half or milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or vanilla paste […]
One of my favorite Scandinavian treats is the Raspberry Almond Mazarin Tart. It is rich and regal yet one of the easiest things one could make for friends… the perfect dessert. Raspberry Almond Mazarin Tart Makes six 4-inch tarts. Preheat oven to 350F. Crust 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 egg yolk 1 […]
Mini Almond Mazarin Tarts With Fresh Fruit. Buttery crust and almondy filling but the real topper is the glazed fresh fruit. Fancy yet simple. Plain yet colorful. Mini Almond Mazarin Tart With Fresh Fruit Preheat oven to 350°F. 2 sticks (one cup) butter 1 1/2 cups of powdered sugar 2 cups of flour 1 teaspoon […]
Frozen Lemonade Tarts are the best way to celebrate Girl Scout cookie season! I was a Girl Scout. I remember earning badges, skits that made us laugh, and quite literally crossing over the bridge from Brownies over to Juniors. I even remember learning how to cover matches with wax to protect them from the rain […]
If there was ever a dessert meant for strawberry season, it would be the Strawberry Pudding Tart With Fresh Strawberry Glaze. Strawberry Pudding Tart With Fresh Strawberry Glaze This recipe will make one 9-inch tart or about four 4-inch personal-size tarts. Preheat oven to 350°F. Shortbread Crust 11 tablespoons high-quality unsalted butter, softened 1 teaspoon […]
Rocky Road Chocolate Tart. It only took us over a year to finally get together after meeting through our community emails. When we finally did, I was thrilled that she had an English accent but I was the one who ordered tea. Meeting people for the first time always comes with lovely surprises and in […]
