Chilled Desserts

When the summer heat peaks and turning on the oven feels like a personal offense, semifreddo comes to the rescue. Italian for “half cold,” semifreddo is a classic, no-bake dessert that lands somewhere between ice cream and mousse. Its silky texture and softly frozen form make it a refreshing change from heavier frozen desserts—lighter than […]

Peanut butter pie: the no-fuss, no-fruit dessert of the summer. Let’s be honest—pies can be a little intimidating. Those who have mastered the art of a perfectly flaky crust are kitchen wizards, and we respect them. But for many, pie often means sweating over pastry dough, dealing with finicky fillings, and somehow ending up with […]

Craving a cheesecake that’s both decadent and incredibly creamy? Look no further than this air fryer New York-style cheesecake, a total and utter game-changer. Unlike other varieties such as the dense Chicago style or the light, fluffy Japanese cheesecake, New York-style cheesecake is known for its rich, creamy texture by blending cream cheese with mascarpone […]

As the sun blazes and temperatures rise, there’s nothing quite like a classic lemon tart to refresh your palate. Originating from France, this dessert epitomizes the delicate balance of French patisserie, combining a buttery, flaky crust with a smooth, tangy lemon filling. This is a lovely dessert to enjoy after a sun-drenched afternoon and a […]

Summer is upon us, and with it comes the desire for refreshing treats to beat the heat. Look no further than the delightful simplicity of a berry icebox cake. This easy-to-assemble, no-bake wonder is a dream dessert for those sunny days when turning on the oven seems like an unbearable task. I’ve blogged about icebox […]

Indulge in a slice of sunshine with the iconic key lime pie, a dessert that awakens the taste buds with its zesty flavor and smooth, velvety texture. This beloved dessert has captured hearts and palates worldwide for decades and is a favorite of my husband, which is why I’m blogging about it. It’s also the […]

This is a favorite of mine. A tres leches cake, also known as a “three-milk cake”, is a dense, moist cake made with three types of milk and topped with a generous whipped cream topping.  The unusual aspect of this cake is that after baking it is poked with numerous holes and then soaked for […]

Lemon mousse is a fresh and easy dessert that combines the tangy flavor of lemon with a light, airy texture that’s incredibly pleasing. This, my friends, is the perfect, prep-ahead dessert for springtime. By definition, a mousse is a soft, sweet or savory, prepared food that incorporates air bubbles to create its distinct silky mouth […]

A cream pie, of any kind, is a variation of an old-fashioned custard pie. But to me, a banana cream pie is a culinary work of art.  It is a magical combination of creamy vanilla custard, bananas, and whipped cream all layered together. This dreamy filling is set in an irresistible coconut graham cracker crumble […]

Chia pudding has been an Instagram favorite for years now with no signs of slowing down, and I get why. The luster of the presentation is intoxicating. Beautiful works of art, served in overflowing, handmade earthenware, or in adorable petite glass jars, all highlighting those gorgeous gray chia seeds. Seriously, what’s not to love? I’m […]

Chocolate cream pie with graham cracker crust be still my heart. Pies and tarts with edible pastry became popular during the court of Queen Elizabeth I. Americans’ taste for pies, both sweet and savory kinds, arrived in the New World along with colonists. Sweet pies entered our baking repertoire once the domestic sugar industry took […]

Coconut cream pie falls in the “retro dessert” category. By retro, I mean an old-fashioned/vintage dessert that evokes a feeling of nostalgia whenever I have it. This old-school dessert may have fallen in and out of popularity over the years, but it should not be forgotten. From custards and puddings to jiggly mid-century confections, many […]

Strawberry cheesecake is the ultimate indulgence and something I find cathartic to make. Cheesecake travels the globe and can be traced back 4,000 years to the fifth century BC, to ancient Greece and the island of Samos. At this time, the cheesecake was made with patties of fresh cheese, flour, and honey. These cakes were […]

A no-bake, chocolate matzo icebox cake, layered with whipped cream and chocolate is the Passover-friendly, no-bake dessert I should have thought up years ago. I am mean seriously, with all the many things I have made with matzo over the years, how the heck did I not think of this sooner? This matzo icebox cake […]

You can’t avert your eyes and you know it. It’s a Biscoff mascarpone icebox cake and it is killer. This beauty is the easy, prep-ahead holiday dessert you’ve been looking for. Building an icebox cake is not difficult, the trick is chilling the cake untouched. Overnight, magic happens. The cream will soften the cookie layers […]