retro dessert

Icebox cakes have long been the unsung heroes of warm-weather entertainment. Originating in the U.S. during the 1920s and 30s—when the “icebox” was the modern marvel of kitchen appliances—these no-bake desserts became popular for their simplicity and practicality. Built on layers of cookies or cake, cream, and flavorings, icebox cakes are chilled to perfection, allowing […]

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 […]

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 […]

This is a holiday icebox cake, my new favorite, effortless no-bake retro dessert. The term “retro desserts” has been popular for a while now. Food, much like fashion, is often circular. Food trends swing far and wide, but those with real roots, often circle back within a decade or two. Retro desserts pay homage to […]