Desserts

An easy and yummy ricotta cookies recipe made with olive oil instead of butter and ricotta cheese.

Lemon Ricotta Cookies

October 28, 2022

An easy and yummy ricotta cookies recipe made with olive oil instead of butter and ricotta cheese. Crispy golden bottom and fluffy in the center. Can be topped with a lemon glaze and poppy seeds sprinkle. INGREDIENTS: COOKIES 5 cups all-purpose flour 1 lb. ricotta cheese ½ cup Lemon Premium Extr...

Meringue Ghosts

October 18, 2022

Try these adorable meringue ghosts for a spooky addition to your cake or cupcakes, or as a sweet treat on their own! INGREDIENTS: 4 large egg whites– room temperature ½ teaspoon cream of tartar 1 cup superfine or caster sugar. ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 teaspoon Cara Cara Orange Vanilla W...

This Apple & Raisin Tart recipe is deliciously different from your everyday sweet treat!

Apple & Raisin Tarts

October 17, 2022

INGREDIENTS: 1 pound #4 phyllo thawed and at room temperature 12 ounces butter, melted 2-3 tablespoons granulated sugar Garnish: confectioner's sugar, ground cinnamon, and ½ cup raisins (optional) The Apple Filling: 10 apples, peeled, cored, and cubed 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 tablespoo...

This recipe for Italian lemon ricotta is an instant hit for anyone who tries it. Light, fluffy, and full of flavor, it is the perfect Italian dessert.

Lemon Ricotta Cake

October 14, 2022

This recipe for Italian lemon ricotta is an instant hit for anyone who tries it. Light, fluffy, and full of flavor, it is the perfect Italian dessert. An easy and simple recipe made with ricotta cheese and lemon; this cake is perfect for any occasion. EQUIPMENT: 9-inch springform pan INGREDIENT...

Apple Cider Bundt Cake

October 06, 2022

This cozy apple cider Bundt cake is perfect for the season! As the air gets crisp in the fall, there’s truly nothing better than homemade apple desserts. Easy and delicious, this spiced cake will soon become a favorite of yours! INGREDIENTS Cake: 2 ½ cups flour ¾ teaspoon baking powder ¼ teasp...

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Mini Flan

September 21, 2022

If you love custard and caramel, this dessert was made for you! Individual desserts are so fun in general. You don’t have to share, and they're perfect for a tapas party! Flan is a dessert beloved by many cultures around the world, and I bet you’ll adore this recipe, too! INGREDIENTS 1 ¾ cup...

Homemade Caramel Sauce

September 19, 2022

Homemade Caramel Sauce is EASY to make! It takes only 10 minutes, and all you need is sugar, butter, cream and our amazing aged balsamics. Spoon it over ice cream, swirl it into brownies, or add it to your morning coffee. INGREDIENTS 1 cup sugar 6 tablespoons butter (salted or unsalted) ½ cup he...

Cinnamon Pear Jam

September 16, 2022

INGREDIENTS 4 lbs. Pears 2 Tbsp. Cinnamon Pear Balsamic 2 to 4 cups Sugar (see note) 1/4 cup lemon juice INSTRUCTIONS Peel, core, and dice (or thinly slice) pears. In a large bowl, toss the pears in lemon juice, balsamic and sugar, cover, and refrigerate for overnight (12 to 24 hours). Place...

This simple and delicious cranberry and walnut cake recipe is made with eggs, sugar, roasted walnut oil, and flour. This recipe is very straight forward and easy to make as well as festive & tasty without being super sugary.

Cranberry Walnut Cake

September 01, 2022

This simple and delicious cranberry and walnut cake recipe is made with eggs, sugar, roasted walnut oil, and flour. This recipe is very straight forward and easy to make so it's perfect for beginners, and it's also festive & tasty without being super sugary. INGREDIENTS ¼ cup Roasted Walnu...