Dessert Recipes

This was supposed to be a simple batch of classic strawberry cheesecake bars. I grabbed the wrong cream cheese—half a block of whipped instead of … Read more

There used to be a little bakery tucked into a bustling corner of my hometown’s summer fairgrounds that made the most unforgettable patriotic desserts. When … Read more

“Last Saturday afternoon, I just popped in to borrow a cup of sugar from my neighbor, and before I even stepped through the door, the … Read more

“I never thought snickerdoodles could surprise me,” my friend Matt declared, arms crossed as he eyed the batch cooling on the rack. For years, he … Read more

Introduction The neighborhood bake sale was in less than two hours and I had absolutely nothing prepped. Everyone else was rolling in with their multi-day … Read more

“Why can’t we just roll the dough balls in cinnamon sugar before frying?” my neighbor’s daughter asked one chilly Saturday morning as I attempted to … Read more

“Hand me that bowl,” my neighbor said casually, already pulling out a carton of fresh strawberries from the fridge. I’d stopped by to borrow a … Read more

Introduction The company picnic was in less than two hours, and I’d completely blanked on bringing dessert. Everyone else was talking about their triple-layer cakes … Read more

Introduction The summer I decided to change my usual weekend routine, I found myself at a small, bustling farmer’s market downtown—totally off my usual path. … Read more

My roommate had insisted for years that she was allergic to peaches. I mean, she swore off the fruit with this dramatic flair that made … Read more