Paula, Author at Chef's Pencil

Jam Cookies with Meringue

A holiday table should not be without cookies, especially these jam cookies with meringue. A tender and aromatic cookie dough is complemented by a sweet and sour fruit jam. The...

Apricot Crumble Cheesecake

Apricot crumble cheesecake is a highly flavored cheesecake with a delicious biscuit crust, creamy cheese, and apricot filling, topped with a crunchy layer of walnut crumble. It’s a great summer...

Chocolate Strawberry Cookies

I love homemade cookies and we always have them in our house. Whether they’re chocolate chip cookies, orange butter, walnut cookies, or plain condensed milk cookies the kids simply love...

No Bake Mini-Nutella Cheesecake

Until I recover from my vacation (a nice long vacation), I will present you with some recipes I made before I left. These mini-Nutella cheesecakes are just one of the...

Condensed Milk Cookies

These super yummy condensed milk cookies are so simple to make it would be a shame not to give it a try. The recipe is very simple: mix the ingredients,...

Black Forest Cheesecake

Black Forest cheesecake is a wonderful dessert. It’s sweet, aromatic, a little tart and has a crunchy crust and thin, creamy filling. For me it’s a super dessert because it...

Chocolate Cherry Cookies

Cookies are never missing from our home. Whether it’s chocolate chip cookies, meringue cookies, almond scones or more cookies, something is always baking. The reasons are many, of course. Everyone...

No Bake Raspberry & Pistachio Cheesecake

This raspberry and pistachio cheesecake is a no-bake cheesecake that is simple and quick to prepare. This no-bake version always seems to have a better color and airier texture than...

Chocolate Swirl Cookies

I like homemade cookies. And it’s not only me – all the family enjoy making them and digging in. Together with a cup of coffee, milk, or yogurt, they are...

Chocolate Chip Cookies with Candied Fruit

Chocolate cookies are super easy to make at home and homemade cookies always taste better than the store-bought stuff. They are a sweet treat that we are told are not...

Yogurt and Almond Scones

Scones are quick and delicious and can be eaten for any meal of the day. They can also be classified as pastries because they use baking powder rather than yeast...

Mini Tomato & Mozzarella Tarts

I made these delicious tomato and mozzarella tarts for my baby boy’s birthday, and so special were they, I knew I also had to share them with you. They won...

Coconut and Lemon Shortbread Cookies

I made these coconut and lemon shortbread cookies for my youngest boy. He’s a big fan of cookies and I often prepare a sweet surprise for him. They went down...

Blackberry Cheesecake

I don’t think a month of the year goes by without me making at least one cheesecake. Whether baked or no-bake, cheesecake remains among my favorite desserts. And the truth...

Orange Butter Cookies

I love these orange-flavored butter cookies. They make a great treat for the holidays or anytime of the year. For me, oranges are a must in wintertime. They bring color...

Walnut & Chocolate Sandwich Cookies

I made these walnut, chocolate, and raspberry sandwich cookies in response to a colleague’s challenge. She presented me with a large round cookie with chocolate and raspberry cream. She was...

Walnut Crescent Cookies

These crescent cookies are super easy to make using few ingredients, but they’re also super tasty and soft. They’re a real treat for cookie lovers. The butter and walnuts give...

All posts by Paula

Paula is a very talented pastry cook and a regular Chef's Pencil contributor. She has won numerous awards for amateur chefs and she loves to bake for her family of four. Check out all her delicious pastry and dessert recipes on her profile page.