Caramel Apple Cheesecake
It’s the season for apples fresh from the orchard. Sweet, juicy, vitamin-packed apples that are a real treat. I can’t get enough of them. And when I’m craving something sweet,...
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Dessert
If you have a sweet tooth then you cannot miss these tantalising desserts and mouth-watering treats.
Brownie Cheesecake w/ Strawberry Flavored Chocolate Cream
Brownie cheesecake with strawberry flavored chocolate cream is a fantastic treat for the whole family. I wanted to make a cheerful, colorful cake for my little boy and he loved...
Pumpkin Bread Recipe
Who doesn’t like the smell of homemade bread, fresh out of the oven? Personally, I don’t know anyone who can resist. It can bring people together as they sit at...
Authentic Napoleon Cake With Homemade Puff Pastry
Despite its French-sounding name, Napoleon cake is deeply rooted in Eastern European dessert tradition and is especially popular across countries such as Ukraine, Russia, or Lithuania where many consider it...
Dulce de Leche Alfajor Recipe
Chef Stephen Clark runs the kitchen of San Telmo, one of Melbourne’s best Argentinean restaurants. Chef Stephen shares with Chef’s Pencil the recipe of a traditional South American cookie – alfajor...
Kyiv Cake
Kyiv cake is one of Ukraine’s most iconic cakes, first created in 1956 at Kyiv’s famous Karl Marx Confectionery Factory (now part of the Roshen confectionery group). Decades later, its...
Apple Tarte Tatin
Apple tarte tatin is a traditional pie from France and one of the most popular French desserts. This caramelized apple pie is baked upside down and flipped right after. It is...
Choux Au Craquelin
Choux au Craquelin is a classic French dessert made with choux pastry that is both crunchy on the outside and super creamy inside. This recipe has been provided by French Pastry Chef...
Guava Hats in Syrup
Along with mamey and mango, guavas are one of Cuba’s most internationally popular fruits. It’s especially delicious in desserts. This traditional dessert is quick and easy and tastes amazing on...
Cuban Flan
In the world of Cuban desserts there’s probably none more popular and widely enjoyed around the world than flan de leche. The soft and sweet flan works so wonderfully with...
Tronco de Natal
If you want to impress your Christmas dinner guests, then preparing this Portuguese version of the more famous yule log is a must! It’s a recipe that’s been a part...
Bolo Rei
The colorful Bolo Rei reigns supreme as the signature Christmas cake in Portugal. It’s served throughout the festive season, but especially on King’s Day, which commemorates the three kings that...
Pestiños
Every country has its own version of a sweet fried dough dessert and the Spanish’s version of the treat is called Pestiños. It’s long been associated with most of the...
Roscón de Reyes | Spanish Kings’ Cake
The roscón de reyes is a light pastry that is traditionally eaten on Three Kings Day (Jan 6), but can be enjoyed before and after this date. It is a large ring...
Aletria
Aletria is a sweet Portuguese pasta dessert prepared with extremely fine noodles such as vermicelli or angel hair pasta. While resembling Arroz Doce (Sweet Rice), it features a distinct starchy...
Torta Alemã
Despite its name, Torta Alemã, which translates to ‘German Cake’, has actually little to do with Germany and its cuisine. As far as anyone knows, it’s simply the name the...
Musse de Maracujá (Passion Fruit Mousse)
This passion fruit mousse is a popular Brazilian dessert, and it’s no wonder – it’s probably one of the quickest and most delicious desserts you can whip up in just...
Broas de Mel
During Christmas in Portugal, Broas de Mel cookies become one of the main culinary highlights. Originally from Madeira, they are a sweet combination of molasses, honey, flour and a mix...
Brazilian Pavé Dessert
This traditional Brazilian dessert is one of those delicious no-stress desserts you can whip up in half an hour and leave to set in the fridge until serving time. The...
Brazilian Brigadeiros
The brigadeiro is a very simple Brazilian bonbon, about the size of a golf ball. It is made from condensed milk, chocolate powder, and a fair amount of butter. It’s...
Spanish Marzipan Recipe
Marzipan is a traditional Christmas dessert whose main ingredients are almonds and sugar. It is a sweet treat made of almonds and sugar crushed with a mallet lightly toasted under the...
Puerto Rican Tembleque (Coconut Pudding)
Coconut is perhaps one of the most defining flavors of Puerto Rican cuisine, particularly when it comes to desserts. Creamy, sweet and simple – that’s what Tembleque is all about....
Kerststol (Dutch Christmas Bread)
Kerststol is a popular dessert-type bread served around Christmas time in the Netherlands. Although unclear, it’s believed its origins come from the German Stollen, which has a similar recipe and...
Turron (Spanish Almond Nougat)
Spanish nougat, or Turron as it’s otherwise known, is a beloved traditional sweet treat prepared during the Christmas holidays in Spain. Recipes for it date back centuries and include simple...