Category Archives: Desserts

The Best Texas Sheet Cake

The Best Texas Sheet Cake, rich, soft, delicious.TEXAS SHEET CAKE ….a large, thinner  chocolate sheet cake, melts in your mouth soft, then topped with a warm chocolate icing with pecans.

The Best Texas Sheet Cake, rich, soft, delicious.

Sharing this recipe because it truly is the best Texas Sheet Cake recipe that I have ever eaten.  About 50 years ago, when I was working as an RN in our local hospital, the staff created a cookbook, and this recipe was in there.  It is the only one I ever make and always get the best compliments.  Continue reading The Best Texas Sheet Cake

PUNCH BOWL CAKE CUPS

PUNCH BOWL CAKE CUPS are a fun and easy twist on the classic punch bowl cake dessert we all remember.

Punch Bowl Cake Cups are a delicious variation to the original punch bowl cake. Made in parfait cups for an easier dessert to enjoy.Made with layers of cake, pudding, fruit and whipped topping, these individual dessert cups are perfect for parties, picnics, and family gatherings.

Instead of serving a large trifle-style dessert, these cups make it easy for everyone to enjoy their own perfectly layered treat– no mess, no scooping, and just delicious.

I have been making retro desserts with my grandchildren, and last week I made them the famous punch bowl cake.  We decided that it is a little too messy once someone digs into it, so these individual cups were perfect and so much fun to create together. 

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Layered Lemon Pudding Cups

Layered Lemon Pudding Cups

These Layered Lemon Pudding Cups are a cool, refreshing dessert made with creamy layers and bright lemon flavor. Served in individual cups, they’re perfect for spring and summer gatherings, Mother’s Day, or anytime you want an easy make-ahead dessert.

These Layered Lemon Pudding Cups are a cool, refreshing dessert made with creamy layers and bright lemon flavor.

With a buttery crust, smooth cream cheese layer, and light lemon pudding, this dessert is both simple to prepare and beautiful to serve. Continue reading Layered Lemon Pudding Cups

CHERRY CREAM PUFF RING

This Cherry Cream Puff Ring is a beautiful and elegant dessert that’s perfect for holidays, special occasions, or a memorable Mother’s Day treat.

Cherry Cream Puff Ring, Inspired by a cherished family recipe, this cream puff ring is made with a light, airy pastry and filled with a creamy pudding mixture, then topped with sweet cherry pie filling. It’s a stunning dessert that looks impressive on any table but is surprisingly simple to make.

Inspired by a cherished family recipe, this cream puff ring is made with a light, airy pastry and filled with a creamy pudding mixture, then topped with sweet cherry pie filling. It’s a stunning dessert that looks impressive on any table but is surprisingly simple to make.

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STRAWBERRY CREPES WITH PASTRY CREAM AND STRAWBERRIES

Strawberry Crepes with Pastry Cream and Fresh StrawberriesStrawberry Crepes with Pastry Cream and Fresh Strawberries are perfect for any breakfast, brunch, or even dessert. 

These Strawberry Crepes are filled with a homemade pastry cream, fresh strawberries, topped with a delicious strawberry sauce, more strawberries and whipped cream. Continue reading STRAWBERRY CREPES WITH PASTRY CREAM AND STRAWBERRIES

MINI CITRUS BUNDT CAKE WITH LEMON CURD & RASPBERRY SAUCE

Mini Citrus Bundt Cake with Lemon Curd and Raspberry Sauce, an elegant, small dessert with big flavor.Mini Citrus Bundt Cake with Lemon Curd and Raspberry Sauce is a small dessert with big flavor. This moist, tender cake is baked in a 6-inch round bundt pan and infused with a delicate citrus-vanilla flavor from Fiori di Sicilia. Served with homemade lemon curd and raspberry sauce, it’s an elegant treat perfect for special occasions. Continue reading MINI CITRUS BUNDT CAKE WITH LEMON CURD & RASPBERRY SAUCE

BERRY LEMON MASCARPONE COOKIE TART

Berry Lemon Mascarpone Cookie Tart is made with a sugar cookie crust that is filled with sweetened mascarpone cheese, lemon curd, and topped with fresh berries.

Berry Lemon Mascarpone Cookie Tart is a rich yet refreshing dessert that’s perfect for spring and summer gatherings. This would be great to serve on Mother’s Day.

This beautiful tart starts with a refrigerated sugar cookie dough crust that is layered with sweetened mascarpone cheese, homemade lemon curd, and then topped with a colorful assortment of fresh fruit.

It’s the kind of dessert that feels special without being complicated. Continue reading BERRY LEMON MASCARPONE COOKIE TART

RASPBERRY LEMON CREAM CHEESE CAKE BARS

These Raspberry Lemon Cream Cheese Cake Bars are the perfect spring or summertime dessert.

These Raspberry Lemon Cream Cheese Cake Bars are the perfect spring or summertime dessert.Raspberry Lemon Cream Cheese Cake Bars…a lemon cream cheese filling, with a swirl of homemade raspberry sauce, and baked between layers of a yellow cake mix, gives you this easy dessert.  Top the pieces with a fresh raspberry to make it beautiful. Continue reading RASPBERRY LEMON CREAM CHEESE CAKE BARS