Cuisine: Dessert
Pastéis de Nata (Portuguese Egg Tarts)
I was watching the Portugal episode of Somebody Feed Phil. I love Phil. Anyway, while eating his way through his trip he kept eating Pastéis de Nata, which is a specialty all over Portugal. They are little egg tarts with a cinnamon flavored custard nestled in a flaky puff pastry crust. I had to try them. There a very few Portugese Bakeries in Los Angeles, but I found Natas Pastries in Sherman Oaks. The beautiful tile covered walls made me feel like I was in Europe. We actually had a wonderful lunch there and then had these little custard tarts. Needless to say, I must go back VERY soon.
By - Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: Makes 48 tarts
Limoncello Tiramisu
One of my daughter Grace's favorite desserts is Tiramisu. I wanted to try something new. I made this Limoncello Tiramisu - actually that is a lie. My husband made it. I bought the ingredients and he threw it together. The hardest part about making Tiramisu is finding the @&%#$! ladyfingers! It's super lemony and delicious.
- Prep: 6 hrs
- Yields: 10 Servings
Bourbon Apple Cake
This Bourbon Apple Cake is a great alternative to apple pie. It has a crunchy, crispy texture because it contains grits and the apples are cut into large chunks. It’s baked in a springform pan which makes it easy to remove the cake from the pan in one piece.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 1 hr 20 mins
- Yields: 8 Servings
Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding with Bourbon Ice Cream Sauce
This Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding came about when we had some leftover croissant. My daughter Zoe found this recipe. The croissant adds richness to the wonderful, chocolatey bread pudding. (like bread pudding needs more richness!).
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Rosemary-Orange Cornbread Madeleines
These Rosemary-Orange Cornbread Madeleines have a twist of added flavor. If you don't have a madeleine pan, you can make them into regular muffins. Another variation would be lemon zest and fresh thyme.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Yields: Makes 24 Madeleines
White Grapefruit Tiramisu
White Grapefruit is a fresh, citrusy spin on the traditional Italian dessert.This light and fluffy White Grapefruit Tiramisu is made with Layers of grapefruit soaked ladyfingers, silky smooth mascarpone, and cream.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Lemon Rosemary Olive Oil Cake
This Lemon Rosemary Olive Oil Cake is deliciously lemony and moist and topped with a zesty lemon glaze. The aromatic rosemary really enhances this rustic cake.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Yields: 10 Servings
Penuche Fudge
Penuche is a deliciously sweet fudge made from brown sugar, butter, milk, and vanilla. Penuche is made by the caramelization of brown sugar. Its flavor is similar to caramel. You need to have a candy thermometer to make this successfully.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: Makes 64 1
