Pear Cranberry Crostata
This year for Thanksgiving, we had the biggest crowd that we’ve ever hosted. I have a very small immediate and extended family, and most of my extended family lives in other parts of the country (and world), so holidays are usually just my mom and dad, brother, one uncle, and one set of grandparents. What little family I have is great, and I always love spending time with them on the holidays and otherwise, but it was really fun to have such a big group this year. (more…)
Apple Tarte Tatin
Lately I’ve been on a caramel kick, dosuing any and all desserts with a heavy handed scoop of homemade salted caramel sauce, or creating desserts that are based around caramel-y flavors. When I was home last weekend, I made pumpkin cupcakes with a caramel buttercream (recipe coming soon!), and I also made this Apple Tarte Tatin. My mom loves fruit upside-down cakes, so whenever I’m home that’s what she wants. Generally though, I’m hesitant to make a tarte tatin, because mostly every recipe I’ve ever encountered calls for puff pastry and I never have any lying around. Plus, I prefer to make every component of my baked goods, so when I finally found this recipe I was sold.
Layered Mocha Mousse Torte
This recipe is a favorite in my family – my mom has been making it for as long as I can remember, and I’ve even taken to making it from time to time, despite my love for always trying new things. It’s a great-no bake dessert, it looks fancy and sophisticated, but it’s actually pretty easy to make! Plus, it tastes like heaven – pillowy mousse and coffee whipped cream, layered with coffee-flavored chocolate wafer crumbs. Nothing wrong with that!
