By Kristin Helwig
It’s that time of year where the rhubarb is just bursting out of the garden! Combined and cooked down with juicy sweet berries to a thick jam and layered between oatmeal cookie dough. These bars are a must for spring! Rhubarb Berry Jam Oatmeal Bar …
Rich dark fudge brownies with sweet salted gooey caramel swirled throughout. It’s mixed into the brownie batter and spread ontop letting it ooze into all of the brownie. This is not for the faint of heart and is truly so decadent. Each bite just melts …
Like what’s better than ice cream?! This is a really simple no churn, recipe. So sweet and creamy made with a handful of ingredients. The strawberries are cooked down till thick and jammy, pureed and then swirled into the cream cheese and condensed milk. Folded …
If you’ve ever shopped at Costco and had the pleasure of trying these you know how addicting they are. I had to figure out how to make them at home immediately. They are just as good if not better, and so easy to make!! Graham …
Cool, creamy and refreshing, this sweet treat comes together in just a couple simple ingredients and it’s so easy to make. Three separate recipes that come together to make this dessert. The crust is a buttery shortbread, filled with a creamy lemon filling and homemade …
Layers of soft oatmeal chocolate chip cookie dough, homemade gooey salted caramel, rich dark chocolate and toasted nuts. These have all the best flavors and textures. Salted Caramel Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a 8×8 inch baking …
For when you’re craving amazing sugar cookies, but don’t want to cut out and decorate. These are incredibly soft and chewy. Just simple ingredients, with amazing results. Topped with a velvety cream cheese frosting, raspberry cream cheese hearts and sprinkles. Perfect for that special valentine! …
This tried and true classic is perfect for any celebration or social get together. It’s deliciously rich chocolate cake with a secret ingredient being mayonnaise. Layers of chocolate cake with chocolate buttercream topped with a beautifully shiny chocolate glaze. Devil’s Food Cake Chocolate Buttercream Chocolate …
Pavlovas are just a beautiful whimsical dessert. The meringues are soft and marshmallow like in the center and crisp on the outside. Topped with fresh whipped cream, segmented oranges, tangy pomegranates and crushed pistachios. A real show stopper for the holidays! Pavlovas Directions Preheat the …
It was really hard to walk away from this pan of soft, chewy, warm blondies. The brown butter is really key in these. Studded with white chocolate chips and maple syrup its just the perfect little fall treat. Ingredients Directions Preheat the oven to 350 …
It’s hot, it’s the end of summer, what better way to cool off with this bright and lemony no-churn cream?! It stays really creamy in the freezer and not icy which I love. Perfect treat at the end of a long hot day. Ingredients Directions …
Well I can’t love these more! Made with Greek yogurt, maple syrup, cocoa powder, a touch of vanilla and creamy peanut butter. Blended together and poured into popsicle molds to freeze. Then dipped in melted chocolate! These are a perfect summer time treat to cool …
Summer ripe nectarines and juicy ripe blueberries are the star here! Tossed together with a crumbly oat crisp with brown sugar, cinnamon and butter, this is a quick and easy dessert that comes together in no time! Ingredients Oat crisp Directions Preheat the oven to …
Well these are my new fav summer treat. Frozen creamy peanut butter cups and covered in dark chocolate. I folded some graham cracker crumbs into the peanut butter for a little texture and let me tell you, you’re going to be obsessed with every bite. …
I love a good strawberry shortcake, but with all the rhubarb growing in my back yard I couldn’t resist to throw it in with the strawberries. It adds just that perfect tartness to the perfectly sweet strawberries. Along with fresh whipped cream and flaky buttermilk …
Think strawberry ice cream but better! Roasting the strawberries just bring out all the natural sweetness and enhances the flavor that much more. Swirled into a classic vanilla base ice cream served with buttery, flaky cinnamon sugar pie crust. Pretty perfect for those warmer days …
I just love this cake so much! With Easter right around the corner, you will need a show stopper dessert! Layers of sweet, buttery cake and then topped with a velvety creamy cheese frosting and topped with all the shredded coconut flakes. Making sure everything …
Cherry cheesecake holds a very special place in my heart! For as long as I can remember my dad would always request cherry cheesecake for his birthday. So it started out with a dream whip no bake cheesecake recipe but over the years I think …
There may still be A LOT of snow on the ground here in Minnesota, but the sun is out and the birds are chirping. I feel spring in the air. These lemon bars are sure to brighten any day. Layers of buttery flaky shortbread with …
If you’re looking for a quick afternoon snack or dessert with a scoop of ice cream these bars amazing! Layers of oat crumble on the bottom and then juicy sweet strawberries and topped with another layer of the oat crumble. Nothing not to love about …
What’s a better way to say I love you than your own little personal cake? Two rich devils food chocolate cakes stacked on top of one another with raspberry cream cheese frosting in the center, and coated with chocolate ganache. Share one with your valentine …
Made with warm spices, and apple sauce to make it super moist. This carrot cake is going to be a classic all time favorite. Then topped with a rich velvety brown butter frosting, just adds a carmel-y nutty flavor it’s the perfect welcome for spring! …
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner this is a perfect little dessert to spread the love. Starting with Oreo crust on the bottom and then topped with a creamy light pink raspberry mousse and topped with chocolate ganache and fresh raspberries. Oreo Crust Raspberry …
I made these bars the other day when I couldn’t decide between lemon bars and cheesecake bars. So here we are. Blackberry and blueberry jam swirled into the rich creamy cheesecake is just that little added sweetness that these bars needed. They will last in …
I always have a sweet tooth, and sometimes when I want something fast and don’t want to turn on the oven these are going to be my new go-to. 4 simple ingredients that you probably have in the kitchen. Pureed bananas mixed together with dark …
Rich caramel shortbread bars covered in chocolate ganache, these millionaire bars won’t last long. They are impossible to resist. Similar to a Twix bar, but not fully covered. Flaky sea salt sprinkled on top really brings them to life! Shortbread Caramel Chocolate Ganache Directions Preheat …
One of my favorite desserts of all time. It’s just so light and airy and perfectly sweet. Topped with fresh whipped cream and raspberries its just the best combo. So simple, yet so elegant. Make sure to flip the cake over after baking onto a …
In this special thanksgiving pie the corn syrup is replaced with maple syrup making it a little more wholesome and just as delicious. Adding the pure maple syrup along with a little bit of flour and the eggs the pie is able to hold up …
With the holidays coming up, I’m always looking for new desserts to serve. This layered cheesecake will be sure to impress. Instead of a graham cracker crust I used Lotus Biscoff cookies, and they worked perfectly. Little European butter cookies that pair perfectly with coffee. …
This classic French chocolate mousse is so rich and creamy it practically melts in your mouth. Just a couple simple ingredients and you will have this on the table in no time. There’s no cooking, the hardest part will be letting it chill in the …
Who else is excited about Halloween?! Doesn’t it just bring out the inner kid in all of us. Something so exciting about dressing up and eating candy all day, and being scared. We can’t get enough of it over here especially the little boys. Whats …
This cake requires a bit of planning ahead, as some of the steps need be made ahead of time. But the end result will be a show stopper and worth the extra effort. The first step will be to make the pastry cream, which needs …
What is it about warm apple crisp? It just feels like a big hug. This is my childhood! My mom used to make this for us all the time in fall apple season growing up. It just brings me right back to childhood. I would …
When fall hits its all about the caramel for me. I made this cake for a my cousins wedding shower. It’s decadent, rich and buttery. Layers of the best vanilla cake swirled with rich homemade caramel, topped with dreamy vanilla buttercream covering the cake. DID …
This family favorite is sure to hit the spot! End of the summer sweet nectarines and bursting blueberries tossed together with a little brown sugar, honey, vanilla and cinnamon just for some warmth. Wrapped up in a flaky buttery puff pastry, just to cut a …
Rich creamy cheesecake swirled with bursting sweet blueberry jam and topped with more blueberries, this cheesecake is extremely easy to make starting with a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfect for any occasion, family get together or late night snack (no judgement) this cheesecake is sure …
Fresh made ice cream or gelato just hit differently! This lemon gelato is so satisfying, bright and clean. Its made with fresh milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar and lemon…lots of lemons! Juice and zest. But then to finish it off, squeeze a little more fresh …
With it being so dang hot out, I’m cooling it down with a very indulgent brownie oreo ice cream cake. It was my little guys birthday yesterday, he just turned 4! That sure flew by, but I made all the little 4 year old dreams …
For when you’re looking for a quick no bake dessert… these will bring you right back to childhood with all the nostalgic flavors. It’s the Graham cracker flavors from the Golden Grahams combined with the melted marshmallow and chocolate chips. This will be on repeat …
Pavlovas are tender light and chewy meringues that love to get all dressed up for any occasion. They are light as air and have tender chewy marshmallow like centers. The egg whites are whipped together with sugar, corn starch, and white wine vinegar baked at …
I love these so much! They are the perfect summertime treat. Sweetened up with maple syrup and vanilla extract. The coconut flakes are mixed together with creamy coconut milk and then drenched in dark chocolate ganache, and sprinkled with almonds. They are perfect right out …
Welllll these are dangerous! Chewy classic blondie bars topped with dark chocolate chips, pecans and salted caramel. All the classic toppings. The caramel is so easy to make it, no thermometer necessary. It just melts right into the bar and in your mouth. They will …
Happy almost Easter! Angel food may be my kryptonite! Its just like eating clouds! So light airy and bright lemon zest. Frosted with smooth cream cheese whipped cream it just melts in your mouth with every bite. Perfect for that spring gathering! Lemon angel food …
This southern classic is such a favorite and even more fun in individual jars. Blue it’s just so easy!! Beautiful layers of homemade vanilla pudding, fresh whipped cream, sliced bananas and crunchy sweet Nilla wafers are the perfect little dessert. Vanilla Pudding 3 cups whole …
It’s officially spring! Bring on all the fresh new flavors spring has to offer. I’m celebrating with a classic family favorite, strawberry shortcake. Rich flaky buttery biscuits topped with a big spoonful of fresh whipped cream and perfectly sweet strawberries. It’s just the best! Strawberries …
Salted caramel peanut butter bars….name a better trio of ingredients?! These just bring you right back to childhood. The rich creamy peanut butter is mixed with graham cracker crumbs and butter creating a rich bottom layer than topped with chocolate peanut butter and a layer …
Basque cheesecake! This is one of our favorite ways to eat cheesecake! It’s baked at a really high heat creating the beautiful burnt top and deep cracks. The imperfections are what make it so beautiful! Sweet raspberry jam swirled into the top makes for a …
Classic brownies that are so rich and fudgy with a minty little spin. They are so chocolatey and delicious and then I sprinkle andes candies over the top of them and they just melt into the warm brownies and harden and it’s just the best. …
This beauty came out of a little mistake. Don’t some of the best ones happen that way!? I was making an angel food cake for Finley’s birthday and sprayed the pan, not thinking about it and when I went to invert the pan after baking, …
Orange cinnamon rolls! These remind me of childhood back home. My dad would always buy these orange cinnamon rolls and we would roll them out and bake them on Sunday mornings. I would just eat the orange glaze by the spoonful it was the best. …
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, that means bring on all the pies! This one should definitely have a spot at the table if you’re looking to switch it up at all from the classics. It’s rich in pure maple syrup with a nice little …
OK a little gory I know but it’s really the perfect show stopper for halloween! So fun! Buy store bought or homemade frosted cupcakes and then decorate with the glass shards and edible blood! As long as you have a candy thermometer, it’s pretty simple …
I’ve always loved these kind of breads but was intimidated to make them. Thinking it would take forever to make and be really intricate. But it’s actually so easy. If you own a pizza cutter you can make it. It’s just layers of dough with …
It’s officially spooky season!! These are just like good old Rice Krispie treats but better with melted chocolate and peanut butter over the top and then melted marshmallows stretched over for cobwebs. They come together in fifteen minutes and are perfect for any spooky gathering!! …
Zucchini banana cake, you guys I can’t tell you how good this is! Think banana bread meets zucchini bread and then made it a cake, and put this velvety frosting over the top! Its one bowl and really easy to make, and a great way …
With all the beautiful blueberries happening right this needed to happen! The sour cream gives a slight tanginess while the coconut milk balances it out with a just the right amount of creaminess. Plus look at that dreamy color! Ingredients 1 cup blueberries, plus more …
Two words..Peanut butter and chocolate…. ok four words… but these little one biters are so fun to make!! Rich dark chocolate hard shell filled with creamy peanut butter and fudgey brownies. I mean what could be better?! And it’s only 4 ingredients!! You can make …
What’s better on a hot summer day, than ice cream?! I did the classic! The chocolate wafers are a mix between Oreo and brownie, perfectly soft but also hold the ice cream in place. I made raspberry swirl ice cream, but you can always switch …
Just like the creamsicles as a kid, but I layered these!! Fresh squeezed orange juice with vanilla extract, orange blossom water just to enhance the orange, and then a vanilla whipped cream, all layered and frozen together! They are so creamy and delicious on a …
These cookies are super soft and chewy with a little vanilla and almond extract in them giving them the extra rich sweetness. Topped with any edible flowers you can find in the garden or bouquet! They make the perfect treat for any occasion. I grew …
Spring is in the air and my backyard is overflowing with rhubarb! This pie is bursting with juicy sweet strawberries and tart rhubarb topped with a crunchy oatmeal crisp, in a flaky buttery crust. Cooking the fruit together really intensifies the flavors and thickens the …
Tres leches cake it a huge favorite in this house hold, I made it yesterday for Cinco de Mayo. It’s three milks soaked into a sponge cake. It’s beautifully rich and creamy, like having a glass of milk with your cake. But I soaked strawberries …
Pavlovas are light beautiful show stopper meringues that are usually topped with whipped cream and fruit. The whipped egg whites transform to a chewy crisp outside and soft marshmallow texture on the inside. It’s like eating clouds they are so light! Ingredients 4 extra large …
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, all I keep thinking about is chocolate and this is just the indulgent fix. Layers of rich fudge brownie topped with luscious vanilla ice cream, and then coated in chocolate ganache and then dipped into creamy caramel. It’s …
These incredibly easy no bake peanut butter bars just bring you right back to grade school! There’s only a few ingredients and they are rich and creamy with delicious crunch from graham cracker crumbs folded into the peanut butter, and a thick layer of dark …
With Thanksgiving less than two weeks away, the classic apple pie is essential! I have been making apple pies for as long as I can remember in my mom’s kitchen for thanksgiving and it’s just so nostalgic and brings me right back to her kitchen. …
This is just like a traditional pumpkin pie but with a twist! It’s so much fun to make, I mean look at those layers! I did an amaretto cookie crust, spiced pumpkin pastry cream and then topped with a sour cream spiked whipped cream with …
It’s officially ice cream season!!! Perfect for any occasion! I recently got an ice cream machine and it is a full obsession now! There is something so fun and satisfying about churning your own fresh ice cream. I have been playing around with the endless …
These bars are the perfect summer treat! They have a tender flaky crust with creamy bright lemon filling and then just a little added sweetness from the raspberry jam. They are soft and tender in the center and have a light crust on the outside. …
These are some of my favorite desserts to make! With Fourth of July right around the corner this will be a show stopper. The pavlovas are baked light crisp meringues on the outside and airy and soft on in the inside. Topped with fresh whipped …
Tres Leches is a very popular Mexican dessert. It’s a really rich sponge cake with three different milks soaked into it, hence tres leche. This recipe has been with me for quite sometime, and haven’t shared it yet. But with Cinco De Mayo around the …
Easter may be over but that doesn’t mean you still can’t make pie!! My mom used to make this for us as kids but I switched it a little. Theres a buttery flakey crust with a layer of ripe bananas and then the most beautiful …
Happy Valentine’s Day!! If you’re still trying to figure out what to get your Valentine this year, this is the perfect gift. It’s got graham cracker crust velvety chocolate mouse and beautiful light and airy toasted meringue on top. It’s like everyones favorite childhood desert …
Tis the season to share the love of baking! I’m excited to share my 2019 holiday cookie box! It’s got a couple classics and a couple newer ones. From Pecan Cinnamon Shortbread to Pistachio and the easiest peanut butter cookie recipe ever! Sharing a box …
Now you can’t have Thanksgiving with out the traditional pies! Apple pies are always a must! I gave this one a little twist and added caramel inside the pie and topped it with a little crisp topping! You can’t go wrong here! The apples are …
I made these the other day for my brother’s wedding reception. They literally flew off the platters. They are such a perfect little handheld dessert. People could just grab them and be on their way. They are perfectly moist and spiced little cakes with a …
What a perfect way to celebrate these hot summer days than with some ice cream?! Cool off with this perfect no churn ice cream. It’s just so creamy and dreamy you want to float off and eat the whole thing by yourself. Not really…….but no …
It’s national cheesecake day!! So what better way to celebrate than with all those beautifully ripe summer cherries?! I found some deliciously tart cherries from the farmers market the other day, and wanted to make something special with them. Bourbon and cherries are such an …
Happy summer and almost 4th of July!!! Celebrate with this sparkling firecracker. This no bake, easy to make, delicious dessert is perfect for any backyard party or watching the fireworks! The filling is five ingredients, cream cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar, vanilla and fresh berries. …
I made these pretty little tarts for my sisters wedding shower. I got store bought tart shells making life a lot easier then I filled it with this creamy lemony filling. Adding a little whipped cream to the curd just totally lightens it up. Top …
This is such a perfect dessert for a small get together, Easter is coming up! It’s packed with tons of fresh juicy berries and then topped with a crumbly, buttery cookie like biscuits on top, that just gets soaked up by the berry juice. With …
It was my mom’s birthday the other day! So they came up to the cities here to celebrate!! We love celebrating birthdays in our family, I always try and make their favorite meal and then birthday cake cake is a must have. So this is …
Today is my husbands birthday! So to celebrate I made this heavenly chocolate layered cake with a cool mint swiss meringue buttercream. He loves anything mint chocolate, so what better way to say happy birthday?! To give the chocolate cake a little extra I …
While apple season is fully upon us, (my absolute favorite) I went to the apple orchard Sunday and had so much fun! We went to a pick your own apples and spent hours wandering around the apple trees and drinking wine in the grass. …
I love making these when I need a little after dinner bite of chocolate! They are super easy and I use whatever kind of fruit or nut I have around. Keep them in a sealed container in the fridge and they will last for …
In a beautiful world between ice cream and mousse is the semifreddo. It’s a semi frozen dessert that loves all fruit. It’s sweet and creamy and melts in your mouth just like ice cream but light and fluffy like a mousse. I found some …
Need a little something to cool off on these hot summer days? This is the perfect thing. It’s dairy and sugar-free so it’s very healthy. You can also substitute almost any frozen fruit if you wish. Ingredients 2 cups cantaloupe, medium diced and …
These little desserts are heaven on earth, the texture, flavor and cloud-like color are perfect for a special get together or a late night dessert. They just melt in your mouth between the floral notes of rose water and the sweetness of the chocolate …
I made these at work the other day and they flew off the platter!! Basil is one of my all time favorite herbs, it just brightens every dish up and in this case I tried it in a dessert. It has a sort of …
The holiday season it the best time for baking and this is a perfect dessert, it’s festive and rich in chocolate! I made it for my husband’s law partners birthday. The espresso gives it such a nice coffee kick and the raspberry garnish just …
Happy holidays friends!! How fun and festive is this cake?! I made it the other day just because I was feeling in the holiday spirit. It is light as a cloud with that hint of peppermint and chocolate. It would be perfect for the …
Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Who’s ready?! We celebrated a friendsgiving yesterday so I decided to take the standard apple pie and spice it up with some crystalized ginger. You can always buy a pie crust as well, but there is something special …
It’s berry season!! The berries this year at the market are incredible. I found some amazing blueberries at the farmers market yesterday and got some of the sweetest raspberries from my friend’s back yard. I froze half of the raspberries and the other half …
Happy fourth of July weekend!! What a beautiful day it’s going to be. Hope you’re all celebrating outside in the sunshine. This is going to be your perfect dessert for that backyard BBQ. Always a stunning classic! Ingredients 1 pint fresh blueberries 1 …
Rhubarb is finally at the market! So what better way to enjoy this beautifully tart vegetable? It pairs perfectly with strawberries or apples but I had a ton of berries in the fridge and thought they would be perfect. Topped with the crispy light meringue….Yum! …
Happy Cinco de Mayo!! In honor, I’m doing a clean refreshing little palate cleanser. This sorbet is spicy and sweet and just perfect at the end of a rich Mexican dinner, or just on a hot summer day on the patio; go for it! …
It was my dad’s 60th birthday this last week so we all celebrated by throwing him a surprise party and going to CCR! We were having tacos for dinner and I know how much he loves his pistachios. There’s always a bowl down in …
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!! I’m celebrating by making these little French treats with an Irish cream. I absolutely love macarons, and the fact that you can make them any flavor you wish is even more fun. These are also a gluten-free treat only made …
In honor of Mardi Gras I thought what better way to celebrate than by making these light and fluffy little pillows of love! I wanted to bring the excitement of New Orleans Beignets into my Minnesota kitchen. They are perfectly crispy and sweet and I …
Happy almost Valentine’s Day loves! I never need an excuse to eat chocolate, I love it in every way. But these are such a fun way to spread the love this V-Day. The balsamic gives the chocolate a little extra intense complex sweetness that just …