Dessert Recipes

Tiramisu ("pick me up") is a modern version of a dessert first created in Siena, where it was called zuppa del Duca (the Duke's soup!). From there it migrated to Florence, where it became very popular in the nine- teenth century among the many English people who came to live in the city at that time. And so it was called zuppa inglese--English soup. Only recently, the same dessert with some variation--chiefly the substitution of rich mascarpone cheese for the original custard--has come to be called tiramisu.

French Canadian apple dumplings. Perfect with Canadian cheddar.

So very rich, so very wonderful. The candied cherries and raisins are sure to make you hungry for more.

Crustless Chocolate and Orange Cheesecake recipe

This is one of the most refreshing desserts I've ever had. If you are feeling fancy, serve the mousse in little dark chocolate bowls.

Fresh Pineapple with Rum Cream recipe

Made with pure cacao, which is high in magnesium and iron and also contains compounds that act as stimulants believed to boost serotonin and endorphin levels in the brain.