Dessert Recipes

This recipe comes from Italy by way of Argentina. Maxwell Mowry of Charleston got this recipe when he lived in Buenos Aires in the early l970s. Since there are more people of Italian ancestry in Argentina than of Spanish ancestry, it is not surprising to find panettone there, where it is called in Spanish pan dulce, meaning 'sweet bread.' At Christmas in Argentina, pan dulce is eaten accompanied by sparkling apple cider. Houseware shops in Argentina sell special tall cylindrical springform pans to bake the pan dulce, but an empty, greased 1-pound coffee can may be used.

Made a few changes, and I got a much healthier but super moist and delicious fresh apple cake (see the linked recipe below). I love making everything healthier without losing great flavor and texture, desserts are definitely one of them, especially I have such a sweet tooth :)

These cherry cream cheese bars were divine. The cream cheese added the rich creaminess; I made my own cherry pie filling, which was packed with cherry flavour and not super sweet, also did a few changes to make these bars healthier (see the linked recipe below) but still decadent.

3-step cheesecake mixes cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and eggs into a graham cracker crust for a no-fuss classic. Five ingredients, one bowl, and a crowd-pleasing finish.

This is a real ice cream that can beat Hagen daz. It's silky and creamy, toasted almonds infused custard has a rich and delicious almond taste. Toasted almond chunks being added at the end of the churning give the ice cream another layer of nutty and rich almond flavor and a little crunchiness when you have it in your mouth. A pure indulgence and enjoyment.

This is not your classic bundt cake that's packed with not-so-good-for-you ingredients. The cake is made with 100% whole wheat flour, grapeseed oil, Greek yogurt, low-fat cream cheese, and fresh raspberries. The ganache doesn't have any butter or cream, it contains cocoa powder, honey, grapeseed oil and Greek yogurt. Super chocolaty, fudgy, moist and packed with goodness.

This Polish yeast cake is moist and tasty. Yeast not only makes the cake puff, but also adds the yumminess. Almonds and raisins are delicious addition. Glaze adds extra sweetness and cherries make the cake looks absolutely beautiful.

Pineapple Bavarian cream made with crushed pineapple, lemon gelatin, and whipped heavy cream folded together into a chilled, cloud-light molded dessert. A retro classic worth bringing back.

These cookies have a cake-like texture, very moist. The lemon juice and zest add the refreshing citrus taste, and the glaze gives another layer of zing.

Pumpkin, cognac, cream cheese, sour cream and spices make this cheesecake creamy, smooth, rich and delicious. The toasted almonds adds extra nuttiness, and it also gives the cheesecake a beautiful coating on the outer edge. This is the kind of cheesecake that everyone gives a big "WOW".

A scrumptious cake made with oreo cookies, cream cheese and whipped topping.

Thin, snappy chocolate wafers with deep cocoa flavor and a dusting of powdered sugar turn any cookie tin into a bakery showpiece. Chilling the dough overnight makes them extra crisp.

It's an ever-so-easy yet delicious fruitcake. It's loaded with dried and candied fruits, and nuts.

This recipe makes soft, fat sugar cookies. Great big ones too.

Cottage cheese and sour cream make this light and healthy version of strawberry cheesecake.

This delicious chocolate bundt cake contains ground flax seeds, chopped walnuts, buttermilk and bittersweet chocolate, not only tasty but also full of goodness.