Move over, pecan pie. This Maple Walnut Pie is here to claim its spot as the star of your holiday dessert table. It features the same gooey, satisfying filling and crisp, buttery crust you love, but with a deeper, more complex flavor profile. The magic comes from pure maple syrup, which provides a rich, amber…
The moment the air turns crisp and the leaves crunch underfoot, I find myself reaching for a dessert that tastes like fall. But here’s the thing—I’ve never been a pumpkin person. So each year, I hunt for autumn sweets that capture the season without a hint of pumpkin spice. From spiced apple cakes and maple-drenched…
This elegant Pear and Almond Frangipane Tart looks like it belongs in the window of a Parisian patisserie, but it’s surprisingly achievable in your own kitchen. It’s a dessert that impresses on every level. The experience begins with a crisp, buttery pastry shell (pâte sablée), providing the perfect foundation. Inside, a rich, creamy almond filling…
This Cranberry Swirl Cheesecake is a show-stopping centerpiece with a creamy, tangy filling and vivid ruby ribbons of cranberry. The velvety texture plays beautifully with the tart fruit, giving you a bite that’s rich but never heavy. Cheesecake has long been the dessert of celebrations—from New York delis to home ovens—and a cranberry swirl adds…
These cranberry orange shortbread bars are the perfect balance of sweet, tart, and buttery. A crisp, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread crust provides the perfect foundation for a vibrant, zesty cranberry-orange topping. They look stunning on a holiday dessert platter, with the ruby-red filling peeking out from the golden crust. But the best part is how simple they…
Imagine the best parts of two classic desserts combined into one perfect treat. That’s exactly what you get with these Maple Pecan Shortbread Bars: a crisp, buttery shortbread crust topped with a rich, gooey pecan pie filling. What makes these bars truly special is the use of pure maple syrup. It lends a deep, nuanced…
These are not your average blondies. The simple act of browning butter elevates these bars from merely sweet to something deeply complex, nutty, and utterly irresistible. When that rich, aromatic brown butter meets sweet brown sugar and crunchy bits of toffee, magic happens. You get a dense, chewy bar with a flavor that is layered…
There’s something deeply nostalgic about a soft oatmeal cream pie. This recipe takes that cherished childhood treat and gives it a sophisticated, autumnal upgrade with the warm, rich flavor of pure maple syrup. Imagine two perfectly soft, chewy oatmeal cookies, spiced with a hint of cinnamon, sandwiching a fluffy, decadent maple buttercream filling. Each bite…
These Maple Walnut Cheesecake Bars are the perfect embodiment of autumn. They feature a crisp, buttery walnut crust, a luxuriously smooth maple-infused cheesecake filling, and a generous sprinkle of toasted walnuts on top. This recipe delivers all the decadent flavor of a classic cheesecake but in an easy-to-serve bar format. There’s no need for a…
Rich chocolate meets spiced apple butter in this unexpected mash-up that totally works for fall. These brownies are a study in contrasts, pairing a deep, fudgy chocolate base with the sweet-tart, spiced notes of apple butter. The result is a dessert that feels both familiar and entirely new. The secret to their success lies in…