I adore pecans, and always liked the idea of pecan pie, but the actual dessert has just never quite done it for me. The crisp, crunchy pecans are great, but the filling is always too sweet and the ratio between the filling and crust is just a little off. I always want more crust, less … Continue reading »
Banana puree blended into a cookie crust combined with layers of banana pudding and banana slices equals a whole lot of banana! Which is the entire purpose of banana cream pie, to showcase (and dress up, if you will) the individualistic flavor of a banana! It’s actually very strange for me to have a banana … Continue reading »
For some unknown, super secret reason I have never previously ventured into the world of fruit tarts. Then came an amazing MasterChef episode that had a fruit tart challenge and taste test. I was literally drooling while watching the contestants prepare their tarts! For some reason it took me months to finally get around to … Continue reading »
Lemon curd doesn’t have the most appealing name, but don’t let the name deter you! In case you aren’t familiar with this tasty treat, it is a bright yellow custard made with butter instead of milk. It’s rich, creamy, and similar to a preserve. It lasts for several weeks when refrigerated and can also be … Continue reading »
When I’m in the mood for something irresistibly lemony I go straight to my Luscious Lemon Desserts by Lori Longbotham. It provided me with the Ultimate Lemon Poundcake I made a while back as well as many other tasty, tangy treats! I’ve been working through the lemons my friend gave me, but really felt the … Continue reading »
