Category Desserts

Introduction “Lemon” and “Brownie” might sound like a contradiction. By definition, a brownie contains chocolate, right? Not in the texture department. These Lemon Brownies (sometimes called Lemon Blondies) ditch the cocoa powder but keep the texture that makes brownies iconic:…

Introduction Did you know that the “Geode Cake” trend, which started sweeping Instagram in 2016, is typically achieved using expensive isomalt and hours of sugar sculpting? It looks impossible for a home baker. But here is the secret: you can…

Introduction Did you know that the “Oreo Roll” (sometimes called Oreo Sushi) originated as an internet hack that accumulated over 50 million views on TikTok? It relies on a simple culinary principle: when pulverized chocolate cookies are rehydrated with milk,…

Introduction Did you know that the OREO Cookie Ball (often called the “Oreo Truffle”) is one of the most Googled dessert recipes during the holiday season? It’s not hard to see why. This recipe defies the laws of baking: it…

Introduction Did you know that the “grainy” texture in most homemade mousses comes from over-whipping the cream by just a few seconds? Or that the temperature of your chocolate before mixing can make the difference between a soup and a…

Introduction Did you know that the iconic “Royal Dansk” blue tin is as famous for holding sewing supplies as it is for holding cookies? But the cookies inside—those swirled, buttery rings of vanilla goodness—are a holiday staple. Traditionally, they are…

Introduction Did you know that cranberries and oranges are winter counterparts that ripen at the exact same time of year? It is nature’s way of telling us they belong together. While chocolate and peppermint often steal the holiday spotlight, the…

Introduction Did you know that the “Cookies and Cream” flavor profile was originally popularized by an ice cream contest in South Dakota in 1979? Since then, the combination of vanilla cream and chocolate sandwich cookies (Oreo being the gold standard)…

Introduction Did you know that the “Snowball Cookie” (also known as Mexican Wedding Cookies or Russian Tea Cakes) dates back to medieval Arab baking traditions? They are typically simple, buttery pecan shortbreads rolled in sugar. But we are giving this…

Introduction Did you know that the traditional lemon bar (or “lemon square”) first appeared in community cookbooks in the 1960s? While the classic yellow version is timeless, adding cranberries transforms this dessert into something truly spectacular. These Cranberry Lemon Bars…