Oatmeal Carmelitas with an Amazing Cherry Twist

Oatmeal Carmelitas are an incredibly indulgent, classic baked dessert oat bar with caramel and chocolate chips. The original recipe was a finalist in the 1967 Pillsbury Bake-Off competition. I’m excited to share with you a twist on this classic dessert with the addition of chewy dried cherries and, of course, my homemade caramel sauce. TheContinue reading “Oatmeal Carmelitas with an Amazing Cherry Twist”

Gooey Butter Cake with a Decadent Almond Twist

The traditional gooey butter cake has been around since the 1930s. The simplest recipes include a box of cake mix along with butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and eggs. Put these ingredients together and you get a dense cake layer topped with a custard-y, gooey sweet cream cheese layer. Many of us have eaten gooeyContinue reading “Gooey Butter Cake with a Decadent Almond Twist”

Easy Blueberry Shortcake with Blueberry Glaze & Creamy Custard

Most of us living in the US have eaten strawberry shortcake. It’s a classic summertime dessert. As much as I love strawberries, blueberries are at the top of my list of favorite fruits. So, one day, I thought “why not a blueberry shortcake?” Have you ever thought about blueberry shortcake? Well, here it is! I’mContinue reading “Easy Blueberry Shortcake with Blueberry Glaze & Creamy Custard”

Easy Strawberry Shortcake with Strawberry Glaze & Creamy Custard

One of my favorite summertime desserts is a strawberry shortcake. My version consists of repeat layers of light, pillow-y angel food cake covered with a sweet strawberry glaze followed by a creamy, sweet cream cheese custard topping. This tasty, layered dessert is easy to make, perfect for the season, and ideal for social gatherings. StrawberryContinue reading “Easy Strawberry Shortcake with Strawberry Glaze & Creamy Custard”