October 4th, 2011 §
This no-bake pot de crème is where custard meets pumpkin for an easy-to-make fall dessert. Simple in design and in flavor, this uncomplicated dessert may surprise you with its ability to leave you reaching for seconds.
As many of you know I spent this past weekend in Philadelphia eating and drinking my way through the city with some other bloggers. Along with discovering great eats and drinks, I also discovered—crap, I’m old. Not only could I not keep up with the 2AM pub crawl, but when I got home on Sunday night I couldn’t find the energy to post. » Read the rest of this entry «
January 13th, 2011 §
Caramel Pot de Crème ~ A simple three ingredient Valentine’s dessert that will knock your socks off.
Caramel Pot de Creme
Yes, I’m excited about Valentine’s, not because I’m waiting for something special but because it’s one of my favorite holidays to bake for. This year having a blog has amplified that as I try to work in fun Valentine’s motif and whimsy into some photographs.
If you follow me you already know photography is a challenge for me, so trying to throw in a Valentine’s spin poses an even bigger challenge. But I’m learning with each sweaty session.
That said, if the picture fails to capture you, ignore it, and move on towards the subject: the Caramel Pot de Crème. Trust me when I say, it’s hard not to love the deep caramel flavor that comes through the smooth texture of this custard dessert.
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May 25th, 2010 §
Crème Brulee Cupcakes ~ Crème brulee nested inside a chocolate cupcake- Wow. Forget death by chocolate, how about death by cupcake. This is a killer combination.
Creme Brulee Cupcakes
These babies were set to debut this week on the blog (as it is now) and at my girlfriend’s now cancelled wedding.
I was so excited when I thought of these cupcakes, thinking I was so clever and original. Then I put my Crème Brulee Cupcake to the Google test for originality, I was quickly humbled. What I thought was an original idea, is not. If you type in Crème Brulee Cupcake, you’ll see it’s everywhere.
What you will also see is, most of these recipes fill the cupcake hole with Swiss or regular buttercream and then brulee it.
Well my friends, allow me to be a picky foodie for a moment, but that’s not my traditional understanding of crème brulee. I wanted the Real McCoy not burnt sugar on frosting.
With that came the test runs. » Read the rest of this entry «
