Claire Saffitz’s Meyer Lemon Tart is the perfect winter pick-me-up. A buttery, crisp crust layered with sweet raspberry jam and topped with a smooth, tangy Meyer lemon curd enriched with Greek yogurt and lemon zest creates an irresistible balance. Bright, fresh, and delicious – this tart is sure to cure your winter blues.
These cookies take my childhood favorite to the next level. Hana Asbrink’s recipe blends brown butter, miso, and macadamia nuts for the perfect balance of sweet, nutty, and just a hint of savory. Trust me, they’re unforgettable—and officially my go-to cookie from now on.
David Tanis’s Cranberry Curd Tart features a silky, orange-zested cranberry curd baked in a rich hazelnut crust. This NYT Cooking favorite has nearly 10,000 ratings and a perfect 5/5 stars. Whether for the holidays or an unexpected mid-March treat, it’s a beautifully balanced dessert worth making year-round.
Celebrated Pi(e) Day with Stella Parks’ Dark Chocolate Cream Pie featuring an all-butter crust, espresso-infused chocolate pudding, and towering meringue. While visually impressive, the slices didn’t hold well and the combination was overly sweet. Next time, I’ll opt for lightly sweetened whipped cream instead.
Enjoy Oscar Sunday with Claire Saffitz’s exquisite Millionaire Shortbread, a Scottish-inspired treat featuring buttery shortbread, chewy caramel, and dark chocolate topped with sea salt. This decadent dessert, we discovered during a 2022 Scotland trip, perfectly balances sweetness while providing a delicious companion to award night.
My first Mardi Gras king cake experience using Southern Living’s Praline-Cream Cheese recipe was a delicious success. This traditional New Orleans treat combines yeasted sour cream dough with cinnamon pecan cream cheese filling, topped with buttery glaze and symbolic colored sprinkles. Only thing missing was the plastic baby!
Lidey Heuck’s acclaimed NYT Cooking brownie recipe has earned over 2,000 five-star reviews for good reason. This foolproof dessert delivers both crispy edges and fudgy centers, featuring a unique method where butter and sugar are cooked before adding chocolate, eliminating the need for room-temperature ingredients.
Enjoy this iconic Beatty’s Chocolate Cake – I’m not even much of a chocolate cake lover, but this one won me over years ago! The supremely moist chocolate buttermilk sponge (enhanced with fresh-brewed coffee to intensify the chocolate flavor) is covered with a lush chocolate buttercream, made extra luxurious with an egg yolk and instant coffee to turn up the volume.