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Plum, Rum and Almond Upside Down Cake

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SOUS VIDE SALTED BUTTERSCOTCH PUDDING WITH IRISH WHISKEY

WITH 3 COMMENTS

This rich and decadent butterscotch pudding is cooked sous vide for a creamy and smooth texture that melts on the mouth. A splash of Irish Whiskey gives it depth. I finish it with a sprinkling of Maldon sea salt and a salted chocolate covered almond. Oh my!

PUMPKIN AND CHOCOLATE BREAD PUDDING

WITH NO COMMENTS

Pumpkin and chocolate pair particularly well together. This is a seasonal riff on my very popular Hawaiian Chocolate Bread Pudding. It is a creamy, chocolatey, pumpkin and spice delight that takes just a few minutes of active prep time.

PASSION FRUIT PANNA COTTA

WITH 9 COMMENTS

If you marry an Italian panna cotta with a tropical vacation, this Passion Fruit Panna Cotta is what you will get. Light, amazingly fragrant, easy-to-make and utterly delicious. This may be your new favorite dessert.

MANGO, PINEAPPLE & COCONUT PAVLOVA CAKE

WITH NO COMMENTS

There may not be a dessert I love more than pavlova. Crisp meringue, lots of fresh fruit, and a little whipped cream. How can you go wrong? The history behind…

GRAPEFRUIT & APEROL BOOZY ICE POPS

WITH 7 COMMENTS

These refreshing and lightly boozy ice pops are the perfect treat for a hot summer's day. For a wow presentation use them as a garnish for a gin and tonic or vodka soda.

PLUM, RUM AND ALMOND UPSIDE DOWN CAKE

WITH 3 COMMENTS

A plum-delicious, rum-infused and generously spiced upside-down cake.

CHOCOLATE BOURBON HOT LAVA CAKE

WITH NO COMMENTS

Perfumed with bourbon and spiced with cinnamon and cayenne pepper, these chocolate oozing little cakes may become your signature dessert. Prepare them in advance and refrigerate or freeze them and you will always be just 8 minutes away from a stellar dessert.

PERSIMMON DUTCH BABY PANCAKE

WITH 2 COMMENTS

This magnificent giant puffed pancake is filled with sweet slices of persimmon and crunchy pecans. Impressive, yet surprisingly simple to make.

PALEO SALTED CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT FUDGE

WITH NO COMMENTS

A decadently rich chocolate dessert that is perfect for anyone with food sensitivities to dairy, eggs and gluten. This no-sugar recipe is delicious, can be made ahead and when stored in the refrigerator, has a shelf life of over a month.

STRAWBERRY ICE CREAM WITH BALSAMIC AND PEPPER