ARTICLES For Dessert

Plum, Rum and Almond Upside Down Cake

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NECTARINE CRISP WITH SALTED HONEY WHIP CREAM

WITH NO COMMENTS

White nectarines are covered in an oatmeal and walnut topping and finished with a dollop of honeyed whip cream and a sprinkling of Maldon salt.

PASSION FRUIT CHIA SEED PUDDING

WITH NO COMMENTS

This healthy Passion Fruit Chia Seed Pudding is perfect for breakfast, snacking and dessert. Eat plain or add toppings to take it up a level.

PASSION FRUIT RICOTTA CAKE

WITH 3 COMMENTS

This moist and flavorful Passion Fruit Ricotta Cake is perfect for a light dessert, a snack or even for breakfast or brunch.

PEAR, ALMOND, CHOCOLATE AND ROSEMARY OLIVE OIL CAKE

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This pear, almond, chocolate and rosemary olive oil cake is interesting and delicious! The combination of flavors make for a not-too-sweet, almost savory dessert. Inspired by a completely different cake…

FRANKS’ AMAZING PRUNES AND MASCARPONE DESSERT

WITH 4 COMMENTS

Frank's prunes and mascarpone is an enormous sleeper when it comes to desserts. Cast aside your preconceptions about prunes and give this sublime and incredibly easy dessert a try. Thank you to the two Brooklyn chefs named Frankie for creating this dish, serving it at their restaurants and sharing the recipe.

ORANGE-SCENTED CHOCOLATE OLIVE OIL CAKE WITH AMAZING FROSTING

WITH 4 COMMENTS

This very moist, orange-scented chocolate olive oil cake is piled high with a not-too-sweet cream cheese and whipped cream frosting. It is the perfect celebratory dessert for chocolate lovers who want a more sophisticated cake that is not overly sweet.

CRANBERRY OLIVE OIL CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE NUGGETS AND WALNUTS

WITH 2 COMMENTS

This cranberry olive oil cake is a delightful moist, spiced cake with tart cranberries and cream cheese nuggets. It is easy to make and will hold for several days. A perfect cake to make in advance or to give as a gift for the holidays.

PUMPKIN OLIVE OIL CAKE WITH ESPRESSO AND ALMONDS

WITH NO COMMENTS

This pumpkin olive oil cake, flavored with Grand Marnier and espresso is mildly sweet, crunchy on the outside and moist and tender on the inside. Serve it for dessert or as a coffee cake for brunch.

SOUS VIDE SALTED CHOCOLATE POT DE CREME WITH BOURBON AND ESPRESSO

WITH 17 COMMENTS

These sous vide chocolate pots de creme may be the best thing I've ever made. Subtly flavored with espresso and bourbon, the flakey Maldon salt complements these deeply chocolate creamy pots of goodness. With only 15 minutes of active prep time, they are a great make-ahead choice for a dinner party.

PEACH PANNA COTTA WITH CRISPY CRUMBLES