Dessert Recipes

Introduction It was 11:37 PM on a sleepy Tuesday, and the craving hit me like a freight train: something chocolatey, something moist, something that felt … Read more

This was supposed to be a simple batch of classic cheesecakes for a backyard barbecue, but you know how it goes — I grabbed the … Read more

It was 11:27 PM on a slow Wednesday, and an unmistakable craving for something sweet and wildly fun hit me like a firecracker in a … Read more

Introduction The summer I decided to host my first Fourth of July barbecue, I wasn’t planning on making dessert. Honestly, I thought I’d just grab … Read more

The summer I turned twenty-seven, I was walking through a bustling farmers market on a humid Saturday morning when the scent of ripe peaches and … Read more

This was supposed to be a fancy trifle for the 4th of July picnic. I grabbed the wrong pudding mix—vanilla instead of chocolate—the Mason jars … Read more

“Three summers ago, I wasn’t even planning to make dessert. I’d just popped over to Maddie’s for a quick cup of tea after work, expecting … Read more

Introduction There used to be this tiny, sunlit café tucked away on a quiet street in Charleston that made the most unforgettable peach French toast … Read more

Introduction This was supposed to be a simple fruit salad for a last-minute summer picnic. I grabbed the watermelon, the blender was still sticky from … Read more

“Why can’t you just blend the peaches into the cream without freezing it first?” my friend asked during a lazy Sunday afternoon at my place. … Read more