Pot De Creme

Pot De Creme - waiting for the sugar topping!

One of the first recipes made in the new kitchen, hooray! And what a treat these were.

Grandma's Chocolate Pudding

Grandma's Chocolate Pudding

Man, homemade pudding sure doesn't hold a candle to the instant stuff.

Chocolate Souffle

Chocolate Souffle

This was my first soufflé, and I think I like them!

Apple Raisin Crunch

Apple Raisin Crunch with Hard Sauce

Simple dessert, easy to whip together on a busy night if you need a little something special!

Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

After a brief hiatus, we are back with the classic Pineapple Upside-Down Cake!

Shortcake

Shortcake with Strawberries and Whipped Cream

We are currently experiencing some unusually warm weather for this time of year (read - it's too hot!). I thought a some early strawberries and Jean Butler shortcake would be a great recipe to kick off this summer.

Applesauce Cake with Broiled Walnut Frosting

Applesauce Cake with Broiled Walnut Frosting

What a great cake! This tastes like a classic spice cake, the applesauce lends depth and the vinegar adds a subtle tang. The frosting is great, the next time I make this one I'll serve it with some vanilla ice cream or fresh whipped cream. Like the bread pudding, this cake also pairs well with a scotch :)

Lemon Sponge

Lemon Sponge

This. was. DELICIOUS. I was so skeptical about this recipe, I've never made a "sponge" before. I had no idea what it was supposed to be in the end, and the instructions seemed devilishly simple. It is very simple, and yet what a spectacular end product. The dessert separates as it bakes into two layers, a fluffy cake-like layer on top and a creamy custard below. It presented very casual, if you wanted to dress it up for a party I would give it a dusting with powdered sugar, and garnish with raspberries and mint. It is served here, with lightly sweetened fresh whipped cream.

Lemon Almond Torte

Lemon Almond Torte, before adding the Custard

This was an interesting one, everyone quite enjoyed it but I can't shake the thought that I made it incorrectly? The way it is written, it makes two cakes which come together in three layers, a classic cake, a light meringue, and a gooey-sweet-tart lemon custard-sauce on top. The recipe says to bake the first two layers together and add the lemon after they have cooked and cooled. I'm wondering what will happen if I put all the layers together, and then bake? I'll give both methods a try.

But again, everyone enjoyed it, and we served it with fresh whipped cream. If I were to dress it up, just like the lemon sponge, I might pair it with some mint and fresh raspberries or blueberries.

Sour Cream - Orange Walnut Cake

Sour Cream - Orange Walnut Cake

This was a delicious cake, well suited to springtime! It was bright and light, and it would go great with coffee or tea. I think it would be a great twist to make this recipe into cupcakes and serve at an afternoon party.

Caramel Bread Pudding

Caramel Bread Pudding

This was a WINNER! It was my favorite dessert from this project thus far. Read the notes before you begin! This is a decadent offering, it pairs nicely with a scotch ;)