Most cheesecakes have a cookie crust. This crust uses nuts so it will especially appeal to those avoiding gluten (but also will be a hit with everyone). It is better to overpulse the nuts slightly so that the crust holds its shape when removed from the pan.
Serve these light and creamy cinnamon desserts, called bavarois in French, with the crisp Almond Tuiles. You can add to the presentation with raspberries or orange segments.
Decadent little chocolate cakes with rich molten cores are enough to make any meal special. The batter for this dessert can be prepared ahead, but the cakes are best eaten immediately after baking, so don't put them into the oven until your guests are ready for dessert. If you're making this on an occasion when you can eat dairy, try the Flourless Chocolate Lava Cakes variation.
These rich and elegant individual pot pies feature tender, flavourful asparagus and are crowned with a fluffy potato topping in lieu of pastry. Trim or snap off the fibrous ends of the asparagus to make sure the tenderest pieces end up in the pies. Serve with a simple green salad.
This twist on classic Italian tiramisu is the perfect potluck dessert. Luscious Layered White Chocolate and Raspberry Dessert sounds incredibly fancy, but you don't have to fuss with baking and you can make it well in advance. No one will be able to resist its layers of silky smooth white chocolate. To avoid soggy ladyfingers, dip the cookies for just half a second per side.?
Fireworks, friends and food. Throw a party for Canada Day and serve this special strawberry maple-leaf flag cake. Start with a 13- x 9-inch (3.5 L) sponge cake (recipe follows), or use your favourite recipe for white cake of that size, and completely cover it with whipped cream. Then form the outside red borders and distinctive maple leaf with sliced strawberries. Be sure to refrigerate the cake until sparkler time, then cut it and toast our birthday.
This recipe is a must-have for a summer dinner at home or around the campfire.
These jam-filled sandwich cookies are based on one of Austria's most famous desserts, the Linzertorte. For soft, chewy cookies, assemble a day in advance. For crispier cookies, sandwich the same day as serving.
