Dessert
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Continue ReadingLemon is one of my favorite flavors for cheesecake, it’s tangy, slightly sweet and has the most luscious texture. Fresh lemon juice + lemon zest gives this cheesecake the brightest & intense lemon flavor – use a microplane to get ultra fine, delicate zest . The Instant Pot cooks it nice and evenly, creating the…
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Continue ReadingMy family loves the underrated Disney Classic “The Princess and the Frog.” We’ve seen it countless times, and one scene in particular never ceases to make our tummies growl…the scene where the hardworking heroine Tiana drizzles her fresh beignets with honey and dusts them with powdered sugar! I’ve made beignets countless times but, this version…
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Continue ReadingIf you love celebrating Mardi Gras with a King Cake, then this cheesecake is for you!!! All the flavors and visual appeal of a King Cake transformed into a beautiful, creamy cheesecake with a cinnamon roll crust. I hope everyone enjoys Fat Tuesday with this slice of deliciousness. If you’re looking for my Traditional King…
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Continue ReadingOne of my favorite Fair Foods, Deep Fried Snickers! Make this easy air fryer version at home with a tube of crescent rolls and fun size Snickers Bars.
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Continue ReadingA unique and delicious alternative to the classic rice krispie treats: Pandan and White Chocolate. The flavor of pandan is derived from a tropical plant that grows in Southeast Asia, the flavor profile can be compared to a mild vanillaesque essence + coconut – it’s used in many Vietnamese desserts.
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Continue ReadingIf you love Nutella as much as I do, this is the cheesecake for you! It’s dense, rich and very creamy – top it with Chocolate Whipped Cream (recipe here) and Ferrero Rocher chocolates for even a more decadent hazel nut treat. This silicone sling makes is very easy to lift out the cheesecake pan…
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Continue ReadingI spent the last few years perfecting this tart and creamy Key Lime Pie and I’ve just converted it for the Instant Pot. The results are stunning. One of my secrets is the crust. Rather than graham crackers I opted for Nilla Wafers to bring out the punchy lime flavor even more. My kids have…
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Continue ReadingIf you haven’t heard of ube (pronounced ooh-bey) yet, just search for the hashtag #ube on Instagram and check out all the gorgeous desserts made from this purple yam. It’s been a popular ingredient for sweets and desserts in the Philippines and Hawaii forever, but it’s been spreading like wild fire all over the states…
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Continue ReadingThis is a super simple recipe to make Coconut Flavored Whipped Cream – it’s flavored and stabilized by using Jell-O Instant Coconut Cream Pudding mix. Use this for cheesecake and pie topping or frost cupcakes and cakes with it. This whipped cream will hold it’s shape for several days in the refrigerator and for a…
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