Decadent Desserts

A Blueberry Charlotte Cheesecake has to be one of the prettiest no-bake desserts to make. A Charlotte cheesecake is what happens when you combine the elegant and classic French Charlotte cake with the easiness of a no-bake cheesecake and create something completely unique. This creamy and decadent dessert is made without gelatin or condensed milk, can be made ahead of time, and only uses the goodness of real blueberries for its delicate purple color. If you’re looking for an easy but elegant dessert, this is the perfect one for you.

I have to admit that Charlotte cakes used to intimidate me. I think it's such a beautiful dessert, but I always thought it would be tedious and annoying to make. And oh boy, I'm glad it proved me wrong, because you don't even have to turn the oven ON for this one! What makes it look elaborate is its intrinsic shape and layering. You arrange ladyfinger cookies (which are kind of fancy on their own) in a round shape and fill the center with something creamy, making a layer in the center with more ladyfingers soaked in a delicious syrup. The hard work is having to wait one day before tasting it!…

What I love about these heart-shaped mini pavlovas is how effortlessly special they feel. They bake up with a crisp meringue shell, a soft marshmallow-like center, won’t weep, and hold their shape beautifully, making them perfect as an individual dessert or as pavlova cookies for sharing. The subtle pinkish hue, the mascarpone whipped cream, and fresh strawberries will make these mini pavlovas live in your heart forever.

These are such a fun and rewarding project to make, and with Valentine’s Day around the corner, it’s just another excuse to bake them. As beautiful as they look, they’re actually pretty easy to make; you just have to pay attention to a few details. Active time is only about 30 minutes, and the rest is a job for the oven. I think they’re such a chic, cute, and unpretentious confection, you’ll be…

This tiramisu with a brownie bottom has to be one of the best things I have ever made! What’s not to love about coffee and chocolate together?! The tiramisu is super creamy, silky, and decadent. Even though I use pasteurized eggs, I cooked the egg yolks and egg whites slightly to make it safe for everyone. The brownie bottom, besides adding an amazing chocolate note, creates an incredible contrast in texture to the soft and creamy tiramisu. It’s a wonderful dessert that no one will have enough of!

Why did I add a brownie crust to this classic tiramisu in the first place? Well, the truth is I’ve never been a tiramisu fan. The few ones I had tasted made me think tiramisu wasn’t my kind of dessert. How high were my expectations at Italian restaurants, waiting for that special treat—maybe after a delicious romantic meal—only to be left pretty annoyed about not having ordered something else from the dessert menu. I’ve had my share of bland, dry, watery, or worse, all of those things combined. I knew I had to make my own version and experience for myself that special taste true Italians rave about…

This ice cream, you guys!! It’s your favorite cheesecake in a cone! This eggless ice cream is packed with fresh blueberries for a burst of freshness in every bite, plus plenty of graham cracker pieces for that irresistible cheesecake crunch. Every spoonful is creamy, tangy, rich, and full of flavor. You and your people won’t be able to stop eating this!

If you’re wondering how cream cheese works in ice cream, let me tell you, it’s a match made in heaven. The tanginess balances the sweetness of the sugar and fruit, while the fat from the cream adds richness. On top of that, cream cheese gives the ice cream a gorgeous velvety texture that’s creamier than anything else…

These Vodka Sour Jelly Shots are the kind of party treat that looks like a little extra, but is surprisingly easy to pull off. You can make them 1 to 2 days in advance, and yes, even the meringue decoration can be prepped ahead if you’re feeling fancy. They’re playful, citrusy, and just unexpected enough to steal the show anywhere you bring them. Oh yes, I can hear your friends shouting “shot! shot!” from here!

I know lemon shots on their own are already crowd-pleasers, but it’s the little details that make these extra special and fun. And you know it’s those details that make a recipe feel very special, even if it’s something as familiar as lemon jelly shots…

I know there’s a tiramisu version for everything these days, and trust me, I’m not mad about it. You know I love playing around with the classics and giving them a nice, unexpected spin. But in the middle of all those versions, this Coconut Tiramisu feels like a beach vacation in a spoon. It’s so creamy, light, and full of coconut flavor through every layer. The sweet shredded coconut adds a bit of texture, and the chopped pistachios bring a nutty bite that’s impossible to resist.

There’s no baking involved here. Just a few bowls and a few hours in the fridge. You can make it a few hours ahead or even the day before serving, which is perfect for planning ahead. When it’s time to serve, just sprinkle…

You know how sometimes the sides dishes are even better than the main dish, right? That’s what happens with this no-egg Salted Caramel Ice Cream! I made it as a topping for my Pecan Pie Tart and my Pear Almond tart. But when eaten alone, oh boy! It’s a total experience on its own. Besides being made without eggs, you can make this ice cream with or without an ice cream machine. Whatever works for you the best, it’s still super rich and decadent either way. It’s that easy!

Can I tell you a secret? Having a batch of this ice cream in your freezer would be your best trick to elevate any sweet treat in a pinch. Besides crowning your very own delicious creations, you can put it over a good store bought pound cake or your favorite bakery's pie. Or serve it…

Once you make this impressive No-bake Chocolate Tart you will fall in love with it immediately. You’ll only need 10 basic ingredients and 10 minutes to put this tart together, and that’s including the crust! It has a silky and rich truffle-like texture. It's made with pure coconut milk and you can use vegan butter and vegan chocolate chips for a vegan version. Or use gluten-free Graham crackers for a gluten-free version as well. This tart is incredibly simple but makes an elegant and decadent dessert!

This chocolate tart is a dessert that you can bring to any dinner party or gathering that you have, especially those that land in your calendar last minute. I love seeing people’s faces after they take that first bite. Everyone is always so impressed, especially after finding out it’s a no-bake tart. I think anything chocolate or tart-shaped immediately feels pretty sophisticated, and people will think you posses magical baking skills! That’s why they fall in love…

All your summer sweet dreams will come true with this creamy, luscious and custardy Peach Tiramisu! It’s made like a classic Italian tiramisu with just eggs, mascarpone cheese, sugar and without heavy cream. The twist relies on adding the sweetness of peaches by using a homemade peach syrup for soaking the ladyfingers and a homemade peach jam that’s layered with the cookies and the mascarpone cream! As it happened to me, you’ll be blown away after the first bite!

I’m so excited about this fun and unique take of a tiramisu! Here I wanted to combine the sweet, floral notes of the peaches with the creamy richness of the tiramisu’s mascarpone cream to create a truly delightful summer dessert that’s decadent but still feels…

Are you as excited for Christmas as I am? I can’t tell you how much we have been waiting for this time of the year. It’s always an uplifting time for the soul!

In the rush of the season, when I want to bake basically everything and share it with the people I love, sugared cranberries are always around. They are so full of sweetness and make the perfect thinking-of-you gift. Also, they will make any baked good look as if it came out of a Christmas tree instead of an oven.

What I love about sugared cranberries, besides that deep burgundy reddish color, is that they are…

I can’t even tell you how much fun are these Sparkling Wine Strawberry Lavender Ice Cream floats. Think of these as that root beer float you love, but way nicer, prettier and fancier!! The elderflower notes in the St. Germain dance beautifully with the lavender and, well, the strawberries with the champagne are a perfect classic pair that needs no words. These floats are what summer daydreams are all about.

There are so many things that have written summer all over them, like watermelon, flip-flops and the desire of doing absolutely nothing after 3pm. But for me, nothing screams summer louder than strawberry ice cream. Fresh strawberry ice cream is the quintessential ice cream…

Two of the best desserts in the world combined! This no-bake tres leches tiramisu is made with traditional ladyfingers that are soaked in a three milk syrup, as in the traditional tres leches cake. This is an insanely rich and creamy tiramisu that never gets soggy because the syrup is thick and velvety. That’s why this decadent dessert is so delicious! It’s a delicate combination that celebrates the beauty and simplicity of using everyday ingredients in unexpected ways.

I think tiramisu is one of those desserts that can be intimidating but in reality it’s ridiculously easy to make. You don’t have to turn the oven on, which I never mind but still is one step less, and requires simple everyday ingredients…

Never would I have thought that the thin spiced cookies that have saved my life in many flights would become one of the best cheesecake crust I have ever made. Because they have more fat than graham crackers, the consistency of this crust is softer, almost cakey, and blends so deliciously when mixed with the cheesecake. I thought dulce de leche would pair perfectly with them. Both have notes of warm and spiced caramel. The Italian meringue on top makes this cheesecake something so good you will make sure a big piece remains on your fridge before sharing it with anyone!

This recipe has been in my notebook for a few weeks now. I’m very happy to finally share it with you, just in time for the holidays. As you probably know by now…

This raspberry tiramisu will draw a smile in your face with its bright taste. The fresh raspberries in every bite make it sweet, fruity and citrusy at the same time. I soaked the ladyfingers in strong espresso with Chambord raspberry liquor for a subtle boozy raspberry note that makes this taste so decadent and luxurious. And the mascarpone cream is the most silky and creamy you could taste, and I tell you here how to get it like that and prevent curdling when mixing the cream up. This raspberry tiramisu is the perfect no-bake dessert for any Valentine’s celebration you have in mind!

If you have read my Classic Tiramisu with Brownie Crust, you already know that tiramisu had never been on my top list of decadent desserts. I never got the fuzz about it. But that was because…

Who doesn’t love an ultra silky and creamy flan?! This flan is the perfect recipe for any fall celebration you have. The texture is ultra creamy thanks to the pumping pureé, the cream cheese and the sweetened condensed milk, which is the only sweetener in tis recipe. Thanks to the burnt caramel and the Italian meringue on top, you don’t need extra sugar for the flan. In this post I’ll tell you how to make a pumpkin flan…

This airy and chewy Pavlova never fails. Most of the time, the simpler things end up being quite fascinating. This recipe is the perfect example of that. Would you believe a few amount of ingredients and a small amount of effort can culminate in such a beautiful and impressive dessert?

This 4 ingredients dulce ice cream recipe is so, so creamy and smooth you wont’ believe it’s made with no-eggs. It has dulce de leche in the ice cream mixture and dulce de leche swirls for an intense dulce de leche caramel flavor in every spoon you take. And it has brownie pieces inside to make it even better! You can make this ice cream two ways, no-churn or with an ice cream machine. Either way it’s going to be pure decadence and just the best homemade dulce del leche ice cream you could taste!

It’s been a while since my last tres leches cake. And since you guys loved so much my coquito recipe I guess I will put the two together in one amazing recipe. That's how this tres leches made with coquito came to be. Swap coquito for eggnog and you have an eggnog tres leches. It has a sponge but still super soft cake soaked in sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk and, you guessed it, coquito!! Even if you would think the pistachios and blueberries are pure decorative, they both bring a nice texture and contrast to this smooth rich cake.

The ricotta here makes this cheesecake more airy and less tart than my previous recipes. And I think the almond biscotti crust also makes it lighter, it’s not as dense and buttery as the traditional graham crust. Of course you can mix and match toppings with the cheesecakes. Even crusts.