Sweet  Eats

This decadent No-bake Black Forest Chocolate Tart is my reinvention, my own twist on a classic Black Forest Cake. It's an impressive make-ahead dessert created with two types of ganache that gives every slice a lovely contrast of textures, and an easy homemade cherry compote in between. The crust is made with true cocoa powder instead of the typical chocolate cookies for an intense chocolate flavor. It is simple, elegant and incredibly decadent.

I love hoarding cherries when they start to pop around. I love that desserts made with them never end up overly sweet. As soon as I spot them, I take my tiny notebook and start writing all the recipes I want to create…

Of all the ways you can enjoy the sweetness of fresh blueberries, one of my favorites has to be inside a creamy, luscious cheesecake! This Blueberry Cheesecake Tart has a baked blueberry cheesecake layer topped with a smooth homemade blueberry curd that makes every bite bright and bursting with flavor. I know it will become your new favorite summer dessert. Chilled to perfection, it's a sweet way to cool you down on warmer days, and stunning enough to bring to any gathering and share with friends!

I always have so much fun making layered desserts because I love how easy they are to put together. But what I love most is how you can combine two incredible things into one beautiful creation. In life, we are never just one thing, right? We're built in layers. This is so very true for me. I wouldn't be able to dance to only one note, I want to dance them all! I like to make the most of the good, the bad, and the ugly (and the pretty, of course!). And I like my cheesecakes the same way: expressing different notes and textures through every single bite. That's the beauty of cooking. You can dance to so many notes at the same time!…

If you’re looking for a dessert that’s as effortless as it is beautiful, this No-Bake Lemon Tart with a Rosemary-Infused Chocolate Crust is it. It’s a bright, impressive recipe that feels both classic and beautifully unexpected. The rosemary-infused crust adds an interesting, warm, and earthy twist. This easy lemon tart comes together quickly and only needs a few hours to set in the fridge, making it the perfect make-ahead recipe when you want to impress guests with something truly unique.

And before you turn me down because of the rosemary, let me tell you: the flavor is really subtle. What it does is to highlight the earthy notes of the cocoa powder in the crust, making the chocolate taste richer and the lemon taste even more vibrant. You can always leave it out, but I highly recommend you don’t. You won't be sorry!

Lemon and chocolate is such an unexpected yet delicate and delicious combination. The idea of putting these two together started exactly…

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…

You are going to love this super Gooey Brookie Pie. It’s brownies and cookies combined. What’s not to love about that?! It’s extra gooey and decadent, and I promise you won’t be able to stop at just one piece. The brownie layer is packed with chocolate chips for that fudgy texture, and the cookie layer is loaded with sweet and buttery white chocolate chips. The macadamia nuts bring a beautiful nutty note that pairs so well with both chocolates. It’s a delicious combination of textures and flavors that’s impossible to resist.

But wait! What’s brookies in the first place? Brookies are a mix of brownie batter and cookie dough baked together. Some recipes marble both batters, but I love layering one on top of the other. I think you’ll enjoy the contrast of textures more this way…

If you’re already spotting cherries, don’t waste another day and make this sumptuous White Forest Cake! This is a very fluffy, moist, and soft white sponge cake with a very delicate crumb, thanks to using cake flour and some white chocolate in the batter. It’s soaked in a simple cherry syrup, filled with a homemade liquor-spiked cherry compote, and covered with a light and soft whipped cream frosting. It’s a dream of a cake!

You know that for me, cooking has always been about celebrating whatever I have in front. And when out of the blue, my mom sent me a full bag of cherries, I knew it was time to bake something delicious with her special gift. She just thought I would love them and of course she was sooo right!…

This cake, guys!

It’s a sour almond loaf with a tangy bite, thanks to the buttermilk and sour cream in the batter. The crumb is tight but soft, almost delicate, thanks to using cake flour mixed with just a small amount of all-purpose flour. I also swapped most of the vanilla for almond extract to let those bright, sour notes shine all the way through. And then—then you hit that sweet lemony glaze, made with lemon juice and steeped hibiscus tea. It’s totally addictive. Not kidding. I ate two slices back to back without blinking. So yes, eat at your own risk.

What I love most about this cake is how naturally it fits into everyday life. You can eat it whenever the moment calls—first thing in the morning with coffee, mid-afternoon for no reason at all, or late at night…

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This lemon curd cheesecake tart is incredibly creamy and bursting with lemon brightness. I also infused the crust with basil, and it brings out the lemon flavor beautifully—adding a floral, fresh note to every bite. It’s a super easy make-ahead dessert. So happy and vibrant, this tart will make you smile with every bite.

By now, you probably know I can’t help but create cheesecakes whenever I have the chance. And this combination is such a personal favorite—I know I’ll never go wrong with it. So when I suddenly caught a glance at a bowl full of bright lemons…

(Updated post! I added the ingredients’ amounts in grams and, as requested, eliminated the passionfruit and multiplied the recipe by 0.5 to make it a 3-layer cake.)

I’m so excited for this classic carrot cake recipe! You know I have a new carrot cake version every year, and this one is a new rendition you will love so much! It’s loaded with dried apricots and roasted pecans. It also has a bit of cream cheese in the cake batter for more tanginess. The creamy and easy cream cheese frosting is made with brown butter for extra nuttiness. This cake is made by hand, and it’s so fun to make. I’m sure it will be one of your new favorites this season!

Sharing this cake with you feels very important to me because I’m sharing a significant piece of my life. If you’ve been reading this blog for a long time, you probably know that carrot cakes were (and surely still are) Mariana’s favorite. The first time I baked a carrot cake in my life was for her!…

(Update: I included the ingredient’s amounts in grams, added some extra notes and added the recipe card for printing. Post in the same, so a little throwback to 4 ½ years ago. And of course, a short video for you to see how incredibly easy these are done. This recipe is super special for me because it was the last recipe I shot with Mariana by my side. I remember mashing one of these with almond milk so she could taste them, because she loved soft spiced cakes. These pics will be here forever! I hope you love these as much as Mariana and we do!)

These super cute cinnamon mini Bundt cakes filled with dulce de leche were made out of no time and out of a pantry full of nothing. They are super soft and full of cinnamon flavor that goes perfectly with all the dulce de leche inside. But you know what the best part of these cuties is? They are made with...

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…

Aren’t these mini carrot cakes the cutest?! These mini carrot cakes are incredibly moist and super soft thanks to the olive oil and buttermilk I used in this recipe. You can use coconut milk for a dairy-free version. They are warm and spiced with a good amount of cinnamon and ginger and a touch of cardamom and all-spice. It has a ton of carrots and some chopped pistachios for extra crunch. Trust me the flavor will burst in your mouth after every bite!

I love baking carrot cakes. They’re Mariana’s favorite and it was the first kind of cake she ever had. I have made different versions depending on her favorite flavors at the moment, one time even doing a cherry cream cheese frosting because she was loving cherry jelly at the time. And the frosting has always been her favorite part. I know that wherever…

This flaky and buttery pear and blueberry rustic tart is a dream! The sweet and tart flavor of the blueberries enhances the sweet earthy notes of pears. A layer of sweet cream cheese not only adds more texture and flavor but also protects the crust from getting soggy. Bits of bleu cheese and roasted walnuts add so much contrast and make this tart extra flavorful. It’s a simple pleasure that you can have anytime!

I’m so happy I made this pear and blueberry tart! It’s been a while since I’ve made my buttery and flaky pie crust. I guess I ate too much pie in previous years so pies and I decided we needed a break. But who’s kidding? I missed them a lot and when I took out my food processor and made a crust in less than 10 minutes, I realized…

This Lemon Olive Oil Cake is tender, soft and super moist. It’s a simple cake recipe that you can make in about an hour any time you are craving a sweet and easy bite. But the addition of the lemon curd in the batter and a crowning mellow meringue on top make this a showstopper for any special occasion! It’s simply a crowdpleaser!

If you have never baked a cake with olive oil, you are missing out badly! Baking cakes with olive oil is perfectly fine. You know I love olive oil cakes. The lightness…

You want Brownie Cheesecake Bars. But also you want Dulce de Leche Cheesecake bars. Why you can’t have both? Enter these brownie cheesecake bars topped with dulce de leche. Or these dulce de leche cheesecake bars with a brownie crust. I really don’t know how should I call them. I just know they are little bombs of sweetness with it’s soft and chewy brownie bottom, it’s super creamy and fluffy cheesecake center and it’s dulce de leche topping that brings all it’s lovely notes of caramel to these cheesecake bars.

Wait no more! This is the only pumpkin bread recipe you’ll need this fall season! It’s incredibly moist, with a soft and tender crumb, loaded with warm spices and lots of chocolate chips. It’s made with sour cream and oil, two ingredients that not only help in making this cake ultra soft, they also help in keeping it that way for days!!! Every bite will be warm and cozy, like a hug in a crisp fall morning!

If there’s a food that universally screams fall that’s pumpkin. When mixed with warm and aromatic spices like cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves it makes you think of that cozy spot in your home…

I am to believe that a simple smear of Nutella makes anything better and this recipe is a living proof of that! This is nothing more than two simple sugar cookies with some Nutella in between. With a pink glaze and a bit of flare, these are the easiest and prettiest cookies you can possibly make. And you will want to gift them to your sister, your girlfriends and to anyone you love very much!

Inadvertently, sugar cookies made their way to my life even with stubborn hesitation. As it happens with my Extra Creamy Cream Cheese frosting (which btw, could be a fabulous filling for these as well!), you would think that living in the tropics comes…

This Apple Ricotta Cake is soooo gooey I needed to mentioned in the title! It's very crumbly, tender and incredibly moist as all of my ricotta cakes. It’s perfect for any time you want a sweet simple cake to share with people you love during the fall season. 

Ok, you’re probably guessing by now that I love ricotta cakes! They are so versatile! I have read so many stories of you baking many of my ricotta cakes for brunch, tea parties and…

These sticky pecan cinnamon rolls with cinnamon cream cheese icing will be your new breakfast obsession for fall! They’re so soft and gooey that I couldn't even tear them apart prettily for the video. They kept falling down from my hands while dripping the syrup from the brown sugar filling. I have never been happier to have my hands so sticky!

Why are these pecan cinnamon rolls the best ones ever? First, I toasted the pecans for an intense nutty flavor. Second, I brushed a cinnamon simple syrup on top of the baked rolls to make them sticky. Lastly, I added…

You may think of this as a classic lemon olive oil cake, but then each bite has the sweet and aromatic notes of basil. Doesn’t it sound delicious?! This cake is very soft, moist, supple and lemony. It’s the cake for lemon lovers because it has lemon juice and lemon zest all over it! The cake itself is made in less than 45 minutes, including prep time, and you only need a few basic ingredients to make it. A super creamy buttercream with a touch of lemon and cream cheese is, literally, the icing on the cake!

What can be more amazing than s’mores wrapped in a buttery and flaky puff pastry? You’ll love this s’mores puff pastry when you need a snack or, let's face it, during those mornings when you are craving chocolate for breakfast. Each bite is crunchy and delicious! You only need 5 ingredients and 30 minutes to put this together. Start now and thank me 30 minutes later!

I’m not a big fan of s’mores but someone around here loves them. What I love is creating s’mores versions of other beloved recipes, like I did with…

This Peach Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Tart recipe is so ridiculously easy, I can see you making it every time you want to make something cute and super delicious for breakfast in no time! It uses frozen puff pastry dough sheets and each tart has a sweet cream cheese filling. I used juicy fresh peaches for that peaches-n-creme feel, but you can use apricots, nectarines or even plums. It doesn't require for you to spend hours in the kitchen or lots of ingredients. This is a recipe that will never let you down.

When I crossed paths with some sweet juicy fresh peaches I thought immediately about making this recipe. I know the vibrant peach color will sweeten the soul and brighten anything. Maybe that’s why…

This easy Lemon Yogurt Cake is incredibly fluffy, moist and tender! I am kidding you not when I tell you it will kind of melt in your hand if you try to grab a piece. The star is the crunchy sugary topping, something I’ll start using in many other cakes now. I can’t go back now! It’s a technique you can use in many cakes. Start with this one and you will be hooked for ever!

I guess we can never have too many easy snacking cake recipes! They’re so good, morning, evening and night and anything in between. For me, they’re especially priceless for late night, when I’m craving…

What’s better than a Ferrero Rocher? Gooey fudgy brownies with lots of Ferrero Rocher inside! These super easy brownies are made in no time as well as gone in no time! They are totally addictive and hit you so, so well!

I think brownies have always been kind of magical. They were probably the first baking experience for most of us completely on our own. And, yes, I’m aware that experience was with brownie mix out of a box. But still, the magic of mixing a few simple ingredients by hand…

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…

This lemon pistachio cake is out of this world!! With a super soft and tender crumb, is a cake perfect for snacking and sharing around. I promise you can get a prettier swirl than mine, but you have to keep reading to understand why is that! The point is that this is another wonderful loaf cake recipe that you need to have on your repertoire for those moments you want a classic simple cake.

I have to admit I was pretty hesitant about sharing this cake. It has been sitting in my computer for a few weeks now. It was addictive and so good! But being my own director, cinematographer production assistant and talent while filming videos has its consequences, haha! For some reason I had to rush the process a bit while filming…

This Raspberry Almond Ricotta Cake is moist and light with an incredible texture. You wouldn't believe it’s final texture when you see the dense and thick batter entering the oven, but the ricotta brings so much lightness to this cake that makes it perfect for breakfast or snacking any time. And is so incredibly effortless to make, that trust me, once you make one, you will be baking it in repeat. It’s the perfect cake for the upcoming summery days!

You know why ricotta cakes are perfect for me, and there’s a good chance for you too? Because you can make them with almost whatever the heck you want! You know cooking and baking is…

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…