Gingersnap Lime Mousse – Creamy, light, tart lime mousse on a zingy gingersnap cookie crust is the perfect dessert for a summer day. Today was one of those days when nothing went right. I seemed to be a day late and a dollar short for everything. This morning was so hectic I only grabbed one… Continue reading Gingersnap Lime Mousse
Rich, buttery sweet bread with chocolate chips makes an amazing breakfast treat or dessert! Chocolate Chip Brioche is not a quick recipe but it’s a great one to make with kids who like to get their hands “dirty” in the kitchen. I love summer for bread baking. Why? Because the Texas heat makes everything rise… Continue reading Chocolate Chip Brioche
Sweet white wine brings out the flavor of the pears and chocolate in this Pear Sauternes Stracciatella Ice. This ice is for mom to relax with but you could make a kid-friendly version by substituting pear syrup or white grape juice for the sauternes. I’m in Phnom Penh for a year. Some things are very… Continue reading Pear Sauternes Stracciatella Ice
Tart mangoes and dark chocolate come together beautifully in Chocolate Mango Cheesecake. The dark chocolate crust is topped with a creamy chocolate cheesecake layer and a tart mango cheesecake layer. The whole cheesecake is topped with a tart mango puree. Cambodia has tons of fruit. There are many fruits here that I’ve never seen outside… Continue reading Chocolate Mango Cheesecake
Almond Shortbread Pinwheels combine ground almonds with traditional shortbread for intense almond flavor in a buttery cookie. Color them red, white and blue for the Fourth of July or Green and White for St. Patrick’s day, or Green and Red for Christmas. I went to Macau a few weeks ago. It’s mostly known as a… Continue reading Almond Shortbread Pinwheels
B52s have three layers: Kahlua, Baileys Irish Cream, and Cointreau. B52 mousse has the same layers in mousse form. Of course I added some Santa Barbara chocolate to the Kahlua and Baileys layers. How could I resist? I’m not really much of a drinker but a few years ago when I was out celebrating with… Continue reading B52 Mousse
Mascarpone cheese gives brownie bottom peanut butter cheesecake a light texture that’s perfect for a summer picnic. A dash of Kahlua brings out the peanut butter flavor. You can always substitute regular cream cheese and omit the Kahlua if you’re looking for a more traditional flavor combination. Summer is a time of comings and goings.… Continue reading Brownie Bottom Peanut Butter Cheesecake
Blueberry and almonds go so well together. Serve blueberry almond tart with tea for an afternoon treat or indulge yourself with a slice for breakfast. I’m not a huge fan of raw blueberries but I love them when they’re cooked. Baking brings out the tart, juicy flavor. Blueberry almond tart combines tart blueberries and lemons… Continue reading Blueberry Almond Tart
Chocolate Coconut Orange Mousse Cake has layers of chocolate cake flavored with orange and coconut. It’s filled with orange mousse and topped with chocolate orange ganache. Make it with Grand Marnier for an adult dessert or use orange juice for the kids. I’ve been thinking about what to do with these amazing Vietnam origin extra… Continue reading Chocolate Coconut Orange Mousse Cake
Summer berries combine to give beautiful shading and flavor to Ombre Berry Cheesecake. Your guests will be impressed even though it’s no-bake and only takes about 1 hour to put together. I’ve been thinking about the Fourth of July. Our neighborhood back in Texas has a parade and a picnic. Kids decorate their bikes. Parents… Continue reading Ombre Berry Cheesecake
