The Classic Tiramisu

A creamy Italian 'pick me up' delight! Tiramisu is my all-time favorite dessert. It means "pick me up" in Italian, perhaps owing to two of its caffeinated ingredients - espresso and cocoa. It is a no-bake delicacy with a fluffy and custard-like consistency. The richness of mascarpone cheese and the dark robustness of espresso and…

Gluten-free Streusel Coffee Cake with Pears

A delightful crumbly and fruity cake! We can make the Streusel coffee cake in so many ways. But by now, you know that I will always try a healthier spin on a traditional recipe. So, this one is gluten-free and has fresh pears to give it a distinct flavor and fruity taste to each bite. There…

Hazelnut Crackle Pastry

A pleasing dessert with the nuttiness of Hazelnuts and creaminess of Mascarpone cheese. This recipe, with Hazelnut and Mascarpone, is one of my go-to desserts for the holidays. It feels decadent but is also gluten-free with just a hint of sweetness. Mascarpone (pronounced mahs-car-POH-nay), an Italian double or triple cream cheese, is best known as an…