Christina | April 29, 2010

Fruit crisps are meant to be enjoyed the day they are made.   If they are re-heated the following day, the topping will lose its crispness.  This is one reason a fruit crisp that only makes 2 servings is perfect. I often find that rhubarb desserts fail to have a flavor profile that elevates above sour [...]

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Christina | April 26, 2010

This is my birthday cake of choice.  Hold the chocolate cake for me—all I need is fruit cooked in syrupy brown sugar. Pineapple Upside-Down Cakes 5.0 from 1 reviews Print Make 2 small cakes in 10-ounce ramekins. Ingredients For the pineapple topping: 4 pineapple rings 4 pecan halves (or maraschino cherries, your choice) 2 tablespoons [...]

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Christina | April 22, 2010

I used to not be a fan of fruit desserts because I felt that fruit should be enjoyed raw in its natural state.  But I was clearly missing the picture.  Fruit desserts are a perfect example of when the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.  This strawberry crostata is my favorite way to [...]

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Tags: crostata, dessert for two, desserts for two people, fruit, rose water, small batch baking, small dessert recipes, small strawberry dessert, strawberries, strawberry dessert, strawberry dessert for two