First things first:  yes, those are chocolate cupcakes topped with pudding and THEN coated in chocolate cake crumbs. This recipe comes out of Kathleen King’s book Baking for Friends.  You know Kathleen King, she’s the mastermind behind Tate’s Bake Shop in the Hamptons.  I first heard about Tate’s Bake Shop while watching an episode of [Click to Continue Reading...]

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 [Click to Continue Reading...]

Smooth luscious cream topped by crunchy caramelized sugar.  Enough said.  This is the quintessential romantic dessert for two.   Creme Brulee   Print   Makes 2 6-ounce ramekins. Ingredients 3 egg yolks ½ cup heavy whipping cream ¼ cup sugar, plus 2 teaspoons 1 teaspoon vanilla Instructions In a glass bowl, whisk together egg yolks, cream, [Click to Continue Reading...]