Tag: dessert
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STRAWBERRY PASSION MOCHI
Have you ever had mochi? You know, those adorable little desserts you see everywhere now. If you haven’t happened upon any yet, they are little dough balls filled with ice cream (or paste). They’re so cute and delicious so I thought I’d try my hand at making my own. I knew immediately I wanted to…
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CHAMOMILE GLAZED STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE
I’ve been eyeing this tub of strawberry shortcake glaze at the grocery store. It’s given me a hankering, but I don’t love the chemically processed stuff. Instead I wanted to try my hand at making my own, and I have to say it turned out pretty well! I turned it into chamomile glazed strawberry shortcake.…
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CHAMOMILE APPLE CRUMBLE
One of my favorite things about chamomile tea is it’s crisp apple flavor. The two pair perfectly together. It’s no secret that chamomile tea is my favorite tea. I mention it a lot. This recipe makes me excited because I get to use beautiful chamomile to flavor one of my favorite desserts, apple crumble. You…
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CHOCOLATE CHIP SKILLET COOKIE (WITH COFFEE SALT)
When it comes to chocolate, I have no self-discipline. I often find excuses to eat it, and the thing is I really have no plans to change. I am what I am. Life is short, so why not over-indulge in some chocolate? This chocolate chip skillet cookie is one of my favorites, and the addition…
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GINGER PLUM BISCUIT COBBLER
You may be asking, what’s a biscuit cobbler? Cobblers typically have a traditional pie crust top, but in this recipe biscuits are used instead. I like a heavy crust on my cobblers and pies, so the biscuits were a nice addition. This ginger plum biscuit cobbler recipe is really a lovely winter dessert. I’m also…
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CHAMOMILE & LAVENDER TEA MARSHMALLOWS
I always considered myself a marshmallow hater. Whenever I happen upon a s’mores session, I eat the chocolate and leave the graham cracker and marshmallow. This chamomile & lavender tea marshmallows recipe completely changed my mind. They are super pillow-y and with the addition of tea, the flavors infuse into the marshmallows and they are…
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LEMON GINGER TEA POSSET
Have you ever tried a posset before? If you’re not familiar, they are a delicious thickened creamed based dessert. I’m sharing my lemon ginger tea posset recipe. A bonus about this recipe is that it doesn’t require gelatin, making them completely vegetarian, if you’re into that type of thing. They are adorable and feel like…
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CINNAMON ROLLS WITH ROSE CHAI GLAZE
I may or may not have a serious sweet tooth. I can’t help it, I’m a sucker for a good sweet treat. Today I’m sharing my take of a cinnamon roll. Of course I have to jazz it up by adding tea, naturally. Now there’s absolutely nothing wrong with a traditional cinnamon roll, but why…
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COFFEE NO BAKE COOKIES
For those who don’t love to bake, I see you. Even though I do enjoy baking, I totally get that it can be more of a chore. It definitely requires more attention to detail and timing, which can be a pain. Lucky for you I’m sharing a lovely recipe that doesn’t require an oven. These…
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PUMPKIN COFFEE CRUMBLE CAKE
I really love October! Like, a lot. The feeling in the air is so light and the creativity seems to be more abundant. Everything feels so crisp and vibrant, it’s no wonder fall is my favorite season. This year I’m taking full advantage of the pumpkin craze for fall. I usually do every year, but…
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CHEESECAKE WITH COFFEE GANACHE
While we are at the cusp of preparation for the upcoming holidays, I’ve got an awesome recipe that would go perfectly with your celebrations this year. Cheesecake with coffee ganache! Actually, to be more specific it’s cheesecake with chocolate coffee ganache, and it’s so decadently delicious! This recipe makes a New York style cheesecake with…
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COFFEE FUDGE POPS
It’s humpday and we all need an extra dose of caffeine to get us through the rest of the week, right? It may not be summer yet but I’m ready for it! Eating these coffee fudge pops brought a little bit of that summertime feeling to my day. This recipe will share some of that…
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HOW TO SWEETEN ANY RECIPE WITH TEA
With tea simple syrup, you can infuse the flavors and essence of tea into your food and drinks. I’m going to share with you how you can sweeten any recipe with your favorite tea and it only requires three ingredients! There are a ton of ways to use simple syrup, below are some ideas that…
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BLACK TEA POACHED PEARS
Last Sunday I expressed my adoration of Paris by Harney & Sons. I’ve been sipping on it all week, it’s so good! I thought it would pair perfectly with poached fruit. Paris has a fruity flavor so I thought the pears and the tea would compliment each other well. I’ll show you how to make…
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FOAMY EGG COFFEE RECIPE
Have you ever tried Egg coffee? It’s commonly found in Vietnam, also known as Cà phê trứng. It consists of coffee with whipped egg yolk that creates the foamiest coffee that can be easily made at home. You can read more about the history here. It literally takes seconds to make and I definitely recommend…
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MASALA CHAI BREAD RECIPE
It might technically be spring but it still feels like winter, and for me that means more baking! There’s something about cold weather and baking that does something to my soul. And although I’m ready for warmer weather, I’m never mad about an excuse to bake. I thought it would be interesting to make a…
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AFFOGATO: A COFFEE DELICACY
Have you ever tried Affogato? It sounds super fancy but the basics of it consist of pouring coffee over ice cream. It’s simple and exotic and a delicacy you must try. To begin, add a large scoop of ice cream to a heat-safe proof glass. I used chocolate because that’s my favorite but I also…
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GOOEY COFFEE FUDGE RECIPE
I am super excited about this recipe! I’ve never really been a fan of fudge, it was always dense and tough and I never thought it to be enjoyable. I wanted to make fudge that was soft and gooey and by golly, here it is! The addition of coffee is extra special, it adds a…