Sweets

Financiers

Give me ANYTHING almond. Love these little 2 bite moist and tender almond cakes. Traditionally, they were baked in small...

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Palmiers

Palmiers, those sweet and buttery little puff pastry caramelized treats are perfect for tea time or afternoon coffee. If you...

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Meyers Lemon Squares with Sea Salt and Olive...

Lemon curd baked on a layer of my favorite shortbread crust is known as a lemon square or lemon bar....

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Pumpkin Cheesecake

Even though I am not much a cheesecake lover, this particular Thanksgiving pumpkin cheesecake has won me over. The crunchy...

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Norwegian Apple Cake

Are you looking for something a little different than the traditional apple pie for the holidays? This Norwegian apple cake...

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Cocoa and Brown Butter Brownies

I am on the endless quest for the perfect brownie. As you peruse the Sur le Plat site, you may...

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Dark Chocolate Semifreddo

This is the perfect dessert “do ahead” dessert. A wonderful “half frozen,” which is the meaning of semifreddo, dessert that...

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Cocoons

I can eat these tender shortbread cookies by the dozens. I’m not sure if it’s the light airy texture, the...

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Tarta de Santiago, Almond Cake

I fell in love with this cake when I traveled to Galicia in Northwest Spain to walk the sacred pilgrimage...

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Deep Dark Chocolate Cookies

Chocolate heaven! My neighbor, Carol, gifted me with these cookies many years ago when I first moved into our neighborhood....

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Coffee Flan

I have Alice Medrich, author of “Sinful Easy Delicious Desserts,” for this simple luscious recipe for flan with my favorite...

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Coffee Rani Brownies

Coffee Rani is a charming neighborhood cafe in Covington and Mandeville Louisiana. They are known throughout the region for their...

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