Spring Baking
Spring baking means bright flavors, the addition of fresh in season fruits, and plenty of vibrant colors. I love baking all throughout the year, obviously, but springtime baking is one of my favorites. Here you will find some of my favorite jammy blueberry muffins, cobblers, cheesecakes, and plenty more tasty breakfast, brunch or desserts to try.
Strawberry Crumble Muffins
Soft, fluffy Strawberry Crumble Muffins are layered with a homemade strawberry jam and topped with a buttery, cinnamon sugar crumble topping. The muffins are baked until golden brown, then filled with a creamy mascarpone vanilla bean filling. These muffins use Greek yogurt in the muffin base which helps make the muffins ultra tender, and helps…
Fraisier Cake
This Fraisier Cake features a fluffy genoise sponge cake that is soaked with a light syrup to keep it ultra moist. The cake is then layered with a homemade strawberry jam, light and fluffy diplomat cream and plenty of fresh strawberries. The cake is topped with more rich, diplomat cream then decorated with fresh strawberries…
Blueberry Crumble Cheesecake Bars
These Blueberry Crumble Cheesecake Bars are made with a velvety smooth cheesecake filling that is layered with a homemade blueberry jam, and topped with a buttery cinnamon sugar crumble topping. These handheld, sliceable bars are packed with sweet, juicy blueberry flavor in each bite, which compliments the lightly sweetened, tangy vanilla cheesecake. This cheesecake is…
Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake
This Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake combines velvety smooth vanilla cheesecake filling that is layered with a strawberry layer, made using fresh strawberries. The cheesecake is topped with a delicious signature strawberry crunch crumble, dollops of freshly made whipped cream, and fresh strawberries. Here is what you will love about this Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Here’s how to…
Strawberry Dome Cake
This Strawberry Dome Cake is made with layers of soft, tender vanilla cake and sweet, fluffy whipped cream. The whipped cream is studded with fresh, sweet strawberries. The exterior is lined with carefully placed fresh strawberry slices held together with a homemade fresh strawberry glaze. This cake is a delicious, fresh and bright dessert that…
Blueberry Brioche Danish
These Blueberry Brioche Danishes are rich, pillowy soft and layered with a velvety smooth cream cheese center, a juicy homemade blueberry jam and buttery cinnamon sugar crumble topping. The contrast in textures and flavors from the lightly sweet, soft dough to the tangy cream cheese, vibrant blueberry jam and crunchy cinnamon sugar crumble creates a…
Peach Cobbler Crème Brûlée Cheesecake
This Peach Cobbler Crème Brûlée Cheesecake combines a creamy cheesecake with a layer of sweet brown sugar cinnamon peaches, cinnamon sugar cobbler topping and a crunchy, caramelized crème brûlée topping. The peaches are simmered over the stovetop in a mixture of cinnamon, brown sugar, and a splash of lemon juice which brightens the flavors, and…
Strawberry Banana Bread
This Strawberry Banana Bread features moist, tender banana bread with homemade strawberry jam swirled through the bread. The bread is topped with a buttery cinnamon sugar crumb topping, and a drizzle of strawberry icing. The pockets of strawberry jam in this banana bread add brightness and a hint of tartness which balances well with the…
Strawberry Cobbler
This strawberry cobbler is filled with sweet, juicy strawberries, and a delicious buttery, tender cobbler topping. The cobbler is made using fresh or frozen strawberries that are tossed with sugar and a bit of fresh lemon juice, which balances the sweetness and brightens the flavors. A small amount of cornstarch helps to thicken the strawberry…
Blueberry Crème Brulee Cheesecake
This Blueberry Crème Brulee Cheesecake combines a velvety smooth cheesecake filling with a homemade layer of blueberry jam (or you can substitute for any fruit you’d like), and a caramelized crunchy sugar top. The contrast in textures between the creamy cheesecake, jammy blueberries, and crunchy caramelized sugar topping creates a wonderful balance between flavors and textures…
Blueberry Crumble Cream Cheese Muffins
These Blueberry Crumble Cream Cheese Muffins are soft, packed with jammy blueberries, and a delicious, velvety smooth cream cheese center. I used wild blueberries to make these, but you can use fresh or frozen blueberries. The blueberries are cooked with sugar, cinnamon and lemon juice to create a mouth watering jammy blueberry mixture that is…
Carrot Cake Bread
This Carrot Cake Bread features a moist, tender quick bread with a layer of velvety smooth, sweet cream cheese. The bread is topped with a buttery, brown sugar cinnamon streusel topping. Before serving the bread is drizzled with vanilla icing. This bread makes a delicious breakfast, brunch or even dessert treat. The combination of the…
Blueberry Crumble Cream Cheese Bread
This Blueberry Crumble Cream Cheese Bread features a moist, tender quick bread with a layer of homemade blueberry jam and a velvety smooth, sweet cream cheese swirl. The bread is topped with a second layer of homemade blueberry jam and a buttery, brown sugar cinnamon streusel topping. Before serving the bread is drizzled with blueberry…
Lemon Chiffon Cake
This Lemon Chiffon Cake is a light, airy, moist cake, layered together with raspberry jam and chantilly cream. This vibrant, zesty cake offers a delicious light, yet rich taste. The soft cloud like texture is achieved from folding whipped egg whites into the batter, which is made with fresh lemon zest and juice. This cake…
Lemon Blueberry Soufra
This Lemon Blueberry Soufra, or Crinkle Cake features layers of buttered, crinkly phyllo dough combined with a rich, creamy custard and ripe, juicy blueberries. The buttery, flaky phyllo dough creates pockets for the sweet custard, leaving a wonderful contrast in textures between the crisp phyllo dough and creamy custard. This dessert is easy to make…
Lemon Cake
This Lemon Cake has a velvety smooth crumb that just melts in your mouth. It’s light, refreshing and truly perfect for any occasion. Made with real lemon juice and zest, this cake has six layers of lemon cake (or you can choose to make it 3 layers) sandwiched together with a creamy lemon cream cheese…
Lemon Cheesecake Bars
These Lemon Cheesecake Bars are a vibrant, creamy treat that only takes a few minutes to mix together. The lemon cheesecake bars are made with a buttery graham cracker crust, which holds a luxuriously creamy lemon cheesecake filling. The cheesecake filling is made using fresh lemon juice and zest for a more vibrant, natural flavor….
Carrot Cake Cheesecake
This Carrot Cake Cheesecake combines soft, moist carrot cake with a velvety smooth cheesecake. This cheesecake is topped with a sweet and tangy cream cheese icing, homemade caramel and buttered pecans. Enjoy this cheesecake for spring, Easter, or really any occasion! ‘Tis the season for all things carrot cake, and this carrot cake cheesecake is…
Blueberry Muffin Bread
This soft, moist blueberry muffin bread has all the things you love about your favorite bakery style blueberry muffins, but in one easy loaf. It’s fluffy, buttery, loaded with blueberries and topped with a delicious cinnamon sugar crumble topping. The blueberry muffin batter only takes minutes to mix together before baking. This blueberry muffin bread…
Samoa Cheesecake (Girl Scout Cookie Inspired)
This Samoa Cheesecake is inspired by the famous Girl Scout Samoa Cookies. The cheesecake begins with a chocolate cookie crust, which is topped with a velvety smooth vanilla cheesecake. The cheesecake is topped with toasted coconut, a drizzle of chocolate, and a drizzle of homemade buttery caramel. This cheesecake is the ultimate dessert and trust…
Blackberry Jam Recipe
This homemade blackberry jam recipe only requires 3 ingredients and less than 20 minutes to make it. The natural sweetness of ripe blackberries is balanced perfectly with freshly squeezed lemon juice, which also helps the jam achieve it’s thicker, yet spreadable consistency. This jam tastes wonderful on toast, in cakes or pastries, or as a…
Pistachio Muffins
This easy Pistachio Muffins recipe yields fluffy, incredibly moist muffins that take roughly 30 minutes to make. Every bite is loaded with crunchy pistachios, that contrast well with the soft muffins. These muffins rival any bakery muffins with their perfectly domed tops, and crunchy sugar coating. Enjoy these for a delicious breakfast or brunch treat….