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.
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…
Cinnamon Roll Sheet Pan Pancakes
These Cinnamon Roll Sheet Pan Pancakes combine soft, fluffy pancake batter with a delicious buttery brown sugar cinnamon swirl. These pancakes are insanely delicious and easy to make. The convenience of the sheet pan pancakes eliminates the need to flip the pancakes, making this an easy breakfast or brunch to make. After baking, the pancakes…
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…
Carrot Cake Coffee Cake
This Cinnamon Roll Carrot Cake Coffee Cake merges the flavors of warm spiced carrot cake with a layer of brown sugar cinnamon, brown sugar cinnamon crumble topping and a drizzle of icing. The grated carrots make this cake incredibly moist and soft, with the use of less oil. This cake also uses Greek yogurt which…
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…
Strawberry Tiramisu
This Strawberry Tiramisu is a spin on the classic tiramisu. Soft ladyfingers are dipped into a fresh strawberry syrup then layered with a creamy mascarpone cream cheese strawberry filling. The tiramisu is topped with a homemade strawberry curd. This tiramisu is decadent, while also feeling refreshing. Here’s what you will love about this Strawberry Tiramisu…
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 Sorbet
Lemon Sorbet is the perfect refreshing summer treat. Fresh lemon juice is combined with a simple syrup then frozen for a delicious bright, refreshing flavor. While not traditional, you can mix the lemon sorbet mixture with creamy mascarpone cheese, which adds a subtle sweetness and rich and creamy texture. Either way, this is a treat…
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….
Soft Strawberry Bread
This soft strawberry bread is loaded with fresh strawberries and topped with a strawberry glaze. The bread only takes minutes to mix together. The crumb is ultra tender thanks to the addition of Greek yogurt which also adds some protein and nutrition to the bread. This recipe is easy to make and doesn’t need any…
Blueberry Danish
There’s nothing that beats a warm, fresh out of the oven blueberry danish. These Blueberry Danishes are made with a buttery, soft dough that gets filled with a sweet cream cheese filling and homemade blueberry jam. Top these off with a brown sugar cinnamon crumb topping and a drizzle of vanilla icing for an irresistible…