roasted strawberry and basil pie - slice - whipped cream

Roasted Strawberry & Basil Pie

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This Roasted Strawberry & Basil Pie is sweet with a bit of tang from a splash of balsamic vinegar. Topped with a lightly cardamom spiced whipped cream, this pie tastes light and fresh, making it just about impossible to resist. The strawberries are roasted before they get baked into the pie which helps draw out …

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Mocha Cream Pie

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With a flaky, buttery crust speckled with coffee grounds and a silky and smooth chocolate filling, this Mocha Cream Pie is a dessert that’s both light and luxurious. Topped with a heaping mound of whipped cream and dusted with cocoa powder, this pie is utterly delicious and hard to resist. Another week and the stress …

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no bake coffee banoffee pie - slices - banana

No Bake Coffee Banoffee Pie

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Absolutely delicious, this No Bake Coffee Banoffee Pie is one of those desserts that’ll have you eating it directly from the pan, never fully realizing how much you’ve actually had until you look down. Sweet and light, this pie is incredibly easy to make (it is no bake after all!), and is layered with dulce …

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spumoni tart - pistachio, chocolate, cherry - sliced

Spumoni Tart

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Nutty, fruity, and chocolaty, this Spumoni Tart takes all the classic flavor profiles of Spumoni ice cream–pistachio, maraschino cherry, and well…chocolate–and turns them into a layered dessert that turns tradition upside down while still being wholly delicious. It wasn’t summer in the Chicago suburbs (or spring, or fall…) unless there was a quart-sized container of …

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pistachio cream pie - slice - lemon whipped cream

Pistachio Cream Pie

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This Pistachio Cream Pie is nutty, smooth, and tastes like an absolute luxury with every bite. Encased in an enriched lemon pastry dough and topped with a lemon whipped cream, the toasted pistachios really come to life in this light, airy slice. I can’t be fully to credit for this Pistachio Cream Pie. I was …

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red wine chocolate and raspberry tart - ganache - slice

Red Wine Chocolate and Raspberry Tart

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Looking for an impressive but simple dessert to make for a loved one? Or just something delicious to hit all of your sweet cravings? This Red Wine Chocolate and Raspberry Tart is the perfect slice to treat yourself or anyone else. A buttery, crisp chocolate shortbread crust is layered with a red wine and raspberry …

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pear-ginger-caramel pie - coffee - slice - from above

Pear, Ginger, & Caramel Pie

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Sweet pears, spicy ginger, and sweet and slightly salted caramel combine for an absolutely luxurious tasting bite in this Pear, Ginger, & Caramel Pie. With a flaky, tender, all butter pie crust base, this pie is perfectly homey and perfectly comforting, especially during those cooler fall and winter days. It’s been a year into my …

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Espresso Chocolate Chunk Skillet Cookie

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The ever timeless pairing of coffee and chocolate come together in this supersized Espresso Chocolate Chunk Skillet Cookie. With a layer of whiskey caramel in the center (optional, but highly recommended–you can also always just use a layer of store-bought caramel sauce if you don’t want to make your own), this skillet cookie is impossible …

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Banana Pudding Cream Puffs

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Banana pudding is one of those things that is simply irresistible. Nilla wafers are topped with a banana cream and slices of bananas to create a dessert that is absolutely addicting. Just take a look at New York’s Magnolia Bakery. The banana pudding is probably their number one seller and there are plenty of recipes …

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no bake cheesecake parfaits - cheesecake cups - biscoff base

No Bake Cheesecake Parfaits with Stone Fruit Topping

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For those days when you want a decadent sounding dessert you can hold in your hand without having to actually turn the oven on, these No Bake Cheesecake Parfaits are there for you. Make these ahead so that there is proper time to chill and allow the cheesecake filling to set, top with a macerated …

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