earl grey and lemon cheesecake - sliced

Earl Grey and Lemon Cheesecake

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This Earl Grey and Lemon Cheesecake is tart, citrusy, floral, and decadently creamy. With an Earl Grey tea infused cheesecake filling, this cheesecake (which is technically a tart!) is topped with a bright lemon curd and baked into a graham cracker and Biscoff cookie crust. Each bite is smooth, with a bit of crunch from …

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Nectarine Frangipane Tart

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It doesn’t get much more summer than stone fruit and this Nectarine and Frangipane Tart is no exception. With a crispy pastry base, this tart is full of almond and sweet nectarine flavor. I never knew what frangipane was until I watched the GBBO, which should come as no surprise as most of my preliminary …

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Snickers Pie - sliced

Snickers Pie

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Snickers–nougat, peanuts, caramel, and chocolate. This candy bar translates into a pie that is good for kids and adults alike. It’s all the best bits of a Snickers held together with a tender and buttery chocolate crust. My ability to focus this week has been absolutely non-existent. I’ve been feeling like my attention should be …

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No-Bake Fruit Cereal Tart

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Even if you’re not a fan of sugary fruit cereals, this No-Bake Fruit Cereal Tart will have you reaching for a slice. With a slightly salty graham cracker crust, a layer of sweet white chocolate ganache, and a smooth, creamy fruit cereal flavored custard, this tart is all about nostalgia and surprise. The filling is …

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Blueberry Cheesecake Brioche Tarts

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Sweet and tangy, these Blueberry Cheesecake Brioche Tarts are utterly irresistible. The base is made of a buttery vanilla brioche dough that’s sprinkled with raw sugar. The heart of this tart is in the cheesecake and blueberry topping. Creamy and tangy the cheesecake filling brings a bit of tang with the addition of sour cream, …

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Cereal Milk Tart

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With the lightly sweetened taste of cornflakes and brown sugar and a silky smooth custard filling, this Cereal Milk Tart is an ultimate nostalgia treat. An egg based custard is baked into a sweet crispy pastry for a smooth and creamy bite. Top with an Italian meringue, or a dollop of marshmallow fluff, for an …

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Strawberry Almond Brioche Tarts

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With vanilla, almond, and strawberries all topped on a buttery brioche base, these Strawberry Almond Brioche Tarts are simply to die for. They bring the flavors of spring to life with a subtle sweetness, and each bite of a warm tart provides the soft chew of the brioche and a smooth, creamy finish from the …

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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

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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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Balsamic Blueberry Bacon Pie

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With a juicy pop of sweet blueberries in every bite, this Balsamic Blueberry Bacon Pie is one that you’ll want to make year round. Whether you’re using fresh blueberries or frozen, this pie is a standout. Balsamic vinegar brings a bit of tartness and bite to the fruit filling while the rye crust is buttery, …

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