Such a delightful dessert that perfectly balances tangy citrus flavors with a hint of sweetness. I wanted to – I NEEDED to bake a cheesecake again.This exquisite dessert combines the creamy richness of cheesecake with the bright and refreshing taste of Meyer lemons, resulting in a treat that is both indulgent and satisfying. The crust,…
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Light, fluffy, and deliciously tangy, but with super smooth and creamy white chocolate cinnamon cream layers, this Lemon White Chocolate Sugared Cinnamon Layer Cake is the perfect dessert – particularly for a 40th Birthday Celebration!!!! There’s no shortage of bright lemon flavor in the dessert, but the citrus zing is perfectly complemented by the richness…
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Moist, buttery, and delicate, with an incredible and intense fragrant lemon flavor, these cake-like cookies simply melt in your mouth. They are simple, wonderfully bright, sugar-coated bites of sunshine that will make your heart and soul sing ☀️!! An aside:I don’t feed my sourdough starter as often as recommended. I have baker friends who feed…
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While we are still experiencing the lingering heat of the summer season, the hankering for iced lemonade and peach ice cream, the spicy scents of fall are just around the corner.Soon it will be time for ginger and molasses – yes, that’s right!So, to unite the two seasons and bring our lingering thoughts of sunshine…
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The citrus zing of fresh lemon, Meyer lemon for that matter, is always a welcome treat for my palate.Mixed with the creamy, unique vanilla-sweetness of white chocolate chips, a whipped white chocolate buttercream, a dollop of tangy lemon curd, and then fresh mint, your taste-buds may just double flip with this gorgeously gourmet homemade cupcake…
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So, what do you do if you have leftover homemade pizza dough? (Is that REALLY possible? 🤔). Or, what if you simply want something sweet and savory for breakfast, a snack, or a bit of a dessert? Something with a hint of sweet, a slight bit of tang, and that chewy, crusty doughy rich pizza…
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Although frosted cakes are impressive, there’s nothing like the natural beauty of a fresh, “naked” bundt cake.This recipe happens to be both gluten-free and dairy-free, incorporating the warm winter citrus flavors of sweet orange and tart lemon (all the citrus you can imagine) and subtle bergamot with almond.It’s moist, exquisite, and absolutely delicious! Vanilla Citrus…
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In my mind and deep in my soul, I can smell, taste, and see the flavor amalgamation of sweet tart Meyer lemons, vanilla bean, fresh blackberries, and tangy, creamy mascarpone cheese.There’s something VERY special about Meyer lemons and mascarpone. And, when mixed together, sweetly swirled into a blackberry layer cake with the creamy, richness of…
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I actually made this cake for Mother’s Day. Brian asked me, “Is it a surprise cake?”I told him, “Not really, other than Mom will be surprised I made it!” Lemons are good for Mother’s Day, I think. Fresh, tart, tangy, unexpected, and utterly loved. Just like moms. I tried a new idea for the frosting…
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