August 9, 2012 – 12:12 pm
There’s something about an ice cream sandwich that makes me smile. It must have something to do with the fact that it’s completely acceptable to eat one in place of a meal because it’s summer, and it’s just so hot that you can’t bring yourself to have anything else. Maybe it’s how after a few bites it begins to melt, and before you know it it’s all over you and you’re one sticky hot mess. What makes this whole situation even better is when that ice cream sandwich consists of boozy ice cream sandwiched between soft baked nutella cookies and then rolled in Callebaut dark chocolate. Seriously, there are no words.
You never forget your first, right? Today’s dessert will always be a special one because it was my first makeover. I’d been working in a restaurant in Boston for about a year when the chef gave me the opportunity to become Pastry Chef. My test was to come up with a menu that would “wow” both the chefs and the owners. I immediately got to work, and my kicked up strawberry shortcake got me the job!
Easter is right around the corner which means it’s time to make the Peeps! That’s right, Glamour Peeps are back, in all their sparkle glory. These little peeps are my favorite makeover to date, and I couldn’t wait to make them again. So grab your candy thermometer and disco dust cause it’s time to make some candy!
February 8, 2012 – 5:57 pm
Valentine’s Day is the perfect day to allow yourself to indulge your sweet tooth in something sinful. Red velvet cake frites paired with a dark chocolate Southern Comfort dipping sauce is just the dessert to help you do that. These cake frites take classic red velvet cake to a whole new level, and the dipping sauce adds a pop of flavor that balances the dessert beautifully. I also have some exciting news to share with you guys! Today I’m featured in a national news story thanks to Raycom Media and reporter Joseph Neese. It involves a dessert for every stage of your relationship, and you can check it out here.
September 29, 2011 – 5:07 am
I have this tendency that as soon as I’m done making a dessert, I immediately start thinking of how I can take it to the next level and make it better. Sometimes I can really drive myself crazy, but this time it totally worked in my favor and yours!
I’m Meghan, a pastry chef, recipe developer and culinary personality, who loves to flirt with dessert. On Buttercream Blondie, I give your favorite sweets makeovers. Join me as I glam them up one recipe at a time!
