No matter what I do, I just can't stay away from the goat cheese for long. It has a creaminess that works so well in baked goods, and I find it always offers this slight tanginess that balances sweet so well. It has worked beautifully in ice cream, cheesecake, and even frosting, but would it work in cookies? I gave my classic thumbprints a goat cheese makeover, and the result was divine! I mentioned last week that Buttercream Blondie is moving and getting a makeover, and I'm very happy to tell you that we're in the final stretch! It's ...
Pumpkin & Goat Cheese Muffins with Candied Bacon
For some reason muffins remind me of lazy Sundays, slowing down, and taking a break. I also love them because they give me an excuse to eat dessert for breakfast! I think right now it's really important to remember to slow down. With the holidays upon us it's easy to get caught up in the craziness and miss what's happening right now. I've been a bit caught up in the madness lately myself. When someone asked me what projects and desserts I had planned for Spring, I almost collapsed. My list of projects I want to make for the holidays ...
Blueberry Goat Cheese Cheesecake
So it's the last day of August, summer is winding down, and I'm not really sure how I feel about this. Part of me can't wait for fall, but part of me wants to hold on to summer for as long as I can. Pumpkin recipes have started popping up all over the place, and I know that comfort food season is just around the corner. I may have gotten a bit overly excited yesterday when I found out that pumpkin coffee is back at Dunkin Donuts, and for the past week my Michael Kors boots have been eyeing me every time I go in my dressing room! ...
Peach Almond Crumble & Goat Cheese Ice Cream
I love how the juices bubble up through the crumble! Makes such a statement! There is something captivating about a perfectly ripe peach. Their natural sweetness and vibrant color bring summer to life. This time of year I like to take full advantage of them, so when I was asked to participate in the How2heroes lunchtime cooking series at the Cambridge Center Farmers' Market I knew it was going to be peachy! I wanted to demo a dessert that would really highlight the peaches so I decided to go with my peach and ...
Strawberry Goat Cheese Blondies
Blondies are one of my favorite desserts, and I love making them for parties. I usually stick with my classic recipe, but this weekend I'm making them for a pool party so I wanted to mix it up and add a little summer to them. I've also been on a bit of a goat cheese kick lately so I knew I wanted to sneak it into this recipe. I came up with a cheesecake recipe in which I replaced some of the cream cheese with goat cheese, and then I added strawberry jam to it. Next I made my blondie batter and reduced the sugar in it just a bit to make ...