SPARKLY CRUNCHY CORNFLAKE TOFFEE COOKIES

January 04, 2024 by deepika kalla in Cookies

These iridescent, crunchy, toffee bourbon laced cookies will definitely be the star at any party! These cookies have this moreish quality to them that just make you want to grab another after another. I opted to make homemade bourbon vanilla toffee, which was surprisingly easy to make but you could easily sub in store bought if you can’t be fussed. Instead of using plain cornflakes I used Christina Tosi’s cornflake crunch recipe to add more depth of flavor to the cornflake. I did not get the hype of this cornflake crunch until I ate it ...it is highly addictive! The husband and I were munching on toffee and cornflake crunch all afternoon that I had to make a second batch of cornflake crunch...lol. The brown butter cookie dough acts like a vehicle for all toffee and cornflakes and it’s the best thing ever! I dusted these puppies in a heavy dose of edible gold glitter, and I think they are just perfect!

Pumpkin Blondies

October 18, 2023 by deepika kalla in Bars + Brownies + Blondie

There is a chill in the air and the leaves have become more golden in hue. Autumn is here and what better way to bring in the new season than with these chewy pumpkin blondies. If you are like me and love the flavor that unaltered pumpkin brings, these blondies are for you! These blondies start off by making a homemade pumpkin butter, which is a lot easier to make than it sounds. The homemade pumpkin butter removes the excess moisture and adds depth of flavor to the blondies. The pumpkin butter is lightly spiced, adding a subtle hint of autumn spices without overpowering the pumpkin flavor.

Red Velvet Blondies

February 23, 2023 by deepika kalla in Bars + Brownies + Blondie

Yes, there are a million red velvet brownie/blondie recipes floating around there on the internet but unlike most red velvet blondie/brownie recipes, these blondies let that red velvet flavor shine through. No cloying sweet white chocolate, no dark/milk chocolate chunks to interfere with that lovely subtle red velvet flavor and no cream cheese stuffing or frosting, because quite honestly these blondies don’t need it. Just pure red velvet. These blondies are super easy to whip up and are insanely chewy and delicious. Make yourself a tray and don’t worry about sharing them because you will eat them all on your own.

Chewy Fudgy Marshmallow Fluff Pumpkin Cookies

October 25, 2022 by deepika kalla in Cookies

Most pumpkin cookies focus on pumpkin spices and not the pumpkin itself. Pumpkin is such an underrated flavor and as much as a I like the flavors of pumpkin spices, sometimes the spices overtake the natural flavor of pumpkin. The flavor of pumpkin is earthy warm and sweet, similar to the flavors of a persimmon or sweet potato. These cookies skip the heavy pumpkin spices and just focus on the pumpkin. The addition of marshmallow fluff counteracts the cakey texture that pumpkin tends to create and create a super fudgy, chewy texture that is undeniably addictive.

Brown Butter Buckwheat Pumpkin Snack Cake

October 25, 2022 by deepika kalla in Dessert

This is the softest, plushest little pumpkin cake. This lovely little snack cake is slathered with a delicious maple, mascarpone cream cheese frosting dolloped with spiced jammy pumpkin butter. This cake has the lushest texture and is a dream to whip up. The flavors of brown butter and buckwheat paired with the spices heighten the nutty notes on this cake and make this cake just all that more special.

White Peach Mascarpone Tart

October 13, 2022 by deepika kalla in Dessert

Buttery rough puff pastry gets topped with honey sweetened mascarpone pastry cream and topped with fresh peaches and raspberries. The delicate, sweet white peaches get poached in a fresh, crisp white wine poaching liquid sweetened with orange blossom, vanilla and hints of lemon. The sweetened poached peaches get arranged on a honey sweetened mascarpone pastry cream, along with the peach poaching liquid reduction. The subtle hints of lemon and white peach in Cakebread Cellar’s Chardonnay add the perfect dimension of tang and freshness to the poached peaches while pairing perfectly with the thick creamy mascarpone cream.

Yuzu + Mint + Lime Mojito Cookies

September 02, 2022 by deepika kalla in Cookies

These ultra- soft chewy sugar cookies are inspired by the fresh, minty Mojito cocktail. Refreshing, zesty, tangy lime mingles with sweet, fresh mint and citrusy floral yuzu chocolate. I was inspired by the basil sugar I made a while back to create a mint sugar. The fresh mint gets ground with white sugar to create a flavorful and very beautiful sugar! Once you make this mint sugar you’ll never go back to plain old sugar, it is absolutely gorgeous and versatile. The aroma itself is so inviting and lovely! The entire cookie is bursting with bright citrus flavor from the lime zest and yuzu chocolate. A final note on these cookies, be sure not to overbake them or else you’ll miss on that ultra-plush, soft chewy texture that makes these cookies unbelievably addictive.

Peach + Apricot + Almond Skyr Baked Oats

March 22, 2022 by deepika kalla in Breakfast

This baked oat breakfast dish is made with creamy thick peach, apricot almond skyr, heart healthy oats and sweet dried apricots. With a few ingredients you can create thick fluffy baked oats that are so reminiscent of a mini mug cake! Top with a swoosh of skyr, chopped almonds and a swig of maple syrup for the perfect breakfast!

Chewy Matcha Blondies

March 21, 2022 by deepika kalla in Bars + Brownies + Blondie

These little matcha blondies are filled with grassy, earthy sweet matcha notes. They are so simple to make and have such a huge flavor payout! They are perfectly chewy and so easy to whip up. Make sure you invest in some high quality matcha for that clean, delicious matcha flavor! Totally, optional but you can add a drop of green food coloring to amp up that green color!

Coffee Skyr Swirl Loaf Cake

January 20, 2022 by deepika kalla in Dessert

This buttery, soft tender coffee loaf cake is exactly what you need with your next cup of coffee. Loaded with a thick swirl of cinnamon espresso and topped with a crunch, sugary streusel, this loaf cake combines the best of a cinnamon swirl cake and the rich flavor of coffee all in one. The addition of cold brew extra creamy skyr makes this loaf cake incredibly tender and soft. Don’t forget to top your loaf cake with a drizzle of coffee skyr glaze for the perfect slice!

Vanilla Bean Bourbon Skyr Tart

November 15, 2021 by deepika kalla in Dessert

Warm nutty brown butter graham cracker crust gets layered with a luxuriously silky, creamy vanilla bean bourbon skyr filling and gets topped with fresh juicy blueberries. The skyr creates a thick, sumptuous filling that rivals any cheesecake while being healthier and lighter! The vanilla and bourbon play off each other to create a delicately flavored filling that is truly addictive. It is super easy to whip up and is the perfect dessert to make ahead and serve after dinner. Dress it up and it will be an absolute show stopper for any party you attend this season!