Tag: Dessert

Snickerdoodle Cupcakes

My family are documented Snickerdoodle fans.  Of course we aren’t the only ones.  It seems to me that the love of Snickerdoodles is almost infectious.  The most popular post on My Own Sweet Thyme this past year has been the one where my son and I break down a recipe […]

Hot Chocolate topped with whipped cream in a cup and saucer with a chocolate heart on the side

Hot Chocolate

It is a gorgeous Valentine’s Day here in Memphis! It is bright and sunny and the temperature is in the neighborhood of 60F. It is the perfect atmosphere for sunny smiles and red high heels.  Out for lunch at Houston’s it was great to see folks of all ages dressed […]

Snickerdoodle Pancake in Cast Iron Skillet with a powdered sugar heart dusted on top.

Snickerdoodle Pancake

This Snickerdoodle Pancake begins with the recipe for a Dutch Baby. Add a pinch or two of extra spice and a cinnamony Snickerdoodle Syrup to make this tempting treat for Shrove Tuesday dinner, or anytime you want to make someone feel special.

A White Pepper and Ginger Lemon Cake, dusted with powdered sugar, with a slice cutaway to see the inside of the cake.

White Pepper and Ginger Lemon Cake

Ginger has a pleasing spiciness that can take some interesting turns. In this cake it pairs with white pepper, lending a gentle clean heat to its own alluring fire. Then a fresh lemon glaze brightens the finish of our White Pepper and Ginger Lemon Cake. Together, the light color and medley of flavor notes offers a unique riff on a classic holiday gingerbread.

Three Inside-Out Oreo Truffles are displayed on a blue and white plate.

Inside-Out Oreo Truffle Bites

These easy treats are a great way to enjoy the sweet pleasure of Oreo cookies and the tangy deliciousness of cheesecake in one bite-sized truffle. Inside-Out Oreo Truffle Bites are simple to make and are as perfect for holiday gifting as they are for party-sized snacking.

Sweet and Sassy Cinnamon Roll Waffles stacked on a square plate and drizzled with icing.

Sweet and Sassy Cinnamon Roll Waffles

For an easy treat on a busy weekday morning try these Sweet and Sassy Cinnamon Roll Waffles. They combine the ease of canned cinnamon rolls with the surprise application of a waffle maker to produce tasty waffled Cinnamon Rolls in two and half minutes or less.

A Galette des Rois, or King Cake, is topped with powdered sugar and adorned with a ribbon crown.

Galette des Rois – Another Cake for Twelfth Night

This French version of King Cake is surprisingly easy to make using frozen puff pastry. Simply stir together four ingredients to make a luscious almond filling, slip a whole almond into the mix, then tightly seal the edges of the pastry. Score a pattern of your choice into the top, then bake. Dusted with powdered sugar and finished with a decorative gold crown, a Galette des Rois makes a beautiful addition to a festive brunch or dinner.

Crisp and chewy Peppermint Meringue Cookies stacked on a plate with a cup of Hot Chocolate in the background.

Peppermint Dream Meringue Cookies

This recipe offers a delightful way to use up leftover candy canes. Bright with seasonal flavor, Peppermint Meringue Cookies are a good choice when you want a bite of something festively sweet but not too heavy. As an added bonus these gems are not only light and fresh but they are also gluten free.

Pieces of Scrumptious Soft Peanut Brittle in a white dish.

Scrumptious Soft Peanut Brittle

This golden Soft Peanut Brittle is studded with nuts and packed with peanut butter flavor. Based on the ingredients, I expected this candy to taste good. What surprised me was the texture. When your first bite buckles into buttery soft shards like the heart of a Butterfinger, you’ll be hooked.

Hazelnut Topped Chevre Cheesecake

Cheesecake is a versatile creation. The cake itself is fairly basic and made from eggs, soft cheese, something sweet like sugar or honey, sometimes a little liquid like cream or lemon juice and maybe a little flour. The crust is even more adaptable. Use graham crackers or cookies, nuts or […]

A whole Pumpkin Pie topped with pastry leaves and surrounded by fallen leaves - a great conclusion to our Thanksgiving menu.

Classic Pumpkin Pie

This pretty Pumpkin Pie is a perfect complement to the colors and aromas of a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. Somehow its warm spicy fragrance and smooth texture offer a compelling sense of resolution to the holiday feast.