Dessert

Mango Sushi Rolls & Fuji Mango Madness

Mango Sushi Roll Makes 1 roll 2 cups freshly steamed Japanese rice (white or brown) 3 tablespoons coconut milk 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon freshly squeeze lime juice pinch of salt 1 mango, sliced 1 soy wrapper sheet (or 1 sheet of nori) 1. Place the hot rice in a large bowl or dish. […]

Chocolate Truffle Tart with Black Sesame Brittle Partially adapted from Abby Dodge’s Chocolate Truffle Tart Recipe Makes 12 servings For the crust: 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup ground almonds 1/3 cup cocoa powder 6 tablespoons butter, softened For the filling: 12 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped 1 cup whipping cream 2 […]

Grape Bread Pudding with White Chocolate Sauce Makes 6 servings 2 large eggs 2 cups heavy whipping cream 1 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons almond extract 1/2 loaf (8 ounces) French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 1/2 cups fresh red grapes 1 cup (6 ounces) white chocolate chips For the white chocolate sauce: 2/3 […]

Baked Cinnamon and Sugar Tofu Donuts Recipe adapted from Cookpad.com Makes 12 mini donuts 6 ounces silken (soft) tofu 1 1/2 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon canola oil 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3/4 cup cake flour 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg pinch […]

Baked Red Velvet Mochi Mochi Donuts Makes 12 donuts 2 large eggs, beaten 1/4 cup honey 2/3 cup milk 2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar 1 1/3 cup mochiko (sweet rice flour)* 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup cocoa powder 2 teaspoons baking powder 3 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled slightly 2 teaspoons red food coloring […]

Fudge and Coconut Custard Pie Recipe adapted from my Fudge & Banana Custard Pie recipe Makes one 9-inch pie, about 8 — 10 servings For the almond crust: 2/3 cup all-purpose flour ½ cup granulated sugar ½ cup ground almonds 6 tablespoons butter, softened 1/3 cup powdered milk For the sweetened condensed milk custard: 1 […]

Baked Lemon Honey Crème Mochi Mochi Donuts Makes 12 donuts 2 large eggs, beaten 1/4 cup lemon honey creme 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 2/3 cup milk 1 1/3 cup mochiko (sweet rice flour) 2 teaspoons baking powder 3 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled Powdered sugar or melted white chocolate for topping 1. Preheat the oven […]

See this baby? You too can have an apple braid in your house. It may look intimidating, but it’s ridiculously easy! If you want proof, go see my guest post on Eat, Live, Run for step-by-step photos and for the recipe!

Peanut Brittle with Caramelized Cacao Nibs Makes about 16 servings 8 ounces (1 cup) butter 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1 cup roasted salted peanuts 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 2 tablespoons caramelized cacao nibs 1. Butter a large rimmed baking sheet and set aside. 2. Combine the […]

Sugar Rusk (Japanese Sweet Toast Snack) Makes about 100 pieces 1 French baguette, cut into 1/4-inch slices 1 cup (8 ounces) butter, softened 1 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon almond extract 1. Preheat the oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit. 2. Cream the butter, sugar, and almond extract together in a small bowl. Spread a […]

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