Category: Dessert

Chocolate Quinoa Cupcakes

If you have never tried chocolate and quinoa together, I am telling you that you must! You will not be sorry. These are really great if you have friends and family who are gluten free, dairy free, and… Read More

Pumpkin Spice Bourbon Caramel Bars

I don’t know if you all remember the salted caramel bars that we would serve at Bella with a cup of espresso or cappuccino. One of my favorites for sure. I love caramel and I love chocolate. Sometimes… Read More

Bella Tiramisu

This is my twist on tiramisu. Over the last 20 years I have made several different versions and recipes of tiramisu. I will have to tell you this is my favorite. What I feel is my secret ingredient… Read More

Pumpkin Cheesecake Instant Pot

Who would have ever thought that you could bake the most delicious cheesecake in an Instant Pot pressure cooker. Not me, I was a huge skeptic. But I will have to tell you that I have been baking… Read More

Strawberry Shortcake

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE Lemon Mascarpone Cream 1 jar lemon curd ( 8 – 10 ounces) 1 tablespoon lemon zest 8 ounces mascarpone 1 cup chilled whipping cream Biscuits 3 cups all purpose flour 1/2 cup (packed) golden brown sugar… Read More

Instant Pot Chocolate Peanut Butter Torte

Decadent Chocolate Peanut Butter Torte 2/3 cup water 1/2 cup sugar 6 tablespoons butter, diced 12 ounces bittersweet  or semisweet chocolate, chopped 4 large eggs Ganache 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream 8 ounces Resse’s Peanut Butter Chips Reese’s… Read More

Instant Pot Chocolate Torte

Decadent Chocolate Flourless Torte 2/3 cup water 1/2 cup sugar 6 tablespoons butter, diced 12 ounces bittersweet  or semisweet chocolate, chopped 4 large eggs Ganache 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream 6 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped Lightly… Read More

Chocolate Souffle