Peanut Butter Chocolate Mousse Pie

When words fail, peanut butter and chocolate speak … And, silky mousse with a creamy whipped topping – Enjoy! Peanut Butter Chocolate Mousse Pie. Peanut Butter Chocolate Mousse Pie Crust:8 Tbs. butter, ice cold, cubed into 1″ pieces2 cups all purpose flour1 large egg1 Tbs. apple cider vinegar2-3 Tbs. ice water Preheat oven to 425…

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Cinnamon Raisin Chocolate Pecan Cream Pie

I needed a “thank you” gift. – More than just a card, a “thank you pie,” to be precise.The Wine Gallery does SO very much for me, I simply had to reciprocate.And, my method of love, adoration, and appreciation, always comes in the form of food. Some like chocolate, some prefer cinnamon raisin. Everyone adores…

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Chocolate Chocolate Cinnamon Graham Mousse Pie

Well, this will be the fourth down and only one more to go in my five-pie baking obsession. Today I present to you a pie gifted to my girls: Chocolate Chocolate Cinnamon Graham Mousse Pie. Jenna is a chocolate fan – I mean REALLY a chocolate fan. The darker and the more chocolatey – chocolatier…

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Chocolate Lemon Cream Pie

Another day down, and another day without an excuse to bake pie.But why do we need an excuse? We don’t. We really don’t. Baking is therapeutic, peaceful, meditative, relaxing, fun,…insert your pleasure here. Heal with cake and smile with pie. Today it’s a Chocolate Lemon Cream Pie.A lemon zested crust, lemon curd and cream, and…

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Triple Chocolate Blackberry Rosemary Silk Cake

I haven’t baked a cake in a just a little while…I’m not sure how long it’s been, but long enough. And, I know many, many, many, many people who enjoy dark chocolate, lots of it, a triple load, in fact. I also know from personal experience that combining both blackberries AND fresh rosemary together with…

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Lemon Coconut Macadamia Tartlettes

I recently designed a menu for a dear friend’s gourmet group. I carefully thought out a theme for the evening, poured over the intricacies of the ingredients, and paired each course with a lovely wine. I cooked for the group ~ AND I wined and dined them. The evening was absolutely amazing and quite a…

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