A tangy, savory twist on traditional cheesecake, this amazing dessert encompasses a shortbread crust, sweet lemon curd, provolone cheese, and aromatic rosemary for a slight sweet, unique, and utterly exquisite flavor. I chose a shortbread crust mostly because I absolutely adore my homemade, buttery, and brilliant shortbread recipe. Lemon curd is always a winner in…
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They are tart. They are tangy. They are creamy. They are soft. They are chewy.Let’s just face the facts, guys. They are delicious. Bright and beautiful cookies made with homemade lemon curd and sesame tahini, along with just a few other items, these simple cookies will knock your socks off any time of year. Lemon…
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Are you ready for spring? I sure AM.I’m also ready for summer!I’m always up for the flavors of citrus and lemon, and now that we have rhubarb on hand (even if you go for the store-bought Strawberry Rhubarb Preserves), this light and tangy whipped pie induces a longing for spring, summer, and sunny weather! Lemon…
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With only very basic ingredients (sugar, eggs, lemon, buttermilk, and flour) for the cake, and minimalist layers of creamy Meyer lemon frosting and whip, this three layer lemon cake is made completely from scratch with real lemons. It’s deliciously moist and light and is remarkable paired with rich Meyer Lemon Curd and raspberry preserves with…
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There are certain days when you simply don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen baking, but you still desire a “half baked” treat.This Meyer Lemon White Chocolate Vanilla Cheesecake offers you all the goodies, with only baking a delicious shortbread crust.It’s easy, efficient, and excellent. Meyer Lemon White Chocolate Vanilla Cheesecake Meyer Lemon White…
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Well, I received numerous texts and comments with drooling and yummy emojis after posting the SweetHeart SweetTart Lemon Curd Layer Cheesecake a few weeks ago.And, a dear friend was telling me about her favorite cheesecake involving lemon and a Nilla wafer crust.Wham. Bam. Done!Ace in the hole.Honestly, just the smell of Nilla wafers makes me…
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So, Valerie brought me more goodies. LOTS of goodies.This time the loot consisted of Dewey’s Meyer Lemon Moravian Cookies.Uh – YUM! 😋I didn’t even have to think twice. I already KNEW what I wanted to make.I think she may have osmotically or magically planted the idea into my brain – a Meyer lemon wafer cookie…
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Flattered and full of gratitude, I was asked to bake another cake.Yes, I love requests. It makes me feel needed, wanted, appreciated.After all, isn’t that what everyone really wants deep down inside? I think I’ll have to write a separate post about those so sought after sensitivities…another time. For now, let’s just enjoy another “episode”…
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Homemade Lemon Curd for days.Yup! That’s what I had on hand. So, of course, the only solution was to bake up something super delicious: Lemon Curd Coconut Vanilla Meltaway Cookies. Lemon Curd Coconut Vanilla Meltaway Cookies 8 Tbs. butter (1 stick), room temperature1 cup Easy Lemon Curd3 large eggs1 tsp. vanilla extract1 tsp. baking powder1…
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What can I say? I love my friends and I love to bake!Layer upon layer of vegan lemon cake and then vegan lemon graham cake, slathered with vegan vanilla buttercream and loads of lemon curd – truly delicious and truly fantastic! Vegan Lemon Graham Layer Cake Lemon Cake:3 cups all purpose flour1 Tbs. baking powder1/2…
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