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Frozen Yogurt Bark - Easy Summer Recipe

June 2, 2023

Frozen Yogurt Bark on a white platter.

The frozen yogurt bark recipe is the perfect after-dinner sweet treat or a quick addition to a snack platter. Pretty to look at and delicious to eat. It's easy to make and can be customized to suit whatever fruits are in your refrigerator!

Frozen Yogurt Bark with fruits on a white platter.

If you’re anything like me, these summer days have you craving something cold, creamy, and refreshing, but without the guilt or the fuss. That’s where this easy-peasy frozen yogurt bark recipe comes in. It’s super simple, incredibly customisable, and honestly, just so much fun to make!

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Yogurt bark with blueberries, cherries, and almonds stacked on a plate.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

✨It’s a snack. It’s a dessert. It can also be your breakfast!

✨A fun kitchen project to involve kids for the summer.

✨You’ll love the sheer versatility and adaptability of the frozen bark!

✨You can bust out the red, white, and blue for the 4th of July dessert.

✨The taste is divine, and the frozen yogurt bark recipe is simple. With just a handful of ingredients and a dash of creativity, humble yogurt transforms into edible art.

Recipe Ingredients

Ingredients for making Frozen Yogurt Bark.

Yogurt: I prefer full-fat, plain Greek yogurt for the recipe. Why? Because it’s lusciously thick, which makes the frozen yogurt treat creamier.

  • Substitute: homemade, hung yogurt. Give it plenty of time to drain, and I mean plenty. You want it to be super thick, with all the whey drained out.

Sweetener: I used honey in this recipe. This recipe is very malleable, so let your taste be the guide on how sweet you want the frozen yogurt bark.

  • Substitute: maple syrup, agave syrup, or even powdered sugar.

Fruits: Blueberries and cherries were my choice of fruit here. Please only use fresh fruit. Frozen fruit will mess up the texture.

  • Substitutes: Go for any combination of fruits. Use strawberries or mangoes. Or peaches, raspberries, oranges, kiwis, apples, or grapes.

Nuts: You can leave out the almonds altogether. But if you itch for a little crunch, I recommend them.

  • Substitutes: walnuts, pistachios, cashews, pecans, hazelnuts, or peanuts: go nuts with your choice!

Please see the recipe card for full information about the ingredients and quantities.

Variations

This recipe for frozen yogurt bark is so versatile! You can also play around with:

  • A handful of chocolate chips
  • A topping of shredded coconut
  • A swirl of seed or nut butter
  • A hint of vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
  • Some granola to make the yogurt bark heftier
  • A sprinkle of lemon zest for the tang to counterbalance the sweetness
  • A drizzle of rich, dark melted chocolate for that extra touch of decadence

Vegan frozen yogurt with berries: Use maple syrup and plant-based yogurt.

How To Make Frozen Yogurt Bark

Step 1: In a bowl, stir the honey with plain Greek yogurt.

Step 2: Taste and adjust with more honey according to your taste.

Whisking honey and Greek yogurt in a bowl with ingredients in the background.

Step 3: Line a freezer-friendly tray with parchment paper and then spread the mixture on it. Keep it even and about a quarter-inch thick.

Step 4: Scatter the chopped fruits (I chose cherries and blueberries ).

Yogurt spread out on a parchment lined tray and blueberries, cherries and almond flakes.

Step 5: Press down gently. Finish with almond flakes (they look pretty, and I love the crunch).

Step 6: Slide the tray into the freezer. Wait. Wait and wait some more. I like to freeze this overnight.

Step 7: Cut into pieces and enjoy!

Frozen yogurt bark with cherries, blueberries, and almonds on parchment paper.

Top Tips

Frozen yogurt bark recipes are ridiculously easy. There is nothing more to it than mixing, spreading, and freezing. But these few tips will help you along the way.

  • When yogurt freezes, it will stick to the tray. Adding parchment paper makes sure you can remove the Greek yogurt bark with ease. Wax paper or foil works too.
  • Be mindful when cutting your fruits. Cut them into smaller pieces for easier eating and cutting of the bark.
  • Choose full-fat Greek yogurt for a creamier texture and better freezing.
Frozen yogurt bark cut into pieces.

Recipe FAQs

What is frozen yogurt bark?

Frozen yogurt fruit barks are a tantalizing blend of yogurt, creativity, and frosty magic! As the name says, it’s a frozen dessert made by spreading yogurt on a sheet, then adding toppings like fruits and nuts before chilling it.
It’s a perfect summer treat that satisfies your cravings with refreshing goodness - luscious, creamy yogurt topped liberally with colorful, juicy fruits and crunchy nuts!

How long should I freeze the yogurt bark?

You want to give this frozen yogurt snack a minimum of 5 to 6 hours in the freezer. I like to freeze this overnight.

How should I store the yogurt bark?

Always store yogurt bark in an airtight container in the freezer. It will stay well for a couple of weeks (that is, if, and it’s a big if, it lasts that long).

A hand holding a piece of frozen yogurt bark.

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    Watermelon Blueberry Salad
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    Delicious Caprese Salad Skewers
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    Easiest Vegan Apple Crisp Recipe
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    Strawberry Puff Pastry Tart

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Frozen Yogurt Bark on a white platter.

Frozen Yogurt Bark - Easy Summer Recipe

Natasha Minocha
The frozen yogurt bark recipe is the perfect after-dinner sweet treat or a quick addition to a snack platter. Pretty to look at and delicious to eat. It's easy to make and can be customized to suit whatever fruits you have!
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Time in freezer 8 hours hrs
Total Time 8 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American, World
Servings 10 servings
Calories 58 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1.5 cups Greek yogurt, plain
  • 3-4 tbsp Honey You can add more as per your preference
  • 1/2 cup Blueberries
  • 1/2 cup Cherries, pitted and halved
  • 2-3 tbsp Almond flakes

Instructions
 

  • Line a freezer-friendly tray with parchment paper.
  • Combine the Greek yogurt and honey in a bowl. Taste and adjust for sweetness.
  • Pour the yogurt onto the prepared tray and spread it evenly.
  • Scatter the blueberries and cherries on top. Press them down slightly.
  • Sprinkle the almond flakes and place the tray in the freezer for 6-8 hours or until frozen solid. I like to freeze overnight.
  • Peel the parchment paper off the frozen bark carefully, cut it into pieces, and serve. Enjoy!

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Notes

  • When yogurt freezes, it will stick to the tray. Adding parchment paper makes sure you can remove the Greek yogurt bark with ease. Wax paper or foil works too.
  • Be mindful when cutting your fruits. Cut them into smaller pieces for easier eating and cutting of the bark.
  • Choose full-fat Greek yogurt for a creamier texture and better freezing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 ServingCalories: 58kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 4gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.002gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 11mgPotassium: 82mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 0.2mg

Gochujang Mayo Recipe

May 29, 2023

Gochujang Mayo Recipe

Gochujang mayo has that deliciousness, that elusive umami taste that plays not a song but a whole orchestra on your palate. The spicy kick from gochujang and the creamy texture of mayonnaise makes Korean mayo a unique and flavorful condiment that everyone should try once in their life!

Gochujang Mayo Recipe

A super quick recipe that needs just two ingredients or three at the most, gochujang mayonnaise is ready in minutes for you to dip anything and enjoy its concert of salty, sour, hot, spicy, and sweet flavors.

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WHAT IS GOCHUJANG SAUCE?

Gochujang is a popular Korean chili paste made from fermented soybeans called meju, red chili peppers called gochugaru, glutinous rice, and salt. The ingredients are mixed and then fermented for months or years to create a red paste that is spicy and sweet at the same time.

Extremely versatile, it is one of the two main ingredients in Korean mayonnaise. What is Korean mayo? It’s a thick, deep red condiment that’s popularly used in Korea to lend brightness and texture to dishes.

Gochujang Mayo Recipe

WHY TRY GOCHUJANG MAYO SAUCE

It takes less than 5 minutes to make and adds 500 layers of awesomeness.

If you love the funkier side of chili and enjoy a sweeter note, spicy Gochujang Mayo is a must for you.

Incredibly versatile and can be used in a plethora of dishes.

Ingredients for Gochujang Mayo Recipe- Kewpie mayo and Gochujang paste

HOW TO MAKE SPICY GOCHUJANG MAYO?

Step 1: In a bowl, mix gochujang paste and mayonnaise.

Optional step: Add lemon juice and toasted sesame oil. The oil elevates Korean mayo; even a few drops will give it that extra oomph and jazz. So, if you have it handy, do include it.

Final step: Stir, taste, adjust, and serve.

Mix mayo and Gochujang in a small bowl

3 TIPS FOR KOREAN MAYONNAISE SAUCE

  • I didn’t feel the need to season the gochujang mayo sauce, but you can add salt and pepper to it according to taste.
  • Feel free to serve immediately, but a little rest allows the flavors of the Korean spicy sauce to develop.
  • Gochujang mayo has a good shelf life, so you can easily refrigerate it for a week or more.

2 SIMPLE GOCHUJANG MAYO INGREDIENTS

There are two key ingredients in gochujang mayo: gochujang and mayonnaise. Gochujang has a rich, spicy, and slightly sweet flavor. Mayonnaise, on the other hand, is creamy because it is made from oil and egg yolks.

Gochujang is easily available; you won’t have to look far and wide for it. Although it has an underlying layer of sweetness, if the heat is too much for you, feel free to reduce the amount in the Korean mayo sauce.

I used Kewpie (Japanese) mayonnaise, but any mayo that speaks your language will work wonderfully here. For vegan Gochujang mayo, switch to vegan mayo.

Kewpie mayo is tangy and contains less sugar, so I didn’t dress up the spicy sauce with lemon, but I would recommend a splash. A dollop of thick Greek yogurt or some red chili powder is two more options to add more flavor to the condiment, not that it needs any bows and frills.

Gochujang Mayo Recipe

HOW TO USE GOCHUJANG MAYO? IN 1000 OF WAYS!

Enlivener of fries, wraps, and sandwiches. Savior of stews, soups, and marinades. Korean spicy mayo is an Epicurean ingredient that makes cooking shorter and tastier.

So, if you’re wondering what gochujang goes with, then the answer is everything. Stir a spoonful of it to make:

  • Burgers
  • Noodles
  • Tofu
  • Stir fry
  • Roasted veggies

You can even use gochujang mayo as a dipping sauce for chicken nuggets or pot stickers, spring rolls, side dishes like smashed potatoes, or salad dressing.

Gochujang Mayo Recipe

MORE EASY RECIPES FOR SHORTCUT COOKING

Labneh

Tzatziki

Sambal Oelek 

Creamy Whipped Feta Dip

Cashew Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

Gochujang Mayo Recipe

Half the joy of cooking is sharing it with others, which is why I’m always eager to hear from you. So go right ahead and drop a comment or reach out on Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, or Facebook. I hope you love this gochujang mayo as much as we do!

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Gochujang Mayo Recipe

Natasha Minocha
A unique and flavorful condiment that needs just two ingredients or three at the most, gochujang mayonnaise is ready in minutes for you to dip anything and enjoy its concert of salty, sour, hot, spicy, and sweet flavors.
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 5 minutes mins
Course Condiment
Cuisine Korean
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 102 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise I used Kewpie mayonnaise
  • 1-2 tsp Gochujang (Korean Chili Paste )
  • 1/2 tsp Toasted sesame oil Optional
  • 1/2 - 1 tsp Lemon juice Optional
  • Salt & Pepper to taste Optional

Instructions
 

  • Combine the mayonnaise and Gochujang paste in a small bowl.
  • Taste and add lemon juice, salt, and pepper if needed. I skipped this entirely.
  • Top with toasted sesame oil and serve. Enjoy!
  • Store in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 1 week.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 102kcalCarbohydrates: 0.5gProtein: 0.2gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 8mgFiber: 0.01gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 12IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 0.04mg

Easy Korean Banana Milk

May 24, 2023

Easy Korean Banana Milk

Craving something sweet and nostalgic? Korean banana milk is the perfect blend of creamy goodness and fruity delight, beloved by all ages. It's a treat you can whip up in minutes. Ready to bring a little taste of Korea to your kitchen? Let’s dive in!

Easy Korean Banana Milk

This banana milk recipe has become my go-to because my kids never have the time to sit down and have breakfast, especially my gym-going son. But while a quick, filling drink is a great reason to try this recipe for banana milk, it’s not the only one.

From the very first sip, the drink is a burst of pure, unadulterated banana flavor that engulfs you and takes you back to carefree days spent running wild, where all it took to banish frowns was a drink.

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Easy Korean Banana Milk

WHY TRY THE KOREAN BANANA MILK RECIPE?

This is a super simple and easy recipe.

The ingredient list is short (and always in your home).

It’s a staple at our home throughout the year, but more so during the summer. And it’ll become one of yours too!

WHAT IS KOREAN BANANA MILK?

I, and I bet most households in India, grew up drinking banana milk. We just called it a banana shake. When we were too rushed to have a proper breakfast before school or college, quick banana shakes sufficed.

It’s the same beverage, just with a different moniker: banana milk or banana uyu. A beloved culinary treasure in South Korea, it was launched way back in the mid-1970s by a Korean beverage company – Binggrae.

Today, it’s found everywhere in the country and, of course, elsewhere, and is instantly recognizable by the iconic and eye-catching packaging it’s sold in.

WHY IS KOREAN BANANA MILK SO POPULAR?

Essentially banana-flavored milk, banana milk became popular after the South Korean government encouraged more people to consume milk. Since the beverage has a rich, sweet, and creamy taste, it appealed to adults and kids, gaining popularity. Now, banana milk holds nostalgia for many. 

IS KOREAN BANANA MILK HEALTHY?

Made from real, ripe bananas—nature's gift of potassium, vitamin C, and dietary fiber—Korean banana milk is a great way for some guilt-free indulgence. So, with each sip, you not only nourish your body but also throw a party for your taste buds, as long as you don’t go too heavy-handed on the sweetener.

Ingredients for making Korean Banana Milk

HOW TO MAKE KOREAN BANANA MILK

Step 1: Blitz banana, milk, vanilla extract, and sweetener of your choice in a blender.

Banana, milk, sugar and vanilla extract in a blender

Step 2: Taste test, adjust, and blend some more till you have nice, smooth, creamy banana milk.

Final step: Pour and enjoy!

Pour the banana milk in a glass

MY TIPS FOR BANANA MILK

  • For the best Korean banana milk, use ripe bananas. The riper they are, the sweeter the taste!
  • If you love the creamy feel of the banana flavor, I strongly suggest freezing the banana. Peel your ripest one, slice it, and stick it in the freezer for a couple of hours or overnight.

SUBSTITUTES FOR BANANA MILK INGREDIENTS

Milk: Want to know how to make banana milk creamier? Try whole milk. While any milk will give you delicious, delicious results, more fat content helps make the drink richer.

Vegan banana milk: Use plant-based milk like oat, cashew, or almond milk.

Sugar: Cane or raw sugar, maple syrup, or honey – everything works like a charm in a banana milk Korean recipe. You can add as much or as little as you want. If your bananas are at the tail end of ripeness, you might not even need any sweetener.

Add-ons: I like to add peanut butter to Korean banana milk to up the protein content for my son. Cocoa powder would give the milk a chocolaty turn, and instant coffee powder would give it that full-bodied feel.

Vanilla extract is optional, but it does add a wonderful flavor.

Easy Korean Banana Milk

EASY SUMMER DRINK RECIPES

Peach Iced Tea

Watermelon Iced Tea

Mango Matcha Latte

Vietnamese Iced Coffee

Easy Korean Banana Milk

Half the joy of cooking is sharing it with others. That’s why I’m always eager to hear from you. So go right ahead & drop a comment or reach out on Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, or Facebook. I hope you love this Korean banana milk recipe as much as we do!

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Easy Korean Banana Milk

Easy Korean Banana Milk

Natasha Minocha
Korean banana milk is the perfect blend of creamy goodness and fruity delight, beloved by all ages. Imagine the rich taste of ripe bananas swirled into velvety milk—it's a treat you can whip up in minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 5 minutes mins
Course Breakfast, Drinks
Cuisine Korean
Servings 1 serving
Calories 244 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 cup Milk
  • 1 Banana, preferably frozen
  • 1/2-1 tsp Sugar/ maple syrup/honey
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract Optional

Instructions
 

  • Combine all the ingredients in a blender.
  • Blitz until smooth and creamy.
  • Pour in a glass and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 ServingCalories: 244kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 9gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 114mgPotassium: 764mgFiber: 3gSugar: 29gVitamin A: 320IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 294mgIron: 0.4mg

The Best Mango Mousse Recipe! (3 Ingredients)

May 19, 2023

Mango Mousse

Juicy, luscious, and bursting with fruity flavors, this mango mousse recipe combines mango purée with sweetened whipped cream to make an amazingly delicious mango dessert!

Mango mousse in 2 jars topped with mango puree and mint leaves.

Here we go again! Another day. Another mango dessert recipe. Another way to fall in love with the king of summer fruits once again!

This easy mango mousse needs 5 minutes of prep, and just 3 ingredients! It’s super soft, just like a creamy cloud packed with fruity sweetness.

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Why You'll Love This Recipe

This is a simple 3-ingredient recipe - No eggs or gelatin needed!

Super easy to make, there is no cooking at all. Just whip, fold, chill and serve!

Unbelievably creamy and light!

The perfect balance of sweet and tart, it's the ideal finish to any meal.

It's a great last-minute dessert as it comes together in minutes!

Whether serving guests or treating yourself, this mango mousse looks fancy with such low effort!

Recipe Ingredients

Ingredients for making mango mousse.

Mango puree: You can use homemade or store-bought mango puree. More details are below!

Cream: It's best to use heavy cream with at least 35% fat. The more fat the cream has, the easier it is to whip it. Be careful not to over-whip the cream or it’ll turn into butter. The one I used had 25% fat!

Sugar: Icing sugar or powdered sugar is best for this recipe. It contains cornstarch that helps stabilize the cream.

Variations

It’s easy to make this light and refreshing mango mousse extra indulgent with just a tweak here and there:

  • Add some lemon zest to give a citrus flavor.
  • Finely ground cardamom powder would give it an Indian touch, very similar to mango shrikhand.

Vegan: Replace regular cream with any plant-based cream to make vegan mango mousse. Since you can find coconut cream without any trouble, it’s a great choice. Chill it well, and then use only the solid part that floats on top.

How To Make Mango Mousse

Step 1: Whip chilled cream with icing sugar till you have soft, stiff peaks.

Folding the mango puree into the whipped cream in a bowl.

Step 2: Fold the mango purée into the whipped cream. Do it gently and carefully, so the cream doesn’t lose its airiness.

Mango mousse in a bowl.

Step 3: Spoon the eggless mango mousse into your serving dish and refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours.

Mango mousse in 2 jars.

Final step: Serve and enjoy!

Pro Tips

  • Mix the mango purée with whipped cream gently.
  • Make sure your cream is CHILLED. To speed things along, you can also place the bowl and beaters in the freezer for 30-40 minutes.
  • Chilling the mousse will firm it up, it will be just spoon-ably soft.
  • My recommendation? Make it the morning you’re going to be serving this no-bake mango dessert.
  • How much sugar you need for this recipe for mango mousse depends on the sweetness of your fruit. You may need more than given in the recipe if the mangos are tart. I always say, "Taste test," and then adjust by adding as little or as much sugar as required.
Mango Mousse in 2 jars with spoons on the side.

How To Serve

This mango mousse is wonderful on its own, but you can easily elevate it into a stunning dessert! You can -

  • Top it with mango purée and a sprig of mint leaves for that lovely green pop.
  • Layer mango purée and mousse while setting it in a dessert cup.
  • Add a dollop of whipped cream, mango bits, and a light sprinkle of chopped pistachios.

For a delightful pairing, serve the creamy mango mousse alongside my rose shortbread cookies or nankhatai. Make a little tropical summer dessert spread with mango scones, mango-filled donuts, and mango coconut bread with some refreshing mango margaritas to sip on!

A spoonful of mousse to show creamy texture.

Recipe FAQS

How to make mango puree?

You can make mango purée from scratch at home with any variety of mango that is readily available to you. Just make sure they’re not fibrous. I used Alphonso because their juicy, smooth flesh lends itself to an almost cloud-soft purée. You can even mix a few varieties.
Just peel and cut the fruit. Place the mango pieces in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
With mousse, you need a satiny finish to the purée. If you feel that blitzing the fruit is not giving you that smooth texture, strain the purée, so there is no chance of any tiny fibers sneaking through.
Feel free to use canned mango puree if fresh mangoes aren't available.

How to whip cream?

Making whipped cream is super easy! Make sure you have heavy whipping cream or double cream. Fat content of 35% or higher is best. We get 25% fat cream here in India, but that also works well.
The cream needs to be CHILLED. The colder the better. For the 25% fat cream, use the solid part after it's chilled.
You can also pop your mixing bowl and beaters in the freezer for 30-40 minutes before using!
Now just add the cold cream to your cold bowl along with the sugar and beat for 2-3 minutes, to get soft peaks. With 25% fat cream, it can take a bit longer.

How to store mango mousse?

This mango mousse will stay well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

More Easy No-Bake Desserts

  • avocado chocolate mousse in a glass cup with 2 spoons on the side.
    Avocado Chocolate Mousse
  • Easy 2 Ingredient Chocolate Pudding vegan glutenfree recipe
    Easy 2-Ingredient Chocolate Pudding
  • bowls of chocolate pudding with peanut butter drizzled on top.
    Chocolate Peanut Butter Pudding
  • A dessert cup of no-bake mango cheesecake with fresh mangoes and pistachios.
    No-Bake Mango Cheesecake

Half the joy of cooking is sharing it with others. That’s why I’m always eager to hear from you. So go right ahead & drop a comment or reach out on Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, or Facebook. I hope you love this 3-ingredient mango mousse as much as we do!

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Mango Mousse

The Best Mango Mousse Recipe! (3 Ingredients)

Natasha Minocha
Juicy, luscious, and bursting with fruity flavors, this mango mousse recipe combines mango purée with whipped cream to make an amazingly delicious mango dessert!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Chilling time 2 hours hrs
Total Time 2 hours hrs 20 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, World
Servings 2 Large servings
Calories 288 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1/2 cup Cream I used Amul cream with 25% fat
  • 2 tbsp Icing sugar You may need to add more or less depending on the sweetness of your mangoes
  • 2/3 cup Mango puree Homemade or store-bought

Topping

  • Mango puree, Mint leaves

Instructions
 

  • Chill your cream well.
  • In a large bowl, beat together the cream and icing sugar until soft peaks form.
    For faster results, place your bowl and beaters in the freezer for 30 minutes or so.
  • Add mango puree to the whipped cream and gently fold it in.
  • Transfer to your dessert cups and refrigerate for 2-4 hours.
  • Just before serving, decorate with mango puree and mint leaves. Enjoy!

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Notes

  • Mix the mango purée with whipped cream gently.
  • Make sure your cream is CHILLED. To speed things along, you can also place the bowl and beaters in the freezer for 30-40 minutes.
  • Chilling the mousse will firm it up, it will be just spoon-ably soft.
  • My recommendation? Make it the morning you’re going to be serving this no-bake mango dessert.
  • How much sugar you need for this recipe for mango mousse depends on the sweetness of your fruit. You may need more than given in the recipe if the mangos are tart. I always say, "Taste test," and then adjust by adding as little or as much sugar as required.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 ServingCalories: 288kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 2gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 17mgPotassium: 202mgFiber: 1gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 1820IUVitamin C: 32mgCalcium: 49mgIron: 0.2mg

Easy Mango Cake - Eggless Recipe

May 15, 2023

Easy Mango Cake - Eggless Recipe

Happy, sunny, and packed with mango flavor, this eggless mango cake is like a joyous celebration of summer on your taste buds! Perfectly moist, soft, and luscious, you’ll be absolutely smitten with this mango cake, reaching for it again and again as a satisfying midday snack or indulgent weekend dessert!

mango cake topped with whipped cream and mangoes on a platter.

How to make a mango cake that no one can resist?

You use lots of fresh mango purée. In the batter. 

That’s how you get the best mango cake. Ever. A cake that speaks everyone’s love language!

If you enjoy mango cakes, do try my easy mango icebox cake, mango tres leches and this fabulous mango quick bread!

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Mango cake with a slice taken out to show the texture.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

Mango Magic: Bursting with the tropical sweetness of fresh mangoes, this cake delivers pure, sun-kissed flavor in every bite.

Perfectly Moist, No Eggs Needed: This cake has a soft, fluffy texture without eggs!

Simple Recipe: With easy-to-find ingredients and a straightforward recipe, you’ll have a show-stopping dessert that comes together in a cinch.

Recipe Ingredients

Dry Ingredients for the mango cake.
Wet ingredients for the mango cake.

Flour: I used all-purpose flour here, but for those who love to experiment with flour in cake recipes, try adding a little almond flour. I did it for my honey almond cake, and it turned out to be so delicious! You can also use whole wheat flour.

Oil: For me, coconut oil is often a baking go-to. But any vegetable oil is fine in this recipe.

Yogurt: I used plain Greek yogurt, but homemade yogurt is a wonderful substitute. Remember to drain it, though. You want a thick yogurt because we already have the fruit puree in the batter.

Sugar: Granulated sugar works well here.

See the recipe card for full details about the ingredients and quantities.

How To Make Mango Cake

Step 1: Sift, in a large bowl, all-purpose flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.

Step 2: Whisk in the sugar and set aside.

Step 3: In another bowl, combine mango purée with plain Greek yogurt, oil, and vanilla extract. Mix well.

Step 4: Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients of the eggless mango cake and mix until just combined.

wet and dry ingredients for the cake cake batter.

Step 5: Transfer the mango cake batter into a greased cake tin. I used a 6-inch one and baked it for 40 to 45 minutes at 180 °C.

Cake batter in a round cake tin.

Step 6: Let it cool in the pan, and then turn it out on a mat. At this point, you can fully indulge in the most beautifully flavored mango cake ever.

Baked mango cake in a cake tin.

Optional step: I have zero impulse control when it comes to mangoes, or rather, using seasonal produce in my recipes. I just have to go extra. So, I decorated the cake with some whipped cream and cubed mangoes. Finally, a sprinkle of pistachios added texture and color.

Final step: Slice and enjoy!

Decorated mango cake on a platter with ingredients in the background.

Pro Tips

  • Sifting the dry ingredients makes sure that there are no lumps before mixing them with the wet. This prevents overbeating the batter. This recipe for mango cake calls for combining only until you stop seeing dry streaks.
  • The batter of the mango cake is very thick. So, please refrain from adding extra liquid. The purée and yogurt lend it enough moisture during baking that it will definitely not be dry.
  • Just in case the batter feels too dry, add a tablespoon or two of warm milk.

Recipe FAQs

What kind of mangoes can I use in this cake?

I made a very typical Indian mango cake, using a combination of Safeda and Alphonso. But I know any kind of mango will work perfectly in this recipe, as long as it is not too fibrous. So whichever variety of mango you have access to, use it; just make sure it’s ripe and pulpy.

Can I use canned mango puree?

Absolutely! You’ll easily find excellent-quality canned purée in any Indian grocery store. The only caveat I’ll make is to reduce the quantity of sugar to 1/3rd cup because canned purée is already sweet.

How do I know when the mango sponge cake is done?

The top will be springy to the touch, and a skewer inserted in the center will come out clean.

How long will this mango cake last?

This cake will stay well in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.

A slice of mango cake on a plate with a fork.

How To Serve The Easy Mango Cake

Mango cake is super moist and soft and is wonderful as-is. Serve with your favorite cuppa or a scoop of ice cream.

Go a bit extra like I did and top it with soft whipped cream and mangoes. A spinkle of pistachios, and voila!

Store the leftover cake, covered, in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

A bite of cake from a slice on a small plate.

More Mango Desserts

  • A dessert cup of no-bake mango cheesecake with fresh mangoes and pistachios.
    No-Bake Mango Cheesecake
  • Baked Ricotta Mango Cheesecake | Easy summer cheesecake
    Baked Mango Cheesecake
  • Mango Tres Leches Cake
    Mango Tres Leches Cake
  • Scoops of mango cherry frozen yogurt in a bowl with a cherry on top.
    Mango Cherry Frozen Yogurt

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Easy Mango Cake - Eggless Recipe

Easy Mango Cake - Eggless Recipe

Natasha Minocha
Happy, sunny, and packed with mango flavor, this eggless mango cake is like a joyous celebration of summer on your taste buds! Perfectly moist, soft, and luscious, you’ll be absolutely smitten with this mango cake!
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 45 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, Indian
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 239 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 tsp Baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp Baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 cup Caster sugar
  • 1/2 cup Mango puree
  • 2/3 cup Greek yogurt, plain
  • 1/3 cup Vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract

Topping

  • Whipped cream, Chopped mango, Pistachio

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 180 C. Grease a 6" cake tin well.
  • In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Whisk in the caster sugar.
  • In another bowl, whisk together the mango puree, yogurt, oil, and vanilla extract.
  • Pour over the dry ingredients and mix well until no white streaks of flour are visible. The batter will be thick.
    If the batter feels too dry, add 1-2 tbsp of warm milk.
  • Transfer the batter to your prepared cake tin and bake at 180 C for 40-45 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool in the tin for 10-15 minutes, before turning it out on a cooling rack to cool completely.
  • Serve as is or top with whipped cream, cubed mango, and chopped pistachios. Enjoy!

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Notes

  • Sifting the dry ingredients makes sure that there are no lumps before mixing them with the wet. This prevents overbeating the batter. This recipe for mango cake calls for combining only until you stop seeing dry streaks.
  • The batter of the mango cake is very thick. So, please refrain from adding extra liquid. The purée and yogurt lend it enough moisture during baking that it will definitely not be dry.
  • Just in case the batter feels too dry, add a tablespoon or two of warm milk.
  • Use a kitchen scale to measure the ingredients. This ensures better and consistent results every time.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 ServingCalories: 239kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 214mgPotassium: 78mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 176IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 61mgIron: 1mg

Korean Corn Cheese Recipe

May 8, 2023

Korean Corn Cheese in a cast iron skillet.

Korean corn cheese is a super addictive corn with cheese recipe that’s great as an anytime snack. Tucked between pockets of corn and spring onion, the burnished, bubbly cheese sings in your mouth with every bite.

Korean Corn Cheese Recipe

I’ve been besotted with Korean food lately. The number of recipes I binge-watched puts the word "obsession" to shame. And I’ve been sharing the simplest ones first.

Cheesy corn, as it turns out, is the easiest side dish I’ve ever made. It uses the most basic ingredients and requires 5 minutes of prep and 15 minutes in the oven. 

Needless to say, it was right up my alley.

Gloriously golden from the cheese, creamy from the mayo, and crunchy from the sweet, starchy kernels, it’s a delicious mess that is sure to turn into a fixture on my table this summer. 

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Korean Corn Cheese Recipe

REASONS YOU’LL LOVE KOREAN CORN CHEESE

Fantastically easy to make.

Don’t need fancy or unique ingredients; everything is easily available.

Works wonderfully as an appetizer or alongside chips, crackers, and Co.

Kids, young adults, and more adult adults: everyone enjoys corn with cheese and mayo.

Korean Corn Cheese Recipe

WHAT IS KOREAN CORN CHEESE?

Corn cheese is a popular snack in South Korea, served with alcohol. It falls into the category that we Indians call chakna, Koreans call anju, and the English-speaking world calls bar food, pub grub, or nibbles.

It’s also served as a side dish during barbecues. Corn smothered with cheese and mayonnaise enlivened with scallions and spices, it is similar to fondue: cheesy, sweet, and savory.

Ingredients for making Korean corn cheese

HOW TO MAKE CHEESE CORN?

Step 1: In a large bowl, mix corn, mayonnaise, and chopped scallions (or what we call spring onions here).

Step 2: Add salt, sugar, pepper, and a dash of dried parsley (not mandatory to this corn cheese recipe; I just love adding my own touch).

Add all the ingredients to a large bowl

Step 3: Mix, mix, mix, and then transfer everything to a liberally buttered cast iron skillet. A casserole dish is also an option, but a skillet conserves heat, keeping the cheese in the perfect melty condition.

Transfer the mixture to a buttered cast iron skillet

Step 4: Top with shredded mozzarella, and then bake till the cheese begins to sign in between pockets of corn.

Top with shredded cheese

Final step: Let the golden brown and bubbling cheese cool just a tad, and then dig in hot.

Baked Korean corn cheese

NOTES ON KOREAN CORN CHEESE INGREDIENTS

Corn: I used frozen corn and thawed it before mixing and baking. If fresh corn is what you have on hand, use that. Or even canned corn. Corn with cheese is as malleable as a recipe can be.

Mayonnaise: I had Kewpie mayo at home, so that’s what went into this Korean corn recipe. Don’t have Japanese mayonnaise? Go ahead with whatever is stashed in your refrigerator.

And if you’re hankering for vegan cheese corn, try homemade mayonnaise. It would do very well.

Cheese: Typically, this recipe is made with mozzarella because it’s mild and lets the corn shine through. But any cheese that catches your fancy will work like a charm. We’re looking for creamy cheesiness, so I’d suggest a Gouda or a Gruyère—something that melts beautifully and stretches. 

By the way, I’ve made cheesy corn with my regular Amul too, and it turned out scrumptious. So, if that’s all you have, use it, or you could mix different types of cheese.

Seasoning: Add pepper according to your taste. Sugar brings balance to Korean corn cheese.

Salt is, of course, necessary as a flavor potentiator, but use it with a light hand. Your mayonnaise will likely have some in it, so you don’t want the corn and cheese to be too salty. Remember, you can always sprinkle more in the end, but reducing salt in a dish is perdition.

Add-ins: Corn cheese is perfect as-is. Honestly, it needs no embellishment. Parsley was a whim of mine, so it is entirely optional.

That said, you can definitely add more spices to it if you’re looking for variations of Korean corn recipes:

  • Red chili powder
  • Chili flakes
  • Dried herbs: oregano or thyme
Korean Corn Cheese Recipe

SERVING KOREAN CHEESE CORN

You want the unvarnished truth? My home obliterated any trace of Korean cheesy corn in minutes. We ate it as-is, gooey, cheesy, and almost piping hot, and it was unbelievably yummy. 

Just sprinkle on some more chopped spring onions right out of the oven and serve. It is a fine accompaniment to chips, crackers, or bread of choice. Don’t want to have it as a dip? It can be served as a Korean corn side dish in a pinch.

Korean Corn Cheese Recipe

MORE KOREAN SNACK RECIPES

Kimchi

Pickled Radish

Cream Cheese Garlic Bread

Smashed Cucumber Salad

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Korean Corn Cheese in a cast iron skillet.

Korean Corn Cheese Recipe

Natasha Minocha
Korean corn cheese is a super addictive corn with cheese recipe that’s great as an anytime snack. Tucked between pockets of corn and spring onion, the burnished, bubbly cheese sings in your mouth with every bite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Course Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Korean
Servings 4 servings
Calories 235 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 3 cups Corn I used thawed frozen corn. You can use fresh or canned corn too.
  • 2 -3 tbsp Mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 2-3 tbsp Spring onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp Dried parsley
  • Salt & Pepper to taste
  • 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, grated
  • 1 tsp Butter, for greasing the baking dish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 200 C. Grease your cast iron skillet or oven-proof dish, with butter.
  • In a larger bowl, combine corn, mayonnaise, sugar, salt, pepper, dried parsley, and spring onions.
  • Transfer to the greased pan and top with cheese.
  • Bake at 200 C for 15 minutes until the mixture is bubbling, the cheese melted, and nicely browned on top.
  • Take t out of the oven, let it cool for 5 minutes, and serve, Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 ServingCalories: 235kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.05gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 287mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 564IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

The Perfect Mango Matcha Latte

May 4, 2023

The Perfect Mango Matcha Latte

Easy, super-refreshing, and astonishingly beautiful, a mango matcha latte is what you need, if you’ve been looking for matcha drink ideas or unique healthy drinks for summer. It's balanced, flavorful, and, best of all, cooling.

Mango Matcha Latte in a glass.

Who knew the answer to how to make a matcha latte would be this easy? Hot water, matcha powder, milk, a whisk, and voila. A mind-blowing replacement for 11 o'clock joe or evening tea is ready. And that’s coming from me - a diehard fan of chai.

I’ve had the matcha mango latte in place for my evening tea 3 days in a row, and I will say this: whoever decided to combine the king of fruits with matcha did us a huge favor. I am obsessed!

The grassy taste of the green tea latte complements the sweet, tropical flavor of mango perfectly. Fruity, creamy, and smooth, it's a great option for those who want a unique and flavorful twist on a classic matcha latte or need better recipes for mango drinks.

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 Mango Matcha Latte in a glass with a steel straw.

Why We Love This Iced Mango Matcha Latte

A dreamy and fun drink for summer that’s just too pretty not to share!

It takes 15 minutes from start to finish to make this mango summer drink.

Totally customizable! You can play around with the quantity of sweetener, milk, and matcha to make it perfect for your taste.

What Is Matcha Latte

Matcha is finely ground powder made from shade-grown green tea leaves, which are carefully harvested and processed to maintain their bright green color and delicate flavor.

The powder packs a punch of L-theanine, the amino acid that helps keep your mind stimulated and calm. Basically, any matcha drink gives you the same shot of caffeine as coffee (or twice as much as tea), but without the jitters. It’s also full of antioxidants, naturally cleansing and detoxifying your body.

A matcha latte is a drink made by whisking the powder with hot water to create a frothy, concentrated tea base. This is then combined with milk and sweetener to create a creamy, slightly sweet beverage.

The result? Delicious and visually striking. While many people prefer to drink matcha latte hot, I veer toward matcha cold drinks, especially in summer. If you enjoy iced matcha, you may want to try these creamy strawberry matcha latte and blueberry matcha latte too!

Recipe Ingredients

Ingredients for mango matcha latte.

Milk: Use any milk, dairy or non-dairy, for this iced matcha recipe. If you want a creamier mouthfeel, look for full-fat options. If you want a vegan mango latte, use almond milk, cashew milk, or oat milk.

Sweetener: Honey, maple syrup, or agave syrup—all work wonderfully in this drink with mangoes. You can even use granulated sugar; just blend it into your mango purée.

How much sugar your matcha iced latte needs depends on the sweetness of your mangoes. Mine were so sweet and juicy that I didn’t need to add anything.

And if, after the first sip, the iced matcha doesn’t feel right, you can even top it up with syrup to adjust sweetness.

Fruit: Any fruit would be a fantastic substitute for mango in this recipe. Strawberries, raspberries, or even peaches will be sensational with matcha. So, pick a fruit of your choice.

How To Make Mango Matcha Latte

Step 1: Purée your mangoes and keep them aside.

Step 2: In a spot of hot water, whisk in matcha powder till you have a thick, lump-free paste. I don’t have the bamboo whisk that’s used for matcha, but my regular whisk accomplished the task easily. Add the rest of the water.

Mango puree in a glass.

Step 3: Measure and keep the milk and sweetener ready.

Step 4: Now assemble the iced matcha latte by spooning the purée into a glass.

Ice in the glass on top of mango puree.
Milk on top of the mango puree and ice in the glass.

Step 5: Top it with ice, and then carefully pour in the milk and sweetener. Finally, add the matcha.

Final step: Enjoy the mango matcha latte!

Matcha on top of the milk, ice and mango puree in a glass.

Pro Tips

Matcha: There are two types of matcha available in the market: ceremonial and food-grade. The first one is of slightly higher quality, so its texture is finer and the flavor a bit sweeter because they don’t use the stems and veins to make it. Food-grade quality has that quintessential earthy taste, feels a little coarser, and is definitely friendlier to the pocket.

I won’t say that one is better than the other in this mango-iced drink; pick the type you like the most. Although I will urge you to check the expiration date.

Whisking: Take your time whisking it. You don’t want chunks in your mango matcha. A simple trick I use is to sift the powder first before adding hot water. FYI, hot water makes it easier.

Also, don’t worry about the type of whisk you have: handheld, electric, or dedicated bamboo. All of them do the job.

Layering: Ice plays a crucial role in creating stunning canary, ivory, and sage layers. So really, fill up the glass. Plus, it also sorts of ties the flavors of the cold matcha latte together.

When you’re pouring milk or matcha, be gentle. Don’t slosh, or you’ll end up with swirls instead of layers, like me. Not that they are any less breathtaking or delicious, but, yes, the visual is different.

Purée: I know people who love thick and chunky mango drinks. I, on the other hand, lean towards smooth purées. Like I did for my mango matcha smoothie. But that’s just me and my palate. You can keep this mango matcha latte as textured as you like.

Add-ins: This matcha drink does not need any add-ins, however, boba balls would be a great addition to this matcha latte!

 Mango Matcha Latte in a glass with a wooden spoon.

More Summer Drinks

  • Easy Korean Strawberry Milk
    Easy Korean Strawberry Milk
  • Easy Korean Banana Milk
    Easy Korean Banana Milk
  • 2 cups of Vietnamese iced coffee with ingredients in the background.
    Vietnamese Iced Coffee Recipe
  • fig smoothie with dates in a glass with sliced fig.
    Fig Smoothie With Dates

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The Perfect Mango Matcha Latte

The Perfect Mango Matcha Latte

Natasha Minocha
Easy, super-refreshing, and astonishingly beautiful, a mango matcha latte is what you need, if you’ve been looking for matcha drink ideas or unique healthy drinks for summer. It's balanced, flavorful, and, best of all, cooling.
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Course Drinks
Cuisine Japanese, World
Servings 2 servings
Calories 145 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 Mango
  • 2 tsp Matcha powder
  • 1 tbsp Hot water
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 1-2 tsp Honey/maple syrup
  • Ice

Instructions
 

  • Puree the mango. Keep aside.
  • Whisk together the matcha powder and 1 tbsp hot water in a small bowl, until a smooth paste is formed. Add the rest of the water, mix well, and keep aside.
  • Spoon the mango puree into the glasses.
  • Add ice.
  • Pour over the milk and sweetener.
  • Add the matcha. Serve and enjoy!

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Notes

  • You can also add sugar or any sweetener of your choice while pureeing the mango.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 ServingCalories: 145kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 7gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 61mgPotassium: 343mgFiber: 2gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 1442IUVitamin C: 38mgCalcium: 157mgIron: 1mg

My Favorite Easy Sandwich Bread

April 29, 2023

A loaf of sandwich bread on a wooden board.

This is the best recipe for sandwich bread; it's easy to make, smells incredible, and tastes even better! So, if you’ve been looking for a beginner's bread recipe, start with this delightfully soft and light crumb loaf that still has enough heft to make the most satisfying sandwich on this god’s green earth!

My Favorite Easy Sandwich Bread

A good sandwich bread needs three things. It should have flavor and texture, and it should look good because we eat with our eyes as much as we do with our mouths.

This basic and easy sandwich bread gives you both! It’s soft but doesn’t fall apart when you slice it, and it’s an eggless homemade bread recipe to boot!

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My Favorite Easy Sandwich Bread

WHY TRY THIS RECIPE FOR SANDWICH BREAD?

It’s soft, fluffy, and packed with flavor.

It’s a bread recipe for beginners.

The actual physical effort is barely 20 to 30 minutes. The rest is just waiting for the bread to rise and cool.

It’s mouthwatering & delicious as toast.

It tastes just as good when sliced thickly and enjoyed with your favorite sandwich fillings.

My Favorite Easy Sandwich Bread

HOW TO MAKE SANDWICH BREAD?

Step 1: In a small bowl, combine yeast, sugar, and lukewarm water. Stir so everything dissolves, and then set the bowl in a draft-free corner until it is frothy. For me, it takes about 5 minutes, but if your yeast isn’t foamy, wait a few more minutes.

Step 2: In the bowl of your stand mixer, start kneading all-purpose flour, softened butter, salt, and the yeast mixture on low for about 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 3: Raise the speed to low-medium and knead the dough of this easy sandwich bread for 10 to 11 minutes. It should feel soft, smooth, and very slightly sticky.

Step 4: Take a bowl, grease it lightly, place the dough in it, swish it around, so it’s coated in oil, cover the bowl, and then let it rest in a draft-free corner of your kitchen for the first proof.

Steps for making sandwich bread

Step 5: When the dough is doubled in size (about an hour or an hour and a half for me), gently decant it on your work surface and shape it into a rough 14 by 10-inch rectangle. We’re not looking for precision here.

Step 6: Shape the sandwich bread into a log by folding it like a letter. Using the short side, take the top 1/3 and fold it over. Next, fold the bottom 1/3 to meet the first fold in the middle.

Step 7: Now flatten the dough, using a rolling pin, into a large rectangle, but make sure it’s not bigger than your baking tin. I used an 8 by 4.

Step 8: Roll the dough into a cylinder like you’re making a tight jelly roll, and then pinch the seams.

Step 9: Place the dough of the easy sandwich bread in your loaf tin (seam side down), cover it, and let it rest for 30–35 minutes or till it doubles in size.

Steps for shaping the dough for sandwich bread

Step 10: Once the second proof is complete, bake in a preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes.

Bread dough after 2nd proof

Step 11: Let it cool in the pan for a handful of minutes, and then turn over the wire rack.

Final step: Cool completely (about 2 to 3 hours) before slicing and digging in! 

Baked sandwich bread

MY NOTES ON HOMEMADE SANDWICH BREAD

Yeast: Don’t use hot water. You want it slightly warm, so it doesn’t kill the cells. Cold water won’t work because it won’t activate the yeast.

If your yeast mixture refuses to look nice and bubbly (like the top of a beer pint) in about 10 minutes, it's time to buy a new pack.

Kneading: The more you knead, the more gluten strands develop. Gluten is a rubber band-like protein that works like glue in breads, giving them structure, strength, and elasticity.

So, stay patient. And refrain from adding more dry flour. Sandwich bread recipes need moisture. Use more flour only if the dough is very, very sticky, making it hard to handle.

You don’t need a stand mixer for this one loaf of white bread; you can knead it by hand. Give it a good 12 to 14 minutes, and if you need tips on how to make homemade bread, use this easy everyday bread recipe.

What I really find helpful is covering the dough with a damp towel about halfway through and taking a break. It gives my hands a 5- to 6-minute rest, and it’s easier to knead.

The easy sandwich bread dough is done when you poke, and it springs back gradually.

My Favorite Easy Sandwich Bread

Shaping: After the first proof, don’t knead the dough. Simply move it around to form the rectangle. Why? Because we don’t want the air pockets to escape, or you’ll end up with a dense sandwich bread loaf.

Proofing: The time may be more (or less) for you, depending upon how hot or cold your corner of the world is.

Baking: If your bread is browning too fast on top, loosely tent it with aluminum foil. But give it the full baking time. If you don't, the center will still be raw and have that yeasty smell.

How do I check if the sandwich bread is done? Tap the bottom. It should sound hollow. Also, the sides and the top will be a gorgeous light brown.

Softer crust: Right after you take the white homemade bread out of the oven, slather butter on top. Or you can cover it with a damp kitchen towel while you’re waiting for the loaf to cool. Both make the bread crust softer.

Cooling: For breads like brioche rolls or buns, cooling is not a big deal because you’re not slicing them. With sandwich bread, it’s not the same.

So, I always count the cooling period as part of the cooking time. Give this easy recipe for bread a few hours to cool. If you cut it while it’s still hot or warm, it will fall apart.

Storing: The loaf keeps well for 3 to 4 days, so long as you keep it tightly wrapped in the refrigerator. While I’m happy baking easy sandwich bread, the sun is trying to bake us, so storing it on the countertop is out of the question. You can also use the leftover bread to whip up a delicious savory breakfast casserole or even a French toast casserole!

My Favorite Easy Sandwich Bread

CHANGES YOU CAN MAKE IN SANDWICH BREAD RECIPE INGREDIENTS

Flour: I did make this eggless white bread recipe with 100% whole-wheat flour and it turned out very well too. You will need to add extra water as the wholewheat absorbs more liquid.

You can also bake it with half all-purpose and half whole wheat flour, as I did for my everyday bread, a recipe that even 3 years later remains a reader favorite.

Butter: I used salted butter in this recipe. But you can use unsalted butter as well, you will need to increase the quantity of salt by 1/2 tsp.

Water: Milk is a good substitute for water if you’re craving a richer loaf of sandwich bread.

My Favorite Easy Sandwich Bread

SOME MORE SIMPLE BREAD RECIPES

Tiger Bread

Wool Roll Bread

Irish Soda Bread

Monkey Bread

Easy Challah Bread

Half the joy of cooking is sharing it with others, which is why I’m always eager to hear from you. So go right ahead and drop a comment or reach out on Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, or Facebook. I hope you love this easy sandwich bread as much as we do!

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My Favorite Easy Sandwich Bread

Natasha Minocha
This is the best recipe for sandwich bread; it's easy to make, smells incredible, and tastes even better! So, if you’ve been looking for a beginner's bread recipe, start with this delightfully soft and light crumb loaf that still has enough heft to make the most satisfying sandwich.
4.67 from 9 votes
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Prep Time 25 minutes mins
Cook Time 35 minutes mins
Proofing Time 2 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
Course Bread, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American, World
Servings 10 slices
Calories 161 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 3/4 cup Water, lukewarm
  • 1 1/4 tsp Dried active yeast
  • 1.5 tsp Sugar
  • 2 3/4 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 3 tbsp Butter, softened

Instructions
 

  • Combine the water, yeast, and sugar in a small bowl. Stir and keep aside in a draft-free place for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
  • Add the flour, salt, butter, and yeast mixture to the bowl of your stand mixer.
    Or to a large mixing bowl, if not using a stand mixer.
  • Knead the dough at low speed for 2-3 minutes, then at medium speed for 8-9 minutes, until you get a smooth, soft, slightly sticky dough.
  • Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl. Cover with a damp kitchen towel and let the dough rise for 1.5 hours or until doubled in size.
  • Take the dough out on a work surface and gently degas it while patting it into a rough rectangle, about 12" * 8".
  • Fold the top third over the bottom. Then fold the bottom third over the other layers.
  • Using a rolling pin, roll out the dough into a large rectangle, approximately 16" x 8".
  • Now roll the dough into a tight roll. Crimp the edges to seal. Pinch the side edges too to seal them well.
  • Gently roll the shaped dough toward yourself to create surface tension for a better rise.
  • Place the dough in a lightly greased 8" x4" loaf pan. Cover with a damp kitchen towel and let rise for 35-45 minutes until puffy.
  • Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 250 C.
  • Bake the risen dough at 180 C for 30-35 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the bottom sounds hollow when tapped.
  • Let the bread cool for 2-3 hours, before slicing. Enjoy!

Storage

  • This bread will stay well for 3-4 days in the refrigerator, tightly wrapped. If it's not too hot where you live, you can keep it on the countertop for 2-3 days too.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 SliceCalories: 161kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 4gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 261mgPotassium: 42mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 106IUVitamin C: 0.001mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 2mg

Korean Cream Cheese Garlic Bread

April 24, 2023

Korean Cream Cheese Garlic Bread

The Korean cream cheese bread was a symphony of flavors that left us craving more bite after bite. The perfect balance of savory, creamy, and crispy, I am never turning back to a simple garlic bread recipe!

Korean Cream Cheese Garlic Bread

When it comes to flavors, my husband likes them on one side of the scale. A dish has to be either savory or sweet. Give him anything that mingles both, and he’d never reach for a second helping.

So, imagine my surprise when he just couldn’t stop eating these Korean cream cheese buns that are a harmonious medley of sweet and salty! 

And that’s the magic of these buttery, cheesy garlic buns.

The warmth of the bread, the savory notes of garlic, and the luxurious tangy creaminess of the cheese – all lovingly coated in a tantalizingly crispy, buttery crust—make them addictive.

Love easy cheesy, garlicky breads? Then you must try my homemade garlic cheese bread, pull-apart pizza bread, and pull-apart garlic bread!

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Korean Cream Cheese Garlic Bread

WHY TRY THIS KOREAN CREAM CHEESE BREAD?

If you love bread, garlic, and butter in any form, believe me, this is an absolute must-try recipe!

It’s a madly simple process, and the result is delicious AF.

You just can’t go wrong with the butter and garlic combo.

Korean Cream Cheese Garlic Bread

WHAT IS KOREAN CREAM CHEESE GARLIC BREAD?

Korean garlic cheese bread is a popular dish from the bustling streets of Seoul. Called keurimchijeu maneul ppang in Korean, it translates into cream cheese garlic bread. It’s also known as yukjjok maneul ppang or six-sided garlic bread because you make 6 cuts into the bun.

A sensational creation very different from regular garlic bread, Korean-style garlic bread is typically made with pillowy soft buns or dinner rolls. It has a slightly sweet, luscious cream cheese filling, and almost custard-like garlic butter in which the bread is literally dunked whole.

Said to have originated as street food in Gangwon Province, the garlic cream cheese bread is an enigma - savory but with a hint of sweetness and crunchy with the softest core so you experience a taste sensation like never before!

HOW TO MAKE KOREAN CREAM CHEESE GARLIC BREAD

Step 1: Mix softened cream cheese with caster sugar till it’s lump-free and thoroughly combined.

Cream cheese and sugar for the filling

Step 2: Transfer the cream cheese filling into a piping bag (or a Ziploc bag) and keep it aside.

cream cheese filling in a piping bag

Step 3: Melt your butter, then add milk, eggs, a little bit of sugar, minced garlic, and parsley.

Garlic butter mixture

Step 4: Take your bun or bread roll and cut 6 to 8 wedges into it. Make sure your knife doesn’t go all the way through, but nearly to the base. I like to slice the bread in half first, then into quarters, and then further. It helps make even wedges.

Bread roll cut into 8 wedges

Step 5: Snip off the corner of the piping bag or Ziploc, and then fill the crevasses between the segments of the bun with the cream cheese mixture.

Cream cheese filled bread rolls

Step 6: Repeat for all Korean cream cheese buns.

Step 7: Dunk the entire bun into the custardy garlic butter.

Step 8: Let the excess butter drip off and then place the Korean cream cheese garlic bun on your parchment paper- or Silpat-lined tray.

Rolls dunked in garlic butter mixture and placed on a baking tray

Step 9: Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, until the top is gloriously golden and the bun is crowned with a crispy crust.

Final step: Cool for a couple of minutes, and then serve the Korean cream cheese bread.

Baked Korean Cream Cheese Garlic Bread

SERVING CREAM CHEESE GARLIC BREAD

Korean stuffed garlic bread is a fantastic snack. The contrast of the velvety cream cheese filling with the crunchy crust is pure culinary bliss.

So, while each garlic bun is delicious all on its own, it goes well with a soup or salad too. And that’s how we devoured them at my house!

MY NOTES ON KOREAN CREAM CHEESE GARLIC BUNS

  • Start with room-temperature cream cheese, and you won’t need an electric beater for this recipe.
  • Cut the bread just deep enough that it holds the cream cheese filling.
  • While 6 slits are the convention, I recommend going for 8 because the more segments you make, the more filling the Korean bun can hold – and trust me, that’s the yummiest part.
  • When you’re filling the cream cheese, concentrate at the base of each segment so the mixture pushes the wedges away from each other.
  • Really coat each bun in garlic butter. Use your hands. Wear disposable gloves, if need be, or follow my cue. I relied on a big fork to roll the buns in the butter for a mess-free prep.
  • Korean garlic bread burns fast, so keep an eye on it toward the end.

CREAM CHEESE GARLIC BREAD RECIPE VARIATIONS

Milk: How to make the garlic butter mixture custardy? Use full-fat milk. Or opt for half-and-half. Condensed milk is another substitute, but remember to omit the sugar. Condensed milk is sweet enough.

Eggs: You can make Korean cheesy garlic bread without eggs. Yes, it does add to the sheen and shine, but if you don’t want to use them, leave them out.

Bread: Sweet Korean bread is a culinary masterpiece that indulges the taste buds. And that’s not the best part about it. It’s the fact that you can use homemade bread or store-bought buns for it.

Any dinner roll or burger bun will do. I’ve used both whole-wheat and all-purpose flour buns.

  • If you’d rather make the bread at home, use my everyday bread recipe.
  • If you’re looking for a richer texture, try brioche.
  • I can also totally vouch for store-bought bread rolls.

Top-ups: Right before you slide this Korean cream cheese bread into the oven, sprinkle some Parmesan or even panko on top. I didn’t, but it’s definitely an option.

Korean Cream Cheese Garlic Bread

MORE EASY CHEESE-STUFFED BREAD RECIPES

Cheesy Garlic Bread

Cheesy Bubble Bread

Pull Apart Cheesy Garlic Bread

Cheese Stuffed Flatbread

Pesto Braid Bread

Half the joy of cooking is sharing it with others, which is why I’m always eager to hear from you. So go right ahead and drop a comment or reach out on Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, or Facebook. I hope you love Korean cream cheese bread as much as we do!

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Korean Cream Cheese Garlic Bread

Korean Cream Cheese Garlic Bread

Natasha Minocha
The Korean cream cheese bread was a symphony of flavors that left us craving more bite after bite. The perfect balance of savory, creamy, and crispy, I am never turning back to a simple garlic bread recipe!
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 18 minutes mins
Course Bread, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Korean
Servings 10 Bread Rolls
Calories 256 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 10 Dinner rolls/ Burger buns You can use store-bought or homemade

Cream Cheese Filling

  • 1 cup Cream cheese softened
  • 1.5 tbsp Caster sugar

Garlic Butter

  • 1/2 cup Butter I used salted butter
  • 1/3 cup Milk I used full-fat milk
  • 1 tbsp Caster sugar
  • 2 Eggs
  • 7-8 cloves Garlic, finely minced
  • 2 tbsp Parsley, finely chopped

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 200 C. Line a baking tray with parchment paper or Silpat.

Cream Cheese Filling

  • Combine the softened cream cheese and sugar in a small bowl until smooth.
  • Transfer the cream cheese filling and keep aside.

Bread

  • Cut each roll into 6-8wedges, taking care that you are not cutting it all the way through.
  • Snip the bottom of the piping bag and fill the crevices of the segmented rolls. Make sure you fill the rolls well with the filling!
  • Dunk each roll in the garlic butter mix, let the excess drip off, and place on the prepped baking tray.
  • Bake for 15-18 minutes at 200 C, until the rolls are crispy and golden brown.
  • Let the rolls cool for a few minutes and dig in. Enjoy!

Garlic Butter

  • Melt the butter and combine all the ingredients for the garlic butter in a large bowl.

Storage

  • Store the leftover bread, tightly wrapped in aluminum foil or an air-tight container, for up to 2 days. Reheat in a pre-heated oven or toaster oven.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 ServingCalories: 256kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 9gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 477mgPotassium: 152mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 423IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 178mgIron: 2mg

Vegan Lemon Blueberry Muffins

April 19, 2023

Blueberry Muffins on a blue striped napkin on a wire rack.

These Vegan Lemon Blueberry Muffins will be an instant favorite! They are soft, fluffy, and moist, filled with juicy blueberries and citrus flavor. With crunchy streusel and a dash of sweet-tart lemon glaze, these super-easy muffins are irresistible!

Lemon blueberry muffins on a blue and white striped napkin.

Bursting with lemon flavor and juicy blueberries, these really are the best vegan muffins. Any egg-free recipe still makes me a bit nervous. But I was pleasantly surprised with the combination of coconut milk and apple cider vinegar I used as a substitute. It gave enough lift and lightness to the blueberry lemon muffins.

Love blueberries? Then, do try my soft and zesty blueberry and lemon bread, refreshing watermelon blueberry salad, nourishing pear blueberry smoothie, and this cool and creamy frozen yogurt bark!

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Why You'll Love This Recipe

✨ It's super simple to make, using basic pantry ingredients.

✨ You can use fresh or frozen blueberries.

✨They are fast to make, ready in about 30 minutes!

✨ The light streusel adds a crunchy texture and makes the muffins even more tempting!

✨ These muffins are perfect for breakfast, snacking, picking up on the go, to enjoy with coffee - basically any time!

Vegan Lemon Blueberry Muffins

Recipe Ingredients

Flour: I used wholewheat flour here, but all-purpose flour will work just as well.

Oil: I enjoy baking with coconut oil, so that's what is used here. Feel free to substitute with any neutral-tasting oil you prefer.

Sugar: I used caster sugar in this recipe as it dissolves very easily. But regular granulated sugar or raw sugar will work well too.

Milk: I kept the recipe dairy-free and used coconut milk. You can swap with any plant-based milk like almond milk, oat milk, or cashew milk. You even use regular cow's milk.

Vinegar: Apple cider or regular white vinegar both work well.

Lemon: We use fresh lemon juice and zest in this blueberry muffin recipe for the best citrusy, zingy flavor!

Blueberries: Use fresh or frozen berries. If using frozen berries, don't thaw them.

Please see the recipe card below for full information about the ingredients and quantities.

How To Make Lemon Blueberry Muffins

Step 1: Preheat the oven and line your muffin tray cavities with paper liners.

Step 2: Combine coconut milk and apple cider vinegar in a bowl. Set aside for 5 minutes.

Step 3: In a small bowl, mix the sugar and lemon zest with your fingertips.

Step 4: Sift together wholewheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.

Step 5: Stir in the lemon-sugar.

Step 6: Whisk in oil, lemon juice, and pure lemon oil (if using) into the milk-vinegar mixture.

Step 7: Pour the liquid mixture into the dry ingredients. Gently stir with a spatula, just until moistened.

Step 8: Toss the blueberries with some flour and fold them into the batter.

Process for making blueberry lemon muffins.

Step 9: Spoon in the batter into the cups. Fill them 3/4 of the way. Sprinkle with the streusel and bake until a skewer inserted comes out clean.

Muffin batter in muffin tray.

Step 10: Let cool in the pan for a few minutes before turning them out on a cooling rack.

Baked muffins with streusel in a muffin tray.

Step 11: Drizzle over the glaze. Let it set for 5- 10 minutes. Serve warm and fresh. Enjoy!

Please see the recipe card below for detailed step-by-step instructions.

Muffins with streusel on a wire rack.

Pro Tips

  • Don't over-mix. The ingredients should be just moistened.
  • Toss the blueberries with 1-2 teaspoons of flour before adding them to the batter. This will prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the muffins.
  • Use paper /silicone liners or grease the baking cups really well. I always prefer paper liners for a mess-free cleanup.
  • Fill the pans only 3/4s of the way. Add water to the empty cups if you don't have enough batter to fill them all. This helps in even baking.
  • Bake the muffins at a high temperature for a few minutes initially. This creates air bubbles that expand the batter, helping to get tall bakery-style muffins!
  • Wait for a few minutes before taking out the ready muffins from their pan, then put them out on a wire rack to cool. This will prevent the muffins from getting soggy at the bottom.

How To Store

These lemon blueberry muffins keep well in the refrigerator for 4-5 days. Reheat for a few seconds in the microwave to freshen them up.

Half a muffin in a paper liner to show the fluffy interior.

More Easy Muffin Recipes

  • Muffins topped with chocolate chips on a white tray with a candle and oranges around.
    Orange Muffins
  • Chocolate Chip Muffins on a round wire rack.
    Chocolate Chip Muffins Recipe
  • The Best Vegan Pumpkin Muffins You'll Ever Try!
    Vegan Pumpkin Muffins
  • 7 Peanut butter apple muffins with cinnamon glaze on a round wire rack.
    Peanut Butter Apple Muffins

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Blueberry Muffins on a blue striped napkin on a wire rack.

Vegan Blueberry Lemon Muffins

Natasha Minocha
Vegan Blueberry Lemon Muffins are soft and moist, crammed with juicy blueberries, topped with a crunchy streusel and a dash of sweet-tart lemon glaze!
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 10 Muffins
Calories 290 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 1/4 cup Light coconut milk
  • 1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
  • 1/3 cup Coconut oil
  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 1.5 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp Pure lemon oil optional
  • 1/2 cup Caster sugar
  • 2 tbsp Lemon zest
  • 2 cups Wholewheat flour
  • 2 tsp Baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp Baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Blueberries
  • 2 tsp Wholewheat flour

Streusel

  • 3 tbsp Wholewheat flour
  • 2 tbsp Caster sugar
  • 2 tbsp Almond flakes
  • 2 tbsp Coconut oil

Lemon glaze

  • 1/4 cup Icing sugar
  • 2 tsp Lemon juice

Instructions
 

Muffins :

  • Preheat your oven to 220 C/ 425 F. Line your muffin tray cavities with paper liners.
  • Combine coconut milk and apple cider vinegar in a bowl. Set aside for 5 minutes.
    1 1/4 cup Light coconut milk, 1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
  • Whisk in oil, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and lemon oil (if using) into the coconut milk-vinegar mixture.
    1/3 cup Coconut oil, 2 tbsp Lemon juice, 1/4 tsp Pure lemon oil, 1.5 tsp Vanilla extract
  • Mix sugar and lemon zest in a small bowl using your fingertips.
    1/2 cup Caster sugar, 2 tbsp Lemon zest
  • Sift together wholewheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
    2 cups Wholewheat flour, 2 tsp Baking powder, 1/2 tsp Baking soda, 1/4 tsp Salt
  • Whisk in the lemon sugar.
  • Pour the liquid mixture into the dry ingredients. Gently stir with a spatula, just until moistened.
  • Toss the blueberries with 2 teaspoons of flour and fold them into the batter.
    1 cup Blueberries, 2 tsp Wholewheat flour
  • Spoon the batter into the cups. Fill them 3/4 of the way.
    Sprinkle with the streusel and bake at 220 C / 425 F for 5 minutes.
    Then reduce the temperature to 180 C / 350 F for 12-15 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let cool in the pan for a few minutes before turning them out on a cooling rack.
  • Drizzle over the glaze. Let it set for 5- 10 minutes. Serve warm and fresh. Enjoy!

Streusel

  • Make the streusel: Combine the flour, sugar, almonds, and coconut oil with a fork in a small bowl. You should get a grainy mixture like wet sand. Set aside.
    3 tbsp Wholewheat flour, 2 tbsp Caster sugar, 2 tbsp Almond flakes, 2 tbsp Coconut oil

Lemon Glaze

  • Combine lemon juice and icing sugar until a thick, smooth mixture is formed.
    1/4 cup Icing sugar, 2 tsp Lemon juice

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Notes

  • Don't over-mix. The ingredients should be just moistened.
  • Toss the blueberries with 1-2 teaspoons of flour before adding them to the batter. This will prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the muffins.
  • Use paper /silicone liners or grease the baking cups really well. I always prefer paper liners for a mess-free cleanup.
  • Fill the pans only 3/4s of the way. Add water to the empty cups if you don't have enough batter to fill them all. This helps in even baking.
  • Bake the muffins at a high temperature for a few minutes initially. This creates air bubbles that expand the batter, helping to get tall bakery-style muffins!
  • Wait for a few minutes before taking out the ready muffins from their pan, then put them out on a wire rack to cool. This will prevent the muffins from getting soggy at the bottom.

Nutrition

Serving: 1MuffinCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 220mgPotassium: 61mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 2mg

Chewy and Delicious Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

April 12, 2023

Chewy and Delicious Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

This gluten-free chocolate chip cookie recipe seriously tested the limits of my willpower. A little crispy, a little chewy, with an ooey-gooey tender center that gave way to pools of dark chocolate, these buckwheat cookies are really so good and scrumptious to boot.

Chewy and Delicious Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

There is nothing more comforting than a batch of chocolate chip cookies fresh out of the oven—the aroma of vanilla wafting through the air and the bliss of that first perfect bite. Or maybe there is, and, in my world, it’s called soft and chewy gluten-free chocolate chip cookies.

These babies are not the most beautiful cookies. But they are outstanding. Exactly what you want from gluten-free cookies: sweet and salty (thanks to sea salt), gooey and crispy.

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Chewy and Delicious Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

MAKE THESE BUCKWHEAT COOKIES BECAUSE:

It’s an easy, straightforward one-bowl recipe.

You need no mixer or electric beater because we’re using melted butter.

If you’re a buckwheat virgin, this is the recipe, to begin with, and fall in love with the almost earthy, hazelnutty taste of it.

These are the best chewy chocolate chip cookies ever.

Ingredients for gluten-free chocolate chip cookies

HOW TO MAKE GLUTEN-FREE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES RECIPE?

Step 1: While your oven preheats, line your baking tray with parchment paper.

Step 2: Melt your butter in a small saucepan (or a stainless-steel mixing bowl, as I did) over low heat.

Step 3: Let the butter cool, and then whisk both types of sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Combine thoroughly.

Mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients

Step 4: Next, using a wooden spoon (or spatula), mix the buckwheat flour, baking powder, and baking soda into the wet ingredients.

Step 5: Fold in your chocolate and roasted and chopped almonds, and your dough is ready.

Fold in the chocolate chips and roasted almonds into the cookie dough

Step 6: Drop the buckwheat chocolate chip cookie dough either with 2 spoons or an ice cream scoop on your tray.

Scooped out dough onto the baking tray

Step 7: Chill the dough. While I highly recommend an hour, even a 15-minute pop in the freezer will suffice (I explain why in the recipe notes below).

Step 8: Bake until the edges are golden brown and the center is just firm to the touch.

Step 9: Sprinkle sea salt the second the gluten-free chocolate chip cookies come out of the oven to round off the flavor.

Baked gluten-free chocolate chip cookies

Step 10: Cool on the tray and then on a wire rack.

Final step: Eat every last crumb of the chewy chocolate chip cookies (optional).

GLUTEN-FREE COOKIES RECIPE NOTES

  • We’re using warm butter for gluten-free cookie recipes, so make sure your egg is at room temperature. If it’s cold, the temperature variation will stiffen the butter. So, your first step should be to take the egg out of the fridge. In case you forgot, dip it in warm water.
  • You can melt the butter in the microwave instead of on the stove. I know melting is an extra step, but it brings out this intense taste in the buckwheat flour chocolate chip cookies that makes them irresistible.
  • Do not pass go on chilling the dough. It re-solidifies the butter, so the cookies hold their thick, plush shape instead of spreading out. And, more importantly, it deepens the flavor and helps you reach textural happiness – chewy core and crispy edges.

My trick? Because you can chill the dough of gluten-free chocolate chip cookies recipe for up to 12 hours, I assemble it a day ahead and bake it the next day.

  • Don’t overmix the dough. It makes for hard cookies, and no one likes hard cookies. What you’re looking for is just combined, which means when you still see little streaks of dry ingredients here and there, add in the chocolate chips and nuts and mix till there are no dry streaks visible.
  • I love fat, chunky, chewy, gluten-free chocolate chip cookies. If you prefer flatter ones, press down each dough ball just lightly before baking.
  • Looking for crackly tops with a softcore? Bake for 14 to 15 mins.
  • Looking for crunchier cookies that are not chewy? Bake for a minute or two longer.
  • Do note that these chocolate chip cookies firm further as they cool, so take care not to overbake. 
Chewy and Delicious Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

VARIATION FOR CHOCOLATE CHIP GLUTEN-FREE COOKIES

Flour: I enjoy using alternative flours once in a while in my baking, and over the years, buckwheat has turned out to be my favorite. It is hands down the best gluten-free flour for cookies, according to me. So far, it has never failed me!

Chewy and Delicious Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

It’s tasty, versatile, and light. So, explore it. But if you don’t want to make cookies with buckwheat flour, substitute with:

  • All-purpose flour
  • A mix of all-purpose and whole-wheat
  • Part buckwheat and part whole wheat/all-purpose
  • Or even ragi (finger millet) flour

Eggs: While you can switch eggs with a flax egg, generally speaking, when I bake gluten-free cookies, chocolate chip, or otherwise, I prefer to use an egg. It’s a better binder.

Nuts: Walnuts, pecans, hazelnuts—pretty much any nuts work in this gluten-free cookie recipe, so long as you take a minute to roast them. I dry roast them on a skillet, let them cool, and then chop. It imbues the chewy cookies with so much flavor and texture.

Chocolate: The question I often get asked is, "What kind of chocolate should I use for chocolate chip cookies?" I used 55% dark Callebaut couverture, chocolate I routinely use.

But that doesn’t mean it’s the only option for this gluten-free chocolate chip cookie recipe. You can use milk chocolate, 35%, or even darker chocolate—whatever catches your fancy.

They all taste fantastic. However, stick to a good-quality baking chocolate bar. It makes all the difference when you hit the mother lode of the gooey chocolate pool.

Chewy and Delicious Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

MORE CHEWY COOKIE RECIPES

Eggless Brownie Cookies

Eggless Chocolate Chip Cookies

Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies

Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies

Sourdough Oatmeal Walnut Cookies

White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies

Half the joy of cooking is sharing it with others, which is why I’m always eager to hear from you. So go right ahead and drop a comment or reach out on Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, or Facebook. I hope you love the gluten-free chocolate chip cookies recipe as much as we do!

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Chewy and Delicious Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Chewy and Delicious Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Natasha Minocha
A little crispy, a little chewy, with an ooey-gooey tender center that gave way to pools of dark chocolate, these buckwheat chocolate chip cookies are really so good and scrumptious to boot.
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Chilling Time 15 minutes mins
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 18 Cookies
Calories 160 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1/2 cup Butter melted
  • 1/3 cup Caster Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 Egg
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 3/4 cups Buckwheat Flour
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/3 cup Roasted almonds, chopped
  • 1/2 cup Dark Chocolate Chips

Instructions
 

  • Pre heat oven to 180C. Line a baking sheet or tray with silpat or baking paper.
  • Melt and cool the butter.
  • Add both sugars, vanilla extract, and egg in the bowl and mix really well.
  • Add the buckwheat flour, baking powder, and baking soda and combine with a spatula or wooden spoon.
  • Stir in the chopped almonds, and chocolate chips.
  • Drop by rounded tablespoon on the prepared baking sheet. Chill the cookie dough for 15 minutes up to 12 hours.
  • Bake for 14-15 minutes at 180 C or until the cookie is lightly browned and just firm to touch. They do firm up further as they cool, so take care not to overbake them.
  • Sprinkle some sea salt on top as soon as the cookies come out of the oven.
  • Let the cookies sit on the tray for a minute then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 CookieCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 79mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 2gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 174IUVitamin C: 0.03mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Crispy Tofu With Sweet and Sour Sauce

April 8, 2023

Crispy Tofu With Sweet and Sour Sauce

Crispy sweet-sour tofu is a super simple and superfast healthy tofu dish. With its crunchy edges and soft core every piece of tofu gussied up in a sticky, yummy, thick glaze is an explosion of flavor. The light crunchy texture of a handful of vegetables amps it up from an everyday dish into a festive appetizer.

Crispy Tofu With Sweet and Sour Sauce garnished with spring onions and sesame seeds

This is the crispy sweet and sour tofu recipe that I grew up eating. So, I don’t claim it to be the authentic fried tofu with sauce recipe, but this is the taste my palate has developed an appreciation for.

My mom would keep things simple or, when the mood struck her, towards the sweeter side, sneaking in pineapple pieces in there. If you’re a sucker for sweet fried tofu, I recommend switching sugar for pineapple juice.

Me? I love things a bit saucier, so this crispy tofu has impeccably balanced sweet and salty flavors. 

And that’s what makes me a fan of tofu recipes – it’s a blank canvas that you can paint in infinite, inventive ways. And the texture is all kinds of heaven: fried and crunchy, tender and moist.

Crispy Tofu With Sweet and Sour Sauce garnished with spring onions and sesame seeds
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WHY TRY THIS PAN-FRIED TOFU?

A wonderful, fuss-free weeknight meal

Healthy and hearty

Easily customizable and incredibly versatile

HOW TO MAKE CRISPY SWEET-SOUR TOFU?

Step 1: Cut your block of tofu into small pieces and lay them down on a tray lined either with a kitchen towel or a paper napkin.

Cubes of tofu wrapped in kitchen towels

Step 2: Now cover them with another towel or napkin and weigh them down with a tray. This helps squeeze out the excess moisture and make crispy tofu bites.

Step 3: Leave the tofu pieces to drain for half an hour (or an hour if you have the time). If you’re pressed for time, 15 minutes will suffice; just make sure you ring out as much water as you can.

Step 4: Use this time to get the sauce ready by whisking together cornstarch, soy sauce, white vinegar, tomato paste, ketchup, sugar, and water. Set it aside.

Ingredients for sauce

Step 5: Next, chop your sweet and sour tofu ingredients - finely minced ginger and garlic, diced onion, and green, red, and yellow bell peppers.

Step 6: Take your drained tofu and toss it with cornstarch. It’s a simple coating, but I’ve learned it gives the crispiest result.

Tofu cubes tossed with cornstarch

Step 7: In a skillet, heat the peanut oil, and then pan-fry the tofu pieces until each side is nicely golden and crispy.

Crispy pan-fried tofu in a skillet

Step 8: The tofu goes into a bowl, and then you stir-fry the rest of the ingredients in the same skillet. Toss the ginger and garlic first, until fragrant. Then add the onions and bell peppers. I don’t like to cook them for very long. A few tosses, and they’re done.

Step 9: Add the tofu sauce and cook for a minute or two till it is reduced into a thick, bubbly glaze that packs a flavorful punch.

Step 10: Throw in the tofu, cook for a minute or two, and your pan-seared tofu recipe is ready.

Final step: Serve piping hot with a garnish of green onions and sesame seeds!

Steps for cooking sweet and sour tofu

SERVING & STORING CRISPY TOFU WITH SAUCE

Crispy sweet-sour tofu keeps great company with anything: a bed of sticky white rice, regular rice, or as a side to noodles. The trick is to serve immediately. The longer the tofu soaks in the sauce, the more it loses that tender-crisp texture.

You can refrigerate leftovers. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave.

Crispy Tofu With Sweet and Sour Sauce served atop sticky rice, garnished with spring onions and sesame seeds

Is this a make-ahead recipe for sweet and sour tofu?

Yes, it is. 

You can make the sauce and chop the ingredients ahead of time. Drain the tofu and pan-fry it beforehand, too. Assemble everything in the pan just before it is time to serve.

NOTES ON HOT AND SOUR TOFU

  • Don’t worry if the tofu breaks a bit when you toss it with cornstarch. They merely add to the texture.
  • The cornstarch helps the tofu stay crispy, plus we’re not cooking it too long in the sauce. Just enough to let the syrupy glaze lend flavor.
  • There are no hard and fast rules with crispy tofu sauces. You can bring it to any consistency you like. If it’s too thick, add water or stock.
  • You can taste and adjust the seasoning before you take it off the heat:
  • Make it a sweet tofu recipe by upping the sugar.
  • Give it some heat with chili flakes or sauce.
  • Pack it with a sharp tang with more vinegar.
  • The portions of my recipe are perfect for 2 people with a good appetite, but you can easily double or triple it.
Crispy Tofu With Sweet and Sour Sauce

MY TIPS ON PAN FRIED TOFU RECIPE

  • It’s an easy pan-fried tofu recipe that comes together in a blaze. Prep all the ingredients, and you'll make it without a glitch.
  • Crispy is not a fan of moisture, so it is important to dry the tofu thoroughly. The drier it is, the crisper its exterior, and the more tender its interior.
  • Slicing the tofu first and then drying it is simpler and, let me tell you, much faster than drawing water from a whole block of tofu.

HOW TO COOK TOFU IN A PAN?

Make sure the oil is hot and you don’t overcrowd the skillet. Spread the pieces in an even layer, and if they stick together, carefully separate them using a wooden spoon or chopsticks.

Pan-fry them over medium-high heat until crispy on both sides. I used a non-stick pan, but a cast-iron one will work too (you may need to add more oil).

HOW LONG TO PAN FRY TOFU?

Take your time. Let the first side of the tofu cook undisturbed till it is deep brown, and then flip it gently so there is less of a chance of it breaking.

Crispy pan-fried tofu in a skillet

VARIATIONS OF SWEET AND SOUR TOFU

Bake it: If you don’t want to sweat over a stovetop, instead of a fried tofu recipe, make it baked. Place your cornstarch and oil-tossed tofu pieces on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and bake for 20 to 25 mins at 200 °C. Oven temperatures differ, so do keep an eye on it toward the end.

You can also use your air-fryer for this step!

Tofu: Paneer is a fantastic substitute for this Asian tofu dish. Or you can leave both out and use only vegetables. If vegan sweet and sour tofu is not what you’re looking for, switch tofu with chicken or fish. This recipe pairs deliciously with literally anything.

MORE VEGETARIAN TOFU DISH RECIPES

TOFU POTSTICKERS

SPICY TOFU STIR FRY

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Crispy Tofu With Sweet and Sour Sauce

Crispy Tofu With Sweet and Sour Sauce

Natasha Minocha
Crispy sweet-sour tofu is a super simple and superfast healthy tofu dish. With its crunchy edges and soft core every piece of tofu gussied up in a sticky, yummy, thick glaze is an explosion of flavor.
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Prep Time 25 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian, Indo-Chinese
Servings 2 Servings
Calories 354 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Tofu

  • 12.3 oz Extra firm Tofu
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp Peanut oil

Sauce

  • 1 tbsp Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch
  • 3 tbsp Light soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp Rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Tomato ketchup
  • 2 tbsp Tomato paste
  • 1/3 cup Water

Vegetables

  • 1 tbsp Peanut oil
  • 1 tbsp Ginger, finely minced
  • 1 tbsp Garlic,, finely minced
  • 1/2 Onion, cubed
  • 1/2 Green bell pepper cubed
  • 1/2 Yellow bell pepper cubed
  • 1/2 Red bell pepper cubed
  • Spring onion, sesame seeds for garnishing

Instructions
 

  • Cut the tofu block into cubes.
  • Place in a single layer on a tray lined with a kitchen napkin/paper towel. Cover with another napkin and place a heavy tray or saucepan on top. This will help drain the tofu. Leave for 15 minutes.
  • Toss the drained tofu with 1 tbsp cornstarch.
  • Heat 1 tbsp peanut oil in a skillet and add the tofu. Cook for 4-5 minutes before turning the tofu pieces over. Cook for another 4-5 minutes until they are golden and crisp. Set aside in a bowl.

Sauce

  • While the tofu is cooking, combine all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl and keep aside.

Vegetables

  • Heat oil in the same skillet you used for tofu.
  • Add the ginger and garlic. Cook for 10-15 seconds, stirring continuously.
  • Add the onions, and bell peppers. Cook for another 45-60 seconds.
  • Add the sauce. Let it cook until it thickens. Add the tofu and let it cook for another minute.
  • Taste and adjust for seasonings.
  • Garnish with spring onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately with rice/noodles. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 ServingCalories: 354kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 18gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 1820mgPotassium: 758mgFiber: 3gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 1384IUVitamin C: 124mgCalcium: 91mgIron: 4mg

Banana Blondies with Brown Butter Icing

April 3, 2023

Banana Blondies with Brown Butter Icing

Decadent, sinful, and heavenly, these banana blondies are for those who love a rich, indulgent treat for special occasions, holidays, or just the same-old, same-old Wednesday. It’s a simple one-bowl dessert recipe teeming with caramel flavor from ripe bananas, muscovado sugar, and browned butter!

Banana Blondies with Brown Butter Icing

I’ve been making brownies, blondies, and breads for years now, and through all the whisking, folding, and stirring, I’ve learned one truth. There is no comparison to ripe banana dessert recipes. And that’s why this is the best blondie recipe!

Moist and dense, the chewy blonde brownies have strong, sweet, and slightly burnt caramel notes with the muscovado sugar ringing in a delightful surprise. Although I’ll be honest, these banana blondies are not as chewy as a typical blondie because I did sneak in some baking powder.

One slice of Banana Blondies with Brown Butter Icing
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WHAT ARE BLONDIES?

The exact date of the creation of blondies remains a mystery, but we do know that sometime in the late 19th century, a brilliant baker decided to add molasses to a brownie recipe, making the fudgy bars lighter in color and giving them a sweet and sassy personality.

How do blonde brownies (as they were originally called) differ from their ancestors, the brownies?

Well, first of all, they don't need cocoa to be irresistibly yummy. Instead, they have vanilla and brown sugar, creating a butterscotch-like flavor. Their texture is also not as gooey as a brownie, but slightly crumbly and cake-like. And for that extra oomph that makes you weak in the knees are add-ins like nuts or chocolate chips.

Banana Blondies with Brown Butter Icing

WHY TRY THIS RECIPE FOR BLONDIES?

Because it needs just one bowl

Because these use up your sad overripe bananas

Because the brown butter icing makes them damn irresistible

Because they are extravagant, opulent, and hedonistic

Ingredients for making Banana Blondies

HOW TO MAKE BANANA BLONDIES?

Step 1: Set your oven to preheat, and then either grease (really well) or line your 8-by-8 baking pan with parchment paper.

Step 2:Whisk the muscovado sugar in the melted butter, then stir in the egg, followed by the vanilla extract.

Butter, muscovado sugar, egg and vanilla extract in a big bowl. Bowls with flour, chocolate chips, mashed banana around the big bowl

Step 3: Whisk in flour, baking powder, and mashed bananas and mix till you have a nice, thick, and smooth mixture.

Flour and mashed banana in the wet ingredients bowl

Step 4: Fold in chocolate chips (I used mini, dark ones). While chocolate chips in banana blondies are optional, the result is sensational for sure.

Chocolate chips added into the batter

Step 5: Transfer the batter into your tin, smooth the top, and bake for 30 to 35 mins. Don’t overbake; you don’t want dry banana blond brownies.

Ready banana blondies batter
Ready to bake blondies

Step 6: Cool, cut, and enjoy!

Baked Banana Blondies

SERVING THE TEMPTING BANANA BLONDIE BARS

Serve them warm, at room temperature, or cold. Stack ‘em up or arrange them in neat rows - they will test your willpower mercilessly. So, in the end, it doesn’t matter how you serve this banana dessert; only that you had fun while baking!

But, as ever, I decided to go ahead and be sinful.

I glazed these with brown butter. Why? Because brown butter frosting lends a divine, scrumptious dimension to them. The glaze is so delicious, you can have it by the spoonsful!

Ingredients for making brown butter icing

HOW DO YOU MAKE BROWN BUTTER GLAZE?

  • Heat butter in a pan over medium-low until the milk solids separate and the butter gains a toasted, nutty flavor. Take the browned butter off the heat and let it cool.
  • You can now use it as-is or strain the solids. I love to include the lovely caramelized solid bits because they infuse so much flavor into all-overripe banana recipes.
  • Whisk in icing sugar and vanilla bean paste (or you can switch to vanilla extract). I learned that this brown butter glaze asks for additional milk, about a tablespoon or two, to reach that gloppy consistency.

FYI, the frosting sets fast, taking about 2 minutes to stop being sticky, so you can still stack them up before storing them.

  • If you really want to go wild like me, finish off banana blondies with chocolate-coated caramels.
Brown butter icing in a small saucepan with a small whisk

PRO TIPS TO MAKE A PERFECT BLONDIE

  • Always, and this indeed bears repeating, always cool the banana blondies before you cut. Get that knife in too early, and you’ll end up with crumbly edges, not sharp, clean ones.
  • When you’re browning the butter, you have to keep an eye on it. It goes from browned to butter faster than you can say Jack Robinson.
  • Give the brown butter time to cool a bit before you incorporate icing sugar.
  • And finally, and very importantly, sift the icing sugar. I love everything about baking, but I don’t enjoy sifting dry ingredients. However, icing sugar has a bad habit of clumping, so it’s worth your while to sift it and get a silky-smooth glaze.
  • Use slightly warm or lukewarm milk in the glaze. Not cold, because that will make the butter stiffen up.
Banana Blondies with Brown Butter Icing

BANANA BLONDIES RECIPE INGREDIENT SUBSTITUTES

Flour: You can stick with all-purpose flour or switch to wholewheat. Another option is to do half of both. Want more choices? Here’s what I have for you:

  • Use buckwheat as I did for my coffee blondies.
  • Or try ragi (finger millet), as I did for my gluten-free brownies.

Egg: I haven’t made any blondie recipes without eggs, but I think flax eggs would work here. Mix 3 tablespoons of water with 1 tablespoon of flaxseed powder. This is a substitute for 1 egg.

Muscovado sugar: This unrefined brown sugar has a natural molasses content that lands on any recipe like a tidal wave of flavor. For the banana bars, it imbues them with a deep, almost toffee-like taste. It also keeps the texture moist and soft, so it’s great for baking.

But you can easily switch to regular brown sugar.

Add-ins: I always say, pander to your taste. Omit the chocolate chips if that’s what your heart wants. Switch them with walnuts, or keep the blondies plain. And if you’re looking to jazz them up, then a pinch of cinnamon will go a long way. Because when bananas are in the mix, cinnamon is a must.

cross section of the banana blondies

MORE RECIPES FOR OVERRIPE BANANAS

Banana Scones

Banana Cinnamon Pancakes

Cream Cheese Swirl Banana Bread

MORE BROWNIE RECIPES

Fudgy Miso Brownies

Gluten-Free Chocolate Brownies

Sourdough Peanut Butter Brownies

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Banana Blondies with Brown Butter Icing

Banana Blondies with Brown Butter Icing

Natasha Minocha
Decadent, sinful, and heavenly, these banana blondies are for those who love a rich, indulgent treat for special occasions, holidays, or just the same-old, same-old Wednesday. It’s a simple one-bowl dessert recipe teeming with caramel flavor from ripe bananas, muscovado sugar, and browned butter!
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 9 pieces
Calories 406 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1/2 cup Butter, melted I used salted butter
  • 3/4 cup Muscovado sugar
  • 1 Egg
  • 1.5 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1.5 tsp Baking powder
  • 2 Bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup Mini dark chocolate chips

Brown Butter Icing

  • 4 tbsp Butter
  • 2/3 cup Icing sugar
  • 2-3 tbsp Milk, lukewarm
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla bean paste / Vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 180C. Line an 8" square pan with parchment paper or grease it well.
  • Combine the melted butter and muscovado sugar in a large bowl.
  • Add the egg and vanilla extract. Mix well.
  • Whisk in the flour, baking powder, and mashed bananas.
  • Fold in the chocolate chips and transfer the thick batter into your prepared pan.
  • Bake at 180 C for 25-30 minutes.
  • Let the blondies cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes before taking them out on the cooling rack to cool.

Brown Butter Icing

  • Heat the butter in a small saucepan, on low heat. The butter will be bubbly and foamy and then will start to change color. Once it's brown in color, take the pan off the heat and let it cool a bit.
    You can also strain the butter into a small bowl if you don't want the milk solids in the icing. I skipped this step.
  • Whisk in the icing sugar and vanilla bean. Add milk, 1 tbsp at a time until you get a smooth, viscous mixture.
  • Pour the icing over the cooled blondies and spread evenly. Sprinkle some chocolate-coated caramel balls on top if you wish.
    Slice and serve. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 ServingCalories: 406kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 4gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 214mgPotassium: 159mgFiber: 2gSugar: 37gVitamin A: 547IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 82mgIron: 1mg

Strawberry Lemon Bundt Cake

March 27, 2023

Strawberry Lemon Bundt Cake

Fresh and light, this is the best strawberry lemon Bundt cake recipe to celebrate Spring! Moist, and soft, this strawberry cake is full of fresh and vibrant strawberry and zesty lemon flavors!

strawberry lemon bundt cake on a red serving plate with ingredients on the side.

With strawberries about to bid us adieu, I decided to bake a supremely moist Bundt cake with a fresh vibe. And I am so pleased with how the eggless cake turned out that I had to share it with you!

This is a straightforward and very delicious lemon strawberry Bundt cake recipe. The zesty lemon and sweet berries are a match made in dessert heaven. I hope this lovely cake makes your mouth pucker with joy!

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cake with fresh strawberries on a platter with 2 forks and a slice taken out.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

Burst of Fresh Strawberry Flavor: Imagine a cake that's like biting into a juicy, ripe strawberry in every single slice. This bundt cake captures the essence of fresh strawberries, making it the perfect treat for anyone who loves that naturally sweet, slightly tangy flavor.

Visually Stunning Centerpiece: Perfect for special occasions or simply when you want to impress guests, this cake is a showstopper!

Easy Yet Impressive: This cake is surprisingly easy to make. The recipe is straightforward, with simple ingredients and minimal steps.

Recipe Ingredients

Strawberries: I love using fresh strawberries for this cake, but you can use frozen ones too.

Buttermilk: You can use store-bought or make your own like I did by combining milk and vinegar and setting it aside for 5-10 minutes until it curdles. This is a great substitute for eggs and also makes the cake crumb tender and soft.

Flour: All-purpose or "plain" flour is the best for this strawberry cake recipe. You can switch to wholewheat flour if you prefer.

Butter: For a wonderful, rich texture and flavor.

Sugar: Caster sugar ( or superfine sugar) is what I used for this recipe. You can make your own by grinding granulated sugar to a finer consistency.

Lemon: We are using lemon juice, zest, and also lemon oil or extract here to make the cake super lemony!

See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

Recipe Variations

Vegan: Replace the milk and butter with plant-based milk and butter to make a vegan strawberry lemon Bundt cake. If coconut oil is more accessible, then use that.

Add-ins: In the mood to add a textural dimension and nutty depth to the eggless strawberry cake recipe? Throw in some chopped almonds as I did in my strawberry dump cake; they’ll pair deliciously with strawberries. You can also add cream cheese to the batter, as in this strawberry cream cheese pound cake recipe!

How To Make Strawberry Lemon Bundt Cake

Step 1: To start making the Bundt cake with strawberries, set your oven to preheat and then really, really grease the pan. I take my time, using my fingers to get every nook and cranny, and if need be, I go in again with a brush. Never rush greasing. It’s the most important step of the Bundt cake recipe.

Step 2: Since it’s an eggless Bundt cake, make the buttermilk by mixing 3/4th cup of milk with a tablespoon of vinegar. Set it aside.

Step 3: Meanwhile, sift together all-purpose flour with baking powder and baking soda.

creamed butter and sugar in a bowl with buttermilk and dry ingredients on the side.

Step 4: In a separate bowl, cream softened butter with caster sugar until smooth and fluffy. Add vanilla extract and either pure lemon oil or lemon extract (absolutely optional).

Step 5: To this creamed butter, we add the dry ingredients and buttermilk in stages, starting and ending with flour.

So, you go like this: take 1/3 of the dry ingredients, mix, pour part of the buttermilk, mix again, follow with another 1/3 of the dry ingredients, mix, add the leftover buttermilk, mix again, and finally take the last of the dry ingredients and do one final mix to form a thick, smooth batter with no visible dry streaks.

cake batter topped with chopped strawberries, lemon juice and lemon zest.

Step 6: Fold in lemon zest, lemon juice, and chopped strawberries (that I tossed in a little flour, so they don’t sink to the bottom) into the lemon strawberry Bundt cake batter.

cake batter in a greased bundt cake pan.

Step 7: Transfer the batter to a greased pan, and then bake until a skewer inserted comes out clean (or with a few moist crumbs attached).

Step 8: Let the cake cool before you turn it over on a serving platter.

Final step: Dig in as-is (or oomph it up with lemon glaze).

baked Strawberry Lemon Bundt Cake in a bundt pan.

Pro Tips

  • It took me years to be comfortable baking with Bundt pans. My 2 tricks for handling these baking pans are -
  1. Grease the pan very well with your hands. Get into all the nooks and crannies and butter them very well.
  2. The next step is pouring the batter. Start around the flute, making sure it’s even. Then fill the rest of the pan. Level the batter with a knife right before you slide it into the oven, so the base doesn’t have bumps.
  • Toss the strawberries in a teaspoon of flour before folding them in the batter. This will prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the cake.
  • Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes before turning it out on a cooling rack.
  • Glaze the cake only after it's cooled completely.
Strawberry  Bundt Cake on a red serving platter.

How To Serve Strawberry Bundt Cake

Bake a strawberry Bundt cake from scratch, and it’s a thing of beauty. Light golden crumb studded with juicy red berries, it needs no adornment or ruffles.

But I love icing Bundt cakes. 

So, here’s the simplest recipe for lemon glaze - Combine lemon juice with icing sugar and then pour. Top with lemon zest, stick fresh strawberries to fill the gap in the center, and voilà.

Slice, serve, and enjoy!

This cake pairs beautifully with a cup of tea or coffee, Korean strawberry milk, or a matcha latte!

If you’re not too fond of lemon glaze for cake, you can easily simply dust it with powdered sugar and call it a day.

Strawberry cake with lemon glaze and fresh strawberries in the center.

How To Store

The best part about strawberry Bundt cake recipes is that they are bound to stay nice and moist for 3 to 4 days thanks to the moisture content in strawberries and also the glaze helps lock in the moisture. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. 

slice of Strawberry Lemon Bundt Cake on a small plate with a fork.

More Cake Recipes With Strawberries

  • strawberry jam cake on a black tray with one slice kept down to show the texture.
    Strawberry Jam Cake
  • Fresh Strawberry Poke Cake
    Fresh Strawberry Poke Cake
  • Strawberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake | Eggless Strawberry Cream Cheese Cake
    Strawberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake
  • strawberry dump cake in a round baking dish topped with almonds and fresh strawberries.
    Strawberry Dump Cake

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Strawberry Bundt Cake on a red platter with strawberries on the side.

Strawberry Lemon Bundt Cake

Natasha Minocha
Fresh and light, this is the best strawberry lemon Bundt cake recipe to celebrate Spring! Moist, and soft, this strawberry cake is full of fresh and vibrant strawberry and zesty lemon flavors!
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 40 minutes mins
Course Cakes, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10 Servings
Calories 246 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 3/4 cup Milk
  • 1 tbsp Vinegar I used white vinegar
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp Baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp Baking soda
  • 1/2 cup Butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup Caster sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp Pure lemon oil/extract Optional
  • 1 cup Chopped strawberries
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Juice of 1 lemon

Lemon Glaze

  • 1/3 cup Icing sugar
  • 2-3 tbsp Lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 180C. Grease your bundt pan very well.
  • Make the buttermilk- Combine the milk and vinegar in a small bowl and keep aside for 5 minutes.
  • Sift together the flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
  • In a large bowl, beat together the butter and caster sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add the vanilla extract and lemon oil ( or extract) if using.
  • Now add the dry ingredients and buttermilk alternatingly in the butter mixture, starting and ending with flour.
    So a 1/3 of the dry ingredients. Mix well. Add 1/2 of the buttermilk. Mix well.
    Then 1/3 of dry ingredients again, followed by the remaining 1/2 of the buttermilk.
    Lastly, add the remaining 1/3 of the dry ingredients.
  • Fold in the strawberries, lemon zest, and juice.
  • Transfer the batter to the prepared bundt cake tin and bake at 180 C for 35-40 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs attached.
  • Let the cake cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes before turning it out on a serving platter.
  • Let the cake cool completely before spooning the lemon glaze on top.
  • Let the glaze set for a few minutes before slicing. Enjoy!

Lemon Glaze

  • Combine the lemon juice and icing sugar in a small bowl to make a smooth, thick glaze.

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Notes

  1. Grease the pan very well with your hands. Get into all the nooks and crannies and butter them very well.
  2. Pour the batter evenly. Start around the flute, making sure it’s even. Then fill the rest of the pan. Level the batter with a knife right before you slide it into the oven, so the base doesn’t have bumps.
  3. Toss the strawberries in a teaspoon of flour before folding them in the batter. This will prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the cake.
  4. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes before turning it out on a cooling rack.
  5. Glaze the cake only after it's cooled completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 ServingCalories: 246kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 223mgPotassium: 82mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 308IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 78mgIron: 1mg

Carrot Cake Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

March 20, 2023

Carrot Cake Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

Carrot cake cookies are exactly that—carrot cake in cookie form! These soft cookies are so easy to make and use simple pantry ingredients. Pile cream cheese frosting on top, and these carrot cookies become impossible to resist!

Carrot Cake Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting on a serving plate.

It’s giving carrot cake but in cookie form! Same cozy spices and the same sweet carrot goodness, but with a little extra fun. Think of them as bite-sized bliss, or the perfect excuse to have "just one more." Whether you call it portion control or just pure deliciousness, these cookies are an Easter treat you don’t want to miss!

This is a soft cookie recipe. These cookies are not the crisp kind like my carrot cake waffles. These are soft and moist (like carrot madeleines) studded with carrots and walnuts and topped with creamy, tangy frosting!

Carrot Cake Cookies on a serving plate.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe

Ready in under 30 minutes, carrot cake cookies are quick, easy, and packed with all the cozy flavors of carrot cake, without the extra effort.

They’re hearty, lightly sweet, and perfect for Easter.

Plus, it’s a dessert that feels a little wholesome thanks to the veggies I get to sneak in!

Carrot Cookies Recipe Ingredients

Ingredients for making carrot cake cookies.

Flour: I used all-purpose flour in this carrot cake cookie recipe. But, whole wheat flour is just as good.

Carrots: Freshly grated carrots bring natural sweetness and keep the cookies moist.

Butter: I used salted. Feel free to substitute it with unsalted butter or chilled, solidified coconut oil.

Egg gives the healthy carrot cake cookies structure. Want to make eggless carrot cake cookies? Switch to flax egg (mix one tablespoon of flaxseed powder with three tablespoons of water).

Sugar: I used raw sugar, but brown or white sugar will bring the perfect balance of sweetness too.

Nuts: I love walnuts in these cookies. It’s okay to leave them out entirely or experiment with other nuts like almonds or pecans. Make sure they are finely chopped so it’s easy to fold them in the dough. 

Spices: Homemade vanilla extract and cinnamon are what I love in this recipe. Freshly grated nutmeg, a pinch of ginger, or even orange zest would make the best carrot cake cookies ever! 

See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

How To Make Carrot Cake Cookies?

Step 1: In a large bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until the mixture is fluffy. This will take 2-3 minutes.

Egg and vanilla extract added to the mixture of butter and sugar.

Step 2: Add an egg and vanilla extract and beat again.

Well beaten mixture of butter, sugar, egg and vanilla extract.

Step 3: Mix in the flour, baking soda, and cinnamon powder, and mix well using a spatula.

Flour, baking soda, and cinnamon powder added to the butter mixture.

Step 4: Fold in your finely grated carrots and chopped walnuts until evenly distributed.

grated carrots and chopped walnuts getting folded in the cookie dough.
Ready carrot cookie dough in a bowl.

Step 5: On a parchment paper-lined cookie tray, scoop out the dough (size: about a tablespoon and a half).

scooped out cookie dough on a parchment lined baking tray.

Step 6: Bake for 14–15 minutes.

Final step: Cool and serve.

Baked carrot cookies on a baking tray.

Pro Tips

  • The trick to making carrot cake cookies is not to overbeat and overmix the batter. That’s why you need to start with room-temperature butter and eggs. They’re easier to mix together.
  • Use softened butter. Melted butter will make the cookies spread while baking.
  • As you add the dry ingredients, mix just until each is incorporated.
  • You could flatten each cookie scoop a little with your hands before baking. I didn’t (because I love some heft in my cookies).
  • I always say this: oven temperatures differ, so keep an eye on your carrot cookies near the end.
  • Right out of the oven, they are soft. They will firm up as they cool.
  • A kitchen scale is your best friend! For more consistent and better results, weigh your ingredients using a kitchen scale.

How To Serve

These easy carrot cake cookies are a delightful mash-up of cake and cookies. But a little extra love makes them even better! Spread some cream cheese frosting on top for that classic carrot cake vibe!

Pair them with a hot cup of coffee or tea for the ultimate cozy evening treat. Hosting a brunch? Serve them alongside fresh fruit and other Easter favorites.

And if you're looking for another cozy loaf to add to the table, this banana carrot bread is a must-try! 

If you love baking with veggies, you’ll also enjoy this carrot zucchini bread for a hearty, wholesome treat.

carrot cake cookies on a parchment lined baking tray.

Recipe FAQs

What's the best way to measure grated carrots?

The best way to measure shredded or grated vegetables is with a kitchen weighing scale. Invest in a small one and it will yield delicious dividends. To measure grated carrots without a scale, pack them in a cup loosely, not tightly.

How do I make cream cheese frosting for cookies?

Mix room-temperature cream cheese with icing sugar. Then spoon the thick, creamy mixture on top. Finish with a dusting of chopped walnuts and dig in!

How to store these easy carrot cake cookies?

I refrigerated the baked and frosted cookies in an airtight container because it’s super hot here. Store them in a single layer rather than stacking them because of the cream cheese frosting. If it’s still cold where you live, leave the carrot cake cookies on the countertop. They last for a good 2 to 3 days.

Can I freeze carrot cake cookies?

Yes, this recipe for carrot cake cookies is freezer-friendly. Unfrosted cookies can be frozen for about a month.

Half a cookie to show the texture of the carrot cake cookie.

More Tasty Easter Recipes

  • Eggless carrot cake with cream cheese frosting on a white platter.
    Eggless Carrot Cake
  • Vegan hot cross buns placed on plate with a napkin on the side.
    Vegan Hot Cross Buns
  • Simple Chocolate Hot Cross Buns
    Simple Chocolate Hot Cross Buns
  • orange brioche sweet rolls piled up on a green napkin.
    Orange Brioche Sweet Rolls Recipe

Half the joy of cooking is sharing it with others. That’s why I’m always eager to hear from you. So go right ahead & drop a comment or reach out on Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, or Facebook. I hope you love these carrot cake cookies as much as we do!

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Carrot Cake Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

Carrot Cake Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

Natasha Minocha
Carrot Cake Cookies - carrot cake in cookie form! These soft cookies are so easy to make and use simple pantry ingredients. Pile cream cheese frosting on top, and these carrot cookies become impossible to resist!
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Course Cookies, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 20 cookies
Calories 131 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1/2 cup Butter I used salted butter.
  • 1/2 cup Raw sugar
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp Baking soda
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon powder
  • 1 cup Finely grated carrots
  • 1/4 cup Finely chopped walnuts

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 4 tbsp Cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup Icing sugar
  • 1 tbsp Finely chopped walnuts for decoration Optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 180 C. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  • Beat together the butter and raw sugar in a large bowl.
    1/2 cup ( 115 g) Butter, 1/2 cup ( 101 g) Raw sugar
  • Add egg and vanilla extract. Beat well until the mixture is fluffy and pale.
    1 Egg,1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • Whisk in the flour, baking soda, and cinnamon powder.
    1 3/4 cup (220g) All-purpose flour,1/2 tsp Baking soda,1 tsp Cinnamon powder
  • Fold in the grated carrots and chopped walnuts.
    1 cup ( 100g) finely grated carrots,1/4 cup (55g) finely chopped walnuts
  • Scoop the dough onto the baking tray using a 1.5" ice cream scoop or 2 tablespoons.
  • Bake the cookies at 180C for 14-16 minutes or until they are golden and slightly firm to touch.
  • Carefully transfer to a cooling rack and let them cool completely.

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • Combine the softened cream cheese and icing sugar in a small bowl. Whisk well until a thick, smooth mixture is formed. Taste and adjust for sweetness.
    4 tbsp Cream cheese, 1/4 cup (30.43g) Icing sugar
  • Frost the cookies and sprinkle a few chopped walnuts on top for decoration.
  • Serve and enjoy!

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Notes

  • The trick to making carrot cake cookies is not to overbeat and overmix the batter. That’s why you need to start with room-temperature butter and eggs. They’re easier to mix together.
  • Use softened butter. Melted butter will make the cookies spread while baking.
  • As you add the dry ingredients, mix just until each is incorporated.
  • You could flatten each cookie scoop a little with your hands before baking. I didn’t (because I love some heft in my cookies).
  • I always say this: oven temperatures differ, so keep an eye on your carrot cookies near the end.
  • Right out of the oven, they are soft. They will firm up as they cool.
  • A kitchen scale is your best friend! For more consistent and better results, weigh your ingredients using a kitchen scale.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1 CookieCalories: 131kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 98mgPotassium: 58mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1243IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 1mg

Simple Chocolate Hot Cross Buns

March 15, 2023

Simple Chocolate Hot Cross Buns

Chocolate hot cross buns are the ultimate indulgent Easter breakfast idea. These little buns of heaven are a decadent twist on the traditional Easter bread recipe. The gorgeous crust gives way to a tender, pillowy interior filled with rich chocolate chips, begging to be devoured.

Simple Chocolate Hot Cross Buns

The aroma of any baking bread makes all manners of problems vaporize. A whiff of these freshly baked hot cross buns? It’s intoxicating. The sweet scent of chocolate chips spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg will leave you drooling in anticipation.

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Simple Chocolate Hot Cross Buns

What Is a Hot Cross Bun?

Hot cross buns are a staple at Easter breakfast or Easter brunch. These slightly sweet buns, typically eaten during Lent and on Good Friday, are made with rich yeasty dough stuffed with raisins or currants. They are spiced (signifying the embalming of Christ) and have a cross on them (representing Christ’s crucifixion).

This time around, I wanted to add icing to the cake (or the bun, in this case), so I sneaked in cocoa in the dough. For an extra layer of richness and depth, I folded in chocolate chips. Bursting with gooey goodness, they perfectly complement the warm spices that dance on your tongue.

Simple Chocolate Hot Cross Buns

Why You'll Love This Recipe

Mouth-watering, soft, and fluffy 

Delicious with butter slathered on top

These will satisfy all your chocolate cravings!

Perfect for Sunday Easter breakfast, brunch, or anytime you're craving a sweet, satisfying snack

How To Make Chocolate Hot Cross Buns

Step 1: Combine lukewarm milk with a pinch of sugar and 2 spoons of yeast and set it in a draft-free corner of your kitchen till it's frothy and bubbly.

Step 2: Meanwhile, prepare the dough by whisking together all-purpose flour, salt, sugar, clove powder, cinnamon powder, nutmeg powder, and cocoa powder in a large bowl.

Ingredients for making chocolate hot cross buns

Step 3: Stir the yeast mixture into the dry ingredients along with the coconut oil. Use the back of a wooden spoon or fork to form a shaggy, rough mass.

Step 4: If you’re kneading by hand, transfer the scraggy dough to a lightly floured work surface. Knead for a good 10 to 12 minutes until you have smooth, elastic Easter hot cross bun dough.

Alternative step: If you're using a stand mixer, begin at low speed. After a couple of minutes, increase the speed and knead till you have a soft dough that starts to leave the sides. About 8 to 10 minutes.

Soft dough ready for proofing

Step 5: First proof the dough by transferring it to a greased bowl. Cover with a kitchen towel or cling wrap and let it rest in a corner until it doubles in size.

Proofed dough

Step 6: Take out the risen dough on a lightly floured surface and gently mix in the chocolate chips by hand.

Step 7: After the chocolate chips are distributed evenly, divide the dough into equal pieces.

Gently mix chocolate chips into the dough
Dough divided into 8 equal sized pieces

Step 8: Shape the hot cross buns by rolling each piece into a ball and then place (just about touching each other) on your prepped baking tray.

Step 9: Cover again to second-proof the chocolate buns. This one will take about 45 to 50 minutes, or till double in size.

Chocolate dough balls after the second rise

Step 10: Brush with milk and then pipe the cross by combining 2 tablespoons of water with 2 tablespoons of flour. You'll have a thick smooth mixture, put it in a piping bag, and then form the cross on each risen bun.

Risen dough balls with flour paste cross piping on top

Step 11: Bake for 20 minutes, and the little beauties are ready to eat.

Final step: Cool a bit and dig in!

Baked chocolate hot cross buns

Pro Tips

  • After the first proof, you don’t need to punch down the dough or knead it.
  • A great way to make sure you get light buns and not dense ones is to avoid repeatedly pinching or recutting when dividing the hot cross bun dough.
  • The dough for chocolate hot cross buns is supposed to be slightly sticky and moist, so refrain from adding too much flour when kneading. That’s what makes up fluffy buns.

How To Serve

None of us wanted to wait, so my family obliterated them as soon as they were cool enough to hold. And that’s the best way to enjoy hot cross buns with chocolate chips.

My suggestion? Have them as-is or slathered with butter. I’m happy dunking them in my tea too!

But if you do have leftover chocolate hot cross buns, cover them well and stash them in the refrigerator. Whenever you want to serve, either microwave them for 20 to 30 seconds or place them in a preheated oven for a few minutes so they are warm and fresh.

Simple Chocolate Hot Cross Buns

Recipe Variations

Vegan: Switch to any plant-based milk to activate the yeast. You can even use water as I did for my original hot cross buns recipe. Milk makes them richer.

Flour: Feel free to substitute all-purpose for whole wheat, or you can use half of each.

Dry fruits: Traditionally, Easter buns have dry fruits; I choose not to add them to my chocolate hot cross buns recipe. If you’re in the mood for texture, cranberries, raisins, and black currants will lend a lot of character to the bread.

Some orange zest in the dough would be fantastic, as the combination of chocolate and orange is positively spectacular.

Hot cross buns in a basket and a small plate, surrounded by a small plate of butter and chocolate chips

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  • A basket of English muffins made without an oven.
    Homemade English Muffins
  • Bagels with sesame seeds in a kitchen towel lined basket.
    Homemade Bagels Recipe
  • Cinnamon Roll Muffins on a tray.
    Cinnamon Roll Muffins Recipe
  • Mallorca bread rolls on a platter.
    Best Mallorca Sweet Bread Recipe

Half the joy of cooking is sharing it with others. That’s why I’m always eager to hear from you. So go right ahead & drop a comment or reach out on Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, or Facebook. I hope you love these chocolate hot cross buns as much as we do!

Cross section of chocolate hot cross bun

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Simple Chocolate Hot Cross Buns

Simple Chocolate Hot Cross Buns

Natasha Minocha
Chocolate hot cross buns are the ultimate, indulgent Easter breakfast idea. These little buns of heaven are a decadent twist on the traditional Easter bread recipe. The golden crust gives way to a tender, pillowy interior filled with rich chocolate chips, begging to be devoured.
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Prep Time 2 hours hrs 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Course Bread, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American, British, World
Servings 8 Buns
Calories 322 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 3/4 cup Milk, lukewarm
  • 2 tsp Yeast I used dried active yeast
  • 1 pinch Sugar
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup Cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon powder
  • 1/2 tsp Clove powder
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 4 tbsp Coconut oil, melted Please use any oil you prefer
  • 3/4 cup Dark chocolate chips

Flour Paste

  • 2 tbsp All-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp Water

Instructions
 

  • Combine milk and yeast in a cup along with a pinch of sugar. Keep aside for 5-7 minutes till frothy.
  • In a large bowl, mix the flour, cocoa powder, salt, sugar, cinnamon powder, nutmeg powder, and clove powder.
  • Now add the yeast mixture and oil to the dry ingredients and mix well. Knead well on a floured surface for 10-12 minutes. The dough should be soft, elastic, and a tad sticky.
    You can also knead the dough in a stand mixer for 8-10 minutes on medium speed.
  • Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl, cover with cling wrap and let rise at room temperature for 1.5 hours or until doubled in size.
  • Keep a baking tray ready, lined with baking/parchment paper.
  • Take the dough out on a floured surface, mix in the chocolate chips gently until evenly distirbuted. Divide the dough into 8 equal-sized pieces.
  • Roll each piece into a ball and place on the tray. The dough balls should barely be touching each other.
    Cover lightly with a damp tea towel and place in a draft-free warm place to let the double in size.
  • Preheat your oven to 200C. Brush the dough balls lightly with milk or cream.
  • Make a thick paste with flour and water. Transfer to a piping bag, snip off the end, and pipe a cross on each of the buns.
  • Bake for about 20 -22 minutes. Transfer them to a cooling rack and serve them warm. Enjoy!

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 ServingCalories: 322kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 175mgPotassium: 231mgFiber: 3gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 41IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 93mgIron: 2mg

Easy Roasted Carrots In The Oven

March 10, 2023

Easy Roasted Carrots In The Oven

Oven-roasted carrots are super, super simple. They’re delicious and packed with an intense flavor. They’re easy to make, and the roasted carrot recipe is a refreshing change of pace from the traditional way we cook vegetables.

Easy Roasted Carrots In The Oven

Roasting is a prime example of using seasonal produce in a minimalistic way. You get to bite into vegetables that taste of bluer skies and the end of winter’s grip! And it’s such a great way to do any veggie, not just carrots, because it celebrates the vegetable, letting it shine.

So, why are carrots roasted in the oven delicious?

The root vegetable is rich in sugars; roasting intensifies the flavor. As the oven does its magic, the carrots caramelize and brown, adding a more complex and sweeter dimension. The trick is to cook them enough to be tender but still crunchy!

Easy Roasted Carrots In The Oven
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Why You'll Love This Recipe

A handful of everyday ingredients transform humble carrots into something truly special—sweet, caramelized, and bursting with flavor!

No complicated steps, no fuss! Just toss, roast, and let the oven work its magic.

These oven-roasted carrots are the ultimate side dish! Pair them with a cozy dinner, add them to salads, or just snack on them straight from the tray (trust me, it’s hard to resist!).

Customize the flavors any which way you want! Keep it simple with salt and pepper, drizzle with honey, or add herbs and spices to match your mood!

How To Make Oven-Roasted Carrots

Step 1: Wash and dry your carrots.

Step 2: I got my hands on these farm-fresh, cute little baby carrots, so I cooked them whole without peeling or chopping. For any kind of young carrots, scrubbing is enough. For older carrots, peel them before you roast.

Washed and scrubbed baby carrots

Step 3: Toss with olive oil, sea salt, and za’atar, making sure to mix well, so each root is covered in oil and spices and browns beautifully.

Step 4: Spread the carrots evenly and in a single layer on a parchment-lined (which makes cleaning so much simpler) baking tray.

Seasoned carrots on a baking tray

Step 5: Bake until tender and just about done. It took me 30 to 35 minutes.

Step 6: Sprinkle chopped cilantro on the oven-roasted carrots and serve immediately.

Roasted carrots out of the oven

Pro Tips

  • Which are the best carrots for roasting, you ask? I found the assortment I used to be wonderful, but you can use whatever is locally and easily available.
  • If you’re using big carrots, cut them for even roasting. You can halve, quarter, or make thin carrot fingers, depending on how you want to serve the roasted carrots.
  • The secret to how to roast carrots? Keep the recipe simple. The best way is to just add some oil and some salt & pepper. That’s it. Honestly, the result is scrumptious. But if you want to add other flavors, go for it!
  • Don’t overcrowd the baking sheet, or the carrots won't brown evenly.
Roasted carrots close up

How Long Do You Roast Carrots?

I started checking on my carrots after about 25 minutes to make sure they didn’t turn mushy. That said, don’t wait for a specific time to check the roasting carrots because all ovens differ, and the vegetable size will change the cooking time. 

Instead, let your senses be the judge.

Once that caramel-ly aroma starts wafting through, the vegetable is cooked but still has a little bite left, and it’s not so tender that the baked carrots fall apart under the pressure of a fork, that it's done. 

Recipe Variations

Za’atar is just so, so, so flavorful that the recipe for roasted vegetables needs nothing else. But that’s what I love about oven-roasted carrots. It’s okay to experiment with other spices because the vegetable has a natural affinity for them.

Add what you like and it is easily available. Here are a few choices:

  • Salt and pepper to make a healthy Spring recipe, and enjoy fresh and new carrots.
  • Paprika to give it some heat.
  • Finish with garam masala for warmth and spiciness. It’s really meant for roasted vegetables with all the layers of spices mixed in it coming through.
  • Cumin powder and coriander powder when you want to intensify the sweetness.
  • Italian seasoning for brightness and punch.
  • You can even add parmesan right before sliding the carrots into the oven for that cheesy, umami burst!
Easy Roasted Carrots In The Oven sprinkled with cilantro

How To Serve

My oven-roasted carrots barely sat on the table for a minute before they were obliterated as an evening snack. But it works beautifully as a side dish, so if you're thinking of serving it during dinner, here are some ideas:

  • Sprinkle some parsley.
  • Right after the roasted vegetables come out of the oven, grate the parmesan for that detonating umami taste.
  • Crumbled feta would give a naturally tangy counterpoint to the sweetness of carrots.
  • Or you can drizzle a dip on top:
  • Creamy Whipped Feta
  • Vegan Mayonnaise
  • Avocado Dip
  • Tzatziki

These roasted carrots make a great addition to any Easter meal. Take a look at more easy and delicious Easter recipes!

Easy Roasted Carrots In The Oven

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    Roasted Brussels Sprouts
  • Easy Air fryer Pumpkin
    Easy Air Fryer Pumpkin
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    Korean Braised Potatoes Recipe
  • roasted cauliflower on a white serving platter with a spoon.
    Roasted Cauliflower

Half the joy of cooking is sharing it with others. That’s why I’m always eager to hear from you. So go right ahead & drop a comment or reach out on Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, or Facebook. I hope you love these oven-roasted carrots as much as we do!

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Easy Roasted Carrots In The Oven

Easy Roasted Carrots In The Oven

Natasha Minocha
Oven-roasted carrots are super, super simple. They’re delicious and packed with an intense flavor. They’re easy to make, and the roasted carrot recipe is a refreshing change of pace from the traditional way we cook vegetables.
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 35 minutes mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, World
Servings 4 servings
Calories 106 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 15-20 Baby carrots You can use regular sized carrots
  • 3 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Sea salt
  • 1.5 tsp Za'atar
  • Chopped cilantro for garnishing

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 200 C. Line your baking tray with parchment paper.
  • Wash, scrub, and peel the carrots. I didn't need to peel my carrots.
  • Pat them dry and place in a bowl.
  • Add olive oil, sea salt, and za'atar. Mix well.
  • Spread evenly on the prepared baking tray and place the tray in the oven.
  • Roast for 30-35 minutes at 200 C or until the carrots are just cooked through. They should not be overcooked.
  • Transfer the roasted carrots to a serving platter, liberally garnish with cilantro, and serve. Enjoy!

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Notes

  • Which are the best carrots for roasting? I found the assortment I used to be wonderful, but you can use whatever is locally and easily available.
  • If you’re using big carrots, cut them for even roasting. You can halve, quarter, or make thin carrot fingers, depending on how you want to serve the roasted carrots.
  • The secret to how to roast carrots? Keep the recipe simple. The best way is to just add some oil and some salt & pepper. That’s it. Honestly, the result is scrumptious. But if you want to add other flavors, go for it!
  • Don’t overcrowd the baking sheet, or the carrots won't brown evenly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 ServingCalories: 106kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 0.2gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 611mgPotassium: 89mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5171IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 0.4mg

Thandai Cheesecake - Eggless Cheesecake

March 6, 2023

Thandai Cheesecake - Eggless Cheesecake

Thandai cheesecake, a spoonably soft and delightful fusion dessert is a perfect Holi recipe. A heavenly combination that takes the velvety smooth, creamy filling of a classic cheesecake and infuses it with the rich, aromatic thandai masala to create a symphony of flavors in every forkful.

Thandai Cheesecake - Eggless Cheesecake

I know it’s a little last minute, but this eggless cheesecake is a true gastronomical masterpiece. A showstopper. Even if you can’t have it as a Holi dessert, it works as a gorgeous centerpiece for any occasion.

The cake indulges your taste buds with subtle hints of elaichi, back notes of black pepper, and specks of saffron. And since my thandai mix is textured, you also get a harmonious blend of textures and flavors in every bite complementing the buttery, crumbly crust, and tangy, slightly sweet filling.

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Lifting a slice of cheesecake

TRY THIS NO-EGG CHEESECAKE! IT’S -

Super festive

Easy to prepare and well in advance

The perfect fusion Indian dessert for your Holi (or Diwali) parties

Sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

HOW TO MAKE THANDAI CHEESECAKE?

Step 1: While the oven preheats, combine crushed Marie biscuits with melted butter. Mix well until you have a uniform crumb with a wet sand consistency.

Step 2: Spread it evenly onto the base of an 8-inch springform pan and press down to pack it tightly and firmly.

Step 3: Bake the base for 10 to 15 minutes, then lower the temperature of the oven. Baking the crust first keeps it perfectly crunchy (not soggy).

Baked biscuit crust and cheesecake filling

Step 4: Meanwhile, beat softened (or room temperature) cream cheese with caster sugar.

Step 5: When they're well mixed, add in the cream and a little bit of all-purpose flour and whisk well. You’re looking for a homogenous, smooth mixture with no lumps. Don’t beat it beyond this point.

Step 6: Add in a couple of teaspoons of rose water (optional but highly recommended) and thandai masala.

Thandai cheesecake filling

Step 7: Pour the fusion dessert filling over the baked crust and bake for 55 to 60 minutes. 

cheesecake ready for baking

Step 8: Cool in pan and then place it in the fridge overnight.

Final step: Serve the next day!

Baked Thandai Cheesecake - Eggless Cheesecake

THANDAI CAKE NOTES

  • How do I get a smooth and silky batter? By using room-temperature ingredients. Cold ingredients don’t beat well, giving lumpy and chunky batter and forcing you to over-mix.
  • The other trick to making creamy, rich cheesecakes that don’t crack is never over-mixing. The more you whisk, the more aerated the filling becomes, which causes cracks.
  • Want a mess-free Thandai cheesecake recipe? Use a springform cake pan and line the base and sides on the outside with foil. In case there are any drips, the foil will catch them all!
  • Bake the cheesecake at a low temperature. It’s key to a velvety cake and not a dry one.
  • Cheesecakes do not love interference. Let it bake undisturbed.
  • Check at the 50-minute mark. The top should be firm and the center a little jiggly. That’s the time to turn off the heat.
  • Crack open your oven door and let the cake cool for 30 minutes. If you take it out immediately or leave the door wide open, the drastic temperature change can crack it.
  • Don’t worry if the center of the spiced cheesecake falls. That’s usual.
  • Do not skip chilling the cake overnight, or for at least 8 hours.
Decorated cheesecake on a platter with a festive candle and thandai masala in a small bowl

CHEESECAKE VARIATIONS

Crust: Don’t have Marie biscuits? Replace them with not-too-sweet options like Graham crackers or digestives.

Eggs: I kept this Holi recipe for cheesecake without eggs because so many of you requested it. But it can be easily made with eggs. Whisk in two in the cream cheese filling without removing or reducing any other ingredients. It’ll add to the richness of the cake.

Cream cheese: Use homemade cream cheese if you don't have any store-bought one on hand. It tastes super creamy and fresh!

Spices: This is completely optional, but feel free to add half a teaspoon of finely ground green cardamom to the crust. The queen of spices enlivens the fusion dessert.

You can skip the rose water, but it does lend this recipe for eggless cheesecake a je ne sais quoi so I suggest including the aromatic.

Here’s how to make thandai masala at home. It takes less than 5 minutes to make, especially in Indian households, as we already have the ingredients in our pantries. If you don’t, a store-bought one will do in a pinch.

Thandai masala powder in a small plate

SERVING THE THANDAI DESSERT

You don’t need to lift a finger to dish the cake. Simply bake ahead, take it out of the pan, and serve on a platter.

I was going for a festive feel, so while the thandai cheesecake was still warm, I put vark (silver leaf) on it. (It’s more difficult to place it on a cold cheesecake.) A scattering of rose petals and a dusting of chopped pistachio for that pop of red and green, and the cheesecake was ready for Holi!

A slice of cheesecake , festive candle, thandai masala and cheesecake on a platter
Slice of cheesecake on a plate with a fork on the side.

MORE CHEESECAKE RECIPES

Apple Crumble Cheesecake

Cheesecake Swirl Brownie

No-Bake Jamun Cheesecake

Saffron Cardamom Cheesecake Recipe

Espresso Cheesecake

Thandai Cheesecake - Eggless Cheesecake

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Thandai Cheesecake - Eggless Cheesecake

Thandai Cheesecake - Eggless Cheesecake

Natasha Minocha
Thandai cheesecake, a spoonably soft and delightful fusion dessert is a perfect festive recipe. A heavenly combination that takes the velvety smooth, creamy filling of a classic cheesecake and infuses it with the rich, aromatic thandai masala to create a symphony of flavors in every forkful.
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
Chilling Time 8 hours hrs
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, Indian
Servings 10 servings
Calories 337 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Cheesecake Crust

  • 1/3 cup Butter, melted
  • 1 cup Crushed Marie biscuits You can use Graham crackers too

Cheesecake Filling

  • 2 cups Cream cheese , softened
  • 1 cup Caster sugar
  • 1/2 cup Cream I used Amul cream 25% fat
  • 1/4 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1.5 tsp Rose water
  • 4 tbsp Thandai masala powder Homemade or store-bought

Garnish

  • Varq ( silver foil), Crushed pistachios, Dried rose petals

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 180C. Cover the bottom and sides of your 8" springform pan with aluminum foil.
  • Combine the melted butter and crushed cookies in a small bowl. This mixture should have the consistency of wet sand.
  • Press it down evenly at the bottom of the pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Lower the oven temperature to 160C while you're preparing for the filling.

Cheesecake Filling

  • In a large bowl, whisk the softened cream cheese and caster sugar.
  • Add the all-purpose flour and cream. Mix well.
  • Whisk in the rose water and thandai masala.
  • Mix well and pour into the prepared pan.
  • Carefully place in the oven and bake at 160C for about 60 -70 minutes. The top of the cake should look cooked and the center should be a bit wobbly.
  • Keep an eye on it as all ovens are different. Mine took almost 65 minutes to bake. If you use a bigger size pan, the bake time will be faster.
  • Turn off the heat and slightly crack the door open and allow it to cool for 30 minutes.
  • Let the cake cool on the countertop for another hour and then refrigerate for at least 8 hours for it to set completely. Remove carefully from the pan, place it on your serving plate.
  • Carefully place the varq ( silver foil), if using, while the cake is a bit warm.
  • Garnish with crushed pistachios and dried rose petals. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 ServingCalories: 337kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 499mgPotassium: 185mgFiber: 1gSugar: 29gVitamin A: 394IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 190mgIron: 1mg

Carrot Zucchini Bread

March 1, 2023

Carrot Zucchini Bread on parchment paper lined board with 2 forks.

The carrot zucchini bread is quite the visual showstopper, with flecks of green and red and walnuts peeking through, and it is super easy to make. This simple and hearty bread is perfect for breakfast or as a snack any time of the day!

Carrot Zucchini Bread on parchment paper lined board with 2 forks.

The zucchini and carrot bread is the kind of treat that makes you want to curl up with a cup of tea and savor every bite. It is a beautiful medley of sweetness from the carrot and zucchini, the nuttiness from the walnuts, and the cozy warmth of cinnamon. A symphony in your mouth!

Want to try more recipes with veggies? Make this super moist and fudgy chocolate zucchini bread and this comforting banana carrot bread!

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Slices of carrot zucchini bread on parchment paper.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

A delightful twist on classic flavors: This carrot zucchini quick bread is a fantastic twist on the traditional carrot cake.

Eat your veggies: A delightful way to sneak more veggies into your diet!

Perfect for any occasion: Whether you're looking for a hearty breakfast, a satisfying snack, or a sweet treat to share with friends, this carrot zucchini bread fits the bill.

Reader Love ❤️

5 starsThis bread is FABULOUS! I followed recipe exactly as stated and it turned out perfectly. I needed to add the full 4 Tablespoons of warm milk for the right consistency. I added some dates and put them in the bread. You were right-it really put it over the top! What I really loved about this bread was that it was not too sweet! I used just regular sugar in the recipe because that is what I had.
This is going into my FAVORITES of quick bread recipes for sure!

Recipe Ingredients

Flour: I used a blend of whole wheat and all-purpose flours to keep the texture a little hearty. But you can use all whole wheat, too, like in this pumpkin banana bread recipe.

Sugar: Regular granulated, light brown, or coconut sugar all work well in this recipe.

Oil: I love using coconut oil for my baking. But any neutral-tasting vegetable oil will be a fantastic substitute for coconut oil.

Spices: Delicately spiced with cinnamon, the bread gives off a very cozy vibe. You can leave it out if you wish.

Carrots and Zucchini: Use the coarse side of a box grater to shred the vegetables. It's important to squeeze out moisture from the zucchini before adding it to the batter.

Nuts: Walnuts go super well with carrots and zucchini. You can easily substitute with almonds or pecans. Add raisins or chopped dates to make the quick bread richer.

Please see the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

How To Make Carrot Zucchini Bread

Step 1: Grate your carrot and zucchini. Squeeze out the excess water from the zucchini and set it aside.

Step 2: Sift all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon powder.

Step 3: Whisk in caster sugar.

Step 4: Combine coconut oil with Greek yogurt and vanilla extract.

Dry and wet ingredients, grated carrots and zucchini in a bowl.

Step 5: When the wet ingredients are well mixed, pour them over the dry ingredients. The thing about the carrot zucchini bread recipe is that it has a very thick batter, but if your batter is dryish, you will need to add 2 to 4 tablespoons of milk. Make sure you use warm milk, not cold. We need a thick, smooth batter for this bread.

Bread batter with shredded carrots, zucchini and walnuts in a mixing bowl.

Step 6: Fold in the grated carrot and zucchini, along with a fistful of chopped walnuts.

Step 7: Transfer the batter into your greased tin and top with more chopped nuts.

Cake batter in a metal loaf tin.

Step 8: Bake until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 9: Let the bread cool in the tin for a few minutes, and then carefully turn it out onto a rack.

Final step: Cool completely and then serve!

Baked Carrot Zucchini Bread in loaf pan.

Pro Tips

  • Fold the ingredients gently —Mix only until everything is evenly combined. Overmixing results in a dense loaf.
  • If the top of the carrot zucchini loaf is browning too fast, cover it lightly with a piece of aluminum foil.
  • Allow the carrot bread with zucchini to cool completely before slicing it. This will help you get cleaner slices.
  • I highly recommend using a kitchen scale to measure your ingredients. This will ensure a better and consistent bake every time!

How to Measure Shredded Zucchini Or Carrot Using Cup Measurements

As a baker, I’m more comfortable with metric measurements, but I know some of you prefer cup measurements. Grated veggies can be a bit tricky to measure in cups. So here goes-

To measure, first, grate the vegetables using the coarse side of your grater. Then, fill a cup with loosely packed grated zucchini/ carrot. Don't pack it tightly unless the recipe mentions it.

Once you have the required amount of zucchini, place the grated vegetable in a muslin cloth and wring out the excess water. Why? Because zucchini is about 95% water, you don’t want the bread to be soggy.

Sliced Carrot Zucchini Bread on parchment paper.

How To Store Zucchini Bread

There is no way this bread cake will not be moist, thanks to the zucchini and carrot, so it stores well. But keep it wrapped in foil or cling wrap in a refrigerator. It will stay well for up to 3 days.

You can also freeze this zucchini carrot bread for 2 months. Make sure it's tightly wrapped in plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Reheat in the microwave or toaster.

Serving Suggestions

This simple and hearty carrot and zucchini bread is a welcome snack at any time of the day. Loaded with veggies and nuts, it's perfect for breakfast or to pack in lunch boxes.

While this quick bread tastes wonderful on its own, you can also go a bit extra and top it with creamy homemade cream cheese or cashew ricotta cheese.

A hot toasted slice of this carrot bread slathered with cinnamon honey butter is so dreamy!

Bite of Carrot Zucchini Bread on a fork.

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  • Sliced poppyseed bread on a platter.
    The Best Lemon Poppy Seed Bread
  • Fig bread on parchment paper with a knife on the side.
    Fig Bread
  • Sliced avocado bread on a platter.
    Avocado Bread Recipe
  • Mango bread on a white marble board with ingredients on the side.
    Mango Bread Recipe

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Carrot Zucchini Bread on parchment paper lined board with 2 forks.

Carrot Zucchini Bread

Natasha Minocha
The carrot zucchini bread is quite the visual showstopper, with flecks of green and red and walnuts peeking through, and it is super easy to make. This simple and hearty bread is perfect for breakfast or as a snack any time of the day!
3.50 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 45 minutes mins
Course Bread, Dessert, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 302 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup Wholewheat flour
  • 1.5 tsp Baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp Baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon powder
  • 1/2 cup Caster sugar
  • 1/3 cup Coconut oil, melted
  • 2/3 cup Greek yogurt, plain
  • 1.5 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 2-4 tbsp Milk, warm
  • 1 cup Carrot grated
  • 1 cup Zucchini grated
  • 1/2 cup Walnuts, chopped

Topping

  • 2 tbsp Walnuts, chopped

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 180C. Grease and flour an 8" by 4" loaf pan.
  • Place the grated zucchini on a muslin cloth and squeeze out all the excess water.
  • Sift together the flours, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon powder.
  • Stir in the caster sugar.
  • In a separate bowl, add the coconut oil, yogurt, and vanilla extract.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and combine well.
  • If the batter is too thick and dryish, add warm milk, 2 tbsps at a time.
    The batter should be thick and smooth with no dry streaks visible.
  • Fold in the grated carrots, zucchini, and walnuts.
  • Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and top with chopped walnuts ( optional).
  • Bake at 180C for 40-45 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool in the pan for 15 minutes before taking it out and cooling on a wire rack. Serve at room temperature or warm. Enjoy!

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Notes

  • Fold the ingredients gently —Mix only until everything is evenly combined. Overmixing results in a dense loaf.
  • If the top of the carrot zucchini loaf is browning too fast, cover it lightly with a piece of aluminum foil.
  • Allow the carrot bread with zucchini to cool completely before slicing it. This will help you get cleaner slices.
  • I highly recommend using a kitchen scale to measure your ingredients. This will ensure a better and consistent bake every time!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 ServingCalories: 302kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 6gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.001gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 241mgPotassium: 194mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 2753IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 91mgIron: 2mg

Best Ever Whole Orange Cake

February 16, 2023

Orange bundt cake on a white serving platter.

This whole orange cake is a citrus lover's dream! It's bright, moist, and full of real orange flavor - made using the entire fruit. Simple ingredients, easy steps, and a cake that feels special without any fuss.

Orange bundt cake with white chocolate frosting and candied oranges on top.

This Sicilian orange cake gets its incredible aroma and depth from oranges themselves - peel, pulp, and all! They blend into the batter beautifully, creating a soft crumb and a naturally citrussy sweetness. This is an easy, fool-proof recipe that works every time and makes the fruit shine in every bite!

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What is Sicilian Orange Cake?

Sicilian Orange Cake, also known as "Torta all'Arancia" in Italian, is a traditional dessert from the island of Sicily. The cake uses the purée of whole orange (yes, peel, pulp, pith, and all!), which gives it the most amazing and intense citrus flavor that's ideal for any time of year.

Unlike Pan d'Arancio (which translates to orange bread), you make an orange cake with almond flour, and that’s why it has a slightly denser texture. The consistency is more substantial, like a lovely pound cake, but it still feels light. 

A slice of orange cake on a small plate with a fork.

Why You'll Love This Easy Orange Cake

✨ Thanks to all the oranges in the recipe, this whole orange cake stays soft and tender for days.

✨ Big orange flavor, naturally! Using the whole fruit gives the cake a deep citrus taste without needing any extracts or syrups.

✨ Everything comes together easily in simple steps, making this orange cake recipe perfect for beginner bakers, too.

✨ This cake is lovely with tea or coffee, simple enough for everyday baking yet special enough to serve guests.

Reader Love ❤️
5 stars

I love this cake! I use two Valencia oranges, and the flavor is amazing. The cake was short, probably due to the extra moisture, but it has a powerful orange flavor and a lovely texture. Thank you- it will be a regular in our family! - Julie

A bundt cake with white glaze and candied oranges on a serving platter.

Recipe Ingredients

Flour: I used a mix of all-purpose flour and almond flour for a tender, slightly nutty crumb, as I did in my orange semolina cake.

Oranges: You can use mandarin oranges, tangerines, clementines, or Valencia or Navel oranges. All of these are sweet, flavorful, have fewer seeds, and have a thin skin. You can also use Kinnow, if you wish.

Oil: I love the combination of citrus and olive oil, as it rounds out the fruitiness. Plus, olive oil keeps the cake moist even after several days. But you can replace it with melted coconut oil or any neutral-tasting vegetable oil.

Sugar: Granulated white sugar works well in this recipe. You can also use cane sugar or raw sugar.

Eggs: They add richness and give structure to this simple whole orange cake.

Add-ins: You can use -

  • Candied oranges - either as a garnish or folded into the cake batter. Believe me, they oomph up the cake to 100! (FYI, they’re ridiculously easy to make.)
  • Orange zest
  • Chocolate chips
  • Pistachios

Please see the recipe card below for full information about the ingredients and quantities.

How To Make Whole Orange Cake

Step 1: Drop washed oranges into a small saucepan filled with water and then cook on medium heat till the fruit is softened and the peel bursts open. It took about 30 to 40 minutes for me.

Cooked oranges, eggs, olive oil, sugar, vanilla extract on a wooden board.

Step 2: Carefully take them out and cool them. When they’re cool enough to handle, cut them into chunks and remove any visible seeds. Keep them aside. 

Step 3: In a large bowl, whisk flour, almond flour, baking powder, and salt.

Flour and almond flour in a mixing bowl.

Step 4: Blend the cooled orange chunks with olive oil, sugar, vanilla extract, and eggs into a smooth purée.

Oranges, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract in a blender jar.

Step 5: Pour the orange purée over the dry ingredients and mix well.

Step 6: Transfer the orange cake batter to your prepared pan and bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.

Cake batter in a bundt pan.

Step 7: Let the cake cool for 5 minutes, and then carefully turn it out on a cooling rack.

Baked whole orange cake in a bundt pan.
Cake on a round cooling rack.

Final step: Cool completely, decorate, and serve!

Sliced cake with white chocolate glaze and candied oranges on a platter.

Pro Tips

  • Choose thin-skinned, sweet oranges. Thin skins blend smoothly and prevent bitterness.
  • Make sure you cook the oranges well. This helps get rid of any bitterness.
  • Remove the seeds before blending, as they can add bitterness.
  • Blend until completely smooth. A smooth mixture will ensure an even crumb and a balanced citrus flavor throughout the cake.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Mix until just combined to keep the cake soft and tender.
  • Prep your bundt pan well. Make sure every random pocket, crook, and cranny is buttered and dusted with flour, so the cake doesn’t stick to the sides.

How To Serve Whole Orange Cake

This beautiful cake is ready to eat as-is, but I like to jazz it up some more! So I glazed it with white chocolate and topped it with candied orange slices as a finishing touch.

You can also simply dust it with powdered sugar or drizzle some dark chocolate glaze as I did for my orange marmalade cake. A cream cheese frosting would be divine here, like I did for my pumpkin swirl cake.

Serve the easy whole orange cake with a warm cup of tea or coffee. It also pairs well with classic hot chocolate!

 A slice of orange cake on a cake server.

How To Store

This old-fashioned whole orange cake keeps well for 2-3 days at room temperature. It will stay longer, 4-5 days in the refrigerator. Store in an air-tight container.

More Spring Cakes You May Like

  • Rosemary Lemon Olive Oil Cake.
    Rosemary Lemon Olive Oil Cake
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  • Lemon Pound Cake
    Lemon Pound Cake
  • Strawberry Lemon Bundt Cake
    Strawberry Lemon Bundt Cake

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Orange bundt cake on a white serving platter.

Best Ever Whole Orange Cake

Natasha Minocha
A moist whole orange cake made with real oranges for deep citrus flavor. This easy homemade cake comes together quickly and bakes beautifully every time!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 50 minutes mins
Cook Time 35 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8 servings
Calories 382 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 Oranges I used mandarin oranges
  • 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup Almond flour
  • 1.5 tsp Baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 3 Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract

Topping

  • 1/2 cup White chocolate, melted
  • Candied oranges
  • Sprinkles

Instructions
 

  • Place the oranges in a saucepan filled with water.
    2 Oranges
  • Cook them on medium heat for 35-40 minutes, until the fruit softens and the peel bursts open.
  • Take them out and place them on a plate until cool.
  • When they are cool enough to handle, cut them into chunks and remove any seeds.
  • Preheat your oven to 180 C / 350 F. Butter your bundt cake pan really well. Coat it with flour to ensure the cake doesn't stick.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, and salt.
    1.5 cups All-purpose flour, 1/2 cup Almond flour, 1.5 tsp Baking powder, 1/4 tsp Salt
  • Place the orange chunks, olive oil, eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract in a blender and blend until a smooth puree is formed.
    1/2 cup Olive oil, 3 Eggs, 1/2 cup Granulated sugar, 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • Pour the orange puree over the dry ingredients and mix gently until a smooth thick batter is formed.
  • Transfer the batter into your prepared bundt cake tin and bake at 180 C / 350 F for 35-40 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool in the pan for 5 minutes, before turning it out carefully on a cooling rack.
  • Pour the melted white chocolate over the completely cooled cake. Top with candied oranges and sprinkles.
    1/2 cup White chocolate, melted, Candied oranges, Sprinkles
  • Let the chocolate set for about 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!

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Notes

  • Choose thin-skinned, sweet oranges. Thin skins blend smoothly and prevent bitterness.
  • Make sure you cook the oranges well. This helps get rid of any bitterness.
  • Remove the seeds before blending, as they can add bitterness.
  • Blend until completely smooth. A smooth mixture will ensure an even crumb and a balanced citrus flavor throughout the cake.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Mix until just combined to keep the cake soft and tender.
  • Prep your bundt pan well. Make sure every random pocket, crook, and cranny is buttered and dusted with flour, so the cake doesn’t stick to the sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 ServingCalories: 382kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 7gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 63mgSodium: 184mgPotassium: 133mgFiber: 2gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 166IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 102mgIron: 2mg

10+ BEST Madeleine Recipes (easy & delicious)

February 10, 2023

If you've never tried madeleines, let me turn you on to them. If you are already a fan, I've got you covered with amazing recipes to make madeleines at home! I'm sharing everything you need to know about these delightful tiny cakes, that are so buttery and scrumptious.

collage of 4 different Madeleines
What are madeleines?

They are little sponge cakes or butter cakes that originate from France, considered a cross between cake and cookie. Madeleines are traditionally baked in a shell-shaped mold and have a light spongy texture, making them the perfect light sweet treat.

What do madeleines taste like?

Madeleines are traditionally buttery, light, and flavored with vanilla and lemon. However, these tiny cakes are incredibly versatile and as you can see from the recipes listed below, you can flavor them in many ways.

How do you make madeleines?

Madeleines use standard ingredients of most cakes and cookies - flour, baking powder, butter, eggs, sugar, and salt. Putting them together is quite simple (detailed recipes below). If you want the scalloped look, madeleine pans are easily available online.

The Best Madeleine Recipes

Without further ado, let's get into my favorite madeleine recipes, so you can try them out for yourself!

Lemon Madeleines
These elegant and summery Lemon Madeleines are a classic that you'll never go wrong with!
Recipe Here
Lemon Madeleines Easy Baking
Orange Madeleine
Softly spongy, speckled with dried blue cornflowers, infused with fresh orange zest and orange blossom water, they are truly a delight to make and eat!
Recipe Here
Orange Madeleines w/ dried blue cornflowers French cake
Vegan Coffee Hazelnut Madeleines
These vegan coffee hazelnut madeleines are tender, moist, cakey, and best of all, crunchy from the nuts and gooey from the chocolate chips!
Recipe Here
Vegan Coffee Hazelnut Madeleines
Spiced Brown Butter aka Gingerbread Madeleines
Spiced brown butter madeleines are easy to make and have an allure that pairs perfectly with tea, coffee, and even hot chocolate. 
Recipe Here
Gingerbread madeleines on parchment paper.
Chocolate Madeleines 
These Chocolate Madeleines are a classic simple dessert that are so easy to make! Dip them in chocolate to make them even more special.
Recipe Here
Chocolate Madeleines French pastry Tea cakes dessert snack cookie Mother's Day
Chocolate Cherry Madeleines
These chocolate cherry madeleines with their dense crumb redolent and moist with cherry juices and gooey chocolate chips are such a big hit!
Recipe Here
Chocolate Cherry Madeleines | Eggless Chocolate Madeleines with cherries
Pumpkin Oats Madeleines
Moist, soft, and airy with sublime, divine flavors, these pumpkin oats madeleines have spongy lightness.
Recipe Here
Pumpkin Oats Madeleines | Vegan easy pumpkin madeleines recipe
Cardamom Pistachio Madeleines
Low on effort and high on flavor and texture, the cardamom pistachio madeleines are simply sublime.
Recipe Here
Cardamom Pistachio Madeleines | Easy Eggless Madeleine Recipe
Coconut Ginger Madeleines
Fused with the gingery zest that comes through with every bite, these have the most astonishingly well-balanced flavor profile.
Recipe Here
Coconut Ginger Madeleines | Easy vegen coconut madeleines recipe
Carrot Cake Madeleines
When you’re craving a carrot cake but don’t want to indulge in a whole slice, trade it with these vegan madeleines!
Recipe Here
Carrot Cake Madeleines | Easy vegan carrot madeleines recipe
Vegan Matcha Pistachio Madeleines
Vibrant green, softly fluffy, and like small vessels of joy, these madeleines came out as pretty as a picture!
Recipe Here
Matcha Pistachio Madeleines | Vegan Matcha Madeleines Recipe

These are truly some of the best Madeleine recipes you'll ever try - I hope you enjoy them as much as I do!

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Half the joy of cooking is sharing it with others. That’s why I’m always eager to hear from you. So go right ahead & drop a comment or reach out on Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, or Facebook. I hope you love these Madeleine Recipes as much as we do!

Orange Basque Cheesecake

January 27, 2023

Orange Basque Cheesecake

This orange Basque cheesecake is a twist on my classic burnt Basque version. Amped up with caramelized oranges and a good hit of orange zest, it is a caramelized, creamy, and citrusy paradise! If you love citrusy desserts and creamy cheesecakes, this one’s for you!

Orange Basque Cheesecake

I’ve made the classic Basque cheesecake more times than I can count. Every version had its own little magic. This time, I added fresh orange zest to the mix. And wow, it took the flavor to a whole new level.

It’s still that rich, custardy, crustless cheesecake with the signature burnt top, but with a lovely citrus twist. Great for holidays, brunch, or honestly, just because you feel like baking something that tastes fancy and is super simple. If you love citrusy desserts, try orange madeleine cookies.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe 

With its signature caramelized top and rustic looks, this cheesecake looks gorgeous and irresistible!

Whether you're entertaining or treating yourself, this cake is effortless and decadent!

What you’ll love about Basque cheesecake with orange is how easy it is to make this crustless cheesecake. It’s a one-bowl recipe with basic ingredients.

Like all good Spanish Basque cheesecakes, it needs time to rest, which means a great make-ahead dessert recipe! The actual making is quick. You just need to wait for it to cool.

Orange Basque Cheesecake

Basque Orange Cheesecake Ingredients

Ingredients for Orange Basque Cheesecake

Oranges is the star here! Zest adds a bright citrus flavor, while candied slices add a little chewy sweetness. The two make the orange cheesecake irresistible. You can use store-bought ones or make candied orange slices at home. 

Cream cheese is the base of any good burned Basque cheesecake. Use full-fat cream cheese for the best texture. Bring it to room temperature. It makes mixing so much easier. You can also use homemade cream cheese.

Sweetener: Regular caster sugar works well. It sweetens the cake and helps the top get that signature Basque-style caramelized finish. 

Eggs make the cheesecake silky and give it that custardy texture. Room temperature eggs are ideal as they blend smoothly into the batter. 

Vanilla extract rounds out the orange flavor. Use homemade vanilla extract or paste. 

Greek yogurt adds a tang and helps lighten the texture without taking away the creaminess. Don’t have Greek yogurt? Plain hung curd will do the trick.

Flour: A small amount of all-purpose flour to help the cake set without making it dense. 

Please see the recipe card for full information about the ingredients and quantities.

Variations

Play with the orange flavor: Feel free to dial the orange zest up or down depending on your taste. Have orange blossom water? Throw in a teaspoon for that floral note. Or, for something bolder, a few drops of pure orange oil will really amp up the burnt Basque orange cheesecake.

Make it boozy: A splash of orange liqueur like Triple Sec or Cointreau for grown-up fun. Just a couple of spoonsful do the trick.

Add rum-soaked fruits: For a cozy feel, fold in a few tablespoons of rum-soaked dried fruits. It’s a trick I love using in my stollen and Christmas cakes.

How To Make Orange Basque Cheesecake

Step 1: Set the oven to preheat and line your baking pan with parchment paper with a 2-inch overhang. 

Step 2:  In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese with caster sugar until smooth and creamy.

Step 3: Add eggs, vanilla extract, Greek yogurt, and all-purpose flour.

Step 4: Whisk until smooth, and then fold in orange zest and diced candied oranges.

Fold in the candied oranges and orange zest into the batter

Step 5: Pour the batter into a lined springform pan, and gently thump the tin on your countertop to get rid of any air bubbles.

Pour the batter into the prepared pan

Step 6: Bake for a good 55-60 minutes.

Step 7: Crack the door of the oven open and let the cake cool in the oven for 30 to 40 minutes. Don’t worry when your cake falls in, losing its puffiness. That’s normal for burnt cheesecakes!

Step 8: Allow the cake to cool on the countertop completely. Then chill overnight in the refrigerator.

Baked Orange Basque Cheesecake

Step 9: Take the orange burnt Basque cheesecake out of the pan and peel off the parchment paper.

Final step: Bring to room temperature and serve!

Orange Basque Cheesecake

Pro Tips

  • Bake in a 6-inch springform pan instead of an 8-inch one for a taller Basque cheesecake with oranges.
  • When blending the cream cheese and sugar, keep the mixer speed on low. It’ll take 2–3 minutes for the sugar to dissolve completely. But that smooth, silky batter is totally worth the wait.
  • Make sure your ingredients are at room temperature for the best, creamiest texture.
  • Lightly toss your candied orange bits in flour before folding them into the batter. This helps them from sinking to the bottom.
  • The batter consistency you’re looking for in Basque cheesecake recipes is nice, smooth, and slightly thick.
  • Yes, we’re baking the cake at a higher temp. And yes, it’s on purpose. That deep golden top isn’t overbaked. It’s the Basque-style caramelized magic we’re going for.
  • I prefer a firmer Basque cheesecake, which is why I chill it overnight. For a softer texture, 3 to 4 hours in the fridge is enough. The cake is super creamy either way.
  • Please use a kitchen scale to measure the ingredients for better and consistent results!
Orange Basque Cheesecake

How To Serve

Serving at room temperature is best. So, take it out of the fridge about 15–20 minutes before serving. You can serve it as-is or even with a light dusting of icing sugar for that classic finish. 

I like to garnish the cake with caramelized orange slices. It makes the cake pretty and gives the Basque cheesecake a flavor and texture you’ll love! You can even spoon over a little vegan caramel sauce. 

Recipe FAQs

What is a burnt Basque cheesecake?

It's a crustless cheesecake baked at high temperatures, caramelizing the top while keeping the interior rich, gooey, and creamy. It was first created by Santiago Rivera, the owner of the restaurant La Viña in San Sebastián, Spain. 

Does Basque cheesecake have orange?

Not traditionally. But it definitely can! One of the best things about a classic burnt Basque cheesecake recipe is how flexible it is. You can add oranges, like in this version, or play around with flavors like matcha burnt Basque cheesecake, or pumpkin Basque cheesecake. 

How to prevent cheesecake from sticking to the pan?

Grab a large sheet of parchment paper and press it into your springform pan, covering the sides and bottom. Since orange Basque cheesecake rises a good bit, leave about 2 inches of overhang. Never use separate papers to line the bottom and sides. The batter will seep through the thin space between the two.
Cake tin lined with parchment paper.

How to check if the Basque cheesecake is done?

A perfectly baked Basque-style cheesecake with oranges is a deep, burnished brown on top. It rises high and has a little wobble right in the middle. I suggest pulling it out when you notice the sides have set but the center is still jiggly.
The right baking time will depend on your oven, as oven temperatures vary. Around the 50-minute mark, you’ll want to start checking for doneness.

How long should I chill the orange Basque cheesecake?

If you like a firmer texture (like I do), chilling it overnight is best. It sets and slices cleanly. But if you prefer it softer and a bit gooier, 3 to 4 hours in the fridge will do the trick. Either way, it’ll be creamy and delicious!

Orange Basque Cheesecake

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Orange Basque Cheesecake

Natasha Minocha
With a burnt top and citrusy, rich, and creamy texture, this orange Basque cheesecake is decadent but so easy to make!
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 1 hour hr
Chilling time 8 hours hrs
Course Dessert
Cuisine Spanish
Servings 8 servings
Calories 195 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 cups Cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup Caster sugar
  • 2 Eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup Greek yogurt, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup All-purpose flour
  • 4-5 tbsp Candied oranges, diced
  • 1 tsp All-purpose flour
  • Zest of 1 orange

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 200C (400F).
  • Line your 8" baking pan with parchment paper. Make sure the paper comes at least 2" above the sides of the pan.
  • In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese and sugar until the cream cheese is creamy and the sugar is dissolved.
    2 cups Cream cheese, softened,3/4 cup Caster sugar
  • Add the eggs, Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, and flour.
    2 Eggs, 1 tsp Vanilla extract, 1/3 cup Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup All-purpose flour
  • Whisk until smooth. Add orange zest.
    Zest of 1 orange
  • Toss the candied oranges with 1 tsp of flour and add to the batter.
    4-5 tbsp Candied oranges, diced, 1 tsp All-purpose flour
  • Mix well and pour into the prepared pan and bake for 55-60 minutes at 200 C ( 400F), until the cake is browned on top, but still jiggly in the center.
  • Let the cake cool in the partially open oven for 30-40 minutes.
    Allow the cake to cool completely on the countertop, then transfer to the refrigerator for it to set completely, for about 8-10 hours.
  • Gently remove the cake from the pan and peel the parchment paper away from the cake. Serve cold or at room temperature. Enjoy!

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Notes

    • Bake in a 6-inch springform pan instead of an 8-inch one for a taller Basque cheesecake with oranges.
    • When blending the cream cheese and sugar, keep the mixer speed on low. It’ll take 2–3 minutes for the sugar to dissolve completely. But that smooth, silky batter is totally worth the wait.
    • Make sure your ingredients are at room temperature for the best, creamiest texture.
    • Lightly toss your candied orange bits in flour before folding them into the batter. This helps them from sinking to the bottom.
    • The batter consistency you’re looking for in Basque cheesecake recipes is nice, smooth, and slightly thick.
    • Yes, we’re baking the cake at a higher temp. And yes, it’s on purpose. That deep golden top isn’t overbaked. It’s the Basque-style caramelized magic we’re going for.
    • I prefer a firmer Basque cheesecake, which is why I chill it overnight. For a softer texture, 3 to 4 hours in the fridge is enough. The cake is super creamy either way.
    • Please use a kitchen scale to measure the ingredients for better and consistent results!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 ServingCalories: 195kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 12gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.004gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 429mgPotassium: 196mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 92IUCalcium: 219mgIron: 1mg

Candied Orange Slices Recipe

January 23, 2023

Candied Orange Slices Recipe

Candied orange slices lend a delicious citrusy bite to anything you add them to. Just 3 ingredients - oranges, sugar, and water create a tart, sweet, chewy, caramelized orange treat. They are fantastic as snacks, cake toppings, drink garnishes, or desserts!

Candied Orange Slices Recipe

At first, making candied orange peels may seem intimidating, but it is a fun and easy recipe that makes a treat as beautiful as a late summer sunset. All you need is sugar and water to make these scrumptious candied orange slices. They pair flawlessly with creamy cakes and are a gorgeous addition to any dessert or gift basket!

Happy candying!

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Why You'll Love This Recipe

These are surprisingly easy to make, even for beginners.

Dip these in chocolate to make fancy edible gifts.

A great way to add orange flavor to your bakes and other dishes!

No, you do not need a thermometer to make them. Just slice, boil, dip, and dry.

Candied Orange Slices Recipe

Recipe Ingredients

Oranges: I say go for what’s locally available to you. As long as they have a thin peel, any kind of orange will do here—Mandarins, Malta, Kinnow, or even tangerines.

To make candied lemon or lime slices, simply substitute those fruits for the oranges.

Add-ins: You can add cinnamon, vanilla extract, or even pepper for a kick of heat in the syrup. This is completely optional. 

Sugar: Regular granulated sugar works like a charm. Use brown sugar for a deeper, more complex flavor.

Please see the recipe card below for full information about the ingredients and quantities.

How To Make Candied Orange Slices

Step 1: Scrub your oranges thoroughly.

Step 2: Slice the oranges. Make sure to remove any seeds, as they can make the candied fruit slices bitter.

Sliced oranges

Step 3: Blanch the slices by dunking them in boiling water for about 60 seconds to get rid of their bitterness.

Step 4: Shock the orange slices by dipping them into a waiting ice bath (a bowl of water and ice sitting right next to your stove).

Place the blanched orange slices in iced water

Step 5: Make a simple sugar syrup by combining a cup of water with a half cup of sugar in a saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil. Stir occasionally to make sure the sugar dissolves. Once the syrup is boiling, reduce the heat to low.

Cook the orange slices in sugar syrup

Step 6: Add the orange slices to the syrup one by one so they don’t stick together. Let them simmer in the syrup for about 35 to 40 minutes until they are translucent, and the syrup has thickened.

Cook until translucent

Step 7: Using a slotted spoon or tongs, remove the orange slices from the syrup and spread them out on a wire rack or parchment paper to dry. This is the longest step of the recipe and typically takes a day or overnight.

Step 8: As they cool, the syrup will harden and create a deliciously sticky coating on the dried candied orange slices.

Final step: And that's it! Serve the delicious, homemade candied orange slices.

Transfer the orange slices to a cooling rack

Pro Tips

  • You can use a mandoline slicer to slice the oranges. I find that a sharp or serrated knife works just as well.
  • The thickness of your slices is essential from a structural perspective. Too thin, and they will shred during boiling. Too-thick slices will hold their shape, but take forever to dry. Most recipes call for 1/4-inch slices, so that's what I go for.
  • Use a large sieve to remove the slices from boiling water and dunk them in ice water. It is a one-minute step, but it is crucial because it prevents the orange slices from cooking further.
  • Swirl the orange slices in the sugar syrup periodically to evenly and fully coat them.
  • Drying on a wire rack gives you glass-like, caramelized oranges. Drying on parchment paper gives them a more matte finish on the side touching the paper.
  • Don’t throw away your leftover sugar syrup. If it hasn’t crystallized or thickened too much, you can use it for cocktails, lemonades, and even hot coffee, so nothing goes to waste.
  • Candied oranges store well in an airtight container for up to a month.
  • Cleaning up after this recipe is easy. Soak all the utensils in hot water, and the sticky sugar coating dissolves right away.
Candied Orange Slices Recipe

Ways To Use Candied Orange Slices

Candied orange slices are a great addition to any dessert platter, as they're tasty treats by themselves and particularly refreshing after a heavy meal. What I adore about them is that there are plenty of recipes using candied fruit:

  • Chop them into small pieces and swirl them into thick Greek yogurt.
  • Mix in melted chocolate to make chocolate bark.
  • Decorate your cakes with them, as I did my mulled wine cake, whole orange cake, or semolina almond cake.
  • Piquant little something to serve with an after-dinner drink or coffee.
  • Dip a slice in warm water or even tea to give it a comforting flavor.
  • Add them to your Basque cheesecake batter.
  • Serve orange slice candy alongside a platter of chocolate-covered strawberries for a fun and fancy dessert.
  • Package candied oranges in a gift box or basket for a unique and thoughtful homemade gift.
Candied Orange Slices Recipe

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Candied Orange Slices Recipe

Candied Orange Slices Recipe

Natasha Minocha
Candied orange slices lend a delicious citrusy bite to anything you add them to. Just 3 ingredients - oranges, sugar, and water create a tart, sweet, chewy, caramelized orange treat. They are fantastic as snacks, cake toppings, drink garnishes, or desserts!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 45 minutes mins
Drying Time 1 day d
Course Condiment, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine World
Servings 12 slices
Calories 43 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2-3 Oranges I used Mandarin oranges
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 1 cup Water
  • 2-3 tbsp Caster sugar for coating Optional

Instructions
 

Blanch the Orange Slices

  • Keep a bowl of iced water handy.
  • Bring 2-3 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan.
  • Slice the oranges, remove seeds, if any, and carefully add to the boiling water.
  • Boil for 1 minute and place them in the bowl of iced water.

Sugar Syrup

  • Combine sugar and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
  • Add the orange slices and cook on low heat for 35-40 minutes, until the rinds are slightly translucent and the syrup is thick and sticky. Flip the slices every 10-15 minutes to ensure they are properly coated in the syrup.
  • Transfer the slices onto a cooling rack and let them dry for 24 hours.
  • You can also toss them in caster sugar if you wish.
    Store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator, for 2-3 weeks. Enjoy!

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Notes

  • You can use a mandoline slicer to slice the oranges. I find that a sharp or serrated knife works just as well.
  • The thickness of your slices is essential from a structural perspective. Too thin, and they will shred during boiling. Too-thick slices will hold their shape, but take forever to dry. Most recipes call for 1/4-inch slices, so that's what I go for.
  • Use a large sieve to remove the slices from boiling water and dunk them in ice water. It is a one-minute step, but it is crucial because it prevents the orange slices from cooking further.
  • Swirl the orange slices in the sugar syrup periodically to evenly and fully coat them.
  • Drying on a wire rack gives you glass-like, caramelized oranges. Drying on parchment paper gives them a more matte finish on the side touching the paper.
  • Don’t throw away your leftover sugar syrup. If it hasn’t crystallized or thickened too much, you can use it for cocktails, lemonades, and even hot coffee, so nothing goes to waste.
  • Candied oranges store well in an airtight container for up to a month.
  • Cleaning up after this recipe is easy. Soak all the utensils in hot water, and the sticky sugar coating dissolves right away.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 SliceCalories: 43kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 0.2gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.003gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 40mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 49IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 0.03mg

Strawberry Banana Muffins

January 16, 2023

Strawberry Banana Muffins

Strawberry bits run through these super-soft strawberry banana muffins, with swirls of caramelly banana in the moist batter. The easy muffin recipe comes together quickly and bakes in less than 25 minutes!

Strawberry banana muffins on a metal tray with one half of a muffin to show the texture.

Domed, studded with juicy strawberries, and moist and soft from ripe bananas, this recipe is the perfect way to make buttery, delicate muffins. The banana and strawberry muffins are light and have just the correct amount of sweetness, exactly how I like my bakes, especially after the sugar-laden Christmas binge.

So, if you find strawberries on sale anytime this month, get a big batch and make these strawberry banana muffins. And if you have any leftover strawberries, then you must try my strawberry dump cake, strawberry chia jam, strawberry turnovers, and strawberry matcha latte!

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Muffins stacked on a metal tray with a fresh strawberry.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

This is a super-easy recipe with basic pantry ingredients.

Ready in 40 minutes from start to finish!

Full of irresistible, juicy strawberries and sweet banana flavors!

Because these easy strawberry banana muffins are not cloyingly sweet, they're a great breakfast, a snack to take on the go, and a dessert!

Reader Love ❤️

Hey…I really love all your recipe pages.. they are as beautiful as your recipes and engagingly written.
Have tried couple of your recipes latest being strawberry banana cake (turned the muffins to a cake:)) and it was outstanding. My son really enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing. - Divya

Recipe Ingredients

Bananas: Use very ripe bananas for this recipe. The riper your bananas, the sweeter they taste!

Strawberries: Fresh or frozen strawberries, both will work here.

Flour: All-purpose or "plain" flour gives a lovely, tender crumb. Switch to whole wheat for a heartier muffin. For gluten-free strawberry banana muffins, try buckwheat flour, as I did for my gluten-free banana pancakes.

Sugar: Caster sugar or superfine sugar is what I used in this muffin recipe. Granulated sugar will do just as well.

Eggs: They give structure and a fluffy texture. You can use flax eggs ( 1 Tbsp flax powder + 3 Tbsp water mixed until thick and gelatinous) instead if you want to make these strawberry muffins egg-free, as I did for these easy orange muffins.

Oil: For making the muffins soft and moist. I used canola oil. You can use any neutral-tasting oil you prefer.

See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

How To Make Strawberry Banana Muffins

Step 1: Using a fork or masher, mash the bananas.

Step 2: Add vanilla extract, oil, and eggs to the mashed bananas.

Wet and dry ingredients for muffins in mixing bowls.

Step 3: In another bowl, sift the flour and then whisk in the baking powder, baking soda, salt, and caster sugar.

Step 4: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix with as few strokes as possible, only until there are no dry streaks visible.

Step 5: Dice your strawberries and toss them in a bit of flour, so they don’t sink to the bottom of the muffins.

Chopped strawberries tossed in flour on top of muffin batter in a mixing bowl.

Step 6: Fold the strawberries into the banana-strawberry muffin batter.

Step 7: Scoop the batter into your lined muffin tray and top with more chopped strawberries, almond flakes, and granulated sugar for some crunch and shine.

muffin batter topped with almond flakes in a muffin tray.

Step 8: Bake for 20 to 22 minutes and then cool on a wire rack.

Final step: Serve!

Baked Strawberry Banana Muffins in a muffin tray.

Top Tips

  • Never overmix muffin batter because gluten strands develop the more you fold and mix, which gives you tough and dense strawberry muffins. You want everything to be just combined.
  • An ice cream or cookie scoop is excellent for loading the muffin tray. It’s less messy, keeps your countertop free of batter spills, and makes equal-sized banana muffins with strawberries. If you don’t have either, use 2 spoons.
  • Always fill any empty cavities in the muffin tray with water halfway through to avoid burning and ensure even baking.
  • I find lining my tray does the trick, but you can also grease it thoroughly so the baked strawberry and banana muffins don’t stick. 
  • Overbaking dries out muffin crumbs. Insert a toothpick to check if the muffins are baked. It should come out clean with just a few crumbs attached.
  • Get a small kitchen weighing scale, even a cheap one, for the best baking results. Your baking life will never be the same!
one half of a cut muffin to show the texture.

Recipe FAQs

Do I need both baking soda and baking powder for muffins?

Yes, banana muffin recipes call for both baking soda and baking powder. 
Mashed banana is a heavy ingredient, and the two together give the muffins a double lift, transforming the batter into a soft, fluffy crumb. I highly suggest reading my guide to understand how baking soda and baking powder work. It’ll forever demystify the two ingredients.

Can I make these muffins using frozen fruits?

Absolutely! You can make strawberry banana muffins with frozen strawberries or bananas.
Since no one loves bananas with even a hint of a spot, freezing them is an amazing way to reduce waste. And they’re so handy. Thaw them for about 15 to 20 minutes, and drain them before adding them to the recipe.

Can I make the strawberry banana muffins without eggs?

You can substitute the eggs with flax eggs. That is, 3 tbsp flax meal mixed with 1 tbsp water. Mix and keep aside for 5 minutes until thick and gelatinous. This is a substitute for 1 egg. You can also use buttermilk, as I did in my vegan blueberry muffins recipe.

Strawberry Banana Muffins stacked in a metal tray with 2 halves of a cut muffin to show the texture.

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Strawberry Banana Muffins

Natasha Minocha
Strawberry bits run through these super-soft strawberry banana muffins, with swirls of caramelly banana in the moist batter. The easy muffin recipe comes together quickly and bakes in less than 25 minutes!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 229 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp Baking soda
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 cup Caster sugar
  • 2 Bananas
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Oil
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cup Strawberries, diced
  • 1 tbsp All-purpose flour

Topping

  • Diced /sliced strawberries, Almond flakes, Granulated sugar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 180 C/ 350 F. Line the cavities of a 12-cup muffin tray with paper liners.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
    2 cups All-purpose flour, 1 tsp Baking soda, 1 tsp Baking powder, 1/4 tsp Salt, 1/2 cup Caster sugar
  • In another bowl, mash the bananas, and add the oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
    2 Bananas, 2 Eggs, 1/2 cup Oil, 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ones and mix until no streaks of flour are visible.
  • Toss the diced strawberries in 1 tbsp of flour and fold them into the batter.
    1 1/4 cup Strawberries, diced, 1 tbsp All-purpose flour
  • Use an ice cream scoop or 2 spoons to scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tray.
  • Sprinkle some more diced/sliced strawberries, almond flakes, and granulated sugar on top.
    Diced /sliced strawberries, Almond flakes, Granulated sugar
  • Bake at 180 C/ 350 F for 20-22 minutes or until the tops are golden, springy, and firm to the touch.
  • Carefully turn out the muffins on to a cooling rack. Serve warm and enjoy!
  • Storage tips: These muffins store well for 3 days in the refrigerator. You can reheat them in a microwave or in a toaster oven.
    You can freeze these for upto 2 weeks. Thaw on the countertop and reheat in the microwave or oven.

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Notes

  • Never overmix muffin batter because gluten strands develop the more you fold and mix, which gives you tough and dense strawberry muffins. You want everything to be just combined.
  • An ice cream or cookie scoop is excellent for loading the muffin tray. It’s less messy, keeps your countertop free of batter spills, and makes equal-sized banana muffins with strawberries. If you don’t have either, use 2 spoons.
  • Always fill any empty cavities in the muffin tray with water halfway through to avoid burning and even baking.
  • I find lining my tray does the trick, but you can also grease it thoroughly so the baked strawberry and banana muffins don’t stick. 
  • Overbaking dries out muffin crumbs. Insert a toothpick to check if the muffins are baked. It should come out clean with just a few crumbs attached.
  • Get a small kitchen weighing scale, even a cheap one for the best baking results. Your baking life will never be the same!

Nutrition

Serving: 1MuffinCalories: 229kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 186mgPotassium: 128mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 54IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 1mg

The Best French Toast Casserole Recipe

January 12, 2023

The Best French Toast Casserole Recipe

This French toast casserole is crispy on the outside, soft and custardy inside, with warm cinnamon, a hint of orange, and a buttery nut crumble on top. A simple make-ahead breakfast that comes together with very little effort, tastes absolutely delicious and is totally worth waking up for!

A slice of French toast casserole on a small plate with berries, maple syrup, and a fork.

We’re big fans of French toast (and waffles and pancakes) for breakfast in my home, and this is truly the best French toast casserole recipe. It's a fun and convenient take on the classic.

Golden and puffed up fresh out of the oven, top it with powdered sugar and some berries, and it transforms into a breakfast bake that just feels so special!

If you love breakfast casseroles like this one, you must try carrot cake baked oats, banana baked oatmeal, and this savory veggie-loaded casserole too!

French Toast Casserole topped with berries with ingredients around.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe

✨ One pan, easy clean up. Everything comes together in a single baking dish, which means minimal dishes to wash...always a win-win!

✨ A great make-ahead recipe. Do all the prep the night before, cover, and refrigerate. Next morning, add the crumble and bake. No stress - perfect for busy mornings.

✨ The buttery, nutty crumble on top makes this French toast casserole truly special. It bakes into a gorgeous crust that adds so much texture to every bite.

✨This feeds a crowd without the fuss! Great for weekend brunch, holiday mornings or when you have guests staying over.

Recipe Ingredients

Bread: When making bread pudding or classic French toast, I love using brioche. But a challah or a sourdough loaf also works well. You can also use croissants as I did for my croissant French toast casserole!

Any hearty, thick bread is a good choice because they soak up the custard nicely, and yet holds its shape. Day-old or slightly stale bread works the best.

Milk: I love using full-fat coconut milk for this recipe for French toast casserole. The creaminess it has is unmatched. You can also use whole milk or half and half.

Sugar: I used brown sugar for a lovely caramel flavor. Regular granulated sugar will work in a pinch.

Flavors: Vanilla, cinnamon, and orange zest add a wonderful warmth to the casserole.

Crumble: Made with butter, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, walnuts, and pecans, this crumble topping adds a ton of texture to the breakfast casserole.

Please see the recipe card below for full information about the ingredients and quantities.

How To Make French Toast Casserole

Step 1: Using a sharp knife, cube your bread and place it in a baking tray.

Cubed bread slices in a baking dish.

Step 2: Whisk milk and eggs with vanilla, cinnamon powder, a pinch of salt, brown sugar for sweetness, and orange zest for a surprise.

Mixture of milk, eggs, brown sugar, cinnamon powder, salt and orange zest in a bowl.

Step 3: Pour the custard over the chopped bread, making sure all the pieces are well coated, and let it sit (either for an hour or overnight).

Bread cubes soaking in milk and egg mixture in a baking dish.

Step 4: Meanwhile, make the crumble topping for the French toast bake by mixing softened butter with all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and chopped walnuts and pecans till you have moist clumps.

Crumble topping in a bowl with a fork.

Step 5: Spread the crumble evenly on top of the casserole and bake for 40 to 50 minutes in a preheated oven until the custard is puffy, and the crust is golden.

Crumble topping on top of cubed bread in a baking dish.

Final step: Let the baked French toast casserole sit for a couple of minutes and then serve!

Baked French toast casserole topped with sugar, blueberries, and strawberries.

Pro Tips

  • Whisk the custard thoroughly until smooth and fully combined, so there are no eggy bits left in it. 
  • You can also make French toast casserole with sliced bread. Just tear it into bite-sized pieces with your hands or slice it. Layer the sliced bread for that pretty visual.
  • For an overnight French toast casserole, assemble everything the night before. Cover your tray with cling wrap and then refrigerate overnight.
  • Tent the dish with aluminum foil if the casserole is browning too much on top.
  • Store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate. They’ll keep well for 2 to 3 days and can be reheated in the oven or microwave.
A slice of casserole with berries and maple syrup and a fork on a small plate.

How To Serve

French toast casserole is scrumptious as is! A dusting of powdered sugar is all it needs. Top with fresh strawberries and blueberries on top and serve warm with maple syrup or honey.

If you're feeling extra, top it with Nutella, caramel sauce, or some whipped cream...so so good!

French toast casserole in a baking dish with one slice taken out.

Recipe FAQs

Can I make this French toast casserole the night before?

Yes! Assemble the bread and custard, cover and refrigerate overnight. The bread soaks up all that goodness and the result is even better. Add the crumble just before baking.

Can you freeze leftovers?

Yes, this French toast casserole can be stored for 3 to 4 weeks in the freezer. Bake it, cool it completely, double-wrap it, and then freeze it. The day before, thaw it overnight in the fridge and then heat it in the oven the next morning.

What's the difference between French toast and bread pudding?

On the face of it, both French toast bake and bread pudding look the same. However, the milk-to-egg ratio differs. Bread pudding uses a lot more milk than eggs. French toast is heavier on eggs.
French toast casserole is also less sweet, given that it is served for breakfast or brunch. Bread pudding, generally enjoyed as a dessert, is much sweeter.

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The Best French Toast Casserole Recipe

The Best French Toast Casserole Recipe

Natasha Minocha
Crispy on the outside, soft and custardy inside, with a nutty crumble that takes it over the top, this French toast casserole is a crowd-favorite. A fabulous make-ahead breakfast, done with minimal effort!
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Prep Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 55 minutes mins
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 499 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 12 slices Bread, cut into cubes I used Brioche.

Custard

  • 1 3/4 cup Coconut milk, full fat You can also use half milk ( full fat) and half cream
  • 4 Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Brown sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon powder
  • 2 tsp Orange zest
  • 1/2 tsp Salt

Crumble Topping

  • 3 tbsp Butter, softened
  • 2 tbsp All-purpose flour
  • 3 tbsp Brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup Nuts, walnuts and pecans chopped

Instructions
 

  • Place the cubed bread in a 9" baking dish.

Custard

  • In a large bowl, combine the milk, eggs, brown sugar,, vanilla extract, cinnamon powder, orange zest, and salt.
  • Whisk well and pour over the bread. Press the bread down gently so it soaks the custard well.
  • Cover and keep aside for at least an hour. You can refrigerate the casserole at this point overnight as well.
  • When you're ready to bake, preheat the oven to 180 C / 350 C.

Crumble Topping

  • Combine the softened butter, brown sugar, flour and nuts in a small bowl using a fork, until small moist crumbs are formed.
  • Scatter the crumble evenly over the soaked bread and bake for 50-55 minutes at 180 C / 350 F, until the top is golden and puffy and the custard is set.
  • Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving with maple syrup/ honey and fruits on the side. Enjoy!
  • Store the leftover casserole, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or in a preheated oven at 180 C / 350 F for 5-10 minutes.

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Notes

  • Whisk the custard thoroughly until smooth and fully combined, so there are no eggy bits left in it. 
  • French toast casserole with sliced bread: You don’t have to cube the bread. Just tear it into bite-sized pieces with your hands or slice it. Layer the sliced bread for that pretty visual.
  • For an overnight French toast casserole, assemble everything the night before. Cover your tray with cling wrap and then refrigerate overnight.
  • Tent the dish with aluminum foil if the casserole is browning too much on top.
  • Store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate. They’ll keep well for 2 to 3 days and can be reheated in the oven or microwave.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 ServingCalories: 499kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 12gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 134mgSodium: 526mgPotassium: 293mgFiber: 3gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 421IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 115mgIron: 4mg

Smashed Asian Cucumber Salad

January 8, 2023

Smashed Asian Cucumber Salad

Crunchy, crispy, and with the cleanest flavor, smashed Asian cucumber salad is the best cucumber salad to have for lunch, dinner, or any time of the day as a snack. You just can’t mess up this fresh salad because, besides smashed cucumbers, it asks for so few ingredients!

Smashed Asian Cucumber Salad

After the heavy-duty holiday baking, our souls and stomachs were craving cleaner and lighter food. And an Asian cucumber salad made the perfect foil to the binge fest of December.

A cucumber salad in winter? I know most of you are zapped. Bear with me and try the smashed cucumber salad just once, and you'll be hooked for life. The cool cucumbers against the backdrop of fiery chili oil and sharp vinegar make it a sensory heaven that you can have all year round.

Smashed Asian Cucumber Salad
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Why we love the smashed cucumber salad

A refreshingly saucy salad that you can customize in dozens of ways

You can have it as a lunch salad or as a salad for dinner

It’s also a perfect complement to any number of meals

Quick and easy to make

Ingredients for Smashed Asian Cucumber Salad

What is crushed cucumber salad?

Smashed cucumber is a popular snack across Asia, found almost everywhere from streets to restaurants. The dressing used in the salad changes, giving rise to Korean smashed cucumber salad, cucumber Chinese salad, and even smacked cucumber in Tibet.

What doesn’t change is the process. Instead of cutting the cucumber, the salad relies on whacking it open. When you give the culinary vegetable a good wallop, the skin cracks and the crispy flesh splits into intact chunks mixed with tender rubble.

It’s the small, scraggy pieces that make all the delicious difference to the fresh salad because they absorb the flavors of oil, minced garlic, and vinegar lightning fast.

Smashed Asian Cucumber Salad

How to make Asian cucumber salad?

Step 1: Wash your cucumbers thoroughly and dry them.

Step 2: Lay them down on your counter, skin and all, and with the flat side of a large knife, whack them.

Smash the cucumbers using flat side of a large knife

Step 3: As you pound the cucumbers, you’ll find they burst open and split into four or so spears. Cut the smashed cucumber into about 1.5-inch pieces.

Step 4: Whisk salt, sugar, light soy sauce, sesame oil, and finely minced garlic with rice vinegar to make the dressing.

whisk all ingredients for the dressing

Step 5: Pour the dressing over the smashed cucumbers and toss to combine.

Mix the smashed cucumbers with the dressing

Step 6: Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds, drizzle a little chili oil, and garnish with fresh coriander.

Final step: serve!

Smashed Asian Cucumber Salad

Recipe variations

  • The chili oil is wholly optional, and the smashed cucumbers are delicious without it. But if you want to make the cucumber salad spicy, oomph it up with store-bought or homemade chili oil.
  • A fresh salad should be full of contrasts: rich and acidic, crunchy and creamy. So, another variation to try is adding crushed peanuts to give this Asian cucumber salad a solid crunch.
  • Or you could use the green part of green onions. Add whatever is handy, or leave them completely out. Additional ingredients are completely optional.
  • Some smashed cucumber salad recipes use grated ginger. I chose not to, but don’t let that stop you.
  • The light soy sauce and the quantities of the other ingredients are to my taste. I suggest tasting the dressing before you toss it with the smashed cucumbers. Pander to your palate; increase or decrease any of the ingredients, if needed.
Smashed Asian Cucumber Salad

Recipe notes

I used tiny English cucumbers for this recipe for cucumber salad. They were crisp and not too watery. Plus, we ate the smashed cucumbers immediately. So, I didn’t have to salt the fruit (yes, cucumbers are technically fruits) in advance.

FAQs

Why do we need to salt the cucumbers?

Cucumbers are full of moisture. If you don’t salt them, the water will pool in your salad bowl and turn them from crisp to soggy. So, if your cucumbers are watery, then I recommend tossing them with salt and letting them rest for a while. Squeeze the extra water, and then use the smashed cucumbers to make the salad.

What can you use to smash the cucumbers?

A big knife and your hand will do a wonderful job of splitting open the cucumbers. You can also use a pestle, a rolling pin, or a meat mallet. The idea is to just smash and not beat it so hard that pieces pulverize.

How to serve

I love eating bowlfuls of this salad by itself! That said, this salad is a particularly tasty accompaniment to all Asian meals, from a hot, steaming portion of fried rice or stir-fry to a bowl of kung pao cauliflower or spicy Thai peanut noodles.

Smashed Asian Cucumber Salad

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Smashed Asian Cucumber Salad

Natasha Minocha
Crunchy, crispy, and with the cleanest flavor, Asian Cucumber Salad is the best cucumber salad to have for lunch, dinner, or any time of the day as a snack. You just can’t mess up this fresh salad because, besides smashed cucumbers, it asks for so few ingredients!
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Asian
Servings 2 people
Calories 96 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Cucumbers I used small English cucumbers

Dressing

  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2 tsp Sugar
  • 2 tsp Light soy sauce
  • 2 tsp Sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp Rice wine vinegar
  • 2 cloves Garlic, finely minced

Garnish

  • Fresh cilantro, Crushed peanuts, Toasted sesame seeds, Chilli oil Optional

Instructions
 

  • Place a cucumber on the chopping board. Use the flat part of a large knife to smash it.
  • It should just burst open. Now cut it lengthways and then into 4-5 pieces. Place in a bowl.

Dressing

  • Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl and whisk together until the sugar dissolves.
    Taste and adjust for seasoning.
  • Pour over the cucumbers and mix well.
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro, peanuts, toasted sesame, and chili oil.
  • Serve and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 ServingCalories: 96kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 1505mgPotassium: 433mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 216IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Korean Pickled Radish - Quick and Easy!

January 3, 2023

Korean Pickled Radish

Korean pickled radish makes any dish you can think of more exciting to eat. It’s the simplest and quickest pickled daikon radish recipe, but with one bite of the crisp, tart preserved radishes, everything bursts into flavors and textures.

Korean Pickled Radish

A pickle preserves a fruit or vegetable through acidity, so traditionally, pickling takes ages to mature. Forget ages, I don’t even have the willpower to wait a few hours for a gastronomic haven like a pickle.

So, I turned to wiser minds than mine for quick Korean pickles. Made with purple radish, the recipe is adapted from both Drive Me Hungry and the queen of Korean food, Maangchi. FYI, for beginners, Maangchi’s blog and YouTube channel are a treasure trove of Korean home cooking!

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Korean Pickled Radish

Why we love Korean pickled radish

Crisp, tangy, and addictively delicious- they bring a perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and slightly spicy flavors.

Whether you're enjoying Korean fried chicken, a hearty bowl of ramen, or even a simple sandwich, these pickled radishes can elevate your meal to a whole new level.

This recipe is incredibly simple and quick to prepare - they are done in minutes!

Ingredients for Korean Pickled Radish

How to pickle radishes Korean style?

Step 1: Peel and cut radishes into small cubes and transfer them to a glass jar.

Cube the radishes

Step 2: In a saucepan, heat water, vinegar, salt, sugar, and chili flakes or gochugaru just until the sugar dissolves.

Pickling liquid

Step 3: Pour over the cubed radishes. Close the jar lid and refrigerate.

Final step: Enjoy chilled 24 hours later!

Korean Pickled Radish

Notes on quick Korean pickled radish

  • If you don’t know how to make radish pickles and are trying it for the first time, don’t overdo the spices. Let the flavor develop over a few days. Taste and then adjust the spices accordingly when you next try this Korean pickled radish recipe.
  • Cubing is the most popular way to cut radishes for this quick pickle because it gives you a hardy crunch perfect for salads or as a side dish. But if you’re thinking of adding it to tacos, then thinly slice the vegetable to get that tangy texture.
  • You can easily use any other vegetable for quick pickling in this way - cucumbers, carrots, beans, beetroot!
Korean Pickled Radish

What kind of radish to use?

A Korean pickled radish recipe calls for Mu ( Korean radish) because it’s crunchier and has a flavor profile that packs a punch as compared to daikon.

How do you recognize Korean radish? It’s white with rounded green ends, giving it more of a potato shape than a tapered end.

It's easily available in Asian grocery stores. Don’t worry if you can’t get your hands on it. Any seasonal radish will work here.

I opted for some gorgeous purple radish from a local farm. The pickles turned out tender yet crunchy and flavorful.

How long do the pickled radishes last?

Refrigerated Asian pickled radish lasts for a good week. So, make it a few days ahead, especially because the longer you wait, the stronger, cleaner, crisper, and more balanced its flavor will be.

Korean Pickled Radish

How to serve

Typically, pickled radish is served with Korean fried chicken because the acidity cuts through the richness, priming the palate for any other dishes being served and balancing the heaviness.

I am happy serving the preserved radishes with literally anything, even dal chawal. It elevates any dish it is served with. My suggestion would be:

  • Hearty salads like wonderful sweet potato salad
  • Moroccan vegetable stew
  • Sticky sesame cauliflower
  • Spicy tofu stir-fry

Ingredient variations

Spices: Korean pickles need salt to bring out the piquancy, and sugar to blunt vinegar’s sharp edge. Besides them, you don’t need to add more spices.

So don’t feel bound to add Korean chili powder or chilli flakes. It’s completely optional. You can even flavor the preserved radishes with coriander seeds, bay leaves, garlic, herbs, or turmeric. Treat it like a blank slate.

Vinegar: The best-pickled radish recipe is crisp with a subtle spice underneath. While the usual distilled white vinegar works like a charm, I prefer rice vinegar, the less tangy and acidic cousin.

Korean Pickled Radish

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Korean Pickled Radish - Quick and Easy!

Natasha Minocha
Korean pickled radish makes any dish you can think of more exciting to eat. It’s the simplest and quickest radish pickle recipe, but with one bite of the crisp, tart preserved radishes, everything bursts into flavors and textures.
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 5 minutes mins
Resting time 1 day d
Total Time 1 day d 10 minutes mins
Course Condiment, Side Dish
Cuisine Korean
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 65 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 Radishes
  • 3 tsp Sugar
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Red chili flakes/ Gochugaru Optional
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 1/4 cup Rice wine vinegar

Instructions
 

  • Peel and cut radishes into cubes. Transfer to a clean jar.
  • In a small saucepan, combine, sugar, salt, water, rice vinegar, and chilli flakes. Heat until the sugar dissolves.
  • Take the pan off the heat and pour the liquid over the cubed radishes.
  • Cover the jar with a lid and refrigerate for 24 hours. Enjoy!
  • Refrigerate up to a week.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 ServingCalories: 65kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 0.3gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 2366mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 594IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 0.4mg

Pomegranate Mimosa: Sparkling Wine Cocktail

December 26, 2022

Pomegranate Mimosa: Sparkling Wine Cocktail

The Pomegranate mimosa is a quick one. Not stirred or shaken—exactly what you want for holiday party drinks. The sparkling wine cocktail is super fun to make and fabulously fancy!

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Delicious Caprese Salad Skewers

December 23, 2022

Delicious Caprese Salad Skewers

Caprese salad skewers are a perfect mingling of chewy mozzarella, sharp basil, and snappy tomatoes. These easy Christmas appetizers with a whiff of sweet yet tangy balsamic glaze will have you smitten. They’re that delightful to look at and eat!

Delicious Caprese Salad Skewers

I’d been writing down ideas for Christmas snacks and then chucking them faster than you can blink. Nothing seemed worthy. And then I came across this tomato-basil-mozzarella assemblage, and I realized it’s been a minute since I made an appetizer that required no cooking.

If you discount the balsamic glaze (and it really needs no work), you just need to assemble these extremely poppable Caprese salad skewers. Between the four of us, we finished a whole batch in one sitting.

Caprese Salad Skewers
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What Are Caprese Salad Skewers?

Caprese skewers are just Caprese salad threaded on skewers. The harmonizing combo of basil, tomato, and mozzarella seasoned with salt, pepper, and olive oil is so well-conceived that no matter what incarnation you give it, it’s simply addictive.

Putting Caprese on skewers is like finding a new route to the same delicious destination. And it makes them portable, turning the juicy, yummy salad we all know and love into the perfect appetizer for any get-together.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

You just need a handful of fresh ingredients and a few minutes of prep to make these caprese skewers! No cooking involved—just assemble and enjoy!

These bite-sized appetizers are great for entertaining. Pack them up and take them for picnics and barbeques... no silverware needed!

These skewers are a fresh take on the classic caprese salad, just more fun and portable!

This recipe is so versatile; add peaches, mangoes, strawberries, or any fruit to the skewers. Drizzle with pesto or just olive oil. Use marinated feta cheese instead of mozzarella!

Recipe Ingredients

Ingredients for caprese skewers.

Tomatoes: Stick to cherry or grape tomatoes.

Basil: Store-bought is fine as long as it's fresh. If you’ve got a basil plant at home, use it. Pluck the leaves right as you start assembling each mozzarella, tomato, and basil appetizer.

Balsamic Vinegar: I used a moderate quality one, not too expensive and it worked just fine. You can also use a store-bought balsamic glaze.

In case there are a few sediments in your vinegar, don't worry. Its still safe to use that vinegar!

Salt and pepper: Salt is more than a seasoning here. It lends bursts of flavor and crunch to the Caprese bites. But you don’t want the tomato, basil, and mozzarella to drown in salt or pepper. So go very light on both and let the simplicity shine through.

Please see the recipe card for full information about ingredients and quantities.

How To Make Caprese Skewers

Step 1: Start by making a balsamic glaze, which is nothing but reduced balsamic vinegar. Pour the vinegar into a small saucepan and then cook it on medium heat, stirring constantly so it doesn’t burn. Continue to simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, or until it has reduced to half its original volume.

Step 2: Pour the thick, sticky, and smooth glaze into a bowl. Set it aside. Bear in mind that it’ll thicken more, reaching a syrupy consistency as it cools.

Step 3: Pick up your mini skewers or the prettiest toothpicks you have and thread the Caprese skewer ingredients in this order: cherry tomato, folded basil leaf, mini mozzarella ball, another basil leaf, and the final cherry tomato.

 Caprese Salad Skewers

Step 4: Place the assembled basil, tomato, and mozzarella skewers on your platter or tray. Drizzle the cooled balsamic glaze on top.

Step 5: Follow with some olive oil, and finally, sprinkle sea salt and pepper.

Final step: Serve and admire its perfection!

Caprese Salad Skewers

Pro Tips

  • Use the best quality and freshest ingredients possible for these appetizers with tomatoes and mozzarella. Trust me on this. Find the juiciest, plumpest tomatoes, the freshest cherry mozzarella, the greenest sweet basil, and the most excellent olive oil.
  • You want the glaze to be thick, so it will coat the mozzarella tomato skewers. It also sweetens and enhances the flavor.
  • Caprese skewers are make-ahead appetizers, but I would strongly suggest assembling them right before serving, so the basil is not limp and wilting.
  • If time doesn’t allow, you can prep the tomato basil mozzarella appetizers 2 to 3 hours beforehand and stash them in the fridge. However, drizzle the balsamic glaze just seconds before you serve.
  • They taste so fabulous on their own, but you can also serve them with pumpkin cranberry crackers or homemade crostini!
Caprese Salad Skewers

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Delicious Caprese Salad Skewers

Natasha Minocha
Caprese skewers are a perfect mingling of chewy mozzarella, sharp basil, and snappy tomatoes. These easy Christmas appetizers with a whiff of sweet yet tangy balsamic glaze will have you smitten. They’re that delightful to look at and eat!
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 10 skewers
Calories 100 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1/2 cup Balsamic vinegar
  • 20 Cherry tomatoes
  • 10 Mini mozzarella balls/ Cherry mozzarella
  • 20 Basil leaves
  • 1-2 tbsp Olive oil
  • Salt & Pepper for light seasoning

Instructions
 

  • Balsamic Glaze- Pour the balsamic vinegar into a small saucepan and cook on medium heat until it's reduced by half and has a thick, syrupy consistency.
    This can take about 15 minutes.
  • Pour the balsamic reduction into a small bowl and let it cool.
  • Meanwhile assemble the skewers - thread a cherry tomato, basil leaf, cherry mozzarella, another basil leaf, and lastly another cherry tomato, onto toothpicks or mini skewers.
  • Place on your serving platter, drizzle with balsamic glaze and olive oil.
  • Sprinkle some sea salt and black pepper on top. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 SkewerCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 27mgPotassium: 91mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 208IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 109mgIron: 0.4mg

Easy Chocolate Salami Recipe

December 21, 2022

Easy Chocolate Salami Recipe

This chocolate salami is rich, crunchy, and so unbelievably easy to make! It needs no baking and comes together in minutes, and tastes like a luxurious chocolate treat with minimal effort!

Slices of chocolate salami with nuts on the side on a black tray.

A mix of smooth chocolate, crispy cookies, and nuts gives every slice that perfect contrast of textures without feeling heavy. It's a wonderful make-ahead dessert for entertaining, gifting, or anytime snacking when that craving hits! Simple, fun, and always a crowd-pleaser - this is the kind of recipe you'll find making again and again!

Looking for more easy Holiday chocolate-y desserts? Try my rocky road chocolate bark, chocolate lava cake, and chocolate peppermint fudge!

Chocolate salami log and slices on a black tray.
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What Is Chocolate Salami?

Chocolate salami is a popular Italian dessert, where it is known as salame di cioccolato or salame dolce. It is equally common in Portugal, Sicily, and Russia, where it’s known as salame de chocolate, salame turco, and shokoladnaya kolbasa.

In all its incarnations, the sweet roll owes its name to its shape, which looks like salami, which is just a mosaic of nuts and cookies ensconced in chocolate and rolled in powdered sugar.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

✨ You need just simple pantry ingredients and no complicated steps to make this delicious chocolate salami!

✨Quick to prepare with no cooking! Just a couple of minutes to melt the chocolate in the microwave or a double-boiler, that's it!

✨ It's a fabulous make-ahead Christmas treat. It stays well in the refrigerator for 2-3 weeks.

✨Gorgeous and festive to look at, this salami de chocolate is perfect for holiday baking and gifting!

Slices of chocolate salami on a black tray.

Recipe Ingredients

Cookies: There’s just one rule with the chocolate biscuit roll. Use plain, crunchy cookies, not rich, soft ones. I prefer digestives, but graham crackers, vanilla wafers, tea biscuits, Marie biscuits, or even amaretti cookies will do.

Nuts: Pistachios were my pick for their visual appeal and delicate flavor that plays in harmony with the chocolate and cookies.

But by no means limit yourself to them. Play around with pecans, peanuts, hazelnuts, almonds, or cashews - whatever is easily available to you.

Milk: I used whole milk, but you can use cream for a richer taste.

Butter: For that rich, creamy taste! I used salted butter. Please add a pinch of salt if using unsalted butter.

Chocolate: My recipe for no-bake chocolate salami has 55% dark chocolate chips, and this was sweet enough for us.

That said, pander to your taste. Choose the type of chocolate that you enjoy, as long as it is of high quality, and stay away from compound chocolate.

Add-ins: There are tons of ways to accent the flavor of these salami cookies. A dash of rum or brandy. A splash of coffee or liqueur. All are brilliant options. Include them along with the milk.

Please see the recipe card below for full information about the ingredients and quantities.

How To Make Chocolate Salami

Step 1: Place your biscuits in a Ziploc bag and roughly crush them using your hands or a rolling pin. You’re looking for small to medium chunks, not fine powder.

Crushed digestive biscuits in a small bowl.

Step 2: Melt chocolate chips and butter in a microwave or double-boiler.

Step 3: Pour in milk and stir until you have a homogenous, smooth mixture.

Melted chocolate, butter, and milk in a mixing bowl.

Step 4: Stir in crushed biscuits and some chopped pistachios.

Crushed cookies and nuts on top of chocolate mixture in a mixing bowl.

Step 5: Tip the mixture onto a sheet of parchment paper, shape it into a cylinder, and wrap the chocolate salami tightly in the paper.

Step 6: Twist the ends to seal it and refrigerate till the salami cake is solid and set.

A log of chocolate biscuit mixture in a plastic wrap.

Final step: Dust icing sugar, slice, and serve.

Pro Tips

  • Make sure you start with room-temperature ingredients.
  • Chocolate salami is meant to be textured: crispy, crunchy, and chocolatey. So don’t crush the cookies into a fine powder. Keep them chunky.
  • You can melt the chocolate in a microwave or a double boiler, as I did for my almond butter cups.
  • When you’re rolling the chocolate into a log to make it compact and tight, so there are no pockets of air.
  • If you want a neater look, wrap tightly in plastic wrap or baking paper.
  • This is a no-cook, no-bake chocolate biscuit roll, but it does need to rest in the refrigerator. Give it at least 4 hours or more. Trust me, it’ll be easier to cut, and the salami cookies won’t crumble.
  • They pack well, which makes them perfect for Christmas cookie swaps or just homemade holiday gifts. Put in baggies, tie with a string, and add to the basket!
Slices of chocolate salami on a black tray.

How To Serve And Store

Coat the chocolate salami with icing sugar and serve thick slices as-is or with whipped cream after dinner. Or you can serve it as a snack with a cup of tea, coffee, a glass of mulled wine, or a cup of classic hot cocoa.

Store the no-bake chocolate salami in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 to 3 weeks. You can even freeze the uncut salami dessert for a month. Thaw in the fridge before you cut and serve.

More Easy Holiday Chocolate Treats

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    Chocolate Peppermint Fudge - 4 Ingredients Only!

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Easy Chocolate Salami Recipe

Easy Chocolate Salami Recipe

Natasha Minocha
The recipe for this crunchy, crispy, chocolatey chocolate salami is ridiculously simple and makes an anytime pick-me-up that will completely floor you!
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Chilling time 4 hours hrs
Total Time 4 hours hrs 20 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine Italian
Servings 24 Slices
Calories 183 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 30 Digestive cookies
  • 1 1/4 cups Dark chocolate, room temperature I used 55% dark chocolate
  • 6 tbsp Butter, room temperature
  • 1/3 cup Milk, lukewarm
  • 1/2 cup Pistachios

Instructions
 

  • Place the cookies in a ziplock and crush them, using a rolling pin.
  • Make sure the cookies are broken into chunks and not completely crushed. Set aside.
  • Roughly chop the pistachios and keep aside.
  • In a large bowl, melt the chocolate and butter together until melted and smooth.
  • Add the milk and mix well.
  • Add the crushed cookies and chopped pistachios. Mix well.
  • Spread the mixture on plastic wrap or parchment paper and shape it into a log. Twist the ends of the wrap tightly, like a candy wrapper.
  • Place the log in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or until solid.
  • When the chocolate has set, remove the paper and dust the log liberally with icing sugar.
  • Slice and serve. Enjoy!
  • You can store sliced chocolate salami in an air-tight container in the refrigerator.

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Notes

  • Make sure you start with room-temperature ingredients.
  • Chocolate salami is meant to be textured: crispy, crunchy, and chocolatey. So don’t crush the cookies into a fine powder. Keep them chunky.
  • You can use a double boiler or microwave to melt the chocolate for this no-bake salami dessert.
  • When you’re rolling the chocolate into a log to make it compact and tight, so there are no pockets of air.
  • If you want a neater look, wrap tightly in plastic wrap or baking paper.
  • This is a no-cook, no-bake chocolate biscuit roll, but it does need to rest in the refrigerator. Give it at least 4 hours or more. Trust me, it’ll be easier to cut, and the salami cookies won’t crumble.
  • They pack well, which makes them perfect for Christmas cookie swaps or just homemade holiday gifts. Put in baggies, tie with a string, and add to the basket!
  • Storage: In an airtight container, chocolate salami keeps well in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 weeks. You can even freeze the uncut salami dessert for a month. Thaw in the fridge before you cut and serve.
  • Serve: Coat the chocolate salami with icing sugar and serve thick slices as-is or with whipped cream after dinner. Or you can serve it as a snack with a cup of tea or coffee.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1 SliceCalories: 183kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 115mgPotassium: 62mgFiber: 2gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 104IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 1mg

Gingerbread Madeleines

December 18, 2022

Gingerbread madeleines on parchment paper.

These gingerbread madeleines are soft, buttery little cakes, gently spiced and infused with the rich, nutty flavor of brown butter! Each bite is light, tender, and filled with that irresistible festive holiday aroma.

gingerbread madeleines on a wooden board.

The batter comes together easily and bakes with the lovely classic madeleine hump and slightly crisp edges. The brown butter adds a nutty, caramelized flavor that pairs beautifully with ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. Enjoy them with your afternoon tea, gift them to your friends, or serve them on your holiday dessert table. 

Love gingerbread flavor? Then you must try my gingerbread mug cake, soft gingerbread crinkle cookies, and gluten-free chocolate gingerbread cookies!

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Why You'll Love This Recipe

✨ This easy gingerbread madeleine recipe is a festive twist to the French classic - spiced, buttery, and made even better with brown butter. 

✨ Perfectly spiced with gingerbread spices - cozy and warm without being overwhelming.

✨ Soft, moist, and tender texture, just as a madeleine should be.

✨ Brown butter magic! It elevates these spiced madeleines to the next level of deliciousness with its nutty, aromatic, rich flavor.

✨ These spiced madeleines with brown butter are wonderful for teatime, holiday gifting, and festive platters.

madeleines on parchment paper with christmas decor around.

Recipe Ingredients

Flour: All-purpose flour works the best in this easy gingerbread madeleines recipe for a soft and tender crumb.

Butter: Brown butter adds so much oomph to these gingerbread madeleines. It gives a rich, toasty, almost caramel-like flavor! If you want, you can skip this step and use melted and cooled butter instead.

Sugar: I used raw sugar here, but you can easily swap it for granulated sugar or brown sugar for that extra caramel flavor.

Eggs: They add moisture and provide structure to the holiday madeleines. If you want to make eggless gingerbread madeleines, like my matcha madeleines and coconut ginger madeleines, you can use flax eggs. 

Spices: Store-bought gingerbread spice will do in a pinch, or you can make it at home by combining - 

2 teaspoons cinnamon powder

2 teaspoons ginger powder

1 teaspoon clove powder

1 teaspoon all-spice powder

½ teaspoon nutmeg powder

Store this spice blend in a small jar. It’s very handy for Christmas and holiday recipes.

Please see the recipe card below for full information about the ingredients and quantities.

How To Make Gingerbread Madeleines

Step 1: Gently cook butter in a saucepan. First, it’ll become nice and bubbly. Then the milk solids will separate, yielding a rich, gorgeous brown butter. Set it aside to cool.

Step 2: Sift the flour, gingerbread spices, and baking powder in a bowl.

Step 3: In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar till pale and thick, doubled in volume.

Step 4: Gently fold in the flour mixture, followed by the browned butter. 

Steps for making gingerbread madeleines.

Step 5: Cover and refrigerate the brown butter madeleine batter for at least 2 hours and up to 2 days.

Step 6: When you're ready to bake, grease and flour the madeleine molds. If you have a silicone pan, no prep is needed.

Step 7: Spoon or pipe the batter into the molds, about three-quarters of the way. 

Batter in a red silicone madeleine mold.

Step 8: Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, and then turn the mold over onto a cooling rack. Dust with powdered sugar and enjoy!

Baked madeleines in a red silicone mold.

Pro Tips

  • The trick to getting that characteristic hump in the madeleines is to chill the batter. This also helps develop the flavors.
  • While browning the butter, keep your eye on the butter - it goes from brown to burnt in a flash.
  • The right time to take the butter off the heat is when the butter turns pale golden and the milk solids sink to the bottom.
  • Always cool the browned butter before adding it to the batter. Trust me, it infuses tons of flavor into each tiny madeleine cake.
  • I used salted butter in this holiday-madeleine recipe. If using unsalted butter, add ¼ teaspoon of salt to your dry ingredients.
  • For light, airy madeleines, don’t overmix the batter. 
  • Liberally brush and flour your madeleine molds. I use silicone ones, and they don’t need any prep.
  • Fill each mold only three-quarters full. This gives them room to rise beautifully.
  • Don’t overbake the madeleines. They are done when they are golden brown and springy to the touch.
Half a madeleine on a wooden surface.

How To Serve Gingerbread Madeleienes

These gingerbread madeleines are wonderful on their own, lightly dusted with sugar. For an extra festive touch, dip them in melted white or dark chocolate, like I did with my chocolate cherry madeleines and strawberry madeleines.

They are lovely with your morning coffee, afternoon tea, and a cup of classic hot chocolate!

Storage And Reheating

These madeleines stay well for up to 3 days at room temperature in an airtight container.

You can also freeze them for up to 1 month. Just thaw and reheat in the microwave.

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Gingerbread madeleines on parchment paper.

Gingerbread Madeleines

Natasha Minocha
These gingerbread madeleines are soft, buttery little cakes, gently spiced and infused with the rich, nutty flavor of brown butter! Each bite is light, tender, and filled with that irresistible festive holiday aroma.
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Prep Time 2 hours hrs 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Course Cakes, Cookies, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine French
Servings 15 Madeleines
Calories 99 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 6 tbsp Butter
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1.5 tsp Gingerbread spice*
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1/3 cup Raw sugar
  • Icing sugar for sprinkling on top

Instructions
 

  • To make the brown butter - Heat the butter in a small saucepan, on low heat. The butter will be bubbly and foamy and then will start to change color. Once its brown in color, take the pan off the heat and strain the butter into a small bowl.
    I didn't strain the butter.
    Let it cool. This process will take about 4-5 minutes.
  • Sift the flour, gingerbread spice*, and baking powder in a bowl.
  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar till pale and thick, doubled in volume.
  • Gently fold in the flour mixture, followed by the browned butter. Please don't over-mix.
  • Cover the batter and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours or for up to 2 days.
  • When you're ready to bake, preheat your oven to 200C. Grease and flour the madeleine molds. If you have a silicone pan, no prep is needed.
  • Spoon or pipe the batter into the molds, about three-quarters of the way. There is no need to level the batter. Bake for 12 -15 minutes or until they are golden and the tops are springy to touch.
  • Turn them out on a cooling rack. Cool completely. Sprinkle icing sugar on top. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • How to make gingerbread spice - Whisk together the following spices in a small bowl:
2 tsp Ginger powder, 2 tsp Cinnamon powder, 1 tsp Clove powder, 1 tsp All -spice powder,  1/2 tsp Nutmeg powder
  • The trick to getting that characteristic hump in the madeleines is to chill the batter. This also helps develop the flavors.
  • While browning the butter, keep your eye on the butter - it goes from brown to burnt in a flash.
  • The right time to take the butter off the heat is when the butter turns pale golden and the milk solids sink to the bottom.
  • Always cool the browned butter before adding it to the batter. Trust me, it infuses tons of flavor into each tiny madeleine cake.
  • I used salted butter in this holiday-madeleine recipe. If using unsalted butter, add ¼ teaspoon of salt to your dry ingredients.
  • For light, airy madeleines, don’t overmix the batter. 
  • Liberally brush and flour your madeleine molds. I use silicone ones, and they don’t need any prep.
  • Fill each mold only three-quarters full. This gives them room to rise beautifully.
  • Don’t overbake the madeleines. They are done when they are golden brown and springy to the touch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 ServingCalories: 99kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 73mgPotassium: 23mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 173IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

Christmas Spritz Cookies

December 16, 2022

Easy Spritz Cookies

These Christmas spritz cookies are buttery, crisp-edged, melt-in-your-mouth perfect. With just one dough and 20 mins of prep, you can make endless whimsical shapes! The recipe is your holiday cookie game-changer.

Spritz cookies in a serving platter.

Think of these easy spritz cookies as a love child of shortbread cookies and eggless butter cookies. Golden, buttery, and dressed for the holidays with sprinkles, chocolate, or whatever your heart desires. 
Whether you use a spritz cookie press or pipe the dough by hand, this easy spritz cookie recipe is about to become your go-to. You’ll get trays of cookies: the kind that vanish before you even finish brewing coffee. Just like my Mexican wedding cookies.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✨ With this spritz cookies recipe, you can make dozens of cookies (depending on the size) in so many fun shapes and sizes. Decorate them. Box them and you'll have a fantastic homemade gift for the holidays.

✨ These are fantastic make-ahead cookies. The dough keeps. The baked cookies keep. And your holiday stress doesn’t balloon!

✨ Buttery, tender, with just enough snap, these mildly sweet cookies are flavored with almond extract that really elevates the flavor, much like my almond ricotta cookies and almond cinnamon cookies.

✨ This is such a versatile spritz cookie recipe! Add food colors, decorate them with sprinkles, chocolate drizzle - whatever you fancy works.

Spritz cookies dipped in chocolate.

Spritz Cookies Ingredients

Butter is the magic ingredient that gives the cookies their signature melt-in-the-mouth texture. I used salted butter for ease. If you use unsalted, add 1/4 teaspoon of salt along with the flour. 

Sugar: I prefer caster sugar because it dissolves quickly and easily into the batter.

Flour: All-purpose flour makes the best base for these cookies.

Egg: binds everything together and helps the Christmas spritz cookies hold their shape when pressed.

Vanilla extract is a classic must-have for this cookie recipe.

Almond extract is your secret weapon for making the best spritz cookies. The simple ingredient lends a lot of oomph. Just what you need for holiday baking. A little amount gives big flavor.

Milk is not necessary, but you can add it to change the consistency of the cookie dough and help it pipe more easily. 

Please see the recipe card below for full information about the ingredients and quantities.

How To Make Christmas Spritz Cookies

Step 1: Beat softened butter and caster sugar thoroughly with an electric beater.

Step 2: Add an egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract, and beat the mixture well.

Mixture of butter, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract in a mixing bowl.

Step 3: Add all-purpose flour and mix until it is just incorporated.

Flour on top of  butter mixture in a mixing bowl.
Dough for spritz cookies in a mixing bowl.

Step 4: My cookie press broke a little while ago, and I never got around to replacing it. So, I made the spritz cookies without a press by piping the dough through a star-shaped nozzle.

Piped cookie dough with sprinkles on a silpat sheet.

Step 5: Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the cookies are pale golden.

Step 6: Allow them to cool for five minutes before carefully lifting and placing them on a wire rack.

Final step: Serve!

Baked spritz cookies with red and green sprinkles on a silpat sheet.

Pro Tips

  • Keep that butter soft, not melted. Melted butter = flat, sad cookies. Room temperature butter = bakery-level perfection.
  • Don’t overmix the dough. Cream the butter and sugar well. But once the flour goes in, switch to a spatula and mix just until no streaks of flour remain. 
  • You can use an electric beater or stand mixer when making spritz cookie dough, but keep in mind to use a low speed to avoid over-developing the dough.
  • Feel free to add a couple of tablespoons of lukewarm milk to the dough if it's too stiff.
  • Cool your tray between batches. Warm trays cause the dough to melt before it bakes. If you’re reusing a tray, run it under cold water, dry it, and then pipe the next batch. 
  • If you've made the dough in advance, remember to bring it to room temperature so you can easily pipe it.
A platter of assorted butter cookies decorated with sprinkles and dipped in chocolate.

How To Decorate Christmas Spritz Cookies

Spritz cookies are very, very versatile. You can mix in food coloring to the dough. You can decorate these holiday butter cookies with colored sugar, sprinkles, or glacé cherries before baking.

The dough is great fun to experiment with shapes. I chose to make three different types and then decorated them in different ways: white and silver sprinkles for winter wonderland, red and green for Christmas cheer, or half-dip in chocolate because, yes, why not.

You can also ice the cookies with a lemon icing like I did for my Christmas wreath cookies.

Pair with coffee, tea, or a steaming mug of hot chocolate. Wrap them in a festive tin along with thumbprint cookies and matcha pinwheel cookies for a thoughtful homemade gift.

    Spritz cookies with white and blue colored sugar decoration.

    Recipe FAQs

    What are spritz cookies?

    Spritz cookies are soft cookies made with butter, sugar, and flour.  They're slightly different from eggless shortbread cookies, as the dough does not need to be chilled or rolled.
    They’re said to have originated in Germany, Scandinavia, and the Netherlands. Their name comes from the German word "spritzen," which means to squirt. And that's pretty much how you make them: by squirting or pressing the dough through a cookie press or piping them with a pastry bag.

    Can I make spritz cookies without a cookie press?

    A press is great, but not mandatory. You can just as easily make these Christmas spritz cookies using a piping bag with a star tip.

    What is the secret to spritz cookies? 

    Spritz cookies have a high-fat content, so they tend to spread during baking. The first tip is not to grease your tray. You want the dough to stick to it and prevent the cookies from spreading and losing their shape. If the first batch of your cookies still spreads, chill the piped dough for 15-20 minutes and then bake.

    Can you make these Christmas cookies ahead of time?

    Yes, you can! Keep the dough ready and refrigerated in advance. Bring it down to room temperature before spooning it into the cookie press or piping bag.

    How to store spritz cookies?

    After they’ve cooled, store these Christmas spritz cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. They’ll stay fresh for about a week.

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    Half the joy of cooking is sharing it with others. That’s why I’m always eager to hear from you. So go right ahead & drop a comment or reach out on Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, or Facebook. I hope you love these Christmas spritz cookies as much as we do!

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    Christmas Spritz Cookies

    Natasha Minocha
    Super lovely, super easy spritz cookies are buttery, tender, and addictive treats that fill up the cookie jar with one bake! And because you can make them in all sizes and whimsical shapes, a box of them is a fantastic gift for holiday celebrations!
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 12 minutes mins
    Course Cookies
    Cuisine American, German
    Servings 40 Cookies
    Calories 80 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 cup Butter, softened I used salted butter. If using unsalted butter, please add 1/4 tsp salt along with the flour.
    • 1/2 cup Caster sugar
    • 1 Egg
    • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
    • 1 tsp Almond extract
    • 2 1/4 cup All-purpose flour
    • 2-3 tbsp Milk, lukewarm Optional
    • Sprinkles, Melted chocolate for decorating

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat your oven to 180 C / 350 F.
      Line a baking tray with parchment paper or Silpat. You can also leave the tray unlined and ungreased.
    • Beat the softened butter and sugar in a large bowl, using an electric beater, until the mixture is fluffy and light.
      1 cup Butter, softened, 1/2 cup Caster sugar
    • Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Mix well.
      1 Egg, 1 tsp Vanilla extract, 1 tsp Almond extract
    • Mix the flour in using a spatula. If the dough is very stiff, please add milk, one tablespoon at a time.
      The batter should be soft and have a pipable consistency.
      2 1/4 cup All-purpose flour, 2-3 tbsp Milk, lukewarm
    • Transfer the dough into a piping bag fitted with a wide star nozzle ( or a cookie press).
      Pipe the dough onto the baking tray. Decorate with the sprinkle of your choice, if using.
    • Bake for 10-12 minutes at 180 C / 350 F until pale golden. Cool on the baking tray for 5 minutes before carefully transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.
    • Once the cookies are cooled, you can dip them in melted chocolate. Allow the chocolate set for 15-20 minutes.
    • Store in an air-tight container. Enjoy!

    Notes

    • Keep that butter soft, not melted. Melted butter = flat, sad cookies. Room temperature butter = bakery-level perfection.
    • Don’t overmix the dough. Cream the butter and sugar well. But once the flour goes in, switch to a spatula and mix just until no streaks of flour remain. 
    • You can use an electric beater or stand mixer when making spritz cookie dough, but keep in mind to use a low speed to avoid over-developing the dough.
    • Feel free to add a couple of tablespoons of lukewarm milk to the dough if it's too stiff.
    • Cool your tray between batches. Warm trays cause the dough to melt before it bakes. If you’re reusing a tray, run it under cold water, dry it, and then pipe the next batch. 
    • If you've made the dough in advance, remember to bring it to room temperature so you can easily pipe it.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 CookieCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 39mgPotassium: 12mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 151IUCalcium: 4mgIron: 0.4mg

    30 Easy Homemade Bread Recipes

    December 14, 2022

    30 Easy Homemade Bread Recipes- fresh, warm, and made by you! There's something so comforting about homemade breads, and these recipes make it simple and fun for any skill level.

    A collage of 4 bread recipes.

    From soft sandwich loaves to rustic crusty breads, this round up has all the classics plus a few twists to keep your baking interesting. Every recipe is easy to follow, full of flavor, and is guaranteed to fill your kitchen with that irresistible fresh -bread aroma!

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    Classic Loaves

    Classic, soft, and comforting - these classic loaves are perfect for sandwiches, toast, or just enjoying them warm with butter. Simple and satisfying!

    Easy Everyday Bread
    Making bread at home doesn’t have to be complicated. This soft and golden, easy everyday bread is proof! Quick to make, beginner-friendly, and super versatile, this recipe is a keeper! 
    Recipe Here
    Sliced bread with butter and jam on a wooden board.
    Irish Soda Bread
    This Irish soda bread is as simple as it gets. The 4-ingredient bread recipe needs no yeast, waiting, and kneading. Just mix and bake. Within an hour, you have warm, delicious, and crusty bread ready!
    Recipe here
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    My Favorite Easy Sandwich Bread
    This is the best recipe for sandwich bread! It's easy to make, smells incredible, and tastes even better! This loaf is delightfully soft and has a light crumb, yet still has enough heft to make the most satisfying sandwiches!
    Recipe here
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    Super Easy No Knead Focaccia Recipe
    With the softest crumbs, fantastic texture, and delicious flavor, it’s the easy no-knead focaccia recipe you didn’t know you were looking for.
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    No-Knead Focaccia with rosemary on parchment paper.
    Wool Roll Bread
    With the softest, fluffiest crumb, the delicate, delicious milk bread tests the boundaries of your willpower. This recipe is a winner, simple even for beginners!
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    Eggless Brioche Bread
    Soft, buttery, and golden, this eggless brioche is a treat you can bake at home with ease. Perfect for French toast, taoasted with butter, or just as is!
    Recipe Here
    Eggless Brioche in a red loaf pan on a wire rack.
    Challah Bread
    Challah is one showstopper of a bread, all pillowy inside and golden-brown soft on the outside. It's incredibly easy to make and is totally irresistible!
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    Sliced challah bread with honey on a wooden board.
    Sourdough Discard Bread
    Got sourdough discard? Make this easy, no-fuss bread with a subtle chewy underbite and a warm crackly crust. Perfect for beginner and expert bakers alike!
    Recipe Here
    Sourdough discard bread on a cloth napkin.

    Flavor-Packed Breads

    Take your loaves up a notch with herbs, spices, and savory twists! These breads are packed with flavor and are perfect for snacking or pairing with meals.

    Easy Pull-Apart Pizza Bread
    Cheesy, garlicky, and full of pizza flavors, this no-knead pull apart bread is a crowd pleaser!
    Recipe Here
    Easy Pizza Pull-Apart Bread in a baking dish.
    Cheesy Garlic Bread
    Incredibly flavorful, with bubbling, melty cheese, this buttery, golden, burnished bread is absolutely irresistible!
    Recipe Here
    Cheesy Garlic Bread in a round cake pan with a knife on the side.
    Cheesy Bubble Bread
    Fun, easy and versatile, this soft and tender Cheesy Bubble Bread is perfect for snacking and easy entertaining!
    Recipe Here
    Cheesy bubble bread in a baking dish.
    Braided Pesto Bread
    This bread is soft, fluffy, and light with beautiful swirls of pesto running through! An easy, vegan, no-knead recipe.
    Recipe Here
    Braided pesto bread on parchment paper with ingredients around.
    Easy Olive Bread
    This homemade easy olive bread is soft, rich-tasting, and has a lovely rustic look. It requires no technique and just 7 basic pantry ingredients, it’s a recipe that even beginners can master.
    Recipe Here
    Sliced Olive Bread on parchment paper.

    Quick & Tasty Flatbreads

    Quick, versatile, and always delicious - these flatbreads are perfect for wraps, dips, or just enjoying as-is. And they are so easy to make!

    Easy Stovetop Naan
    I know, I know. Easy? Naan? Made on a stovetop? And that too without yeast? It IS possible. And the result is heavenly – soft, fluffy, chewy and utterly delicious.
    Recipe Here
    Easy Stovetop Naan | No- Yeast Recipe
    Homemade Pita Bread
    An easy recipe that brings you fresh, warm pitas in a cinch. Perfect for sandwiches, and scooping up various dips!
    Recipe Here
    Homemade Pita Bread | Easy pita recipe
    Cheese Stuffed Flatbread
    Cheese stuffed flatbread, or as some call it, cheese-stuffed pita, is an easy stovetop flatbread that anyone can make at home for dinner, lunch, or a simple snack.
    Recipe Here
    Cheese Stuffed Flatbread | Cheese Stuffed Pita
    Khachapuri - Georgian Cheese Bread
    A crispy canoe of fluffy, homemade bread flooded with three phenomenal types of gooey cheese. You absolutely need to try this Khachapuri!
    Recipe Here
    Khachapuri- Georgian Cheese Bread

    Perfect Rolls & Buns

    A good bread basket is the perfect side dish! And these scrumptious rolls and buns are lovely to serve at the dinner table and for breakfast. They make even the simplest meals special!

    Homemade Bagels Recipe
    This homemade bagel recipe will give you lovely chewy bagels with a perfectly golden crispy exterior, to satisfy all your carb cravings.
    Recipe Here
    Bagels with sesame seeds in a kitchen towel lined basket.
    Homemade Bagels Recipe
    Salted butter rolls, also called shio pan bread, are a delicious treat. Shaped like croissants, they are soft and fluffy inside with the crispiest crust you can imagine, all full of buttery goodness!
    Recipe Here
    Rolls in a bowl on a blue and white kitchen towel.
    Parker House Rolls
    Buttery, soft and so flavorful, these rolls are a must-have for any dinner party or to perk up any weekday evening!
    Recipe Here
    Parker House Rolls on a plate with a butter knife and butter.
    Pretzel Rolls
    These have a crispy top, cotton-soft interior and nicely chewy texture with just a hint of salt to round off their signature, cracker-like flavor.
    Recipe Here
    Homemade pretzel buns on parchment paper.
    Tiger Bread
    Bread rolls with golden molten crust with a chewy, pillowy center that’s utter heaven to bite into!
    Recipe Here
    Tiger Bread Recipe | Dutch Crunch Bread
    Vegan English Muffins
    You can make these without an oven! All they need is a skillet and what you get is a golden crusty slightly chewy bread that's soft and moist from the inside.
    Recipe Here
    A basket of English muffins made without an oven.
    Pumpkin Bread Rolls
    These adorable pumpkin-flavored rolls are pillowy soft, extra fluffy, and wonderfully flavorful – exactly like you want dinner rolls to be.
    Recipe Here
    pumpkin bread rolls piled up in a wooden tray.

    Sweet And Soft Breads

    Soft, lightly sweet, these breads are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or anytime munching. Some here are even lovely for dessert!

    Pineapple Buns
    The crispy, crackly golden-hued buns with crumbs barely accented with a sweet flavor are so delicious that they trick you into having one too many. 
    Recipe Here
    A red platter stacked with pineapple buns.
    Hot Cross Buns
    These soft, sweet, lightly spiced buns studded with raisins & currants are a treat for everyone!
    Recipe Here
    Vegan hot cross buns placed on plate with a napkin on the side.
    Vegan Sweet Buns
    These vegan sweet buns are a fun, nostalgic treat! Warm, soft buns, filled with colorful tutti frutti are so well loved!
    Recipe Here
    buns with tutti frutti in a napkin lined basket.
    Strawberry Star Bread
    This gorgeous star-shaped festive bread is filled with strawberry jam! It tastes as fabulous as it looks!
    Recipe Here
    Strawberry Star Bread | Vegan Star Bread Recipe
    The Best Monkey Bread
    Soft and buttery, coated in gooey caramelized cinnamon-sugar, this is indeed the best monkey bread recipe! Sweet, sticky, and utterly irresistible, this pull-apart cinnamon bread is super easy and fun to make.
    Recipe Here
    The Best Monkey Bread Recipe
    No-Knead Cranberry Walnut Bread
    This no-knead cranberry walnut bread is crammed with cranberries, chocolate, and walnuts. It’s crusty, delicious, and takes minimal effort to make!
    Recipe Here
    sliced no-knead cranberry walnut bread on a wooden board.

    I hope some of these easy homemade bread recipes make it to your baking rotation! Made with simple pantry ingredients and lots of love, these loaves of bread are the best comfort food. You'll be surprised at how low effort it is to make great bread at home!

    Half the joy of cooking is sharing it with others. That's why I’m always eager to hear from you. So go right ahead and drop a comment or reach out on Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, or Facebook. I hope you love these simple bread recipes as much as we do!

    Best Thumbprint Cookies Recipe

    December 12, 2022

    Thumbprint cookies on a platter surrounded by holiday decor.

    These thumbprint cookies are soft, buttery, and filled with bright, fruity raspberry jam! The kind of simple, classic treat everyone loves. They look adorable and taste even better!

    Jam thumbprint cookies on a glass platter with christmas decorations around.

    These cookies come together quickly, with basic pantry ingredients. The dough is soft and forgiving, needs no chilling time, and the centers hold any jam you love. Festive and crowd-pleasing, these jam thumbprint cookies are perfect for baking with kids, gifting, or adding a cheerful touch to your Holiday cookie box!

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    What Are Thumbprint Cookies?

    Also known as Butter Balls, Hallongrotta, Polish Tea cakes, and Bird's nest cookies, these cookies are believed to have originated in Sweden in the 19th century.

    Thumbprint cookies are made with super simple ingredients - butter, sugar, flour, and jam. The name Thumbprint comes from the fact that the thumb is used to make an indentation into each ball of dough. The indentation can then be filled with your family's favorite fruit preserve. They are a treat for the eyes and for the taste buds.

    Cookies coated with black and sesame seeds and with jam in the center on a tray.

    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    ✨ The dough is simple to make and handle. This jam cookie recipe is wonderful for beginner and expert bakers alike.

    ✨ These cookies have the perfect texture! Soft, buttery, and so tender with a chewy, jammy center.

    ✨ These Christmas jam cookies look so festive without any extra effort!

    ✨Super versatile! You can use any kind of jam you wish, even homemade jams like this strawberry jam, mulberry chia jam, or fig jam will work.

    ✨These thumbprint cookies with jam are lovely for gifting. They stay well, pack well, and look so gorgeous!

    Recipe Ingredients

    Butter, flour, and sugar in different bowls.

    Flour: All-purpose flour gives a nice, tender texture. You can use cake flour, too.

    Butter: Please use softened butter. Salted or unsalted, either will work. If using unsalted butter, please add 1/4 teaspoon of salt to the flour.

    Sugar: I like to use superfine sugar as it blends in with the butter very easily. Use regular granulated sugar if you wish,

    Jam: I used store-bought raspberry jam. But feel free to use any kind you like.

    Sesame seeds: I used a mix of black and white sesame seeds to coat the thumbprint cookies. This is a completely optional step. I love it as it adds a nice crunch and looks so pretty. You can also roll the cookie dough balls in finely chopped nuts if you wish.

    Please see the recipe card below for full information about the ingredients and quantities.

    Variations

    Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies - Add cocoa powder to the dry ingredients.

    Nutella Sea Salt Thumbprint Cookies - After baking, fill the indent with Nutella and sprinkle some sea salt on top

    Iced Thumbprint Cookies - The indents can be filled with different colors of icing.

    How To Make The Best Thumbprint Cookies

    • Step 1: Preheat the oven to 180 °C / 350°F and line the baking tray with Silpat or parchment paper.
    • Step 2: Take a large bowl, and beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
    • Step 3: Stir in the flour. Knead lightly into a dough.
    • Step 4: Add a tablespoon or two of milk or cream if needed to make the dough soft and pliable.
    Cookie dough in a mixing bowl.
    • Step 5: Scoop dough with an ice cream scoop into cookies, then roll the cookie dough into even-sized balls.
    • Step 6: Take black and white sesame seeds in a small, shallow bowl and roll each cookie ball in this mixture.
    Dough ball in a bowl of black and white sesame seeds.
    • Step 7: Place the cookie dough balls on the prepared tray and make an indent in the center with your thumb.
    Cookie dough balls coated in sesame seeds with indentation on a tray.
    Cookie balls coated with sesame seeds filled with jam in the center.
    • Step 8: Fill the indent with 1/4 -1/2 tsp raspberry jam.
    • Step 9: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cookies are light golden brown in color. Be careful of overbaking!
    • Step 10: Cool on a wire rack. Store in an airtight container.
    Baked jam thumbprint cookies on a baking tray.

    Pro Tips

    • I rolled cookie dough balls in sesame seeds for the delicious crunch and the gorgeous visual. This is, however, completely optional. The sesame seeds can be replaced with finely chopped nuts, granulated sugar, or even sparkling sugar. Or just leave the dough balls plain.
    • This recipe is for eggless thumbprint cookies. However, two egg yolks can be added to the cookie dough to make the cookies richer.
    • Avoid overbaking these cookies as they can end up dry. 10-12 minutes usually makes a perfect batch.
    • I have used raspberry jam for the filling, but the thumbprint cookies can be filled with just about any jam flavor you like.
    Jam cookies on a platter with Christmas decor around.

    More Festive Holiday Cookies

    • No-Bake Gingersnap Balls | Fun easy kid- friendly recipe
      No-Bake Gingersnap Balls
    • French heart cookies in a small tray on a wooden board with old papers.
      French Hearts Recipe
    • matcha pinwheel cookies in a bowl on a green napkin.
      Matcha Pinwheel Cookies
    • cranberry pistachio biscotti in a golden serving bowl.
      Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti

    Half the joy of cooking is sharing it with others. That’s why I’m always eager to hear from you. So go right ahead & drop a comment or reach out on Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, or Facebook. I hope you love these thumbprint cookies with jam as much as we do.

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    Thumbprint cookies on a platter surrounded by holiday decor.

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    Natasha Minocha
    Soft, buttery thumbprint cookies filled with fruity, bright jam! Easy to make, lovely to share, and perfect for Holiday baking or everyday treats.
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 12 minutes mins
    Course Cookies
    Cuisine American
    Servings 20 cookies
    Calories 159 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 3/4 cup Butter, softened I used salted butter
    • 3/4 cup Caster sugar
    • 2 cups All-purpose flour
    • 2-3 tbsp Milk Optional
    • 2 Tbsp White sesame seeds
    • 2 tbsp Black sesame seeds
    • 1/4 cup Raspberry jam

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 180 C / 350 F and line a tray with parchment paper or Silpat.
    • In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and caster sugar until light and fluffy.
      3/4 cup Butter, softened, 3/4 cup Caster sugar
    • Stir in the flour. Use your hands to bring it together into a dough.
      2 cups All-purpose flour
    • You may need to add a tablespoon or two of milk or cream if the dough is dry-ish.
      Your dough should be soft, silky to the touch, and pliable.
      2-3 tbsp Milk
    • Scoop dough with an ice cream scoop into 20 cookies then roll the cookie dough into even-sized balls.
    • Combine the black and white sesame seeds in a small, shallow bowl and roll each cookie ball in the seeds.
      2 Tbsp White sesame seeds, 2 tbsp Black sesame seeds
    • Place the cookie dough balls on the prepared tray and make an indent in the center with your thumb.
    • Fill the indent with 1/4 -1/2 tsp raspberry jam and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cookies are light golden brown in color.
      1/4 cup Raspberry jam
    • Let the cookies cool on the tray for 5 minutes then transfer them to a wire-rack for cooling them completely.
    • Store the cooled cookies in an air-tight container, and line each layer with a piece of wax paper. Enjoy!

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    Notes

    • I rolled cookie dough balls in sesame seeds for the delicious crunch and the gorgeous visual. This is, however, completely optional. The sesame seeds can be replaced with finely chopped nuts, granulated sugar, or even sparkling sugar. Or just leave the dough balls plain.
    • This recipe is for eggless thumbprint cookies. However, two egg yolks can be added to the cookie dough to make the cookies richer.
    • Avoid overbaking these cookies as they can end up dry. 10-12 minutes usually makes a perfect batch.
    • I have used raspberry jam for the filling, but the thumbprint cookies can be filled with just about any jam flavor you like.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 CookieCalories: 159kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 58mgPotassium: 29mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 218IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 1mg

    The Best Chocolate Crinkle Cookies Recipe

    December 9, 2022

    Chocolate crinkle cookies on a parchment paper lined wooden platter.

    These chocolate crinkle cookies are everything you want in a holiday treat - crackly, fudgy, and rich with deep chocolate flavor. They look gorgeous, taste even better, and instantly bring that cozy Christmas feeling to your kitchen!

    Chocolate crinkle cookies in a wooden plate, surrounded by christmas decor.

    Chocolate crinkle cookies are super simple to make and are an absolute delight for all chocoholics! These pretty crackly top cookies are crisp on the outside and like a moist fudgy brownie on the inside. They are rich, full-flavored, have soft baked centers, and have a crispy powdered sugar outer layer. There's something so festive about these cookies that they are always a part of our Christmas cookie tray!

    Love crinkle cookies? Then you must try my lemon crinkle cookies and gingerbread crinkle cookies!

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    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    ✨ Foolproof and easy - A simple, fuss-free chocolate crinkle cookie recipe that gives perfectly crackly cookies every single time.

    ✨ Great for make-ahead - The dough chills beautifully and can be made days in advance. It even freezes well for up to a month!

    ✨ Stay fresh for weeks - These crackle cookies stay well for up to 2 weeks, making them ideal for gifting and holiday prep!

    ✨ Egg-free! These cookies are a wonderful option for those avoiding eggs, and you won't miss them!

    ✨Festive and beautiful- That signature brown and white crackle top makes them look instantly holiday-ready and festive with no effort!

    Reader Love ❤️

    5 stars

    These turned out soo good, kids and everyone loved them! Going to make them again soon, adding more coffee powder! - Sara

    5 stars

    Peeped at the previous review and being an avid coffee drinker added one additional tsp of coffee granules to the mixture. I also subbed the 3/4 of the ap flour with sesame flour just for the fun of it and the recipe still worked out no problem. Its perfect, no notes, these are some of the most delicious chocolate cookies ive ever tried! Thanks and Happy Holidays to you, Natasha! - Alice

    The Best Chocolate Crinkle Cookies Recipe

    Recipe Ingredients

    Flour: All-purpose works the best here. You may use cake flour; it will give you a crumblier cookie.

    Baking soda: Helps the cookies puff up and crack beautifully.

    Sugar: Use dark or light brown sugar for a deep caramel flavor. You can use coconut sugar, too. Powdered sugar/ icing sugar is used to roll the cookie dough balls.

    Oil: I used melted coconut oil. It has a subtle sweet flavor and aroma that I love. You can use any other vegetable oil you prefer.

    Yogurt: since this recipe is egg-free, we are using thick, full-fat plain Greek yogurt instead. It adds richness and moisture to the cookies.

    Cocoa powder: Use any natural, unsweetened cocoa powder you like. It adds an intense chocolate-y flavor to these crinkle cookies!

    Coffee powder: To enhance the deep chocolate flavor- I highly recommend not skipping this.

    Vanilla extract: For warmth and extra flavor. Use store-bought or homemade vanilla extract.

    Please see the recipe card below for full information about the ingredients and quantities.

    Variations

    Peppermint Chocolate Crinkle Cookies - Add 1 teaspoon of pure peppermint extract to the wet ingredients and top with some crushed candy canes, just like I did for my chocolate peppermint fudge!

    Double Chocolate Crinkle Cookies - Add chocolate chips to the batter, as I did for my double chocolate chip cookies.

    Vegan - You can replace yogurt with plant-based yogurt.

    How To Make Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

    Step 1: Whisk coconut oil and brown sugar in a bowl. Mix in Greek yogurt and vanilla extract, and keep it aside.

    Wet ingredients for crinkle cookies in a mixing bowl.

    Step 2: In another bowl, sift together cocoa powder, flour, baking soda, and salt. Add instant coffee powder to this mixture.

    Dry ingredients for crinkle cookies in a mixing bowl.

    Step 3: Now add the wet mixture to the dry contents and mix well.

    Step 4: This dough will be a little soft. Refrigerate for 30 - 60 minutes until the dough is firm enough to handle.

    Chocolate cookie dough in a mixing bowl.

    Step 5: Preheat the oven and line the baking tray with Silpat or parchment paper.

    Step 6: Roll the dough into 1" balls.

    Step 7: Pour icing sugar into a shallow bowl. Roll the dough balls in icing sugar.

    cookie dough balls on a parchment paper.

    Cookie dough balls coated with icing sugar on parchment paper.

    Step 8: Place the dough balls on the prepared baking tray.

    Step 9: Bake for 10-12 minutes till the top is firm to the touch. Do not overbake.

    Step 10:Cool on a wire rack. Store in an airtight container.

    Baked chocolate crinkle cookies on parchment paper.

    Pro Tips

    • I make this eggless version of the crinkle brownie cookies, but if using eggs, replace the yogurt with 2 eggs.
    • Coconut oil can be replaced by any neutral oil.
    • I love adding coffee to make a mocha crinkle cookie version. The coffee makes the chocolate flavor more intense and delicious. But you may skip it if you wish.
    • Don't overbake the cookies. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the tops are just slightly firm to the touch. These chocolate crinkle cookies harden as they cool.
    Chocolate cookies stacked up on a wooden platter.

    How To Store Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

    Store the cookies in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

    You can also store the cookie dough for up to 3 days in the refrigerator or freeze the dough balls for a month. Let them thaw for 30 minutes before rolling them in icing sugar and baking.

    More Holiday Chocolate Cookies

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      Eggless Double Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • Five Chocolate ginger cookies stacked up on parchment paper with a red string.
      Chocolate Ginger Cookies
    • Chai Spice Chocolate Cookies | Easy Chai spiced cookies
      Chai Spice Chocolate Cookies
    • chocolate gingerbread cookies on a white serving plate with christmas decorations.
      Gluten-Free Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies

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    Chocolate crinkle cookies on a parchment paper lined wooden platter.

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    Natasha Minocha
    Chocolate crinkle cookies are super simple to make and are an absolute delight for all chocoholics! These pretty crackly top cookies are crisp on the outside and like a moist fudgy brownie on the inside.
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 12 minutes mins
    Course Cookies
    Cuisine American
    Servings 24 Cookies
    Calories 125 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 cup Brown sugar
    • 1/2 cup Coconut oil
    • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, plain
    • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
    • 1 3/4 cup All-purpose flour
    • 1/2 cup Cocoa powder
    • 1 tsp Baking soda
    • 1/4 tsp Salt
    • 2 tsp Instant coffee powder
    • 1/2 cup Powdered sugar / Icing sugar

    Instructions
     

    • In a large bowl, whisk together the brown sugar and coconut oil.
      1 cup Brown sugar, 1/2 cup Coconut oil
    • Add the Greek yogurt and vanilla extract to the sugar mixture and mix well.
      Keep aside.
      1/2 cup Greek yogurt, plain, 1 tsp Vanilla extract
    • In another bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
      1 3/4 cup All-purpose flour, 1/2 cup Cocoa powder, 1 tsp Baking soda, 1/4 tsp Salt
    • Whisk in the coffee powder.
      2 tsp Instant coffee powder
    • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix well, until a soft dough is formed.
    • Refrigerate the dough until firm, 30 - 60 minutes.
      You can refrigerate the dough for up to 3 days at this point or freeze the dough balls for a month. Let the frozen cookie dough thaw for 30 minutes before rolling them in icing sugar and baking.
    • When you're ready to bake, preheat the oven to 180 C / 350 F and line a baking tray with Silpat or parchment paper.
    • Pour the icing sugar in a shallow bowl. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and roll the balls in the powdered sugar.
      1/2 cup Powdered sugar
    • Place cookies on a baking sheet, being sure to leave space between each of the cookies.
      Bake at 180 C / 350 F for 10-12 minutes or until the tops of cookies are slightly firm to the touch.
      The cookies will harden as they cool, so please don't overbake.
    • Cool completely on a wire rack before transferring to an air-tight container. Enjoy!

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    Notes

    • I make this eggless version of the crinkle brownie cookies, but if using eggs, replace the yogurt with 2 eggs.
    • Coconut oil can be replaced by any neutral oil.
    • I love adding coffee to make a mocha crinkle cookie version. The coffee makes the chocolate flavor more intense and delicious. But you may skip it if you wish.
    • Don't overbake the cookies. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the tops are just slightly firm to the touch. These chocolate crinkle cookies harden as they cool.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 CookieCalories: 125kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0.2mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 59mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 0.4IUCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg

    Rocky Road Chocolate Bark

    December 4, 2022

    pieces of chocolate bark with marshmallows and almonds on a plate.

    This super-easy rocky road chocolate bark is crunchy, nutty, and sweet.  The recipe needs just 4 ingredients and comes together in one bowl! It makes the best holiday gift or Christmas dessert!

    pieces of chocolate bark with marshmallows and almonds on a plate.

    Chocolate barks have been my holiday go-to recipes ever since I made chocolate bark with matcha and goji berries! They are incredibly easy to make, so versatile, and well-loved by everyone.

    This rocky road twist is one of my favorite dark chocolate bark variations. It’s a fun, forgiving, mix-and-stir kind of dessert, packed with crunchy nuts, fluffy marshmallows, and smooth chocolate.

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    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    ✨ The recipe is so much fun and simple to make. All the ingredients you need (almonds, marshmallows, and chocolate) to make it will, most likely, already be in your pantry!

    ✨ The bark is completely customizable. There is so much you can put into chocolate barks. Switch nuts, chocolate types, or add toppings you love. Each variation is prettier than the one before.

    ✨ The dark chocolate rocky road recipe can be made ahead, as it stores well for 2-3 weeks. So, it’s perfect for gifting (or snacking), just like my Biscoff truffles and chocolate peppermint fudge!

    ✨ This is a total crowd-pleaser! Kids and adults alike love the classic rocky road flavor!

    Chocolate bark with almonds and marshmallows on a plate.

    Recipe Ingredients

    Chocolate: I used 55% dark chocolate chips. You can use darker or sweeter chocolate. Whatever works for you. My only suggestion is to find the absolute best chocolate you can. It’s the heart of this recipe, and you want it to be good!

    Almonds are the classic choice for rocky road bark. Roasting them makes the flavor deeper. Feel free to use walnuts, hazelnuts, or pecans! Even peanuts work beautifully. Like in my chocolate caramel peanut clusters.

    Marshmallows: Chop them roughly to create soft pockets in every bite. Or use mini marshmallows like I did to top my classic hot chocolate.

    Sea salt balances the sweetness and makes the chocolate flavor pop.

    Please see the recipe card below for full information about the ingredients and quantities.

    Variations

    Vegan: Use dairy-free chocolate and vegan marshmallows.

    Graham Crackers: Add crushed graham crackers for nostalgic rocky road flavor and extra crunch.

    How To Make Rocky Road Chocolate Bark

    Step 1: Melt dark chocolate in 30-second bursts in the microwave or using a double boiler. Stir often to avoid burning.

    Step 2: Spread the melted chocolate onto a parchment-lined tray.

    Melted chocolate in a bowl.
    Melted chocolate spread on a parchment lined tray.

    Step 3: Sprinkle chopped roasted almonds and marshmallows evenly on top. Press gently so they stick.

    Step 4: Sprinkle sea salt on top.

    Almonds and marshmallows on top of melted chocolate on parchment paper.

    Step 5: Refrigerate rocky road chocolate bark with marshmallows for 1–2 hours, or until fully set.

    Step 6: Use a sharp knife to cut into different sizes and serve.

    Set rocky road chocolate bark on parchment paper.

    Pro Tips

    • Do not overheat the chocolate. It can get grainy or seize, which ruins the taste and texture!
    • Use the best quality dark chocolate you can find. Once melted it will be glossy and will have a good viscosity.
    • Let the bark set properly before slicing. Patience pays off!
    • These dark chocolate almond barks store really well for 2-3 weeks in the refrigerator.
    Chocolate bark broken into pieces on a plate.

    Recipe FAQs

    What is in rocky road chocolate?

    Rocky road is a no-bake chocolate bark made with chocolate, nuts, and marshmallows. It began as an ice cream flavor and is now also used in cookies, fudge, brownies, and cakes!

    Can I use cooking chocolate for Rocky Road?

    No. Good-quality baking chocolate or couverture chocolate works best. Avoid compound chocolate for the best flavor and texture. I explain more in my guide to baking with chocolate.

    How thick should chocolate bark be?

    Keep the layer slightly thick (¼ inch) for the best texture. Thin rocky road bark crumbles easily. Too thick becomes hard to bite.

    How long does chocolate bark take to set?

    It should not take more than an hour or two, as long as you’ve not made the bark too thick.

    Why is my chocolate bark soft?

    It may not have set long enough. Or the chocolate was overheated. Make sure to chill fully and use good-quality chocolate.

    Melted chocolate with almonds and marshmallows on parchment paper.

    More Christmas Treats

    • 3 Ingredient Biscoff Truffles with Chocolate
      Biscoff Truffles
    • French heart cookies in a small tray on a wooden board with old papers.
      French Hearts Recipe
    • chocolate fudge squares stacked on top of each other on small plate.
      Chocolate Fudge With Condensed Milk
    • Pieces of white chocolate matcha bark with goji berries stacked.
      Matcha White Chocolate Bark

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    pieces of chocolate bark with marshmallows and almonds on a plate.

    Rocky Road Chocolate Bark

    Natasha Minocha
    This super-easy rocky road chocolate bark is crunchy, nutty, and sweet.  The recipe needs just 4 ingredients and comes together in one bowl! It makes the best holiday gift or dessert!
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    Prep Time 2 hours hrs 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 2 hours hrs 15 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 servings
    Calories 261 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2.5 cups Dark chocolate chips
    • 1/2 cup Roasted almonds, roughly chopped
    • 1 cup Marshmallows, roughly chopped You can also use mini marshmallows
    • 1/2 tsp Sea salt flakes

    Instructions
     

    • Melt the chocolate over a double boiler or in the microwave, in spurts of 60 seconds.
    • Pour the melted chocolate over a tray lined with parchment paper or Silpat.
    • Evenly sprinkle the almonds and marshmallows over the chocolate. Press them gently into the chocolate.
    • Sprinkle the sea salt flakes and place the tray in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours or until the chocolate is set.
    • Once the chocolate is set, cut it into pieces and serve. Enjoy!

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    Notes

    • Do not overheat the chocolate. It can get grainy or seize, which ruins the taste and texture!
    • Use the best quality dark chocolate you can find. Once melted it will be glossy and will have a good viscosity.
    • Let the bark set properly before slicing. Patience pays off!
    • These dark chocolate almond barks store really well for 2-3 weeks in the refrigerator.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 ServingCalories: 261kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.001gCholesterol: 0.4mgSodium: 143mgPotassium: 285mgFiber: 2gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 132mgIron: 1mg

    Christmas Wreath Cookies

    December 1, 2022

    decorated christmas wreath cookies on a plate with christmas decor around.

    Soft, buttery, and lemony, these Christmas wreath cookies are very easy to make! Serve them with hot cocoa, pack them as homemade holiday gifts, or keep them for late-night cravings!

    decorated christmas wreath cookies on a plate with christmas decor around.

    If you’re hunting for a quick, festive recipe that actually tastes as pretty as it looks, these cream cheese sugar cookies are the ones! They’re soft and topped with a lemony glaze that makes every bite pop. They’re so good, you’ll be breaking out a gallon of milk for them!

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    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    ✨ Charming, cheerful, and unbelievably easy, these are classic sugar cookies that get a festive glow-up with a lemon glaze and Christmas sprinkles!

    ✨ These wreath sugar cookies are foolproof. The dough comes together quickly, rolls out easily, and bakes like a dream!

    ✨ Cream cheese in the dough makes the sugar cookies richer, smoother, with a wonderful melt-in-your-mouth texture. It also adds a little tang! Use this cream cheese sugar cookie dough as a base for making cut-out cookies like my gluten-free Linzer cookies or drop cookies like my butter cookies.

    ✨ The cookies hold their shape beautifully. So you can cut and decorate them easily, which makes them perfect for decorating with kids (much like chocolate gingerbread cookies), holiday parties, or cookie-swap boxes, along with Christmas spritz cookies.

    ✨Wreath sugar cookies recipe is make-ahead friendly. Prep the dough a day earlier, chill it, and bake fresh cookies whenever you want.

    Christmas cookies with sprinkles and glaze on a plate.

    Reader Love ❤️

    5 stars

    these are soo cute and fun! huge hit at my cookie exchange ☺️ - Jenny

    Recipe Ingredients

    Flour: All-purpose flour is the best for a soft, tender crumb.

    Butter for flavor and crisp texture. Use softened butter.

    Sugar: Use caster sugar in the dough as it dissolves easily and bakes the cookies evenly. Use icing sugar for the lemon glaze for a smooth, glossy finish.

    Cream cheese: Use room temperature, full-fat cream cheese. It makes the wreath sugar cookies creamier, softer, tangier, and richer. Both store-bought and homemade cream cheese can be used.

    Egg helps bind the cookie dough and adds structure.

    Vanilla extract: Use store-bought or homemade vanilla extract to balance and enhance all the flavors.

    Lemon juice to make a bright lemon glaze and balance the sweetness.

    Sprinkles are a must! Use any kind you like - All of them add crunch, color, and instant holiday cheer!

    See the recipe card below for full information about the ingredients and quantities.

    Variations

    Flavors: Brighten up the sugar Christmas cookies with lemon or orange zest in the dough.

    Make them warmly spiced - Add cinnamon powder, ginger powder, and nutmeg.

    Add cocoa powder to make these chocolate-flavored!

    Eggless: You can either add another one-fourth cup of cream cheese. Or substitute the egg for a flax egg by mixing 1 tablespoon of flaxseed powder with 3 tablespoons of water, as I did in my double chocolate chip cookies.

    Vegan: Use plant-based butter and cream cheese to make vegan Christmas wreath cookies.

    How To Make Christmas Wreath Cookies

    Step 1: Beat softened butter, caster sugar, cream cheese, egg, and homemade vanilla extract together until smooth and creamy.

    Egg, butter, cream cheese and sugar in a mixing bowl.

    Step 2: Add all-purpose flour to the mixture to make a soft, pliable dough. I prefer to use a spatula first and then finish with my hands. You just need to bring everything together in a ball.

    Flour on top of butter-sugar mixture in a mixing bowl.

    Step 3: Cling wrap the dough and refrigerate for at least an hour, or until the dough is firm enough to handle.

    Step 4: Set your oven to preheat, and then on a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/8" thickness.

    Cookie dough in a glass mixing bowl.

    Step 5: Cut out large rounds using a fluted cookie cutter. Then cut smaller circles inside to form Christmas wreath cookies.

    Rolled out cookie dough with big and small round shapes cut out.

    Step 6: Place the cookies on a lined tray and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until pale gold.

    Wreath shaped cookie dough cut outs on a parchment-lined tray.

    Step 7: While the cookies cool, make the lemon glaze by mixing lemon juice and icing sugar till smooth and thick with a pourable consistency.

    Baked wreath cookies on a parchment-lined tray.

    Step 8: Working with one sugar cookie at a time, drizzle the glaze on top and immediately decorate each with sprinkles.

    Final step: Let the cookies sit for 10 to 15 minutes till the glaze sets, and then serve.

    Wreath cookies decorated with lemon glaze and red, green, and white sprinkles.

    Pro Tips

    • The perfect size for Christmas wreath sugar cookies is 1/8th to 1/4th of an inch. Thinner cookies will break. Thicker cookies will be too dense.
    • Refrigerating the sugar cookie dough is crucial, similar to pumpkin snickerdoodle cookie dough or cranberry almond shortbread cookies. It keeps the cookies from spreading and makes rolling/cutting easier.
    • To avoid dry cookies, bake only until pale gold.
    • Work quickly when decorating the cookies. The glaze sets fast. I like to work with 2 cookies at a time.
    Decorated Christmas wreath cookies on a plate.

    How To Store Christmas Wreath Sugar Cookies

    You can store glazed sugar cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Add wax paper or parchment paper between the cookie layers.

    You can also store them unglazed for 2 weeks. Ice them before serving.

    You can make the cream cheese sugar cookie dough one day before. When you’re ready to bake, leave the dough on the countertop till it softens. Then roll, cut, and bake.

    This dough can also be frozen for up to 1 month. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap or baking paper, and place in a freezer-friendly container. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight.

    Decorated christmas cookies on a plate with christmas decorations around.

    More Christmas Cookies

    • almond ricotta cookies with sprinkles on top on a white platter.
      Almond Ricotta Cookies
    • chocolate gingerbread cookies on a white serving plate with christmas decorations.
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    • Chai Spice Chocolate Cookies | Easy Chai spiced cookies
      Chai Spice Chocolate Cookies
    • Easy Spritz Cookies
      Christmas Spritz Cookies

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    decorated christmas wreath cookies on a plate with christmas decor around.

    Christmas Wreath Cookies

    Natasha Minocha
    These lemon-glazed Christmas wreath sugar cookies are the easy-to-make, soft Christmas cookies you’ve been looking for. Festive and pretty, they are perfect for ringing in the holidays with joy and cheer!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 45 minutes mins
    Cook Time 12 minutes mins
    Course Cookies, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 24 Cookies
    Calories 90 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1/2 cup Butter, softened
    • 1/3 cup Caster sugar
    • 1.5 ounces Cream cheese, at room temperature
    • 1 Egg
    • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
    • 1.5 cups All-purpose flour

    Lemon glaze

    • 1/3 cup Icing sugar
    • 2 tbsp Lemon juice
    • Christmas sprinkles

    Instructions
     

    • Add the softened butter, cream cheese, caster sugar, egg, and vanilla extract to a large bowl and beat well, using an electric beater, until light and fluffy.
      1/2 cup Butter, softened, 1/3 cup Caster sugar, 1.5 ounces Cream cheese, at room temperature, 1 Egg, 1 tsp Vanilla extract
    • Add all-purpose flour to this mixture and mix until all flour is well incorporated.
      1.5 cups All-purpose flour
    • Flatten the dough into a disc and wrap it in cling film. Refrigerate for 20-30 minutes.
    • Preheat your oven to 180 C / 350 F . Line a baking tray with parchment paper or Silpat.
    • On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to about 1/4" thickness. Cut with a 2.5" fluted round cookie cutter.
      Use a small 1/2" cutter to cut out the center of each cookie.
    • Carefully place on the prepared baking tray and bake at 180 C / 350 F for 10-12 minutes until pale golden in color.
    • Let the cookies cool completely, then spoon the glaze over the cookies and decorate with the sprinkles.
    • Let the cookies set for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

    Lemon Glaze

    • Combine the icing sugar and lemon juice in a small bowl until a thick, smooth glaze is formed.
      1/3 cup Icing sugar, 2 tbsp Lemon juice

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    Notes

    • The perfect size for Christmas wreath sugar cookies is 1/4 of an inch. Thinner cookies will break. Thicker cookies will be too dense.
    • Refrigerating the sugar cookie dough is crucial, similar to pumpkin snickerdoodle cookie dough or cranberry almond shortbread cookies. It keeps the cookies from spreading and makes rolling/cutting easier.
    • To avoid dry cookies, bake only until pale gold.
    • Work quickly when decorating the cookies. The glaze sets fast. I like to work with 2 cookies at a time.
    • This dough can also be frozen for up to 1 month. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap or baking paper, and place in a freezer-friendly container. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 CookieCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 39mgPotassium: 16mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 154IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.4mg

    White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies

    November 28, 2022

    White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies on a platter with ingredients around.

    These white chocolate cranberry cookies are crisp at the edges, soft and chewy in the middle! Studded with macadamia nuts, white chocolate, and bright tart cranberries that cut through the sweetness, making each bite perfectly balanced!

    White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies on a platter with ingredients around.

    Chewy, chunky, these soft-baked white chocolate cranberry cookies are bakery-style cookies you can make right at home! The dough is easy to make and needs to be prepped ahead, which is perfect for the busy cookie season. Make the dough ahead of time and park it in the fridge for a day or in the freezer for a month!

    Perfect for your Holiday cookie tray, for gifting, cookie exchanges, or enjoying with a cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate!

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    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    ✨ The creamy white chocolate and bright, tangy cranberries create a combo that's perfectly balanced and looks holiday-ready!

    ✨ The dough comes together easily and is freezer-friendly, making it a great make-ahead cookie recipe!

    ✨Soft chewy texture every time! A quick chill gives a thick, chunky cookie with a soft center and crispy edges - the kind everyone reaches out for first!

    ✨ With a pop of white and red, the cranberry cookies look festive without any effort. Perfect for holiday entertaining, gifting, or Christmas cookie boxes.

    a cookie with white chocolate and cranberries on a surface.

    Recipe Ingredients

    Butter: I use salted butter. Also, make sure your butter is at room temperature and softened. Softened butter helps the dough cream properly, so the cookies bake evenly.

    Sugar: Brown sugar adds a warm caramel flavor that pairs beautifully with tart cranberries. Caster sugar (also known as castor sugar, superfine sugar, or baker's sugar) brings sweetness. It also balances the deeper flavor of the brown sugar. You can swap this with regular granulated sugar.

    Flour: All-purpose flour is the best here for chewy, tender cookies.

    Egg binds everything together and gives structure.

    Vanilla extract rounds out all the flavors. It makes the white chocolate cookies taste warm and balanced.

    Nuts: Creamy, rich, subtly sweet macadamia nuts are a great match with white chocolate and cranberries. You can skip them or use almonds or hazelnuts instead. Pistachios taste great too, much like my cranberry pistachio biscotti and pistachio financiers.

    White chocolate chips are the star of the show! They melt into soft pockets throughout the cookie. Please use coverture chocolate here for the best taste. I prefer Callebaut, but any good-quality baking chocolate brand will do wonders here.

    Dried cranberries make the cookies chewy and, of course, ring in the festive, ruby-red pop of color.

    Please see the recipe card below for full information about the ingredients and quantities.

    How To Make White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies

    Step 1: Beat softened butter until it is light and fluffy.

    Step 2: Add the brown sugar and caster sugar. Beat well until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract. Mix well.

    Eggs on top of beaten butter-sugar mixture in a mixing bowl.

    Step 3: Add the all-purpose flour and baking soda and mix well with a spatula.

    Flour and baking soda on top of butter-sugar mixture in a mixing bowl.
    Cookie dough with white chocolate, macadamia nuts, and cranberries in a mixing bowl.

    Step 4: Fold in the white chocolate chips, dried cranberries, and macadamia nuts.

    Step 5: Chill the white chocolate cookie dough for at least 2 hours. You can even keep it overnight.

    Scooped out cookie dough on parchment paper.

    Step 6:  Scoop cookie dough balls onto a lined baking tray while the oven preheats.

    Step 7: Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges look set. Add extra white chocolate chips and sliced cranberry pieces on top while still warm.

    Final step: Cool and serve!

    Baked cookies on parchment paper.

    Pro Tips

    • The dough for these cranberry white chocolate cookies is a little stiff. So, use your hands to fold in nuts and chocolate chips.
    • Chill the dough. It adds flavor and gives you thick, chunky bakery-style cookies.
    • It’s easier to scoop the dough first and then chill. Scoop out the soft cookie dough (I prefer a 1-inch scoop) on your prepared tray, and then refrigerate them. So, when it’s time to bake, you just have to slide the tray into the oven.
    • This cookie dough will stay well in the fridge for up to 2 days and in the freezer for up to 2 months.
    • Leave space between cookie balls. They do spread a bit. If need be, bake the cookies in two batches.
    • Want crisper cookies? Bake 1–2 minutes longer, though still won’t be completely crispy (it is a soft-baked cookie recipe).
    White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies on a serving platter with ingredients in the background.

    Recipe FAQs

    Can I use fresh cranberries instead of dried in these cookies?

    Absolutely! You might need to bake them for a little longer, as fresh cranberries have more moisture than dried.

    How to store these cranberry cookies?

    Allow the cookies to cool completely.  Then stash the chocolate and cranberry cookies in an airtight container, and they’ll keep well for 2 weeks.

    Can I freeze white chocolate cranberry cookie dough?

    Yes, you can! Scoop the dough out on a tray. Freeze for a few hours. Transfer the frozen cookie dough balls into a freezer-friendly bag or container. Freeze for up to 2 months.

    Cookies with white chocolate and cranberries on a plate.

    More Holiday Cookies

    • Thumbprint cookies on a platter surrounded by holiday decor.
      Best Thumbprint Cookies Recipe
    • Easy Chocolate Salami Recipe
      Easy Chocolate Salami Recipe
    • Chai Spice Chocolate Cookies | Easy Chai spiced cookies
      Chai Spice Chocolate Cookies
    • linzer cookies piled up on a metal tray with green Christmas decorations.
      Gluten-free Linzer Cookies

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    White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies

    White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies

    Natasha Minocha
    These soft and chewy white chocolate cranberry cookies have the perfect sweet-tart balance. They're festive, simple, and always a crowd-pleaser!
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    Prep Time 2 hours hrs 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 12 minutes mins
    Course Cookies, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 24 cookies
    Calories 140 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 3/4 cup Butter, softened I used salted butter
    • 1/2 cup Brown sugar
    • 1/4 cup Caster sugar
    • 1 Egg
    • 1.5 tsp Vanilla extract
    • 2 cups All-purpose flour
    • 1 tsp Baking soda
    • 1/2 cup White chocolate chips
    • 1/3 cup Dried cranberries, sliced
    • 1/3 cup Macadamia nuts, chopped

    Instructions
     

    • Beat the softened butter in a large bowl for 30-60 seconds, with an electric beater.
      3/4 cup Butter, softened
    • Add the brown sugar and caster sugar. Beat well until the mixture is light and fluffy.
      1/2 cup Brown sugar, 1/4 cup Caster sugar
    • Add the egg and vanilla extract. Mix well.
      1 Egg, 1.5 tsp Vanilla extract
    • Add the all-purpose flour and baking soda. Mix well using a spatula.
      2 cups All-purpose flour, 1 tsp Baking soda
    • Fold in the white chocolate, cranberries, and macadamia nuts.
      1/2 cup White chocolate chips, 1/3 cup Dried cranberries, sliced, 1/3 cup Macadamia nuts, chopped
    • Scoop the dough out using a 1" ice cream scoop on a baking tray lined with parchment paper or Silpat.
    • Chill the dough balls for at least 2 hours.
    • When you're ready to bake, preheat your oven to 180 C / 350 F.
    • Place the cookie dough balls at least 1" apart and bake for 10-12 minutes, until the cookies are light golden brown.
      Place some extra chocolate chips and sliced cranberries on top of each cookie as soon as they come out of the oven. This is an optional step.
    • Let the cookies cool for 5 minutes on the tray before transferring them to a cooling rack. Store the cooled cookies in an air-tight jar. Enjoy!

    Video

    Notes

    • The dough for these cranberry white chocolate cookies is a little stiff. So, use your hands to fold in nuts and chocolate chips.
    • Chill the dough. It adds flavor and gives you thick, chunky bakery-style cookies.
    • It’s easier to scoop the dough first and then chill. Scoop out the soft cookie dough (I prefer a 1-inch scoop) on your prepared tray, and then refrigerate them. So, when it’s time to bake, you just have to slide the tray into the oven.
    • This cookie dough will stay well in the fridge for up to 2 days and in the freezer for up to 2 months.
    • Leave space between cookie balls. They do spread a bit. If need be, bake the cookies in two batches.
    • Want crisper cookies? Bake 1–2 minutes longer, though still won’t be completely crispy (it is a soft-baked cookie recipe).

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 CookieCalories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 99mgPotassium: 33mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 191IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg

    Sweet Potato Crackers

    November 23, 2022

    Sweet Potato Crackers | Healthy Snack Recipe

    Sweet potato crackers are crunchy, savory, and super addictive. If you’re hunting for a healthy snack recipe for the holidays with a really short ingredient list that doesn’t demand a long, drawn-out process, these sweet potato chips are it!

    Sweet Potato Crackers | Healthy Snack Recipe

    Seriously, when it comes to these sweet potato crackers, I have no willpower. They are a bit of a weakness - they are SO delicious! Made with simple, wholesome ingredients, these are snacks you can truly feel good about.

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    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    These crackers are perfectly crunchy with just the right touch of sweetness from roasted sweet potatoes.

    They’re the kind of snack you’ll keep reaching for—totally addictive in the best way!

    They are so easy to make at home. No fancy tools or complicated techniques required!

    Made with real, simple ingredients and no preservatives, these are snacks you can feel good about.

    Pair them with hummus, cheese, or your favorite dip, or simply enjoy them on their own. They’re perfect for lunchboxes, tea-time, or a cozy movie night snack.

    Recipe Ingredients & Variations

    Sweet Potatoes: Use whichever variety of sweet potatoes is available locally. Starch makes crackers crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. So, look for dense sweet potatoes; they’ll have more starch than usual.

    Oil: Olive oil lends a fruitiness to the crackers that we just love. Melted butter or any other vegetable oil of your choice are a good substitute, too.

    Flour: I used all-purpose flour, but you can 100% make this sweet potato crackers recipe with whole wheat flour.

    Seasoning: The chips are like a blank canvas; paint them with whatever spices allure you. For us, the Kashmiri chili gave them the perfect kick. However, you can make the sweet potato crackers as spicy (or as mild) as you like. Here are a few others that are just as delicious:

    • Cinnamon powder
    • Ground ginger
    • Pumpkin pie spice
    • Ground or crushed cumin
    • Garam masala and turmeric
    • Za’atar or any other spice you enjoy

    Please see the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

    How To Make Sweet Potato Crackers

    Step 1: In a large bowl, mix all-purpose flour, salt, baking powder, red chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried thyme.

    Dry ingredients for the sweet potato crackers

    Step 2: Add sweet potato purée and olive oil to the dry ingredients.

    Add sweet potato puree and olive oil to the dry ingredients

    Step 3: Combine the purée and the dry ingredients to make a soft, pliable dough. Cover and let the dough rest for 10 minutes.

    Make a soft dough

    Step 4: Divide the dough into 4 parts.

    Divide the dough into 4 pieces

    Step 5: Roll each part into a rectangle and then cut it into square chips.

    Roll out each dough piece into a rough rectangle and cut into small squares

    Step 6: Bake the sweet potato crackers for 15 minutes!

    Final step: Serve with my easy fried pickle dip, creamy cashew cheese, whipped goat cheese dip, classic hummus, or mint chutney!

    Baked sweet potato crackers

    Top Tips

    • If your sweet potato cracker dough is too soft to handle, refrigerate it till it firms up enough to roll easily.
    • The key to crispy sweet potato snacks is thin rolling. The thinner the chips, the crispier the result.
    • When each sweet potato cracker is thick, you get chewy chips as opposed to crackly ones. To my surprise, my son preferred the chewy ones, so don’t discount them!
    • These crackers get done rather fast. And you don’t want to burn or overbake them. For me, 15 minutes at 350°F (180 °C) worked well. But every oven is different, so keep an eye on them.
    • I had to rotate the tray once to bake the crackers evenly. While this is not necessary (depending on your oven), check once to see if the chips are browning evenly.
    • If the underside is not baking properly, turn them upside down.
    Sweet Potato Crackers | Healthy Snack Recipe

    How To Make Sweet Potato Puree?

    Sweet potatoes can be puréed in a variety of ways, including by steaming, boiling, and roasting. I always choose to steam the potatoes until they are super soft. For my sweet potato bread, I mashed them with a fork, but for these baked sweet potato chips, I wanted a smoother finish.

    So, they went in a food processor with a couple of tablespoons of water. You might need to add more water, but be cautious. Incorporate one tablespoon at a time because you don’t want a runny purée. You want a thick one.

    You can also easily make the sweet potato puree 2-3 days before and store it in an air-tight container in the refrigerator.

    Sweet Potato Crackers | Healthy Snack Recipe

    How To Serve

    Sweet potato crackers are a fantastic nibble to have on hand. They stay well for upto 2 weeks in air-tight container.

    Snack on them as-is, serve them with dips, or keep them as a side to soups. But if you’re in the mood for a lavish spread then add them to your easy cheese board.

    Sweet Potato Crackers | Healthy Snack Recipe

    More Holiday Snacks

    • Cranberry Brie Puff Pastry Bites.
      Cranberry Brie Puff Pastry Bites
    • pumpkin cranberry crackers in a bowl on a plaid napkin.
      Pumpkin Cranberry Crackers
    • Pumpkin Pie Spiced Almonds | Pumpkin Spiced Roasted Almonds
      Pumpkin Pie Spiced Almonds
    • Sourdough Crackers | Easy Vegan Sourdough Cracker Recipe
      Sourdough Crackers

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    Sweet Potato Crackers

    Natasha Minocha
    Sweet potato crackers are crunchy, savory, and super addictive. If you’re hunting for a healthy snack recipe for the holidays with a really short ingredient list that doesn’t demand a long, drawn-out process, these sweet potato chips are it!
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Course Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 60 Crackers
    Calories 22 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
    • 1/2 tsp Baking powder
    • 1 tsp Salt
    • 1 tsp Dried thyme
    • 1/2 tsp Onion powder
    • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
    • 3/4 tsp Paprika
    • 1 cup Sweet potato puree
    • 3 tbsp Olive oil

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat your oven to 180 C. Line 2 baking trays with parchment paper.
    • In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, salt, thyme, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika.
    • Add the sweet potato puree and olive oil to the dry ingredients. Mix well with your hands. Knead briefly until a soft and pliable dough is formed.
    • Cover with a kitchen napkin and let the dough rest for 10 minutes.
    • Divide the dough into 4 equal portions.
    • Starting with one portion, roll it out thinly on a lightly floured surface.
    • Cut into small 1" squares and place on the prepared tray.
    • Bake for 15 minutes at 180 C, rotating the tray halfway until the crackers are golden and crispy.
    • Remove from the oven and let cool completely before transferring to an air-tight container. Enjoy!

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    Notes

    • If your sweet potato cracker dough is too soft to handle, refrigerate it till it firms up enough to roll easily.
    • The key to crispy sweet potato snacks is thin rolling. The thinner the chips, the crispier the result.
    • When each sweet potato cracker is thick, you get chewy chips as opposed to crackly ones. To my surprise, my son preferred the chewy ones, so don’t discount them!
    • These crackers get done rather fast. And you don’t want to burn or overbake them. For me, 15 minutes at 350°F (180 °C) worked well. But every oven is different, so keep an eye on them.
    • I had to rotate the tray once to bake the crackers evenly. While this is not necessary (depending on your oven), check once to see if the chips are browning evenly.
    • If the underside is not baking properly, turn them upside down.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 ServingCalories: 22kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 0.4gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 44mgPotassium: 27mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 923IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.2mg

    Easy Orange Cranberry Bread

    November 21, 2022

    Easy Orange Cranberry Bread

    Soft, flavorful orange cranberry bread is a no-muss, no-fuss cranberry quick bread recipe with enough sweetness to tame the tart berries and make it almost cake-like.

    Easy Orange Cranberry Bread

    The easy cranberry bread recipe is super-fast, like my sweet potato bread. The tartness of cranberries, which, like their color, is intense and saturated, contrasts brightly with pleasing pockets of orange zest.

    The citrus touch moves the ruby gems into the spotlight and shows off their nuances—perfect for Thanksgiving dinner, which needs a little tang, brightness, and lightening up!

    The balance of chewy cranberries and soft cake crumb also makes cranberry orange bread a fantastic snack. It keeps well wrapped and refrigerated, so you can make it ahead. Nuke it in the microwave for a few seconds to warm it up, and then nibble on it with a cup of chai or coffee.

    Easy Orange Cranberry Bread

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    THIS CRANBERRY ORANGE BREAD IS

    Comfortingly flavored.

    For breakfast, brunch, or snack!

    Rather popular as an edible gift, prettily packed in mini loaves!

    A great recipe for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the weeks in between.

    Easy Orange Cranberry Bread

    HOW TO MAKE ORANGE CRANBERRY BREAD?

    Step 0: Set your oven to preheat and grease an 8-by-4-inch loaf tin.

    Step 1: In a bowl, sift flour, salt, and baking powder. Then add sugar and freshly grated orange zest.

    Sift together dry ingredients

    Step 2: In another bowl, combine eggs, milk, coconut oil, and orange juice.

    Mix wet ingredients for the bread

    Step 3: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix until there are no dry streaks visible.

    Step 4: Gently fold the cranberries into the orange bread batter and pour it into your prepped tin.

    Fold the cranberries into the batter
    Ready for baking

    Step 5: Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the top of the orange cranberry loaf, is golden brown and a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.

    Baked  Orange Cranberry Bread

    ORANGE BREAD GLAZE

    Step 6: While the cranberry bread cools, get the glaze ready by mixing freshly squeezed orange juice with icing sugar.

    Step 7: When the glaze is nice, thick, and smooth, pour it over the cooled orange cranberry bread.

    Step 8: Garnish with more orange zest and set aside to set the glaze.

    Final step: Slice, serve, and enjoy!

    Easy Orange Cranberry Bread

    NOTES ON BREAD WITH CRANBERRIES

    As far as I know, we don’t get fresh cranberries here. So, my recipe for orange bread had dried cranberries. They work well if you use one of these two tricks:

    1. I soak them in hot water, which plumps up the cranberries.
    2. Or you can soak in orange juice for additional flavor.

    If you’re making the orange quick bread specifically for the holiday season, rum is another option, like I did with my Christmas cake.

    • I am confident that fresh and frozen cranberries will work just the same. Toss them with a tablespoon of flour so they don’t sink to the bottom as the bread bakes.
    • Don’t thaw the frozen cranberries; just toss them as-is into the batter.
    • Greasing the tin well helps the bread to slide out easily.
    • Never over-mix the batter. Stir just until the dry and wet ingredients are incorporated.
    • This recipe for cranberry bread can easily be used to make muffins without changing a thing in the batter.
    Easy Orange Cranberry Bread

    VARIATIONS

    Oil: Coconut oil gives the quick cranberry bread an almost cake-like moistness. Any vegetable oil will do the same. If you’re looking for an oil substitute in bread, use melted, cooled butter.

    Orange juice: Fresh juice adds a hefty dose of flavor to the bread, so that’s my preference. Pick whatever oranges are locally available and in season.

    If you’re in a pinch, you can replace it with the bottled variety.

    Zest: Cranberries are most often matched with orange zest because the flavor combo is deliciously appealing on the palate. That makes zest very, very important in this bread recipe with cranberries.

    Personally, I go heavy-handed with the orange zest. If you’re thinking of reducing the amount, just keep in mind not to skip it.

    Nuts: If you bake from inspiration rather than recipes, nuts pair beautifully with cranberry bread recipes. It’s optional, but you could top the bread with almond flakes for extra, extra crunch and that pretty look. Another option is to chop almonds, walnuts, or pecans and add them to the batter with the berries.

    VEGAN RECIPE FOR ORANGE CRANBERRY BREAD

    Use plant-based milk and swap eggs with flax eggs. One flax egg is made by combining 1 tablespoon of flax seeds with 3 tablespoons of water. Let the mixture rest until it is gelatinous.

    Easy Orange Cranberry Bread

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    Easy Orange Cranberry Bread

    Easy Orange Cranberry Bread Recipe

    Natasha Minocha
    Soft, flavorful orange cranberry bread is a no-muss, no-fuss cranberry quick bread recipe with enough sweetness to tame the tart berries and make it almost cake-like.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 50 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 slices
    Calories 337 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    Cake

    • 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
    • 1.5 tsp Baking powder
    • 1/4 tsp Salt
    • 2 tsp Orange zest
    • 3/4 cup Caster sugar
    • 2 Eggs
    • 1/4 cup Milk, lukewarm
    • 1/2 cup Coconut oil
    • 1/4 cup Orange juice, freshly squeezed You can also use packaged orange juice
    • 1/3 cup Dried cranberries, sliced in half I soaked these in hot water for 10 minutes

    Orange Glaze

    • 1/3 cup Icing sugar
    • 2-3 tbsp Orange Juice , freshly squeezed You can also use packaged orange juice

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat your oven to 180C. Grease a loaf pan 8" x 4".
    • Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
    • Whisk in the orange zest and sugar.
    • In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, coconut oil, and orange juice.
    • Pour into the dry ingredients and mix well.
    • Fold in the cranberries ( without the water) and pour the batter into your prepared pan.
    • Bake at 180C for 40-50 minutes, until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
    • Cool the cake in the pan for 10-15 minutes before turning it out on a cooling rack to cool completely.

    Orange Glaze

    • Whisk together the icing sugar and orange juice until a thick, smooth glaze is formed.
    • Pour this over the cooled cake. Sprinkle some orange zest. Let the glaze set for 10 minutes, then slice and serve. Enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 SliceCalories: 337kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.004gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 172mgPotassium: 81mgFiber: 1gSugar: 29gVitamin A: 99IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 66mgIron: 1mg
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