Dessert Recipes

A sweet tooth often accompanies a sophisticated palate. Discover spice-forward dessert recipes for cakes, cookies, ice cream, candy, and anything coated in sugar. Speaking of which, have you tried our Vanilla Bean Sugar?

09.05.2019

Garam Masala Poached Pears

Desserts France North Europe

Poached pears are a great seasonal dish, there’s something about them that makes people think you really know what you’re doing—especially if you refer to them as Poire à la...

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08.29.2019

Cardamom Saffron Ice Cream

Desserts Ice Cream North America North Europe

This recipe comes from one of the best spice books we've ever found, Jill Norman's Herbs & Spices: The Cook's Reference. Along with the beautiful photos and useful information, she...

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04.16.2019

Vanilla Bean Syrup

Beverage Desserts moderated vanilla

Vanilla syrup. A must-have ingredient for Don the Beachcomber's Nui Nui cocktail. See below for that cocktail recipe.

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12.11.2018

Duck Fat Roasted Walnuts

Appetizers & Snacks Desserts

You can also use the Spice House blend of Maple Sugar and Cinnamon Ceylon ground or just with Ceylon Cinnamon.

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05.25.2018

Anne's Apple Butter

Breakfast Desserts North America Sauce Slow Cooker

A delicious spread for toast or potato pancakes.

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04.06.2018

Hibiscus Infused Tea Cookies

Baking Desserts Hibiscus

To make hibiscus sugar, grind the dried hibiscus leaves in a coffee bean grinder. Strain through a sifter, and add sugar according to the desired taste.

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02.08.2018

Orange Blossom Sugar Cookies

Baking Desserts

Note that this calls for both Orange EXTRACT AND Orange FLOWER WATER.

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10.17.2015

Mexican Hot Chocolate

Beverage Desserts Latin America & Caribbean Mexico

Some time ago a local chocolatier closed, leaving me pining for their amazing Mexican hot chocolate. I am delighted to have finally managed to duplicate it in my own kitchen!...

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10.05.2015

Brown Sugar Butter Toffee

Appetizers & Snacks Desserts

Candy making has always been a big deal in my family. My Grandmother learned to make candy when she was a child by helping her mother at Christmas time. As...

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10.05.2015

Grandma Rosenbaum's Persimmon Pudding

Desserts North America

Grandma Lois Rosenbaum was my husband's maternal grandmother. I first tasted this pudding in 1971 and was delighted by its rich texture and tart, fruity taste. I didn't know a...

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10.04.2015

Old Fashioned Fruitcake

Baking Cake Desserts fruit-recipes Fruitcake Loaf scandinavian-recipes

Good luck having leftovers when you bake this recipe with a mix of nutmeg, allspice, cinnamon, and cloves.

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08.26.2015

Apple Gem Cookies

Appetizers & Snacks Breakfast Desserts

Deliciously spiced apple cookies with a lemony glaze.

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03.30.2015

Dark Chocolate, Sunflower Seed & Sea Salt Cookies

Appetizers & Snacks chocolate-recipes Desserts

These cookies are inspired by the most incredible chocolate I had when we were in Vancouver. With the nutty flavor from brown butter and sunflower seeds and the salty topping...

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02.24.2015

Chocolate Espresso Cookies

Appetizers & Snacks Baking Desserts

This recipe (and some cookies!) was given to us by a long-term Evanston customer. They have a wonderfully strong coffee flavor, enhanced by the chocolate.

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11.10.2014

Rebekah's Anise and Orange Liqueur Cakes

Appetizers & Snacks Baking Desserts

These little cakes are the perfect dessert or tea party sweet.

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