When the holidays roll around, few desserts strike the perfect balance between cozy and indulgent quite like a good old-fashioned bread pudding. This bread pudding with caramel whiskey sauce is everything you want on a chilly Thanksgiving evening — rich, warm, and dripping in a buttery caramel sauce with just a touch of whiskey for […]
When it comes to Thanksgiving pie recipes, there’s one dessert that reigns supreme: a classic pumpkin pie. This timeless recipe brings together the velvety smoothness of spiced pumpkin filling, the buttery flake of a homemade crust, and a generous dollop of freshly whipped cream. What makes this version stand out? It’s made from scratch using […]
There’s something wonderfully nostalgic about a warm bread pudding, especially when it’s laced with tart cranberries and soaked in a silky vanilla custard sauce. This Cranberry Bread Pudding with Vanilla Custard Sauce is comfort food elevated — rustic and homey, yet decadent enough for a holiday table. I first made this version on a chilly […]
There’s something irresistibly charming about desserts that come in individual portions—especially when they combine tangy fruit and rich creaminess. These mini cheesecakes with cranberry compote are the perfect bite-sized treat for any gathering, but they really shine on your Thanksgiving dessert table. The tartness of the homemade cranberry topping balances the smooth, rich cheesecake base, […]
Pumpkin bars with cream cheese frosting are a cozy, spiced dream baked into a 9x13 pan—and quite honestly, they’re everything I want in a fall dessert. Rich with pumpkin puree, scented with warm spices, and topped with a thick layer of tangy-sweet cream cheese frosting, these bars strike the perfect balance of fluffy and moist. […]
When the cozy scent of ripe bananas and warm cinnamon fills the kitchen, it’s impossible not to feel like the holidays have arrived early. These Banana Bread Cookies with Cinnamon Drizzle are a soft, chewy, and utterly delightful spin on your favorite banana nut bread recipes—perfect for Thanksgiving dessert tables or just a chilly afternoon […]
If you're the kind of baker who believes dessert should be rich, comforting, and capable of stealing the spotlight, this Maple Cream Cheese Pound Cake with Toasted Pecans is going to be your new favorite holiday centerpiece. With its dense, velvety crumb, gentle notes of maple, and a golden crunchy top, this cake isn’t just […]
There’s something magical about waking up to the scent of warm spices in the fall, especially when Thanksgiving is just around the corner. These pumpkin cream cheese muffins with streusel crumble are the perfect mashup of cozy and indulgent. Think pumpkin bread with cream cheese, but in portable, bakery-style muffin form. They’re moist, warmly spiced, […]
There’s something about a southern pecan pie that just feels like home. That buttery, flaky crust filled with a rich, gooey center and topped with golden, toasted pecans is the very definition of comfort food—especially around Thanksgiving. This version, though, takes things up a notch. With a generous splash of bourbon and the deep molasses […]
Focaccia bread has always felt like the artistic soul of Italian baking—chewy, golden, and endlessly versatile. This savory Thanksgiving focaccia bread with caramelized onions and herbs is the kind of showstopper that lands right in the middle of the table and disappears faster than the turkey. With sweet and deeply flavorful onions, aromatic herbs, and […]
