This cheesecake features a crunchy pecan crust and a creamy butter-pecan base with plenty of candied pecans throughout. It is topped with a soft brown sugar caramel, more candied pecans, and whipped cream. It can be enjoyed year round and is especially good on crisp autumn days.

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A classic Old Fashioned

Oreo cheesecake with dark chocolate ganache and whipped cream. This was my first cheesecake attempt, and it still remains a very special one.

This cheesecake holds a little more tang than the traditional variety as it is a no-bake recipe. The filling is dense and rich and is balanced nicely by the bitter dark chocolate.

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Baily’s Irish Cream

This is my favorite cheesecake. It is composed of a crunchy hazelnut crust, creamy white chocolate cheesecake base, and tangy passion fruit curd. The bright and tropical passion fruit pairs well with the creaminess of the cheesecake. The top is finished with whipped cream and fresh passion fruit.

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An authentic Caipirinha

This earl grey chocolate tart is topped with espresso mascarpone whipped cream. The filling is silky and rich with subtle hints of earl grey and honey.

This remains one of my most requested desserts.

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40 year tawny port

Rich chocolate ganache is complimented by tart cherry preserves and fluffy whipped cream. This dessert is served chilled and is especially enjoyed on hot summer days.

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A rich, dark porter

This is one of my personal favorite tarts. It features a soft, cookie-like crust, hazelnut mousse, and chocolate ganache. There are two secrets that make this tart so irresistible: using from scratch hazelnut praline paste and infusing the chocolate ganache with Frangelico liqueur.

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Nuts and Berries shot

This is my favorite celebration cake. I originally made this cake for a birthday and have since made it for New Year’s Eve and a wedding. This cake is composed of a white layer cake, raspberry jam, chocolate butter cream frosting, and chocolate ganache. Fresh fruit and strawberry roses create the perfect garnish for any celebration.

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Champagne

This cake has flavor and sophistication. Moist chocolate layers are infused with Earl Grey tea and covered with Swiss Meringue buttercream. Finally, two layers of gooey caramel add a salted richness to the classic London Fog flavor.

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Bergamot champagne fizz

This cake is inspired by the classic Dark and Stormy cocktail. It is vibrant, delicious, and unexpected. The chocolatey batter incorporates fresh lime juice, warm spices, and fresh ginger to create a spiced bundt cake like no other.

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Dark and Stormy cocktail, naturally.

Rich and velvetly, this is the fudgiest chocolate ice cream. The key to the bold chocolate flavor is the combination of melted bar chocolate and good quality cocoa powder.

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Medium-bodied, fruity Merlot

The sweet, tart apricot is my most cherished summer fruit. It has a short season here in Florida, so I am always quick to grab the fresh variety whenever it becomes available. Apricots make the perfect addition to this simple coffee cake topped with toasted almonds and cinnamon crumb topping.

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Traditional Irish Coffee

This Christmas Apple Cake is made from humble ingredients that highlight the warmth and spice of the holiday season. Topped with caramel nut brittle, the sugary crunch compliments the sweet syrup and the softness of the apples.

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Eggnog with Spiced Rum

Classic Red Velvet Cake is topped with a white chocolate cream cheese frosting, offering a balance of richness and tang.

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Grand Royal Cocktail; Champagne with Grand Mariner

This tart is perfect for spring! The pastel green from the matcha resembles the season’s Easter eggs and makes for a show-stopping centerpiece on any table. The humble lemon bar is the inspiration for this tart. This dessert features a shortbread crust and gooey lemon filling. Homemade blueberry preserves are marbled into the batter for more color and flavor. Finally, pillows of matcha meringue are piped after baking before being perfectly toasted.

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The French 75

The Pavlova is the perfect dessert to commemorate the end of Summer. Simple yet elegant, it creates a stunning centerpiece to any dinner party. Fresh seasonal berries sit atop fluffy vanilla whipped cream and macerated berry sauce.

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Crisp, Sauvignon Blanc

This cake is a delicate, feminine beauty! When my dear friend Andrea asked me to make her birthday cake, I was beaming. The three layers are a gluten free almond sponge sandwiched between two layers of spiced fig jam. The cake is topped with rose Swiss meringue buttercream and ruby chocolate ganache.

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Sparkling Rose