Puddings & Trifles

vegan coconut lime trifles with tropical fruit salad

Oct 11, 2019 · 8 Comments

This post and recipe was created for #FreakyFruitsFriday! I was sent products by the sponsor company but as always opinions are 100% mine.

If you've been wanting to experiment with new fruits, these Vegan Coconut Lime Trifles with Tropical Fruit Salad are the perfect recipe! Mix fresh fruit with fluffy cake and coconut whipped cream for a light, delicious dessert.

Hi hi friends, and happy FRIDAY! I am so excited to be participating in a mini-series this month called #FreakyFruitsFriday! Myself and a few other food blogger friends paired up with Melissa's Produce to show off some, well, freaky fruits (and veggies) and fun ways to eat them. I don't know about y'all, but I am always so intrigued by the "tropical" fruit display at my local grocery store. Like, what ARE all these things?! ???? It was so much fun to receive a big box of mysterious produce and get to give everything a try. I have combined a few of my new favorites in these Vegan Coconut Lime Trifles with Tropical Fruit Salad!

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vegan coconut white chocolate panna cotta

Apr 5, 2019 · 2 Comments

Have you ever had panna cotta before? This Vegan Coconut White Chocolate Panna Cotta is a silky dessert that pairs perfectly with dark chocolate and fresh berries.

Hi buddies and happy Fri-YAY! It's crazy to believe that a week ago today, it was one day til my wedding and I was running around like a chicken with its head cut off trying to make last-minute decisions. And now... all done! I really can't complain about being back to (mostly) normal though 🙂 Today, I am sharing this scrumptious Vegan Coconut White Chocolate Panna Cotta with you! You may remember I talked about the ongoing #FoodBloggerLove game a couple of months ago... I had picked my blog buddy Erin and made her chocolate hummus. I decided it was time for another round and picked a new blog friend to share with y'all!

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the easiest stabilized whipped cream

Dec 24, 2017 · 32 Comments

Finish off your desserts with a perfect dollop or swirl of cream! This easy Stabilized Whipped Cream won't melt or deflate for DAYS thanks to a secret ingredient!

Hi hi hi! Merry Christmas Eve! I am sneaking in here with a last-minute post that will change your ever-living, ever-loving {more like dessert-loving} life. This is The Easiest Stabilized Whipped Cream {EVER}, takes mere minutes to make, and will elevate any dessert to legendary status. I'm personally a huge fan of whipped cream, but if there's one thing I hate, it's deflated, sad, melted cream. Nobody likes that. This easy-peasy cream is turned into a magic, un-meltable, super stable, un-deflatable whipped cream thanks to just one simple ingredient. But I won't give it up that easy. You gotta keep reading. 😉

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chocolate orange panettone tiramisu

Dec 22, 2017 · 4 Comments

Add some Italian flair to your Christmas party with this delicious Chocolate Orange Panettone Tiramisu! Chocolate chip panettone layers are soaked in espresso and layered with orange-scented mascarpone cream and dark chocolate cocoa.

Friends!!!! We only have THREE more days until Christmas which means it's really time to get to work now. Today, I am sharing this amazing Chocolate Orange Panettone Tiramisu which is perfect for adding a little Italian flair to your Christmas festa! Layers of toasted chocolate chip panettone are soaked with bittersweet espresso and sandwiched with orange-scented mascarpone whipped cream and dark cocoa powder for a combination that is sure to impress. It's also sure to be like, the best thing you've ever put in your mouth, so. This is my present for you. Merry Christmas!

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pumpkin creme brûlée

Oct 4, 2017 · 2 Comments

If you're a French dessert fan, you'll love this Pumpkin Creme Brûlée! Creamy custard is flavored with pumpkin butter for a rich, spiced kick, and topped with the signature crisp sugar shell.

Hello and haaappyy Wednesday! I don't usually post mid-week, but y'all know how school keeps me busy so there is not really any schedule around here anyway. Today, I am sharing something I've been meaning to make for AGES! This Pumpkin Creme Brûlée is what all of your autumn dreams are made of. Thick and creamy custard is made with pumpkin butter and topped with that signature crunchy caramelized sugar we all know and love for the ultimate fall indulgence. Let's get to brulee-ing!

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pumpkin bread pudding

Nov 21, 2015 · Leave a Comment

Hello, darlings! It's almost Thanksgiving... which means it's almost December... which means pumpkin season is almost over. Oh, the tragedy! Before it's too late, I wanted to squeeze in one last recipe using everyone's favorite orange vegetable. This Pumpkin Bread Pudding is so simple and SO yummy! Soft brioche bread is enveloped in a custardy layer of spiced pumpkin for the perfect fall twist on this delicious dessert. Just top it with some whipped cream and dig in!

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chocolate espresso creme brulee

Aug 7, 2015 · Leave a Comment

Ah, creme brulee... we meet again. The last time I made this little french treat was probably the last time I blogged it, aka approximately 4 years ago. Funny how time flies when you're a blogger! I could have sworn it hadn't been so long, but my trusty blog proved me wrong. I was just brainstorming my latest treat for Lavazza Coffee, and it dawned on me that while creme brulee is traditionally vanilla, there was really nothing stopping me from turning any flavor of custard into creme brulee. Today's show-stopper is a thick, delicious dark chocolate and espresso custard covered in crunchy, caramelized sugar. Yum!

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strawberry-lemon Eton mess

Apr 21, 2015 · 3 Comments

On today's edition of "Valentina is a Compulsive Clearance Shopper," I bring you a creation made with some fantastic Meyer lemon meringues... found in the sale section for a humble $0.70. I present to you, Strawberry-Lemon Eton Mess! What is an Eton mess, you ask? It's this amazing layered trifle made with fruit (in this case strawberries), whipped cream, and crushed meringues. Super simple and drop-dead delicious. This is probably one of my favorite things ever!

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mocha tiramisu with Lavazza Coffee

Mar 25, 2015 · 16 Comments

You guys! I am seriously beyond thrilled to announce that I am the latest brand ambassador for Lavazza Coffee! Lavazza is Italy's most popular coffee brand, so being chosen as a representative is a huge honor! As y'all know, I'm full-blooded Italian {and I'm also a college student}, so coffee for me is basically its own food group. To kick things off, I whipped up this incredibly delicious Mocha Tiramisu. I based it off of my mom's fantastic recipe, but decided to make things a little richer by swapping the regular vanilla cream with a chocolate mascarpone concoction. I'm a firm believer that if a little chocolate is good, a lot of chocolate is great! This dessert combines espresso-soaked ladyfingers, freshly whipped cream, and cocoa-mascarpone cream to create a treat that's rich and satisfying while still being incredibly light. ...

apple pie bread pudding

Mar 20, 2015 · 5 Comments

You might have noticed by now that I have a thing with making food inspired by apple pie that isn't actually apple pie. Like apple pie waffles, apple pie rugelach, and crustless apple pie {aka really, really good applesauce}. And now, I've made you Apple Pie Bread Pudding. Truth be told, I don't think I've ever even made actual apple pie, but I just love making things with caramelized apples and cinnamon and pecans and all of that pie-inspired goodness. This bread pudding is incredibly rich and delicious, and it combines a soft, creamy bread pudding base with chunks of buttery apples, toasted pecans, and a healthy sprinkle of apple pie spice. Topped with whipped cream, this is nothing short of cozy perfection. Don't remind me that we're halfway to April, the weather is crap and I demand cozy food NOW.

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3-ingredient paleo banana custard

Feb 18, 2015 · 23 Comments

Hello, friends! I have got the most ridiculously easy, delicious healthy treat to share with y'all today. I've been on the Whole30 meal plan for the past couple of weeks and one of the struggles I've had is that I'm kind of in a food rut when it comes to breakfast! Here is a crash course on Whole30 so that my whole post will make more sense: basically, no dairy, no grains/gluten, no sugar or sugar substitutes, and no legumes {I'm still scratching my head at the bean part, too}. But, taking all of that into account, it's easy to see how a girl could just go with scrambled eggs and veggies every single morning and get sick of it sooner or later! I found this delicious Paleo Oatmeal recipe and I stuck with that for a few days, but I can't live without variety! Enter, these little cups of deliciousness. 3-ingredient, minimal prep, and they taste like BANANA PUDDING! And did I mention they're only 145 calories? I know. Actual perfection.

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berry panna cotta

Jul 25, 2014 · 10 Comments

I am so excited to be sharing this recipe today! Panna Cotta is a mostly unknown recipe here in the States, but it's super popular in Italy! I wouldn't say I used to eat it ALL the time when I lived there, but I definitely have some fond memories of enjoying this dessert when I was little. It's hard to describe, but the most accurate explanation I can give is that it's a cross between pudding and jell-o. I hate saying that because it makes it sound so weird and gross, when in reality it's delicious! It's smooth and velvety, and while you can flavor it with just about anything, my favorite has always been the classic vanilla kind. The most delicious way to enjoy panna cotta, in my opinion, is topped with some creamy, indulgent dark chocolate sauce. Today, I whipped up a fresh summery version using fresh berries, but you can make the simple base recipe and personalize it any way you choose!

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