Dessert Archives - Aroma and Essence

Classic Crunchy Almond Biscotti

My almond biscotti are crunchy, easy to make, and outright delicious. They are perfect for dunking in your coffee or cappuccino and make a great gift.

Baked | Dessert | Fruit | Winter

Easy Gluten Free Apple Pie Brownie

My easy apple pie brownie is a perfect dessert for those that want both a brownie and an apple pie in one. A brownie crust loaded with an apple pie topping.

Bread | Dessert | Snack

Kenyan Doughnuts – Mandazi

My Kenyan doughnuts are crispy from the outside and soft inside. Spiced with cardamom and fennel, and served with a chocolate coconut sauce.

Autumn | Baked | Dessert | Fall

Upside Down Pear Cake

My upside down pear cake is moist, buttery, tender, and outright delicious. A caramelized pear “bottom” that is turned upside down once baked.

Dessert | Gluten Free | Italian | Mediterranean

Saffron Panna Cotta

This saffron panna cotta is going to become your favourite dessert. It’s delicate, creamy, naturally sweetened, and takes no time to make and enjoy.

Cranberry Custard Tart

This cranberry custard tart is a perfect holiday dessert. Filled with a sweet cranberry custard, it makes for a beautiful and delicious ending.

Asian | Baked | Christmas | Dessert | Snack

Matcha Cookies with Cranberry

These matcha cookies are a perfect snack with the earthy flavour of matcha green tea, the tartness of the cranberries, and the sweetness of the chocolate chips.

Cherry and Pistachio Christmas Dessert

This puff pastry Christmas dessert is filled with delicious bing cherries, coconut, and pistachios. It’s flaky, sweet, and perfect for any festive holiday party.

Baked | Dessert | Fall | Vegetarian | Winter

Pumpkin Pie made with Fresh Pumpkin

This decadent pumpkin pie will remind you of your grandma’s pie. It’s creamy and has just the perfect amount of sweetness, fragrant spices, and a flaky crust.

Baked | Breakfast | Brunch | Dessert | Winter

Baked S’mores French Toast

This gooey, chocolatey baked s’mores french toast made with raisin bread is just what’s needed on a cold fall day. Baked instead of cooked on a griddle.