Bake or Break

Salty Brownie Tassies

One of my most-baked recipes is Pecan Tassies. When I posted that recipe years ago, I had discovered that the word “tassie” was not that familiar to most people. Thus, the name change. But, to me, they have always been and always will be tassies.

While I’m still likely to whip up a batch of those old favorites some time during the holidays, I also wanted to do something just a tad different. Enter chocolate.

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Pecan Cheesecake Pie

If you’ve been following the BoB happenings for a while, you may remember that I made a Pecan Pie Cheesecake a few years ago. It was, in a word, glorious. I love everything about it.

If that dessert was cheesecake with a bit of pecan pie, then this one is pecan pie with a bit of cheesecake. That little layer of cheesecake adds a bit of unexpected creamy sweetness to traditional pecan pie.

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Mixed Nut Tart

I’ve been making a family recipe for pecan pie for many years. It’s just your straightforward, traditional pecan pie. And that’s what I like about it.

This year, I found myself wanting something a little different. So, I decided to take the idea of that pie and change it up a bit. A little brown sugar, a variety of nuts, and there you go!

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Chocolate Hazelnut Pie

It’s no secret how much I love chocolate and hazelnut. From brownies to more elaborate desserts, I’ll take that combo in just about any way. Plus, I’m sure I’m not the only one here who always has a jar of Nutella in the pantry ready for a quick fix. Go on. ‘Fess up.

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Apple Pie Bundles

Who’s ready for fall? I know you can’t see me, but I’m waving my hand frantically. There’s definitely that unmistakable feeling of fall in the air in New York City. I really couldn’t be happier about that.

Few things say “fall baking” to me more than the combination of apples and cinnamon. Just the smell alone is enough to make me happy. With this recipe, apple-cinnamon goodness gets wrapped inside a tender, flaky crust. You need these in your life. Really.

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Salted Caramel Icebox Pie

I’ve been making my share of icebox pies this summer. They’re one of my favorite it’s-too-hot-to-bake desserts. Really, though, I’m happy most any time of the year with an easy, cold, amazingly delicious dessert.

The inspiration for this pie came a couple of days ago when I spotted a jar of Trader Joe’s salted caramel in my pantry. I’ve never been that inspired to improve my caramel-making skills, so store-bought is just fine with me most of the time. And, of course, make it salted caramel and we’re really talking! When I also spotted some chocolate wafer cookies, I knew I was in business.

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