Cakes, Pies, and Tarts

Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake. An ultimate strawberry dessert! A baked vanilla cheesecake sits atop a light buttery cake then topped with a strawberry filling and whipped cream.

The Best Classic Canadian Butter Tarts. There’s a reason why we have a national obsession with these sweet, buttery, caramel-y tarts. I’ve sampled them in many places across the country and this thick pastry version is my favourite. Don’t do the raisin debate,  just leave them out if they are not your thing. Everyone should be able to enjoy them as they like them.

Easy Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake. This gorgeous, simple cake is so quick to make too, with only about 20 minutes of hands on preparation. It’s destined to be one of your go-to desserts.

Strawberry Vanilla Sponge Cake. A simple but delicious vanilla sponge cake filled with roasted strawberry jam and topped with an uncomplicated vanilla glaze. Makes a simple elegant birthday cake.

You’ll taste the difference in this no-bake cherry cheesecake pie that doesn’t use preservative filled canned pie filling or packaged dessert topping.

Ragged Rock Chocolate Rum Mousse Cake. Dark chocolate scratch cake topped with a silky smooth chocolate mousse and dollops of freshly whipped cream.

Streusel Spice Pear Cake – a delicious weekend brunch pear and spice coffee cake with a crunchy streusel topping that’s also delicious made with apples if no pears are available.

As beautiful as it is delicious, this Strawberry White Chocolate Buttercream Cake is an indulgence fit for any celebration and sure to impress.

Zebra Cake. A terrific easy baking project to make with the kids. They will be fascinated to cut into the cake to see the chocolate and vanilla “stripes”.

Summer Fruit Creme Brulée Tart. A versatile recipe to use whatever summer fruits and berries are at their best, make it with strawberries, raspberries, cherries, peaches and more.