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Bakery-Style Brown Butter Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

These Bakery-Style Brown Butter Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins are everything you want in a homemade muffin—soft and fluffy on the inside with a tall, golden muffin top that’s perfectly crisp around the edges. The rich, nutty flavor of brown butter pairs beautifully with sweet banana and melty mini chocolate chips in every bite. Serve them warm with a pat of butter and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt for an irresistible bakery-worthy treat.

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Homemade Affogatos with Brown Butter French Toast Ice Cream

Homemade Affogatos with Brown Butter French Toast Ice Cream are the ultimate coffee dessert. Made with a no-churn brown butter ice cream that is thick, rich, and creamy, layered with caramelized brioche French toast pieces and swirled with a maple cinnamon brown butter sauce. Served affogato-style with a shot of hot espresso poured over the top, it’s a decadent blend of warm and cold, sweet and bitter, perfect for an indulgent finish to any meal.

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Brown Butter Berry Crisp Parfaits with Maple Cinnamon Brown Butter Sauce

These Brown Butter Berry Crisp Parfaits are layered with creamy yogurt and a warm, juicy brown butter berry crisp topped with a golden, buttery brown butter streusel. Each parfait is finished with a drizzle of silky maple cinnamon brown butter sauce, making them the perfect balance of rich, fruity, and tangy flavors—ideal for breakfast, brunch, or a light dessert.

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Chocolate Chip Sourdough Butter Swim Biscuits with Whipped Espresso Vanilla Brown Butter

These Chocolate Chip Sourdough Butter Swim Biscuits are baked in a pool of melted butter, creating a crisp, golden exterior and a soft, tender center. Studded with mini chocolate chips and served warm with whipped espresso vanilla brown butter and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt, they’re the perfect blend of sweet, salty, and buttery richness.

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Strawberry Rhubarb Cheesecake Danishes

These Strawberry Rhubarb Cheesecake Danishes are soft, buttery, and irresistibly fluffy, made with rich brioche dough. Each pastry is filled with a silky, creamy cheesecake center and a tangy-sweet strawberry rhubarb jam, then topped with a golden, buttery streusel for the perfect crunchy finish. Enjoy them warm with a cup of coffee for the ultimate bakery-style treat at home.

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Caramelized Banana Pudding Ice Cream with Homemade Sourdough Nilla Wafers

This Caramelized Banana Pudding Ice Cream is a no-churn dream—thick, smooth, and incredibly creamy. The ice cream base is infused with a warming caramelized banana purée, then swirled with ribbons of rich, golden caramelized bananas and studded with crumbles of homemade sourdough Nilla Wafers. Served with a cloud of fresh whipped cream and a drizzle of maple cinnamon brown butter sauce (optional but highly recommended), it’s an indulgent twist on a Southern classic.

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Peach Cobbler Buttermilk Bread Pudding

This Peach Cobbler Buttermilk Bread Pudding is the ultimate comfort dessert. Soft brioche bread is soaked in a rich vanilla bean buttermilk custard, layered with a gooey peach cobbler filling bursting with juicy, tart peaches, and baked until golden and caramelized. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the perfect sweet finish.

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No-Bake Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Bars

These No-Bake Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Bars are the perfect summer dessert—easy to make and packed with nostalgic flavor. They start with a buttery Nilla Wafer crust, followed by a light and creamy vanilla bean cheesecake filling swirled with sweet strawberry preserves. Each bar is topped with a generous layer of strawberry shortcake crunch, inspired by the classic strawberry shortcake ice cream bars.

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Brown Butter Cinnamon Swirl Crumb Loaf

The Brown Butter Cinnamon Swirl Crumb Loaf is soft, fluffy, and perfectly sweet with swirls of vanilla and cinnamon batter for a gorgeous marbled effect. It’s topped with a golden, crispy cinnamon crumb and finished with a drizzle of cream cheese glaze. The brown butter adds a warm, nutty flavor, making every slice irresistible—best served warm with butter and flaky sea salt.

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Snickerdoodle Peach Cobbler

This Snickerdoodle Peach Cobbler is the ultimate summer dessert—warm, gooey, and bursting with tart, juicy peaches. It has a luscious, buttery peach filling with a gooey bottom and a cinnamon-sugar snickerdoodle topping that bakes up perfectly golden and crisp. Served warm with a scoop of ice cream, a drizzle of olive oil, and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt, every bite is rich, cozy, and irresistible.

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S’mores Chocolate Cake

This S’mores Chocolate Cake is layer after layer of pure decadence. It starts with rich, soft chocolate cake that's filled with silky chocolate ganache and buttery graham cracker crumbles for the perfect crunch. The whole thing is topped with a smooth, fluffy marshmallow meringue cream that’s toasted until golden and gooey—just like a campfire s’more, only better.

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Peach Fritter Donuts with Brown Butter Maple Vanilla Bean Glaze

Peach Fritter Donuts with Brown Butter Maple Vanilla Bean Glaze are soft, fluffy, and golden on the outside with a gooey peach filling inside. These late-summer treats are bursting with flavor and coated in a rich brown butter maple vanilla bean glaze that seeps into every crisp ridge and crack. Served warm and fresh, they’re the perfect mix of tender donut and fruity pie in one handheld bite.

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Homemade S’mores with Brown Butter Shortbread Graham Crackers and Homemade Vanilla Bean Marshmallows

These homemade s’mores take the classic campfire treat to a whole new level. Golden brown butter shortbread graham crackers that melt in your mouth are layered with soft, fluffy vanilla bean marshmallows and melty pieces of rich chocolate. Toasted to perfection and perfectly gooey, each bite is warm, nostalgic, and packed with flavor.

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Homemade Brambleberry Crisp Ice Cream

This Homemade Brambleberry Crisp Ice Cream is a no-churn take on the iconic Jeni’s flavor—made with a rich and creamy vanilla bean base, swirled with generous ribbons of homemade brambleberry sauce and crunchy baked crisp topping. Served with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt, every spoonful hits the perfect balance of sweet, tart, and buttery crunch.

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Lemon Meringue Honey Cake

This Lemon Meringue Honey Cake is made with layers of soft, fluffy honey cake that’s subtly sweet and perfectly tender. Between each layer is a bright, tart lemon curd that balances the sweetness beautifully, and it’s finished with a smooth, cloud-like meringue that’s lightly toasted for a golden, caramelized finish. It’s a stunning dessert that’s light, vibrant, and perfect for spring or summer gatherings.

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Strawberry Shortcake Buttermilk Pancakes

These Strawberry Shortcake Buttermilk Pancakes are everything you love about the classic dessert—soft, fluffy buttermilk pancakes with golden, crisp edges, layered with a homemade vanilla bean cool whip, a sweet strawberry sauce made from fresh berries, and a buttery baked crumble that adds the perfect crunch to every bite. Served warm, they’re the perfect mix of comfort and indulgence for weekend mornings or brunches.

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Brown Butter Brookies for Two

These Brown Butter Brookies for Two are the ultimate indulgent treat—soft and gooey in the center with a perfectly crisp, golden edge. Made with rich brown butter and studded with pools of melty chocolate, each bite is warm, fudgy, and deeply satisfying. Serve them straight from the oven with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt and a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a dessert that feels cozy, decadent, and just the right size to share.

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Blueberry Cinnamon Crunch Sourdough Cathead Biscuits with Whipped Salted Vanilla Bean Butter

These Blueberry Cinnamon Crunch Sourdough Cathead Biscuits are soft and fluffy on the inside with a crisp, golden exterior. Bursting with juicy blueberries and a subtle tang from sourdough discard, they’re topped with a cinnamon sugar crunch and best served warm with whipped salted vanilla bean butter, a drizzle of honey, and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or sweet brunch treat.

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Brown Butter Caramelized Date and Banana Oatmeal Cookies

These Brown Cutter Caramelized Date and Banana Oatmeal Cookies are everything you want in a cozy dessert—soft and gooey in the middle, perfectly crisp and golden around the edges, and packed with layers of flavor. Melty chocolate chips pair with sweet, caramelized bits of banana and date in every bite. Finished with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt and best enjoyed warm with a cold glass of milk, these cookies are a nostalgic, bakery-style treat you’ll keep coming back to.

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