Recipes

Recipes that are as enjoyable to prepare as they are to savor.

Desserts, Cakes, Fall Recipes Kiley Heard Desserts, Cakes, Fall Recipes Kiley Heard

Brown Butter Sweet Potato Pecan Cobbler

Brown Butter Sweet Potato Pecan Cobbler is soft, cozy, and full of warm, comforting flavor. Toasty brown butter and pecans line the bottom of the pan, adding richness and crunch, while the sweet potato batter bakes up with a gooey, pudding-like base and a golden, crisp top. Every bite is infused with warm spices and sweet potato goodness. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt for the ultimate fall dessert.

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Brown Butter Churro Bites with Wild Blueberry Dipping Sauce

These Brown Butter Churro Bites with Wild Blueberry Dipping Sauce are everything you love about churros—crisp, golden edges with soft, pillowy centers—elevated with the rich, nutty depth of brown butter. Rolled in cinnamon sugar while still warm, each bite delivers the perfect crunch and warmth. Served fresh and hot with the wild blueberry dipping sauce, they’re an irresistible dessert or party treat that blends cozy flavors with a fruity twist.

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Brown Butter Kitchen Sink Cookie Crumble Trifles

These Brown Butter Kitchen Sink Cookie Crumble Trifles are the ultimate indulgent treat, layering smooth and creamy vanilla bean ice cream with chunks of gooey, golden brown butter kitchen sink cookies. Each cookie crumble is packed with melty chocolate chips, crushed potato chips, pretzels, and toffee bits for the perfect sweet and salty combo. Finished with a warm drizzle of silky homemade hot fudge sauce, every bite is rich, creamy, crunchy, and completely irresistible.

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Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Pancakes with Whipped Honey Cinnamon Butter

These Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Pancakes are soft, fluffy, and full of warm pumpkin spice flavor, with caramelized cinnamon sugar swirls that melt into every bite. Cooked to golden perfection and served warm with whipped honey cinnamon butter and a drizzle of maple syrup, they’re perfect for a cozy fall breakfast or festive weekend brunch. They taste just like your favorite pumpkin cinnamon rolls—made even easier in pancake form.

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Small Batch Classic Bread Pudding with Homemade Buttermilk Syrup

This Small Batch Classic Bread Pudding with Homemade Buttermilk Syrup is rich, cozy, and full of warm vanilla flavor. Made with soft brioche bread soaked in a thick vanilla bean buttermilk custard, it’s baked until golden and crisp on top while staying soft and custardy in the center. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, a generous drizzle of silky buttermilk syrup, and a pinch of flaky sea salt for the ultimate sweet and salty dessert.

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Mini Peaches n’ Cream Crumble Cheesecake

Peaches n’ Cream Crumble Cheesecake is the perfect blend of creamy, fruity, and buttery. It starts with a classic graham cracker crust, filled with a velvety vanilla bean cheesecake that’s laced with a gooey, sweet-tart peach filling. A golden cinnamon crumble adds crunch on top, and it’s finished with a cloud of homemade cinnamon whipped cream and even more juicy peaches. Every bite is layered with texture and flavor—rich, refreshing, and made for summer.

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Cherry Puff Galette

This Cherry Puff Galette is golden, flaky, and buttery with a crisp pastry crust that shatters with each bite. The center is filled with a sweet-tart cherry filling that bubbles up beautifully as it bakes. Made with puff pastry for a light, airy texture, it’s served warm with vanilla ice cream, a drizzle of olive oil, a pinch of flaky sea salt, and fresh thyme for an unexpected savory finish.

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Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Banana Skillet Crumb Cake

This Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Banana Skillet Crumb Cake is soft and fluffy, packed with melty chocolate chips and rich banana flavor. The brown butter adds a deep, toasty note that complements the sweetness, while a golden cinnamon crumb topping—studded with even more chocolate chips—brings the perfect crunch to every bite. Serve it warm with homemade whipped cream, a drizzle of olive oil, and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt for a rich, cozy finish.

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Perfect Classic Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

These Perfect Classic Cinnamon Sugar Donuts are golden and slightly chewy on the outside, with a soft, pillowy center that practically melts in your mouth. Fried until perfectly crisp and golden, then rolled in a generous coating of cinnamon sugar, each bite is sweet, warm, and deeply nostalgic. They’re best enjoyed fresh and served warm with a hot cup of coffee for the ultimate cozy treat that feels like a bakery morning at home.

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Banana Fritters with Easy Homemade Salted Caramel

These Banana Fritters are soft and fluffy on the inside with perfectly crisp, golden exteriors that make every bite irresistible. Served warm with a light dusting of powdered sugar and a generous drizzle of silky homemade salted caramel, they’re the perfect balance of sweet, buttery, and slightly salty—an easy dessert you’ll want to make again and again.

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Classic Brown Butter Brookies

These Classic Brown Butter Brookies are the best of both worlds—rich, fudgy brownie batter layered with soft and chewy brown butter chocolate chip cookie dough. Each bite is filled with melty chocolate chips, perfectly crisp and golden edges, and a gooey, decadent center. Finished with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt and best served warm with a cold glass of milk, these brookies are the ultimate indulgent treat for chocolate lovers.

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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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