Dessert For Two

Dessert For Two Founded in 2009, I provide recipes scaled down to serve two! Cooking for two, including dessert and dinner. I also have 5 cookbooks (visit my site!)
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I'm a 4x cookbook author who writes books (and a blog!) all about how to cook for two! Mainly small batch desserts for two, but drinks and dinners, too!

STRAWBERRY ICE CREAMIngredients1 pound fresh strawberries3/4 cup granulated sugar1 tablespoon vodka1 cup sour cream1 cup...
06/13/2026

STRAWBERRY ICE CREAM

Ingredients

1 pound fresh strawberries
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon vodka
1 cup sour cream
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

06/12/2026

CHOCOLATE BANANA MUFFINS

CHEESECAKE BROWNIE BITESIngredients3 tablespoons unsalted butter2 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped7 tablespoons suga...
06/12/2026

CHEESECAKE BROWNIE BITES

Ingredients

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
7 tablespoons sugar, divided
1/2 teaspoon + 1/4 teaspoon vanilla, divided use
3/4 teaspoon instant espresso powder (optional)
1 large egg
3 tablespoons unbleached flour
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1.5 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon heavy cream

TIRAMISU COOKIESIngredients6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened slightly2/3 cup granulated sugar1 egg, at room temper...
06/12/2026

TIRAMISU COOKIES

Ingredients

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened slightly
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1 egg, at room temperature
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
8-ounces of mascarpone cheese, softened to room temperature
1 cup of powdered sugar
1-2 tablespoons of Kahlua (coffee liquor)
Cocoa powder, for dusting

SUGAR COOKIE CAKEIngredients3/4 cup (6 ounces; 12 tablespoons) unsalted butter1 cup (200 grams)granulated sugar1 large e...
06/12/2026

SUGAR COOKIE CAKE

Ingredients

3/4 cup (6 ounces; 12 tablespoons) unsalted butter
1 cup (200 grams)granulated sugar
1 large egg + 1 egg yolk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups (180 grams) flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

For the frosting:

1/4 cup (2 ounces; 4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup (230 grams) powdered sugar
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon (15mL) heavy cream
Sprinkles

LEMON MELTAWAYSIngredients1 stick (4 ounces; 113 grams) unsalted butter, softened1/4 cup + 2 teaspoons powdered sugarzes...
06/11/2026

LEMON MELTAWAYS

Ingredients

1 stick (4 ounces; 113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup + 2 teaspoons powdered sugar
zest of 2 lemon
4 teaspoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/4 cups flour
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
For rolling: 1/2 cup powdered sugar

06/11/2026

Huge thanks to for sharing their big-batch Lemon Nutmeg Poundcake recipe with us for America’s 250th birthday!
You can get the full recipe on the side of a C&H® sugar bag🩷 (look for the limited edition A250 logo on the package👀)
Enter to win the prize box at the end of my video by following and commenting ‘SUGAR’ below! TWO winners will be chosen on June 30, 2026!

06/11/2026

APPLE BLONDIES

PEANUT BUTTER BARSIngredients2 graham cracker sheets1 cup powdered sugar4 tablespoons unsalted butter1/4 cup peanut butt...
06/11/2026

PEANUT BUTTER BARS

Ingredients

2 graham cracker sheets
1 cup powdered sugar
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup peanut butter
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ounces bitter sweet chocolate, chopped

SMALL BATCH SOFT PRETZELSIngredients1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast2 tablespoons + 3/4 teaspoon sugar, divided use1/3 cup ...
06/11/2026

SMALL BATCH SOFT PRETZELS

Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast
2 tablespoons + 3/4 teaspoon sugar, divided use
1/3 cup + 1 tablespoon warm water (110-degrees F)
1 cup flour, plus extra for kneading
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg yolk, beaten
10 cups water
2/3 cup baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon flaky sea salt

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Los Angeles, CA

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