Recipes

Mini Pumpkin Cakes

10 min

Experience the rich history and cozy flavors of fall with our Poudre Douce Pumpkin Cakes. This spice blend has ancient origins in medieval Europe, where 'Poudre douce,' meaning 'sweet powder' in French, was a cherished culinary secret. It added warmth and sweetness to dishes during times when sugar was a luxury. Our Pumpkin Cake pays homage to this tradition, blending the earthy sweetness of pumpkin with baking spices like ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Each moist, perfectly sweet bite is a reminder of why we adore autumn. 

Pumpkin Pie Spice Creamsicle Floats

5 min

Easily customizable for both children and adults, this spooky Halloween drink is our take on a classic: The Creamsicle. Vanilla ice cream and Fanta form the foundation for this drink, but the warm notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice in Pumpkin Pie Spice take it to a whole new level. It's very spice forward, so be sure adjust your sprinkle of spice to get your desired level of flavor. A bit of Heilala Vanilla Paste rounds out the drink for the kids, but it can easily be replaced with a splash of vodka and Baileys for the adult-only party. Awesome jack-o-lantern wine glasses, not included.

Perfectly Portioned Salted Brownie Bites

15 min

Whip up delectable these Perfectly Portioned Salted Brownie Bites with ease for your next gathering—or simply for a snack at home.  Valrhona Cocoa Powder is our secret ingredient, which provides a dark, rich, and slightly fruity flavor without any bitterness. The result of all the ingredients combined is the perfectly sized brownie—designed for the corner lovers. No messy slicing required! And because salt and chocolate belong together, we've topped this sweet treat with our Pacific Flake Sea Salt for an added crunch that will keep you coming back for more. 

Pumpkin Pie Pop Tart

Indulge in the ultimate homemade breakfast treat with these delicious pumpkin pie-inspired pop tarts. The cookie-like crust adds a nostalgic touch while the pudding-like pumpkin filling shines with its aromatic flavors. Topped with maple frosting and candied pepitas, these pop tarts are perfect for toasting and filling your kitchen with a sweet maple aroma. Get creative with sizes and shapes or use store-bought fillings, just don't forget to add your own spices for a personal touch!

Mahlab Cherry Almond Balls

Mahlab, a spice derived from the pit of the Mediterranean St. Lucie cherry, tastes strongly of cherry and bitter almond, with more elusive floral and vanilla notes. In our search for a cookie that would do justice to this unique flavor, we were thrilled to find these phenomenal cherry almond balls. They're a perfect vehicle for this striking spice.Using ground almonds instead of almond flour is key to these addictive cookies, which were a feature of the holidays during our childhood. The original recipe used candied cherries for the center, but we opted for re-hydrated dried cherries instead this time. The change gives the cookies a fresher, slightly less sweet flavor. Try them out, but be warned: They may become a permanent addition to your holiday baking.

Chocolate Conchas

Conchas hold a special place in my heart. Growing up blocks away from a Mexican bakery, I always looked forward to heading over and picking out a rainbow of sweet breads every Sunday. Conchas get their name, which translates to seashell, from the patterns stamped on the sugary crust. The sugar topping is can be flavored in many different ways, and is often dyed in vibrant colors. These pastries are a labor of love, but are totally worth making fresh. The possibilities for conchas are infinite! In this recipe, we made chocolate conchas, my childhood favorite, using rich and smooth Valrhona cocoa powder. These delicious little pastries are typically dunked in milk, coffee or hot chocolate. For a breakfast treat, try spreading them with sour cream, or use day-old conchas to make great French toast and bread pudding.

Nutty Chocolate Chile Thumbprints

We have a new go-to cookie recipe! If you love the marriage of nuts and chocolate (and who doesn't?), try these for easy baking, gifting. These delicious morsels are topped with little bit of salt and infused with mellow chile heat. In this recipe, we've mellowed the peanut butter with some almond butter, and added just the right measure of Urfa Biber to the chocolate ganache. Enjoy a few with your next cup of tea or coffee - it's a tasty combination!

Bejeweled Spice Cake

The holy trinity of baking spices: ginger, cassia-cinnamon and allspice combine in this traditional medieval spice blend called Poudre Douce. It makes this upside-down fruit cake an essential for the winter holidays -- and it's a table-top stunner, too! We made a festive selection of dried fruits over the classic pineapple to allow the spices to shine through. Less sweet than those pineapple upside-down cakes of our childhoods, we like this cake at brunch as well as for dessert!