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Bourbon Butter Pecan Ice Cream

Published on August 26, 2021August 25, 2021 by serendipitybysaralynnLeave a comment

This bourbon butter pecan ice cream has brown sugar, vanilla, and a splash of whiskey! It’s creamy, cozy, and the perfect dessert to transition from summer to autumn.

A closeup overhead image of three scoops of bourbon butter pecan ice cream with cones on a white plate next to a vintage ice cream scoop, two glasses of whiskey, and burnt orange linen. The plate is on a white speckled table dusted with chopped pecans.

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The Best Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

Published on August 13, 2021August 13, 2021 by serendipitybysaralynnLeave a comment

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These are the best strawberry cheesecake bars ever! Graham cracker crust, light and creamy cheesecake, spiked strawberry topping, and a hint of lemon come together for a classic, summery dessert.

Rows of strawberry cheesecake bars on white parchment paper placed on a white counter. In the background, a woman with red finger nails wearing a beige apron is spooning strawberries over one of the middle bars.

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Cinnamon Swirl Bread with Streusel

Published on July 23, 2021July 23, 2021 by serendipitybysaralynnLeave a comment

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This cinnamon swirl bread features a soft, delicate crumb and a spiral of cinnamon-sugar topped off with a sprinkle of buttery streusel. It’s great toasted, as French toast, or just on its own with a cup of coffee!

A white plate with two slices of cinnamon swirl bread topped with a smear of butter next to a wood board with a loaf of bread, a white vase of pink flowers, a cream-colored bowl of butter, a Chemex, and a beige linen on a white table cloth with a wooden chair in the background.

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Key Lime Tart with Coconut

Published on June 4, 2021August 13, 2021 by serendipitybysaralynn2 Comments

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This coconut key lime tart features cinnamon graham cracker crust, creamy coconut-lime filling, fresh whipped cream, and toasty coconut flakes. It comes together in minutes and makes for the perfect summer dessert!

An overhead image of a sliced coconut key lime tart in a black pan on a grey table surrounded by a white plate topped with a tart slice, a beige linen, a vintage pie server, and a grey bowl of limes.

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Sour Cream Lemon Pound Cake with Blackberry Glaze

Published on May 13, 2021May 17, 2021 by serendipitybysaralynn3 Comments

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Sour cream lemon pound cake combines rich, buttery pound cake with vanilla, lemon, and a tart blackberry glaze. The perfect, simple, summery cake for BBQs and parties!

A side image of a bundt cake topped with pink glaze and white blossoms on a marble cake stand placed on a grey background next to sliced lemons.

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Cardamom Carrot Cake Donuts

Published on March 30, 2021March 30, 2021 by serendipitybysaralynnLeave a comment

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Baked cardamom carrot cake donuts with nutty brown butter icing are the perfect spring treat! Not only are they perfectly soft and fluffy, but the flavor combo is completely next-level.

On overhead image of carrot cake donuts with white glaze, decorated with frosting carrots and pecans on a grey speckled table.

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Irish Coffee Brownies with Whiskey Ganache

Published on March 11, 2021March 11, 2021 by serendipitybysaralynn1 Comment

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These Irish coffee brownies are rich, fudgy, and topped with boozy whiskey ganache. They’re one-bowl, simple to throw together, and perfect for chocolate and coffee-lovers alike!

An overhead image of rows of brownies on a dark green background, with a bite taken out of the middle brownie.

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Cheesecake Red Velvet Trifles

Published on February 11, 2021February 11, 2021 by serendipitybysaralynnLeave a comment

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With fluffy red velvet cake, smooth cheesecake cream, and crushed chocolate cookies, these cheesecake red velvet trifles are decadent, chocolatey, and so pretty!