Cinnamon and Cream

Dark Rum Fruitcake with Brandy-Soaked Fruit

This deeply spiced, mahogany-dark fruitcake is a world away from the dreaded holiday doorstop, thanks to fruit that soaks for days in brandy and a generous pour of dark rum in the batter itself. Make it weeks ahead and feed it with rum as it matures, and you will have a showpiece worth every minute of patience.

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Matcha Custard Tart with Black Sesame Shortcrust

A silky, vibrantly green matcha custard nestled in a nutty, ink-dark black sesame shortcrust – this tart is as stunning to look at as it is to eat. The earthy bitterness of ceremonial-grade matcha and the toasty depth of black sesame are a pairing you will come back to again and again.

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Classic Southern Buttermilk Pie with Vanilla Bean Custard Filling

Silky, custardy, and kissed with warm vanilla and a whisper of nutmeg, this old-fashioned buttermilk pie is the kind of dessert that feels like a hug. It comes together with pantry staples in under an hour, making it the perfect bake for any night you want something genuinely special without the fuss.

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Southern Banana Pudding with Vanilla Wafers and Brown Sugar Whipped Cream

Layers of silky homemade vanilla custard, ripe bananas, and cloud-soft wafers come together in the most comforting dessert the South has ever claimed. This from-scratch version skips the instant pudding box entirely, and once you taste the difference, you never will go back.

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