Impress your guests with this saffron creme brûlée that’s a delicious mashup of classic French technique and festive Moroccan flavors. This dessert, which literally translates to “burnt cream” in French, takes on a whole new level of sophistication with the addition of saffron - a luxurious spice that brings a rich golden color and a sweet, floral note with earthy undertones.

Torta della Nonna, or “grandmother’s cake”, is a delightful treat I learned to prepare from the talented Chef Pietrina in Tuscany. This elegant dessert features a crisp short crust pastry that beautifully cradles a luscious Italian pastry cream filling, made with simple, wholesome ingredients you likely already have in your kitchen.