Michael Smith's 40 Best Desserts
Posted by Jessica Witt on July 5, 2016, http://www.foodnetwork.ca/ever...interberry-Shortcake
From gorgeous upside down cakes to rice pudding, browse through our collection of Chef Michael Smith's most delicious and drool-worthy dessert recipes.
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Winterberry Shortcake
If you're craving strawberry shortcake in the winter and the fresh berries are pretty glum, just use frozen â they're just as nutritious and delicious and will satisfy your craving after the first bite.
Get the recipe for Michael Smith's Winterberry Shortcake
Covered in cinnamon-sugar, these light and fluffy apple fritters serve as a delicious dessert or grab-and-go snack if you're heading back out on the slopes.
Ripe bananas are coated in an egg and flour mixture, dipped in crunchy cornflakes and fried in a pan until golden for a tasty treat.
Warm chocolate molten cakes are served in ramekins then garnished with coffee whipped cream. The perfect way to end any meal.
This eye-catching ginger-hued dessert is surprisingly easy to make: simply beat egg whites with sugar, white vinegar and cornstarch, bake and add toppings for a dessert fit for a prince.
A sweet marshmallow-topped treat the kids will love that can be whipped up in less than 15 minutes!
Simple lemon-flavoured pudding is laced with fresh raspberries and topped with fresh whipped cream with a raspberry on top.
Late springâs sweetest harvest, fresh strawberries, rest atop fluffy clouds of meringue in this easy, yet impressive, recipe.
Can you believe that these beautiful tarts are made with only four ingredients? The tart shell is made from coconut and egg whites, and the filling is bittersweet chocolate and coconut milk. Yum!
CrÃĻme brÃŧlÃĐe is typically a tricky dessert to master, but this simplified version from Michael Smith makes it a breeze.
Add a decadent twist to traditional brownies with the simple addition of instant coffee.
Chewy, caramel-flavour bars packed with pine nuts and caramel chips that are a tasty alternative to brownies.
When youâre craving a little something sweet, look no further than this simple recipe filled with the smooth, rich vanilla beans. No need to ice these mini cakes, theyâre already bursting with flavour. A dollop of whipped cream and some sliced strawberries will do perfectly.
Michael Smith may call this dessert "old-fashioned chocolate pudding" but we think his homemade white chocolate whipped cream takes it to the next level!
This classic cake deserves a comeback in your kitchen. Not only is this retro treat beautiful, the sweet, tart pineapple juice soaks into the cornmeal vanilla cake, leaving every bite packed with moisture.
Make use of pre-packaged frozen berries for when you want to enjoy a delicious treat in a hurry. Top with whipped cream and raspberry jelly.
Throw a great twist on rice by kicking up the flavour with chopped apples and cinnamon!
You read that right. Grilling the bananas makes them warm, sticky and delicious.
Chunks of apples, pears, bananas and pineapple are tossed with star anise, allspice, sugar and butter, then baked until soft and caramelized. This mixture is then combined with berries, grapes and citrus juice.
Spark a little excitement at your next celebration with a Grand Marnier-drenched, ice cream-filled baked Alaska. Chef Michael suggests topping the dome-shaped cake with an egg shell and a splash of liqueur. Sit your guest down, dim the lights and ignite!
A fresh and fruity dessert of warm mango and banana topped with a sugary crumble and served with a scoop of coconut crusted ice cream.
These easy biscotti recipe is super versatile and is delicious every time.
Donât be fooled by this cakeâs luscious dark chocolate frosting. Inside is a smooth, moist vanilla cake, rich with flavour from a double dose of pure vanilla extract.
Deep frying bananas results in a soft, warm centre and a crisp outer shell that makes a deliciously decadent snack.
These fluffy golden brown buns laced with a cinnamon-sugar filling and drenched in a vanilla glaze are the only reason you should be getting out of bed on any given Sunday.
A base of chocolate brownie laced with peanuts is topped with peanut butter cream cheese frosting and finished with a dark chocolate whip topping.
This warm coconut rice pudding is creamy, sweet and packed with flavour.
A simple yet decadent chocolate chip cookie that uses a homemade gluten-free flour mix, and applesauce to keep them super moist and delicious.
Pair this deliciously warm and sweet apple crisp with a scoop of vanilla ice cream rolled in granola for a fun twist.
This classic pie, packed with granny smith apples, sugar, cinnamon and topped with flaky puff pastry, conjures up a sense of warmth and togetherness.
Perfect for a summertime meal, pineapple chunks are tossed with sugar, rum and allspice before being roasted until caramelized, then paired up with ice cream rolled in coconut.
Coconut and white chocolate crust is filled with a mousse-like mixture that combines strawberries, coconut milk, lime juice, tequila and Grand Marnier for some oomph.
This gorgeous and glistening upside-down pie showcases juicy, tender apples that have been caramelized then baked under a layer of flaky pastry.
Warm, sticky, brown butter tarts are the perfect treat to satisfy your sweet cravings.
Brown sugar and nutmeg flavour this soft chewy bread pudding, which is topped with homemade whipped cream for the perfect cooling element.
You can't go wrong with Michael Smith's tried and true recipe for soft, chewy chocolate chip cookies.
Panna cotta may sound fancy, but this restaurant-worthy dessert is actually quite easy to make and will definitely impress your guests.
You haven't experience the true goodness of deep frying until you've tried tossing some Mars bars in batter and deep frying until golden and crispy.
These peanut butter and jelly thumbprint cookies are the perfect after-dinner treat.
Feel free to use your favourite ice cream flavour in these easy-to-make ice cream sandwiches.