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Light Lemon Custard Cakes! Off to Vietnam!

By the time you read this post about lemon custard cakes I will be on my way to Vietnam for 3 months so bakeitfab will take a decidedly tropical turn for the next several weeks! Fruits and flavors of the region such as passion fruit, lemongrass, and cinnamon will be front and center and lighter, fresher desserts suited to a tropical climate will be featured. (Fits in pretty well with eating a bit healthier for the new year too!)

This recipe for lemon custard cakes is a great way to start. Light and tangy, lemon custard cakes are a great dessert when you want something sweet but not too heavy. These lovely, souffle like creations are great straight out of the oven or at room temperature.

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Bomboloni

The are many variations of bomboloni, the little cream filled doughnuts of Italy. These are an adaptation of the recipe I used when I worked at Carravaggio in New York City and are not filled. Instead, they are made with ricotta which provides and moist creamy center to these wonderful treats.

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Fruit Tea Cakes

These fruit tea cakes are a delicious way to take advantage of all the wonderful fruit, particularly stone fruit, that is in markets everywhere at this time of year. Get some deliciously ripe peaches or cherries and these light, tender cakes are sure to please!

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Mixed Berry Souffles

Souffle is one of those desserts that people don’t often attempt because they either think it’s too difficult or they have heard horror stories! That’s too bad because these mixed berry souffles are quick to make (most of it can be done ahead!) and are a light and quick summer dessert. Yes, souffle begins to deflate as soon as you remove it from the oven, but if you have everything prepared, you can get this dessert to the table while still spectacular!

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