Editor’s Top Picks: Desserts & Ingredients – February Issue 2024

Editor’s Top Picks: Desserts & Ingredients – February Issue 2024

Adela’s Cheesecakes

Adela’s Country Eatery is a family-owned, small business in Kaneohe, Hawai‘i that is known for its homestyle plate lunches and handmade noodles, and also have been sweeping awards for its cheesecakes. Decadent, delicious and utterly addictive, Adela’s cheesecakes are made from scratch and its ube cheesecake especially has garnered a following of its own. Besides their popular ube cheesecake, they also make macadamia crusted cheesecake, cheesecake with cherry and blueberry toppings and cheesecake flavors like guava, lilikoi, mango, lychee and matcha, Jell-O cheesecake.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Desserts & Ingredients – February Issue 2024

Alec’s Ice Cream

Alec’s Ice Cream is the world’s first and only ice cream made with gut-friendly A2/A2 dairy and regenerative organic ingredients. In the Chocolate Chocolate Chip, Alec’s doubled up on two kinds of chocolate and put them in one creamy, decadent bite.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Desserts & Ingredients – February Issue 2024

Bay State Milling’s HealthSense® High-Fiber Wheat Flour

With up to 10 times the fiber of traditional refined flour, Bay State Milling’s HealthSense® High-Fiber Wheat Flour is the only better-for-you high-fiber flour in the U.S. Recently recognized by Fast Company as a “World Changing Idea,” HealthSense is made from a unique varietal of non-GMO, high-amylose wheat that naturally provides more dietary fiber while offering the versatility, taste and texture of traditional white flour. More than 95% of Americans are fiber deficient – getting less than half the daily recommended amount to optimize gut, immune and cardiovascular health – and HealthSense flour offers an easy option for consumers to continue eating their favorite pasta, bread, pizza, tortilla and other flour-based foods with the health benefits of a high-fiber, low-glycemic ingredient. HealthSense® High-Fiber Wheat Flour is available for food service and commercial manufacturing.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Desserts & Ingredients – February Issue 2024

Brioche Pasquier

French family-owned bakery Brioche Pasquier has launched a limited-edition packaging of their beloved French macarons in collaboration with the Netflix’s hit series Emily in Paris, created by executive producer Darren Star (Sex and the City, Younger) and produced by MTV Entertainment Studios. Under license from Paramount Consumer Products, Brioche Pasquier’s in-store bakery macaron packaging design inspired by the series are available in two flavor collections: the classic assortment and the fruit-inspired assortment. The classic assortment includes six popular flavors: Chocolate Hazelnut, Pistachio, Lemon, Raspberry, Vanilla, and Salted Caramel. The fruit-inspired assortment includes a selection of Fig with Poppy Seeds, Coconut, Mango, Pistachio, Chocolate Caramel, and Raspberry. Paris’ favorite luxury dessert is the perfect sweet indulgence. With deep French roots since 1936, Brioche Pasquier is the top producer of macarons in France; producing over one million macarons per day in their French factories.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Desserts & Ingredients – February Issue 2024

C&H® Dark Brown Sugar

Looking to add a little kick to your recipe? Give C&H® Dark Brown Sugar a try. Its complex and dark notes add a delicious molasses taste that’s great for everything from gingerbread to savory BBQ sauces. Whether you’re baking, cooking or sprinkling it on your favorite treats, you’ll love the way everything tastes with C&H® Dark Brown Sugar.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Desserts & Ingredients – February Issue 2024

CPP Farms Ice Cream

In a groundbreaking collaboration, Cal Poly Pomona launched its inaugural university-branded ice cream in partnership with Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises, the Don B. Huntley College of Agriculture and artisanal ice cream company Coney Island Creamery based in San Dimas. Debuting last fall, the Haas avocado and Satsuma mandarin orange flavors paid homage to the fruits cultivated at the university’s certified organic farms. This initiative engaged student teams at every phase, from harvesting the key ingredients to crafting culinary flavor profiles and designing packaging that honored the university’s rich history. The avocado flavor received early acclaim, securing the Gold Award at the 2023 Los Angeles International Dairy Competition, surpassing over 50 competitors. Cal Poly Pomona Farms Ice Cream exemplified a harmonious blend of agricultural heritage and student-led innovation, leaving a flavorful mark on campus.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Desserts & Ingredients – February Issue 2024

Cocoa Dolce’s Champagne and Strawberries infused White Chocolate Bar

At the new Fontainebleau Las Vegas, experience a taste of opulence with Cocoa Dolce’s Champagne and Strawberries infused White Chocolate Bar. This exquisite confection is a harmonious symphony of indulgence, blending the finest white chocolate with the elegant effervescence of champagne and the sweet, succulent essence of ripe strawberries.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Desserts & Ingredients – February Issue 2024

Diamond Crystal Fine Kosher Baking Salt™

Diamond Crystal Fine Kosher Baking Salt™ is specifically designed to enhance results in baking. Utilizing the same unique properties of their chef favorite Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt Flakes but crafted down to a very fine crystal of salt, this finer cut – which feels almost like a powder – delivers a product that blends more evenly, dissolves quickly and is 100% additive free. In addition, they have developed a new package for the salt, with a level-off rim – the first of its kind in the salt category, allowing bakers to get the perfect measurement every time. This product is crafted in one location, St. Clair, Michigan.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Desserts & Ingredients – February Issue 2024

Domino Easy Baking Tub Granulated Sugar

Since 1901, Domino Sugar has maintained a commitment to quality, a passion for craftsmanship and a dedication to sweetening the lives of countless bakers. Their Easy Baking Tub will make your baking more convenient. It’s also lighter and easier to transport, so it requires 65% less freight/transportation than the old round canisters. Domino Granulated Sugar is scoopable directly from the tub which clicks closed for confident resealing. Plus, the rectangular tub is easy to store.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Desserts & Ingredients – February Issue 2024

Doughlicious’ Chocolate Truffle Cookie Dough & Gelato Bites

Doughlicious’ Chocolate Truffle Cookie Dough & Gelato Bites offer the ultimate snackable affair. Creamy better-for-you non-dairy gelato wrapped in the finest melt-in-the-mouth cookie dough and coated in soft cookie crumbs, these bites seamlessly blend the timeless charm of a classic snack with a contemporary twist. With exceptional taste and texture, these delicious chocolate creations are certified gluten free, non-GMO, free from refined sugar and made without artificial colors or preservatives.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Desserts & Ingredients – February Issue 2024

Fabrizia Lemon Baking Company Limoncello cookies

Fabrizia Lemon Baking Company offers delicious lemon inspired treats including Limoncello cookies, lemon loaves, truffles and more. Fabrizia imports lemons from their lemon grove in Sicily, Italy and uses them as a foundation for their spirits and bakery products. They offer several types of gift boxes and ship their gift boxes nationwide.Featured here is their Fabrizia Cheer Box. This Zesty gift box is chock full of their delicious Fabrizia Limoncello baked goods – perfect to send to your friends, family, or co-workers. The gift box includes 5 Limoncello cookies, 6 Limoncello biscotti, 5 Limoncello truffles, 1 pack of Sicilian Lemon candies, 2 lemon napkins and a personalized note all nestled in yellow tissue paper and packaged in their branded royal blue Fabrizia Lemon Baking Company box.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Desserts & Ingredients – February Issue 2024

GLOWPops

Founded in August of 2021 by Chef and Holistic Health Coach Mary Tobias, GLOW Superfood offers a line of plant-based superfood frozen desserts that nourish the brain, body and soul. Each ice cream pop is made of the most natural, locally-produced and responsibly-sourced ingredients all working to support good “gut” health which affects both physical and mental health. All pops are non-GMO, dairy and gluten-free as well as hand-made without any preservatives, gums or additives. GLOW aims to provide customers with a dessert option that is not only healthy and enjoyable but also helps to shift the way people think about indulgence and allow them to make conscious eating decisions and feel good while living vibrantly. GLOWPops come in five different flavors including Cinnamon Oatmeal Raisin Cookie, Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cup, Hazelnut Chip, Pistachio Wheatgrass and Vanilla Chai Latte.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Desserts & Ingredients – February Issue 2024

LAKRIDS BY BÜLOW

The Love Selection Box is a flavor-packed assortment that fulfills all your heart’s desires. After dedicating countless hours to crafting the Love Collection, LAKRIDS BY BÜLOW invites everyone to indulge in these chocolate-covered licorice delights. The licorice center in each piece is heart-shaped, reflecting the passion and love of licorice directly from the heart of LAKRIDS BY BÜLOW’s production house. This selection is ideal for gifting, featuring a mix of beloved classics and limited editions: Strawberries and Cream, Fruity Caramel, Milkshake, F-Dark and Sea Salt, C- Coffee Kieni, D-Salt and Caramel and Classic- Salty Caramel. Like all LBB products, the Love Collection was created with sustainability at the forefront. As of 2019, the brand is the first confectionery company in the world to use 100% recycled plastic. Since 2020, the Copenhagen factory that produces all LBB has run on 100% green energy.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Desserts & Ingredients – February Issue 2024

Langer Farms Unsweetened Apple Butter

Langer Farms Unsweetened Apple Butter harnesses the natural sweetness of apples to create a delicious treat without any added sugar. The dairy-free Apple Butter has a smooth texture and rich flavor. It is perfect for: baking, cooking, or straight from the jar on toast, waffles, pancakes, oatmeal, or yogurt. Created by fruit experts, the Langers family, Langer Farms Apple Butter, a vegan and dairy-free delight with no added sugar, is ethically produced and boasts a sustainability stamp of approval. Its tart yet subtly sweet flavor is enriched with warm notes and serves as a nutritious alternative, infusing every dish with essential vitamins and nutrients. Both its nutritional value and versatility allows it to shine through in various culinary contexts, from breakfast spreads to snack-time treats, catering to everyone from toddlers to adults. Whether it’s enhancing a sophisticated recipe or being enjoyed straight from the jar, Langer Farms Apple Butter introduces a much-needed natural delightful and healthy option for all.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Desserts & Ingredients – February Issue 2024

Légère 1% Cacao Powder

Légère 1% Cacao Powder is a beautiful combination of a rich fudgy chocolate taste with red fruits, hazelnut and floral notes, a light pink dry color becoming reddish in your recipe and has a unique technical feature. This defatted alkalised cacao powder, containing less than 1% cocoa butter, gives an increased better volume (+20%) and a less dense product (better stability of the shape during baking) compared to a standard cacao powder. Légère 1% is the perfect solution for low-calorie applications (e.g. sports and diet products) and aerated bakery recipes such as macaron, croissants and meringues. Its very low fat content also reduces the risk of fat blooming in your spreads. It is made from sustainably sourced, finest quality West African beans and supports Barry Callebaut’s Cocoa Horizons Foundation.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Desserts & Ingredients – February Issue 2024

Luker Chocolate

Luker Chocolate is a B-Corp Certified Colombian B2B chocolate manufacturer that specializes in helping brands and companies create purpose-driven products from a wide range of fine chocolate ingredients, made with the highest quality cocoa following the best practices in sustainability standards. Luker Chocolate has various product lines focused on different consumer needs. The “Balance” line known for its healthy indulgence portfolio, is driven by the better-for-you-better-better-for-the-planet trend is where consumers can find plant-based products including Luker’s signature couverture 43% Choco Oat M!lk and chocolates sweetened with sugar alternatives like 70% Dark chocolate with coconut sugar or 61% Dark Chocolate sweetened with unrefined cane sugar. As a high-quality chocolate manufacturer, these products are made exclusively from directly sourced Cacao Fino de Aroma and are characterized for their superior taste.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Desserts & Ingredients – February Issue 2024

Maui Gold Pineapple

Enhance your culinary experience with the exquisite sweetness of Maui Gold Pineapple, a perfect complement to your meals. Renowned for its unparalleled sweetness and grown on the scenic slopes of Maui. Each pineapple package is swiftly delivered from the farm to the doorsteps of pineapple enthusiasts—freshly plucked, carefully packaged, and dispatched on the same day. Hand-harvested at optimal ripeness, these pineapples boast exceptional sweetness, elevated Vitamin C levels, and low acidity.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Desserts & Ingredients – February Issue 2024

House-Baked Cookies

In June 2023, McConnell’s embarked on an exciting journey, introducing a line of House-Baked Cookies that not only pay homage to their legendary scoop shop ice cream sandwiches, but also redefine the boundaries of indulgence. McConnell’s House-Baked Cookies stand out for their exceptional taste and texture. Each cookie is skillfully crafted with premium ingredients, 100% from scratch at the McConnell’s Family Dairy. The innovative twist lies in the fact that the cookies are fully baked and flash frozen, allowing them to be conveniently ready after heating for just 5 minutes in the oven. Available in three flavors including Chocolate Chunk, Brownie Cookie and Peanut Butter Crunch, each batch is made with an artisanal touch that makes every cookie a work of art.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Desserts & Ingredients – February Issue 2024

MOJO mousse

Launched in 2017, MOJO mousse is an artisanal chocolate mousse made in the old-fashioned, traditional Belgian way. With fresh and high-end ingredients, the brand offers four different flavors: Dark Chocolate, White Chocolate, Hazelnut and Milk Chocolate and Passion Fruit Mousse. Co-founder and chef, Johan Halsberge: “I’ve been making mousse since I was 8 years old. For me, chocolate mousse is the most decadent dessert ever, because it’s classical, light but with an intense flavor. And it’s perfect for any season, for summertime is a smoother and sweet indulgence that melts in the mouth.” MOJO Desserts are available in several stores across the U.S., such as Butterfield Market, Fresh Direct and Citarela.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Desserts & Ingredients – February Issue 2024

Otis Spunkmeyer’s White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookie

Otis Spunkmeyer’s White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookie is a crowd pleaser! The gourmet, Sweet Discovery, cookie dough can be dressed up with royal icing and sanding sugar, or served as-is for a delicious indulgence. Otis Spunkmeyer cookies are low-labor, baked from frozen, ensuring the perfect cookie, every time.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Desserts & Ingredients – February Issue 2024

Sweet Blooms® Almond Tarts

These Sweet Blooms® Almond Tarts will tempt your tastebuds with a buttery, flaky crust cradling a velvety almond filling and a vibrant strawberry glaze. The contrast of sweet and nutty notes in this dessert offers a delicious eating experience to end any meal.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Desserts & Ingredients – February Issue 2024

Sweet Little Cakes

From original twists on time-honored classics to intriguing new flavor combinations, these recipes will suit every palate. They range from tiny Bundts to fanciful mini cakes. Included are small babkas, snack cakes, chocolate delights, and much more. The recipes are organized seasonally when fresh ingredients are at their peak. Tracey Zabar has scaled down traditional cake recipes so that there is just enough to enjoy in one sitting, serving two to six people. There are even directions on how to scale up a recipe for a crowd and pro tips on baking equipment and techniques specific to making small cakes. With inspirational photos of each cake, easy-to-follow recipes, and delightful icing and topping options, Sweet Little Cakes is the baking book you’ll want to turn to often.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Desserts & Ingredients – February Issue 2024

Tender Belly’s Uncured Signature Blend Bacon Jam

Discover the transformative power of Tender Belly’s “Uncured Signature Blend Bacon Jam,” a versatile gem for both sweet and savory dishes. Containing nearly 40% of Tender Belly’s premium bacon, this jam introduces a rich, meaty depth to any culinary creation. In the dessert realm, it’s a revelation. Add an intriguing twist to chocolate brownies, a bold touch to ice cream, or a delightful swirl in cheesecakes. Its lower sugar content ensures a perfect balance of savory and sweet. Tender Belly’s bacon jam is not just an ingredient; it’s an invitation to explore uncharted flavors in your culinary ventures.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Desserts & Ingredients – February Issue 2024

Wildfare Preserves

Wildfare offers an extraordinary collection of preserves that elevates and celebrates the fruit from which they are made. Each of the preserves contain only four ingredients including large, luscious chunks of fruit, picked at the height of freshness that are perfectly sweetened using only date juice concentrate, balanced with a hint of lemon. Chia seeds are a natural thickener in these clean, pristine products. They are Non-GMO, Vegan, and Gluten Free. All are Kosher, with the exception of the Raspberry Preserves. Marvelous on a piece of toast or croissant, but truly revelatory in baked goods like cookies and sponge cake rolls.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Desserts & Ingredients – February Issue 2024

Zeroll Ice Cream Scoops

More than just a scoop, Zeroll Ice Cream Scoops are functional works of art. Hailed as “Humble Masterpieces” in a book of the same name written by Paula Antonelli, Sr. Curator of Architecture and Design at the Museum of Modern Art, Zeroll scoops are lightweight and ergonomically designed to be easily and comfortably gripped by both right and left-handed people. But what really makes this patented masterpiece a must in any kitchen? It’s the anti-freezing liquid inside the handle that transmits warmth from your hand into the scoop allowing it to cut through ice-cream like a hot knife through butter, creating the perfect scoop every time!