Recipes

Treats!

Desserts: the sweet finale! From rich chocolates to tangy fruit tarts, our recipes blend indulgence with freshness. Creamy, crunchy, or fruity – these treats make every meal a flavor-packed celebration. Every feast needs a dazzling finish!

I created this recipe while living in Abu Dhabi, dining with friends.

Grapefruit Pie

  • 3 cups (or 2 cups crumbs) vanilla wafers

    6 tbsp butter, melted

    Pinch of salt

    Directions

    1. Heat oven to 350°F / 175°C

    2. In either a blender or food processor, add the wafer cookies and blend to fine crumbs (you will need 2 cups for the crust).

    3. Combine the butter, cookies crumbs, and a pinch of salt so it looks like wet sand.

    4. In a 9 inch spring form tart pan or similar, press the crust evenly and about halfway up the side.

    5. Bake for about 8 – 10 minutes or until set.

  • 3 large egg yolks

    1 can sweetened condensed milk

    Zest of 2 grapefruits (save a pinch for the whip cream)

    1 cup fresh grapefruit juice

    Pinch of salt

    1 cup heavy cream

    1 tbsp powdered sugar

    1/4 cup toasted macadamia nuts, rough chop

Scotcheroos

I created this recipe while living in Abu Dhabi, dining with friends.

  • 2 oz. (½ stick) unsalted butter

    ½ cup creamy peanut butter

    ½ cup butterscotch chips

    10 oz bag of marshmallows

    7 cups puffed rice

    Directions

    1. Line a 9x13 size baking pan with parchment paper

    2. Melt together the butter and marshmallows in a large heavy bottom pan over low heat.

    3. Add in the peanut butter and butterscotch chips. Stir continuously until all melted together.

    4. Take off the heat and stir in the puffed rice.

    5. Transfer mixture to the baking dish and evenly distribute. Be careful, it might be a little hot!

    Chef’s note: make it easy on yourself and wet your hands or use a bit of parchment paper when forming in the pan.

  • 12 oz. milk chocolate

Directions

1. Melt chocolate in the microwave or over a double boiler.

2. Spread melted chocolate over the top and place in a cool place until set.

Directions

1. While the pie crust is baking, combine the egg yolk, condensed milk, grapefruit zest (save a pinch for the whip cream), grapefruit juice, and a pinch of salt.

2. Add the mixture to the pie crust and bake for 15 - 20 minutes until just set.

3. Cool completely and then cover and refrigerate until cold.

4. Before serving whip the cream with the powdered sugar and the pinch of grapefruit zest until you get stiff peaks.

5. Top the cold pie with whip cream and toasted macadamia nuts.