Soft Apple & Farmer’s Cheese Cookies

These soft apple farmer’s cheese cookies are tender, lightly sweet, and filled with small pieces of fresh apples. The farmer’s cheese gives them a delicate, almost cake-like texture, while also adding a boost of protein. Pure maple syrup brings natural sweetness and pairs perfectly with the apples and bright lemon zest. As they bake, your kitchen will fill with the warm aroma of apples, maple, and lemon, making them hard to resist.

I love that these apple cookies are made with simple, wholesome ingredients and come together quickly. They’re not overly sweet, which makes them perfect with a cup of tea or coffee.

The apples soften as they bake, creating little pockets of fruit in every bite. They are especially good while still slightly warm, when the cookies are soft and the apple pieces are tender.

Puff Pastry Flowers with Vanilla Cream

These puff pastry flowers with vanilla cream look like something from a bakery, but they’re actually so easy to make at home.

Flaky layers of puff pastry bake up golden and crisp, and the center is filled with smooth, creamy vanilla custard. I love using store-bought puff pastry for this recipe, it saves so much time. The vanilla cream is easy to make and comes together quickly on the stove. It’s rich, silky, and not too sweet, which pairs perfectly with the light pastry. I like adding fresh raspberries on top for a little brightness and a beautiful finish.

These puff pastry flowers are perfect for brunch, holidays, or anytime you want a treat that looks impressive without a lot of effort.