Desserts

Life is too short to skip dessert. These are the sweet recipes that have earned a permanent place in our kitchen — from Portuguese-inspired olive oil cakes to Southern classics with a sophisticated twist. Good food feeds the soul, and so does a really good dessert.

Swirled Blueberry Goat Cheese Cheesecake (Lighter, Tangier, and Totally Showstopping)

Updated May 2026 — Originally published July 2013. The first time I brought this goat cheese cheesecake to a friend’s summer barbecue, the reaction was… not what I hoped for. “Why did you bring cheesecake with goat cheese in it?” was the general vibe cause …

Baking, Cakes, Cheese, Desserts, Fruits, High Protein

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