Dessert

Chocolate Cheesecake
For the Crust: Place the graham crackers and Oreos in a food processor. Pulse until fine crumbs form. Place the…
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Cappuccino Cheesecake
The Cappuccino Cheesecake was a favorite at the Purple Parrot Café, perfect for those nights when the dining room was dressed up with white linens and holiday cheer. Rich, creamy, and laced with espresso, it’s a decadent end to a Christmas feast or any special occasion.
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Panna Cotta
I always prefer a lighter fruit finish to a meal to a heavy chocolate finale. This recipe meets both criteria.
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Pumpkin Cheesecake
Our first restaurant, The Purple Parrot, served many memorable dishes. This Pumpkin Cheesecake is one of those. When we do our Monthly Pop-ups, this is always a popular request.
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Vanilla Bean Custard Ice Cream
To make the vanilla ice cream: Combine the cream, milk, salt, and 3/4 cup of the sugar in a large…
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Fresh Strawberries with English Cream
There aren't very many things that are more refreshing and satisfying than strawberries in the summertime in the South. This simple yet elegant dessert highlights the natural sweetness of ripe strawberries, enhanced by the rich and velvety texture of the cream. Perfect for any occasion, this classic treat is sure to impress and satisfy every sweet tooth.
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Cinnamon Ice Cream
To make the cinnamon ice cream ice cream: Combine the cream, milk, salt, 3/4 cup of the sugar and cinnamon…
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Apple Cobbler
Apple Filling Preheat oven to 375 In a large mixing bowl, combine the apples, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, flour, salt, vanilla…
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Bourbon Crème Anglaise
In a stainless steel pot bring the cream, half and half, bourbon, vanilla and half of the sugar to a…
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