Annemarie’s Swiss Pear bread

Swiss Pear bread for the Gemperle kitchen

We have had many family members and friends of the Gemperle Family ask for this treasured recipe. It is truly one of Annemarie’s best. This traditional Swiss bread on a wood platter will be the highlight of your holiday table.

Maria’s Swiss Anise Cookies

Maria’s Swiss Anise Cookies

If you like Anise, this simple Swiss recipe will become one of your holiday favorites. Chewy and crunchy with just the right amount of crushed anise seed. Perfect with afternoon coffee.

Almond Cake with Fresh Berries

Almond Cake with Fresh Berries

This is a guilt free, dense and moist cake. It seems too good to be true!

Annemarie’s Butter Cookies with Lemon Icing

Annemarie’s Butter Cookies with Lemon Icing

Finely ground almonds, butter and lemon icing. These were Annemarie’s unforgettable cookies she made every Christmas.

Cherry Clafoutis, Limousin-Style

Gemperle Farms Cherry Clafoutis

Clafoutis is a traditional French home-style dessert that uses the fresh seasonal fruit beautifully. My great tante Georgette from France used to make this every summer. She said if you got the pit, luck would come your way. Enjoy!

Crunchy French Meringue or Pavlova

Gemperle Farms Pavlova

These meringues can be shaped into cookies or as a shell base for fabulous desserts. I like to make individual shell bases, fill them with cream or ice cream and toss fresh berries on top.  A Pavlova is a meringue that is crunchy on the outside and chewy on the inside. Use the same recipe with a couple of adjustments.

Neapolitan Pumpkin Squares

Neapolitan Pumpkin Squares

This 1970’s dessert is a retro classic. It was always a pleasant surprise as teenagers when we saw the yummy dessert in the kitchen.

Chocolate Almond Gelato

Chocolate Almond Gelato

This is a little bite of heaven! Everyone love Gelato .. no more to be said!

Chocolate Chili Molten Lover Cake

Chocolate Chili Molten Lover Cake

This recipe is quick and easy with a firm exterior and a soft gooey interior. Make sure you use a very mild chili, either Ancho or California. The idea is a nice chili flavor with not much bite. You certainly do not want your lover to run away from the table! You can also omit the chili and still have a seductive Valentines dessert.

Custard Ice Cream Base Recipe (with flavor variations)

gemperle farms custard based ice cream

Homemade ice cream makes every ones day fun. It’s also a fun project to do with your kids. With just 20 minutes of prep, create a luscious creamy delight.

The Base Gelato Recipe (Cherry and Berry Flavor Variations)

gemperle farms gelato

Gelato is very similar to custard based ice cream but it contains less fat. We like gelato with intense fruit flavors made with fresh California summer tree fruit or vine ripened berries.

Avocado Lime Pie

Gemperle Farms Adocado lime pie

Pump up your lime pie with a secret ingredient, avocado! Use very ripe avocados. We use fresh raw eggs in this recipe. It is recommended by food scientists that pregnant women, young children, the elderly and the infirm do not consume raw eggs.

Angel Food Cake with Berries – A Low calorie dessert option

Angel Food Cake with Berries – A Low calorie dessert option

Believe it or not Angel Food Cake only has about 80 calories per slice. Top it with some fresh berries and a spoonful of whipped cream and you have a low calorie dessert. Plus it’s loaded with protein from all the egg whites. This delicate white cake contains no fat.

Nutty cookies

gemperle Farms nutty cookies

This is an easy and additive cookie.  If you have a chocolate sweet tooth, add a cup or more of chocolate chips after the dough is mixed.  You just pumped up this yummy cookie.

Cranberry Meringue Pie with Almond Crust (Gluten Free)

Gemperle farms cranberry pie

Want something different for your Thanksgiving or Christmas Dessert?  Try this refreshing Cranberry Meringue Pie with a gluten-free crust.

Pumped up Pumpkin Pie Dessert

gemperle farms kids pumpkin pie

This is an easy and yummy pumpkin pie-ish dessert. Just lose the crust and pump it up.Get your kids to prepare this, everyone will be happy! The kids at Gemperle Chicken Ranch love this one.

Kids Thanksgiving Crustless Pumpkin Pie with Crumble Topping

Gemperle Farms crustless pumpkin pie

My kids have never been fans of the crust of a pie – they love the insides. Here is the perfect recipe that’s also easy for your kids to make on their own with just a bit of adult supervision. Kids, it’s time for you to make part of the Thanksgiving meal this year. Have fun!

Pioneer Bread Pudding with Warm Whiskey Sauce

Pioneer Bread Pudding with Warm Whiskey Sauce

A comfort dessert delight! The warm whiskey sauce over the bread pudding add a hint of surprise to this yummy dessert.

Strawberry Custard Ice Cream

Gemperle Farms Strawberry Custard ice cream

Homemade ice cream makes every ones day fun. It’s also a fun project to do with your kids. With Just 20 minutes of prep, create a luscious creamy delight.