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S'more Crème Brûlée

August 10, 2019 By Maria Pagiotas Leave a Comment

S'more creme brulee-3

Creamy speculoos custard on top of a thin layer of chocolate ganache and … [Read more...]

Baking 101: How to make Homemade Marshmallows

August 7, 2019 By Maria Pagiotas Leave a Comment

Homemade Marshmallows-2

Soft, fluffy, homemade marshmallows are easy to make using only 6 … [Read more...]

Baking 101: How to make Lemon Curd

July 26, 2019 By Maria Pagiotas 2 Comments

Lemon Curd-2

Lemon curd is sweet, silky and tangy, and it's made from only 5 … [Read more...]

No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake Parfaits

July 10, 2019 By Maria Pagiotas Leave a Comment

No-bake cherry cheesecake parfaits layered in glass containers sitting on a round white plate.

Fresh seasonal cherries cook into the perfect topping for these No-Bake … [Read more...]

Blackberry Pie Bars

June 27, 2019 By Maria Pagiotas 4 Comments

Blackberry pie bars cut into squares set on a flat surface.

Homemade Blackberry Pie Bars layer a buttery brown sugar cookie-like base … [Read more...]

Lemon Butter Cookies

June 14, 2019 By Maria Pagiotas 46 Comments

Lemon butter cookie sandwiches with lemon buttercream and a glass of milk.

Soft, chewy Lemon Butter Cookies sandwiched with a light and airy lemon … [Read more...]

Strawberry Rhubarb Brioche

June 7, 2019 By Maria Pagiotas Leave a Comment

Strawberry Rhubarb Brioche Rolls-2

Strawberry rhubarb brioche is soft, pillowy brioche bread topped with rich … [Read more...]

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Hello! I’m Maria — a professionally trained pastry chef, mom of three, and the creator behind The Sweet Occasion. I share easy, from-scratch recipes that feel bakery-worthy yet doable for real life because I believe homemade baking should feel simple, satisfying, and worth sharing.

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Favorite Spring Bakes

  • Overhead shot of a wild blueberry lemon poppy seeds muffins with a lemon glaze stacked on a round wire cooling rack with a striped linen on the side.
    Wild Blueberry Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
  • Straight on shot of a one layer, square lemon berry mascarpone cake with mascarpone frosting and macerated berries on a flat surface with parchment paper.
    Lemon Berry Mascarpone Cake
  • Close up of raspberry crumble bars cut into square and stacked on a white round plate.
    Raspberry Crumble Bars
  • Frosted lemon sugar cookie bars cut into squares and arranged on parchment paper atop a white wooden surface.
    Frosted Lemon Sugar Cookie Bars (with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting)

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