Homemade Tarts & Sweet Endings
Some of my most-loved desserts were born out of necessity.
Growing up, I experienced numerous food allergies, which meant I often couldn’t enjoy many of the desserts everyone else took for granted. Years later, while working in the medical field caring for private clients with a wide range of dietary needs, I found myself recreating familiar favorites again and again—adapting recipes without sacrificing comfort, quality, or flavor.
Over time, what began as necessity became passion.
Today, those same experiences inspire many of the desserts you’ll find at Becka’s. My fusion style is still very much at the heart of everything I create. Whether I’m drawing inspiration from Trinidad, Morocco, Europe, or North America, every recipe is thoughtfully crafted to be both comforting and full of flavor.
This Pumpkin Tart with a wholesome oat crust has become one one of my most requested desserts among my private clients, Alhamdulillah. Available with a silky homemade whipped cream topping or finished with rich homemade caramel, it’s a reminder that delicious desserts don’t have to be complicated—they simply have to be made with care.
Because every table deserves something special.
The Story Behind My Trini Coconut Drops
Coconut drops have always reminded me of home, family, and the sweet treats that seemed to appear whenever everyone gathered together. As I grew older, I also watched people I loved struggle with illnesses that encouraged me to take a closer look at the foods I was eating and serving.
Over time, I developed a preference for less processed ingredients whenever they made sense. One of those changes was replacing refined white sugar with raw brown sugar in my coconut drops.
The result surprised me. Instead of simply making the recipe sweeter, the brown sugar created a beautiful caramel flavor that wraps itself around the freshly grated coconut. With just a touch of nutmeg, each bite becomes lightly chewy, naturally caramelized, and wonderfully nostalgic.
It isn’t meant to replace the traditional Trinidadian coconut drop that so many of us grew up enjoying. Rather, it’s my own interpretation—one that honors my family’s traditions while reflecting the way I cook today.
Every batch still begins with fresh coconut, gratitude, and Bismillah.
Alhamdulillah.