Chef Carlisse Dawson has been delighting the Lowcountry for over a decade, with her irresistible handcrafted desserts, specialty treats, and exquisite catered meals! As the visionary owner and chef of Adeline’s Home of Fine Desserts, this culinary powerhouse pours her heart into creating traditional Southern delicacies and stunning custom cakes, all crafted with natural, non-GMO, and organic ingredients.

An honors graduate from the prestigious Culinary Institute of Charleston, Chef Carlisse honed her skills under the legendary Chef William Scott Stacks Sr., the masterful Pastry Chef Bernd Gronert, and her beloved mother, the late Dr. Prestyne Dawson. No wonder she’s set the dessert world abuzz with her award-winning creations!

Riding high on her 2022 Taste of Black Charleston award for her sensational Red Velvet Cupcakes, Chef Carlisse is also celebrated for her Ultimate Blondies (also known as Chewies), Toffee “Crunch” cookies, and the Ultimate Chocolate Chip cookies that leave everyone craving more. And when you see her signature blue ribbon and iconic white box, get ready for a treat that will completely excite your taste buds!