What's for Dessert: Simple Recipes for Dessert People: A Baking Book

What's for Dessert: Simple Recipes for Dessert People: A Baking Book

by Claire Saffitz

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4.7 stars from 1,258 reviews. Top 87% of Cookbooks books we track.

Published by Murdoch Books Pty LimitedPublished 2022-01-01

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  • Dessert Person
  • Nothing Fancy
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Perfect for you if...

  • You love baking but don't want to clear your entire kitchen counter or spend three hours on a single recipe
  • You've tried Claire's first book and want more of her practical, unfussy approach to sweets
  • You appreciate recipes that actually work the first time because the troubleshooting advice is baked in

Maybe not for you if...

  • You're looking for showstopping multi-day projects or recipes that demand specialist equipment you don't own
  • You prefer savoury cooking and only bake under duress
  • You want trendy TikTok-viral desserts rather than reliable, timeless recipes you'll make over and over

About this book

JAMES BEARD AWARD NOMINEE• NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A love letter to dessert by the New York Times bestselling author of Dessert Person ONE OF THE TEN BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR: Simply RecipesONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR: Bon Appétit, Vice, Saveur, Mother Jones“Whether you’re into flambés, soufflés, or simple loaf cakes this book offers over 100 different answers to that all-important question: What’s for dessert?”—Claire SaffitzClaire Saffitz returns with 100 recipes for all dessert people—whether you’re into impressive-yet-easy molten lava cakes, comforting rice pudding, or decadent chestnut brownies. In this all-new collection, Claire shares recipes for icebox cakes, pies, cobblers, custards, cookies and more, all crafted to be as streamlined as possible. (No stand mixer? No problem! You won’t need one.) To keep the recipes straightforward and simple, Claire makes sure each recipe is extra efficient, whether you’re making a Whipped Tres Leches Cake with Hazelnuts or Caramel Peanut Popcorn Bars. Fans will find all the warmth, encouragement, and deliciously foolproof recipes with loads of troubleshooting advice that they’ve come to count on from Claire. Read more

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