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One 9-inch single-crust pie There are both “dry bottom” and “wet bottom” versions of this Pennsylvania Dutch specialty. The dry-bottom pie is almost like…
One 9-inch double-crust pie This old-fashioned pie is time-consuming, but the result is a heavenly slice of Americana. You may substitute 2 pounds (910g)…
6 servings This simple, not-too-sweet mousse is adapted from Joy’s 1963 edition. If using pasteurized eggs, they will require more whipping to form stiff…
A creamy baked rice pudding made with cooked rice, milk, eggs, and sugar, flavored with vanilla and optionally raisins and lemon zest. Served warm with…
4 servings The first version is a ridiculously easy, no-cook pudding that gets its richness from silken tofu. The second version has a more traditional…
A quick sauté of fresh summer fruits in butter and sugar, served warm with pan juices.
6 servings Champurrado is typically made with Mexican chocolate, which is very sweet and sold in tablets. We prefer the flavor of bitter, dark chocolate…
Classic chocolate chip cookies with a soft center and golden edges. Easy to make with basic ingredients.
A classic hot fudge sundae with ice cream, hot fudge sauce, marshmallow sauce, whipped cream, nuts, and a cherry.
6 to 8 servings This is the best fruit soufflé we know; the concentrated flavor of the dried apricots adds a surprising richness.
A rich and creamy chocolate custard sauce made with egg yolks, milk, and unsweetened chocolate. Perfect for drizzling over desserts or serving with fruit.
One 9 × 5-inch loaf This is Marion Becker’s banana bread, and we think it is just about perfect. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9 × 5-inch loaf pan.
A classic Italian custard made with egg yolks, sugar, and Marsala wine, served warm or chilled with whipped cream.
One 9-inch cake; about 10 servings A German yeasted cake with a caramelized honey and almond topping and a custardy filling.
6 to 8 servings In Latin America, flan is made by simmering milk and sugar until reduced to a thick cream, then adding eggs. Since the cooking of the milk…
A moist coconut cake layered with lime curd and whipped cream, topped with toasted coconut.
A doughnut version of a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup, filled with creamy peanut butter and topped with chocolate or sugar glaze.
A moist banana layer cake with cream cheese or chocolate sour cream frosting, optionally filled with fresh banana slices.
About forty-eight 2 ¼-inch cookies Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease or line 2 baking sheets or cookie sheets with parchment paper.
A simple grilled or broiled fruit dish featuring a variety of summer fruits, lightly charred and served immediately.
About 1 pound This crisp, light candy is an architectural masterpiece of crunchy candy honeycombed with air bubbles. We have also made this candy with…
A classic American layer cake made with chocolate cake layers and a coconut-pecan filling. The cake is named after the chocolate used, not its origin.
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