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A rich, glossy chocolate frosting made with melted chocolate and sour cream. Perfect for filling and frosting chocolate butter cakes.
A versatile sheet cake for making roll cakes, with options for chiffon, angel food, génoise, or sponge cake bases. The cake is baked, rolled with filling…
These are German almond pretzel cookies, buttery and crisp, with a sweet almond topping. They are shaped like pretzels and perfect for holiday baking.
One 9-inch single-crust pie Create a high rim with the crust to hold the generous filling.
A creamy icing for frosting and decorating cakes, made with powdered sugar, shortening, and milk or cream. It is smooth and slightly stiff, ideal for…
6 servings Gelatin desserts are not just for children.
A smooth and tangy citrus custard filling made with orange and lemon juices, thickened with egg yolks and cornstarch. Perfect for pies, tarts, or pastries.
Fresh strawberries macerated in Grand Marnier and sugar, served with a light vanilla ice cream and whipped cream topping.
Frozen banana halves are dipped in chocolate and optionally coated with peanuts, sprinkles, or toffee bits for a simple, fun dessert.
These giant kitchen-sink cookies are customizable with your choice of chocolaty, nutty, salty, and chewy add-ins. Perfect for ice cream sandwiches or as…
A light and airy chiffon cake made with separated eggs, offering a tender crumb. It can be served with lemon or orange frosting, or with fresh berries and…
About 3 cups Both kids and adults love this shiny, dark, sweet chocolate frosting, which is easily made in a food processor. Keep any extra in a jar in…
Affogato is a simple dessert, but one that hits all the right notes: It is creamy and sweet, but with a good dose of bitterness from the espresso. It is…
Baked quinces are a simple dessert where the fruit is halved, cored, and baked until tender, then stuffed with a sweet mixture of brown sugar…
A rich and glossy milk chocolate glaze or frosting with a hint of coffee. Perfect for cakes, cupcakes, or pastries.
About 24 cookies These lightly sweetened cookies are wholesome enough to tuck into your little one’s lunch box, and easy enough that a child could make…
Twenty-four 2 ¼ × 1 ½-inch bars Nanaimo is a small town in British Columbia best known for these rich bars (and an annual bathtub race). Preheat the oven…
12 servings Slab pies are ideal for potlucks, or if you simply prefer a higher crust to filling ratio. Any of the fruit fillings in this chapter can be…
About 4 servings Use a combination of the fruits below for a roasted fruit “salad” that can be eaten on its own, over ice cream, or with a cheese plate.
A rich, flourless chocolate mousse cake with a bittersweet truffle intensity. This elegant dessert is perfect for chocolate lovers.
Bear Claws are a sweet pastry made with Danish dough, filled with a walnut-date mixture, and glazed with sugar. They are baked until golden and optionally…
One 13 × 9-inch cake; 16 to 20 servings This sweet, moist cake with its unusual brûléed topping is an excellent potluck companion. Make it a day or two…
A simple Vermont maple candy with a fudge-like texture, made from just maple syrup and a bit of butter or oil.
Twelve 3 × 2 ¼-inch bars Many a copy of Joy has been sold on the strength of this recipe. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch square baking pan and…
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