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10 large or 20 small cones If made on a krumkake iron, as shown above, this dough can be rolled into delicious thin-walled cones or molded over small…
Enough to coat 2 cups fruit This batter can be used either to encase about 2 cups diced fruit or to hold the same amount of small fruits and berries that…
About 5 cups; enough for one 9-inch pie Italian meringue is similar to Swiss meringue in that it is cooked, but instead of using the double boiler method…
A traditional English Christmas pudding made with dried fruits and suet, steamed for hours until dark and rich. Serve with crème anglaise or hard sauce.
4 servings Unlike most chocolate soufflés, this is made without milk or starch. It is light yet moist, with an exceptional chocolate taste. Position a…
One 9-inch double-crust pie Please read About Crusts Baked with Fillings.
6 servings Using whipped cream instead of eggs highlights the flavors of these lighter chocolates. Because white and milk chocolate are much more prone to…
A stabilized whipped cream that holds its shape longer, ideal for frosting cakes or filling pastries a day ahead.
One 9- or 10-inch round cake This delicious peach variation on traditional pineapple upside-down cake has a lightly spiced cake and buttery honey-cardamom…
About ½ pound Praline is used not only as an ingredient in other confections, but also as a garnish for desserts. It is superb sprinkled over vanilla ice…
Thirty-six 2 ¼ × 1 ½-inch bars Lebkuchen recipes are many and diverse—some are flourless, made with almond and hazelnut meal; some are made in bar form…
One 9-inch tart In this classic British dessert, a layer of tart jam is topped with a rich almond filling and sliced almonds. It is a gloriously elegant…
Fifty-four 2 × 1-inch bars Add the optional coconut flakes, and you may call these Magic Cookie Bars. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 13 × 9 × 2-inch…
These fossil cookies are a fun, kid-friendly activity perfect for Earth Day, Halloween, or any day. Made with black cocoa and sugar cookie doughs, they…
CLASSIC 6 servings Canned mandarin orange sections and pineapple chunks can be substituted for the fresh oranges and pineapple.
About forty-eight 3-inch cookies Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease or line 2 baking sheets or cookie sheets with parchment paper.
A light and airy chiffon cake with rich mocha flavor, made with cocoa and instant coffee. Perfect for dessert or special occasions.
Five 4-inch or eight 2 ¾-inch tartlets Position a rack in the lower third of the oven. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
One 9 × 5-inch loaf This rich, tender, lemon-scented quick bread almost has the texture of pound cake. The simple glaze adds a hit of fresh, bright lemon…
8 to 10 servings Reminiscent of a chocolate soufflé, but more substantial. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
About 30 assorted 2- to 4-inch cookies These famous German anise cookies are stamped with a wooden mold or roller into quaint designs and figures. If you…
A caramel powder made from baked sugar, toasted almonds, and sea salt, perfect for coating doughnuts. This versatile topping adds a sweet, salty, and…
A simple round cake topped with sliced apples, peaches, or plums and a cinnamon-sugar topping. Best served warm.
14 servings A rich, dense molasses pudding with hints of warm spice. We love to serve it warm with vanilla ice cream and a sprinkling of whiskey. Preheat…
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