Royal icing is a decorative icing made from egg whites and confectioners’ sugar. In professional bakeshops, it is used to decorate cakes, pastries, and candies, but at home, it is primarily used to decorate rolled out sugar or gingerbread cookies. We explain how to make and use traditional royal icing […]
While we may be more familiar with powdered (granulated) gelatin found in a box at every grocery store, our greater access to professional recipes and techniques means the introduction of some unfamiliar ingredients—including the form of gelatin most found in professional bakeshops: sheet gelatin, sometimes called leaf gelatin. Sheet gelatin, […]
Makes one 9-inch square slab A vanilla bean cooked with the batch gives this fudge an ethereal vanilla fragrance, with the added bonus of tiny black vanilla seeds throughout the fudge. It is like perfect vanilla ice cream transformed into candy.
Makes about 1 cup An infinite variety of flavors can be created by adding extracts, liqueurs, or fruit juices to this simple and easy-to-make recipe. For a vanilla dairy-free or vegan version, substitute any unsweetened milk alternative.
Makes 8 servings This all-purpose sauce is our favorite over bread pudding, but it’s also perfect alongside a hot soufflé or for dunking churros.
Makes 12 servings Buckle Filling Crumb Topping
Makes 4 servings The classic way to enjoy this dessert is to serve it warm as soon as it is made, either on its own or with cookies, berries, or seasonal fruits. However, if you prefer, chill it and then fold in some whipped cream for a different way to […]