Makes 6 servings Strudels are known for their paper-thin, flaky crust, which takes some patience, but is worth the effort. Once you get the hang of it, you’ll be strudel-ing all of your favorite fillings. You can even use this dough with savory fillings, like seared mushrooms and goat cheese.
Makes 2 Loaves
Makes one 9-inch square slab Nuts paired with chocolate is always a winning combination. When you buy gianduja, it is always made using either hazelnuts or almonds, but chocolate can be mixed with any nut paste to make delicious gianduja. Let your own taste be your guide. These basic giandujas […]
Makes 2 pounds of dough There are a few ways to make ultra-flaky puff pastry, but this one is the quickest (that’s why it’s called blitz!). The layers in puff pastry are a result of folding the dough four times. We included a photo at the end to show you what […]
The signature of crème brûlée is a crunchy caramelized sugar topping that cracks open to reveal a creamy custard underneath. Brûlée refers to the process of “burning” the sugar and is not exclusive to crème brûlée. In theory, anything can be brûléed—even a steak, if you really wanted to! But […]
Makes about 1 lb
Some of our favorite baking and pastry recipes include a sugar syrup cooked to a rich, dark color and a complex flavor. This basic technique can be used to make hard caramelized sugar or to make soft and creamy caramel sauce or candy. 1. Setting Up Select a heavy pan […]
No longer content to follow the cycles of the moon and the stars, we now identify the changing of seasons with the emergence of the pumpkin spice latte. In thousands of years, they’ll find the recipe carved on a rock in New Hampshire. Made from a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, […]
Makes about 30 pieces
Makes one tart – 8-10 servings Tart Filling Dough
Makes eight 4 1/2-inch round hand pies The slightly tangy cream cheese filling complements the acidity of the fruit in this hand pie. The cream cheese crust is tender yet durable, making these pies perfectly portable.
Makes 30 Cookies Dark Chocolate Glaze Makes 10 tablespoons