Miscellaneous

German Buttercream

German Buttercream

”This is a gorgeous yellow-tinted, light texture, and almost custard-like buttercream that you are going to absolutely love. It starts with a pastry cream...
Almond French Buttercream

Almond French Buttercream

This Almond French Buttercream is delicious, super unique, and maybe the rarest of buttercreams.  Almond French Buttercream Makes about 4¾ cups 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar¼...
american buttercream

American Buttercream

In the world of buttercreams, American buttercream is the easiest and the sweetest. American Buttercream Makes about 6 cups 2 cups (454 grams) unsalted butter, softened1/2 teaspoon...
Aebleskiver

Aebleskiver

The aebleskive has a long history, though not much of it is recorded. Its background is little more than speculation, with details passed down largely through...
Olympic Ring Meringue Nests

Olympic Ring Meringue Nests

Savor the elegance of these crisp, delicate meringue nests, also known as vacherins. Each nest is filled with airy diplomat cream (crème diplomat in French), a...
Semifreddo

Baking School In-Depth: Semifreddo

Semifreddo, which translates to “half cold” or “half frozen,” is an elegant dessert that differs from ice cream in that it has a semifrozen...
Berries-and-Cream Corn Shortcakes

Berry-and-Sweet Corn Shortcakes

These corn shortcakes pair well with any berry or stone fruit you find at your market! To get your heavy cream to whip the...
Cherry-Almond Bread Pudding

Cherry-Almond Bread Pudding

Buttery brioche gets soused in a rich, almondy custard studded with ruby-hued cherries and almonds and is served alongside a bright cherry sauce to...
Reine Claude (Or Other, Lesser Plums) Clafoutis

Reine Claude (Or Other, Lesser Plums) Clafoutis

Recipe excerpted from Le Sud: Recipes from Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur by Rebekah Peppler ©2024. Published by Chronicle Books. Photographs ©Joann Pai. “Small, green, and sweet, the Reine Claude...

World Baking Day: Editor’s Picks & Reader Favorites!

Today is a day to celebrate all things baking—it’s World Baking Day! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a curious beginner, there’s no better...