The velvety texture of these individual caramel flans will end any occasion with an elegant accent. A globe-trotting dish with roots in ancient Rome, this creamy custard can take several forms, depending on where in the world you are. This sweet version (yes, some flans are savory) follows the style of Spanish flan recipes, calling … Read more
This recipe for homemade lemon curd results in a spread that’s bright, tart, and impeccably smooth. Bonus: It requires only pantry staples, calling for nothing beyond lemons (the juice and zest), sugar, butter, and eggs. It’s also the simplest method we’ve ever seen. If you’d like to double down on its silkiness (and ensure you … Read more
Clafoutis might be one of the easiest, most forgiving French desserts. It’s the kind of dish you keep in your back pocket, ready to pull out when you’re at an ill-equipped vacation stay or when friends stop by at the last minute and you suddenly get the urge to whip something up. And because it’s … Read more
Angel food cake with chocolate frosting is a dreamy dessert that requires a delicate touch. If you’re starting with store-bought cake, make sure it’s fresh and springs back when you (gently) touch it. Our go-to angel food cake recipe gets its ethereal texture from cream of tartar and finely milled cake flour, which forms less … Read more
When time is tight and you need something to feed a crowd at a picnic, potluck, or bake sale, this Texas sheet cake recipe is the answer. The fudgy single-layer cake gets its lush crumb from melted butter and a tangy boost from buttermilk. The genius of the recipe is in its timing: Right after … Read more
I’m writing this review partly to help others who also think this cake needed tweaking and so I can remember what tweaks I made. I increased the lemon juice to half a cup (the juice of about 1.5-2 medium lemons), and reduced the water to 2 tbsps. Also, 2.5 tbsps of zest is about the … Read more
Sure, we’re all excited to get out the grill and start cooking outdoors again, but we’d argue that Memorial Day desserts are really the highlight of the holiday. It’s the ideal moment to enjoy strawberry shortcake, anything made with rhubarb, or your first ice pop of the season. Kicking off summertime right means selecting the … Read more
An easy dessert or afternoon snack, this lemon pound cake recipe gets its pillowy crumb from cake flour and six whole eggs. Don’t swap in all-purpose flour here; its higher protein content produces more gluten that would result in a cake noticeably denser and less fluffy. You can, however, make a decent cake flour substitute … Read more
There’s something so elegant about the simplicity of this flourless chocolate cake recipe. Sometimes called a chocolate torte, it’s a Passover and Valentine’s Day staple for good reason—not to mention an ideal choice for gluten-free dinner parties. With just five ingredients, desserts don’t get much simpler, especially because this fudgy single-layer dark chocolate cake comes … Read more
I can’t think of a more iconic Italian sweet than cannoli. These cream-filled wafers can be found throughout Italy—as well as in every Little Italy across the United States. While the regional origin of cannoli is uncertain, it is most frequently credited to Sicily. It has been said that during the island’s Arab rule, in … Read more