Category: Desserts

One-Bowl Rose and Almond Ghriba (Moroccan Cookies)

2/3 cup/100 grams confectioners’ sugar, for coating 2 3/4 cups/300 grams ground almonds 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon/80 grams granulated sugar 2 large eggs 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 1 heaped teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon rose water 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.… Continue reading One-Bowl Rose and Almond Ghriba (Moroccan Cookies)

One-Bowl Lemon Meltaways

1 cup/227 grams unsalted butter, softened 2 cups/246 grams confectioners’ sugar 1 tablespoon packed finely grated lemon zest 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 egg yolk 2 cups/255 grams all-purpose flour 1/4 cup/32 grams cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon kosher Add butter, 1 1/4 cups/154 grams confectioners’ sugar, and lemon zest to the bowl of a stand… Continue reading One-Bowl Lemon Meltaways

One-Bowl Salted Pistachio Shortbread

3/4 cup/95 grams shelled, raw pistachios, almonds, hazelnuts or walnuts 1/3 cup/40 grams confectioners’ sugar, plus more for dusting (optional) 1/2 cup/115 grams unsalted butter (1 stick) 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 3/4 cups/95 grams all-purpose flour Nonstick spray or softened butter, for greasing Flaky Heat oven to 350 degrees. Process pistachios in a food processor… Continue reading One-Bowl Salted Pistachio Shortbread

5-Ingredient Bread Pudding With Salted Brown Sugar Sauce

Bread pudding 1 (1-pound) challah loaf 3 cups half-and-half 1/2 cup dark brown sugar 2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 2 large eggs 2 large egg yolks 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, more or less for greasing the pan Salted brown sugar sauce 1 cup dark brown sugar 1/2 cup half-and-half 2 tablespoons… Continue reading 5-Ingredient Bread Pudding With Salted Brown Sugar Sauce

3-Ingredient Nutella Brownie Cookies

1 1/4 cups (371 grams) Nutella 1/2 cup (64 grams) all-purpose flour 2 large eggs 1 pinch flaky salt, plus more as needed for sprinkling Heat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment or silicone mats. Combine the Nutella, flour, and eggs in a mixing bowl. Stir until smooth. The batter will… Continue reading 3-Ingredient Nutella Brownie Cookies

5-Ingredient Salted Peanut Butter Cookies

1 3/4 cups (packed) light brown sugar 2 large eggs, at room temperature 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 3/4 cups peanut butter (see Tip) soarse-grained sea salt, for garnish Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, vigorously whisk together the light brown sugar and eggs… Continue reading 5-Ingredient Salted Peanut Butter Cookies

3-Ingredient Salted Almond Butter Cookies

1 cup (256 grams) unsweetened almond butter 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar 1 large egg Flaky salt (optional) Heat the oven to 350°F. Line two cookie sheets with parchment or silicone mats. Combine the almond butter, sugar, and egg in a bowl and mix until smooth and thick. Use a tablespoon-size cookie scoop to… Continue reading 3-Ingredient Salted Almond Butter Cookies

Pandan Ice Cream

80 grams (3 ounces) pandan leaves, cut into 10-centimeter (4-inch) pieces 200 milliliters (7 fluid ounces/scant 1 cup) coconut water 200 grams (7 ounces) sweetened condensed milk 200 milliliters (7 fluid ounces/scant 1 cup) double (heavy) cream Blend the pandan leaves with the coconut water until smooth. Push the liquid through a sieve and into… Continue reading Pandan Ice Cream

Pear Pudding Cake

1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup white granulated sugar 1 Tbsp baking powder 1/8 tsp fine salt 1/3 cup milk whole or 2 percent recommended 2 Tbsp vegetable or canola oil or other neutral oil 1 tsp vanilla 2 large eggs 4 pears ripe, peeled, cored and cut into chunks Topping: 1/3 cup white granulated… Continue reading Pear Pudding Cake

Pressure Cooker Rice Pudding

3/4 cup arborio or other short-grain rice 2 1/2 cups whole milk 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1 (2-inch) cinnamon stick 1 (4-inch) strip orange or lemon zest, peeled with a vegetable peeler (optional) 1/2 vanilla bean, halved lengthwise, seeds scraped with the tip of a paring knife, or 1 tablespoon vanilla extract Large pinch of… Continue reading Pressure Cooker Rice Pudding

Miso-Maple Loaf Cake

4 ounces/113 grams unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for the pan 1 3/4 cups/238 grams all-purpose flour, plus more for the pan 1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 cup/150 grams granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt Finely grated zest of 1 orange or tangerine 1/4 cup/70 grams white… Continue reading Miso-Maple Loaf Cake

One-Bowl Brown-Edge Cookies

1 pound/453 grams unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 pound/453 grams granulated sugar (2 1/4 cups) 1 large egg, at room temperature 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 3 cups/384 grams all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon fine salt Arrange two racks around the middle of the oven and heat oven to 375 degrees. Using a stand mixer… Continue reading One-Bowl Brown-Edge Cookies

Chewy Earl Grey Sugar Cookies

1 1/4 cups/250 grams granulated sugar 14 tablespoons/198 grams unsalted butter 1 tablespoon finely ground Earl Grey tea leaves, from about 3 tea bags 1/2 cup/100 grams light brown sugar 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt (Diamond Crystal) 1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest 1 large egg 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 1/2 cups/320 grams all-purpose flour… Continue reading Chewy Earl Grey Sugar Cookies

Apple Cheddar Cheese Straws

1 large egg 1/2 cup plus 2 teaspoons apple butter, divided 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (about 8 ounces), thawed 4 ounces sharp yellow cheddar cheese, grated (about 2/3 cup) 3 ounces sharp white cheddar, grated (about 1/2 cup) Flaky salt Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line 2 sheet pans… Continue reading Apple Cheddar Cheese Straws

Apple Crisp

FOR THE TOPPING: 1/2 cup/71 grams all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, cardamom or nutmeg, or a combination 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt 6 tablespoons/84 grams cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1 cup/116 grams chopped pecans or walnuts, or a combination 1/4 cup/28 grams… Continue reading Apple Crisp

No-Bake Cheesecake With Caramelized Pineapple and Coconut

FOR THE CARAMELIZED PINEAPPLE: 1 cup/200 grams granulated sugar 1 1/2 cups/225 grams fresh pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into 1-inch cubes (from about 1/2 small pineapple) FOR THE CRUST: 6 tablespoons/85 grams unsalted butter (3/4 stick), melted, plus more for greasing the pan 7 ounces/200 grams gingersnaps, from about 28 (2-inch) cookies 1 tablespoon… Continue reading No-Bake Cheesecake With Caramelized Pineapple and Coconut

No-Bake Melon Cheesecake Bars

FOR THE CRUST: 9 1/2 ounces/269 grams graham crackers (about 18 whole crackers) 1/2 cup/115 grams unsalted butter, melted 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (Diamond Crystal) FOR THE FILLING: 2 (1/4-ounce/7-gram) packets powdered gelatin (about 5 teaspoons) 1 1/4 pounds/566 grams peeled cantaloupe, diced (about 3 cups) 1 (8-ounce/226-gram) package cream cheese,… Continue reading No-Bake Melon Cheesecake Bars