Chocolate and hazelnut: Consider this combination the “Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks” of flavor profiles—sweet, nutty, and guaranteed to produce a blockbuster. Baking expert Carole Bloom’s indulgent cake recipe calls for an easy homemade hazelnut butter, but store-bought will do just as well. Top it off with some crushed hazelnuts for added texture, and then serve it with a glass of Sauternes or port, or a shot of espresso.
This cake was created from thrift and was supposedly named after its appearance, which reminded people of the muddy Mississippi River bottom.
Serve a thick slice for breakfast or an afternoon pick-me-up.
Palets bretons are oversize cookies that feature butter, and because they’re from Brittany, they’re traditionally made with beurre salé, salted butter.
Yes, it's a shortcut in a microwave. It's also a gooey, fudgy, wildly good chocolate cake.
Make this versatile caramel at home with our slow-simmered method using milk and sugar—or take one of two sweetened condensed milk shortcuts.
There are many things that appeal about a Basque cheesecake—it's crustless (one less job) and is meant to look “rustic” with its wrinkled and jagged sides.
Cannoli and sfogliatelle require complex technique—making them is best left to the professionals. But a galette-inspired variation? That’s a snap to do at home.
These decadent brownies feature a sweet, minty topping complemented by a rich dark chocolate ganache and mini chocolate chips for added texture.