Finesse the final course with confidence using this must-have
companion for making dessert magic with 91 types of sweets and 600+
foolproof recipes.
Part cookbook, part handbook, Desserts Illustrated is the last word on
the last (but definitely not least) course. In it, America's Test
Kitchen far expands on previous explorations of the world of sweets,
teaching all types of candies, custards, frozen treats, and fruit
desserts in addition to a bounty of baked goods, and upping the ante on
flavor. With 600+ recipes, you'll find modern desserts for bakers and
nonbakers like Pear Crisp with Miso and Almonds and Ginger-Turmeric
Frozen Yogurt living next to the classics like Shortbread and Sour Cream
Coffee Cake.
An innovative book structure organizes desserts within a tasty
taxonomy: Find 91 types of desserts. Discover what ingredients and
mixing methods turn out all your favorite subcategories of sweets like
Chewy versus Crispy versus Cakey Drop Cookies. Take a deep dive into
desserts you may not know like Pudding Cakes. See how the stages of
caramel turn into soft Pralines to crunchy Chocolate-Toffee Bark.
Learning transferable techniques makes you feel like a pastry chef:
Once you've tempered eggs you can make any custard, pudding, or cream
pie. Manipulate brownie batter for chewy, fudgy, or cakey
squares--whatever you like.
The only dessert book you'll ever need: This modern classic
incorporates in-depth info on techniques new and timeless, lots of
stunning dessert photos and informative illustrations, tutorials to make
more challenging recipes easy to follow, and new recipes with fantastic
flavor.
With this forever dessert companion, you can impress for company--or
quickly whip up something to satisfy a Tuesday sweet tooth.
