What's for Dessert: Simple Recipes for Dessert People by Claire Saffitz - Non Fiction - Hardback

Condition: BRAND NEW. Format: Hardback. ISBN: 9781922616623. Publisher: Murdoch Books. Overview:. What's for Dessert: Simple Recipes for Dessert People is Claire Saffitz's love letter to home baking, packed with over 100 foolproof recipes for every kind of dessert lover. From easy icebox cakes to showstopping soufflés, Saffitz distils professional pastry know-how into streamlined, no-fuss methods that work in any home kitchen. A New York Times bestseller and celebrated follow-up to Dessert Person, this hardback is a must-have for bakers wanting reliable, joyful results every time.. About the Book:. In What's for Dessert, Claire Saffitz answers the age-old question with more than 100 recipes designed to be as simple and dependable as possible, whether you're a total beginner or a confident home baker. Chapters cover chilled and frozen desserts, stovetop treats, easy cakes, bars, cookies and candied things, pies, tarts, cobblers and crisps, plus more ambitious bakes from the oven. Every recipe has been engineered for maximum efficiency: no stand mixer required, minimal special equipment, and clear troubleshooting notes that turn potential kitchen disasters into confident wins. Saffitz brings the same warm, precise, and slightly nerdy teaching style that made her YouTube series a hit, walking readers through techniques like perfecting custards, mastering cobblers, and achieving the ideal cookie texture. Recipes range from comforting classics such as rice pudding to more adventurous, viral-worthy creations like Whipped Tres Leches Cake with Hazelnuts and Caramel Peanut Popcorn Bars. The book balances approachability with genuine culinary depth, making it equally suited to weeknight baking and special-occasion showstoppers. Seasonal ingredient notes and flexible variations encourage experimentation, while the emphasis throughout is on building real confidence in the kitchen rather than chasing perfection. It's a book that rewards both careful reading and casual flicking-