What's for Dessert: Simple Recipes for Dessert People: A Baking Book
About this product
JAMES BEARD AWARD NOMINEE • NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A love letter to dessert by the New York Times bestselling author of Dessert Person
ONE OF THE TEN BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR: Simply Recipes
ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR: Bon Appétit, Vice, Saveur, Mother Jones “Whether you’re into flambés, soufflés, or simple loaf cakes this book offers over 100 different answers to that all-important question: What’s for dessert?”—Claire Saffitz
Claire Saffitz returns with 100 recipes for all dessert people—whether you’re into impressive-yet-easy molten lava cakes, comforting rice pudding, or decadent chestnut brownies. In this all-new collection, Claire shares recipes for icebox cakes, pies, cobblers, custards, cookies and more, all crafted to be as streamlined as possible. (No stand mixer? No problem! You won’t need one.) To keep the recipes straightforward and simple, Claire makes sure each recipe is extra efficient, whether you’re making a Whipped Tres Leches Cake with Hazelnuts or Caramel Peanut Popcorn Bars. Fans will find all the warmth, encouragement, and deliciously foolproof recipes with loads of troubleshooting advice that they’ve come to count on from Claire. Read more
Editor's Take
Amazon reviewers appear to rate the book highly overall, with broad praise for its approachable dessert recipes and polished presentation. Review coverage from The Harvard Crimson and several book blogs says the recipes are delicious, well written, and useful for both confident bakers and beginners.
On Reddit, readers are mixed but generally positive: one discussion says What’s for Dessert offers more entertaining-friendly recipes than Dessert Person, while another user feels some recipes may be a bit too simple for experienced bakers. YouTube search results show multiple real videos about this exact book, including cookbook previews and talks by Claire Saffitz, which suggests active interest and real-world discussion around the title.
- What people like: approachable recipes, helpful baking notes, attractive book design, and reliable results.
- What people critique: some readers want more advanced or ambitious recipes.
- Overall sentiment: strongly favorable for dessert lovers and home bakers looking for straightforward bakes.
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Specifications
| Publisher | Clarkson Potter |
| Publication date | November 8, 2022 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 368 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1984826980 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1984826985 |
| Item Weight | 3.6 pounds |
| Dimensions | 11.3 x 8.27 x 1.22 inches |
| Best Sellers Rank | #22,087 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #46 in Seasonal Cooking (Books) #75 in Dessert Baking (Books) #108 in Baking (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,262) |
