by Admin | May 20, 2020 | Desserts
MAKES: About 2 cups TIME: 10 minutes Essentially a streusel, this topping is like a delicate and crumbled nut cookie. It’s lovely on any crisp, as well as sprinkled on quick breads, muffins, or tarts and pies before baking. Use the whole wheat flour for a more...
by Admin | May 20, 2020 | Desserts
MAKES: 2 cups TIME: 10 minutes Also called simple syrup, this is perfect for adding sweetness to something without worrying about the sugar dissolving. It comes in handy when making sorbets, granitas, and iced drinks, including tea, coffee, and cocktails. Make this...
by Admin | May 20, 2020 | Desserts
MAKES: About 3 dozen cookies TIME: 40 minutes Another not-too-sweet cookie (perfect for glazing), only this time a hint of saffron gives the cookies a gorgeous gold color, and their cakey texture will remind you of an elegant vanilla wafer. The olive oil is a...
by Admin | May 20, 2020 | Desserts
MAKES: About 12 servings TIME: 11/2 hours, plus time to chill If you’ve never made cheesecake with anything but cream cheese, try this. Ricotta makes a creamy, moist, and light cheesecake that’s delicious but is much lower in saturated fat (especially if...
by Admin | May 20, 2020 | Desserts
MAKES: One 9-inch cake (at least 8 servings) TIME: About 1 hour Juicy, ripe plums caramelize beautifully to create a rich, caramelized topping when the cake is inverted. Use a skillet if you want to maximize this browning effect. The touch of rosemary gives the cake a...
