by Admin | May 15, 2020 | Desserts
MAKES: 3 to 4 dozen TIME: About 21/2 hours, largely unattended Finely chopped nuts, sugar, and egg whites are the base of this cookie; the nuts add flavor and texture, while the sugar and egg whites make them crisp and chewy, sort of like a flat macaroon. Don’t...
by Admin | May 15, 2020 | Desserts
MAKES: About a dozen squares TIME: About 1 hour A baked crust topped with walnuts coated in a rich and buttery caramel; it’s simultaneously crunchy, chewy, and soft not to mention completely delicious. Any nuts will work here. 1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted...
by Admin | May 15, 2020 | Desserts
MAKES: 8 to 12 servings TIME: 45 minutes with a prepared crust, plus time to chill A lovely custard pie that is at once rich, tangy, and sweet. I love the whole berries that float to the top and become almost jammy. The recipe makes enough to fill a deep-dish pie...
by Admin | May 14, 2020 | Desserts
MAKES: 3 to 4 dozen TIME: About 11/2 hours, largely unattended With their slightly salty finish and subtle sweetness, these cookies offer the best of both worlds. Semolina makes the texture tender and crumbly, almost shortbreadlike with buttery richness. It’s...
by Admin | May 14, 2020 | Desserts
MAKES: 1 rectangular cake (12 to 16 servings) TIME: About 1 hour This toffee-style soaked cake is gooey, fruity, and relatively familiar, whether you finish it with the bourbon or vanilla cake soak. (If you’d prefer a more traditional approach, simply substitute...
