Dessert

Sifting the almond flour, whipping a stable meringue, and folding to the exact right consistency — the French method gets walked through start to finish here, so these vanilla macaron shells come out with the smooth tops and ruffled “feet” that define a proper macaron. …

Whipped egg whites folded into a cocoa powder batter give this chiffon cake its signature airy, springy crumb, baked in an ungreased tube pan and cooled upside down — the same technique that gives angel food cake its height, adapted here for a chocolate version …

Spiced Biscoff cookies swap in for the classic ladyfingers here, with Biscoff cookie butter folded into the mascarpone cream, layered using the same coffee-soaked technique that makes traditional tiramisu work. Biscoff Tiramisu ★★★★★ Be the first to rate this recipe Prep: 30 minCook: 0 min …

Individual portions bake right in a muffin tin here, so each mini pumpkin cheesecake gets its own graham cracker crust and creamy pumpkin filling without the fuss of a springform pan or a water bath. Mini Pumpkin Cheesecake ★★★★★ Be the first to rate this …

Crushed candy cane bits and a peppermint glaze turn a rich, fudgy chocolate cookie into a holiday cookie-tray staple. Rolling the dough in cocoa powder before baking keeps the cookies looking deep and dark without drying them out. They freeze well too, so they’re an …

Real brewed coffee goes right into the dough of this soft, slightly sweet yeasted roll, finished with a coffee glaze inspired by the New England bakery classic. Unlike a cinnamon roll, there’s no filling to worry about rolling or spilling — the coffee flavor is …

Shredded fresh apple and a warm blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves pack into a moist, tender crumb here, finished with a simple cream cheese glaze. Shredding the apple instead of dicing it lets the fruit melt into the batter as it bakes, so every …

Dark chocolate cake, cherries, and whipped cream — the classic German cake combination — get shrunk down into individual, no-slicing-required cupcakes here. A spoonful of cherry filling gets tucked into the center of each cupcake, then everything is topped with real whipped cream and a …

Soft enough to tear apart with your hands, rolled around a thick brown sugar and cinnamon filling, and finished with a tangy cream cheese glaze — this cinnamon roll dough starts enriched and gets an overnight rise. Making the dough the night before means fresh, …

Two ingredients and a simple infusion turn plain honey into a floral, pourable syrup you can use anywhere you’d reach for regular honey — tea, yogurt, cocktails, or drizzled over a cake. Steeping the lavender off the heat, rather than boiling it, is what keeps …