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Chocolate Peppermint Trifle with Hot Fudge Ribbons

Chocolate Peppermint Trifle with Hot Fudge Ribbons

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12 servings (3 to 4-quart trifle) Prep Time: 35 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes (includes cooling and chilling) Quick Ingredients All-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups (188 g) Granulated sugar 1 cup (200 g) Light brown sugar 1/2 cup (100 g) Unsweetened cocoa powder 2/3 […]

Brown Butter Banana Bread with Cinnamon Walnut Crust

Brown Butter Banana Bread with Cinnamon Walnut Crust

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 1 loaf (12 slices) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 60 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes (includes cooling) Quick Ingredients 10 tbsp (140 g) unsalted butter, browned (8 tbsp for batter, 2 tbsp for swirl) 3 large very ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/2 cups / 340 g) […]

Moist Orange Polenta Cake with Almonds

Moist Orange Polenta Cake with Almonds

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 10 slices Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar Zest of 2 large oranges (about 2 tbsp) + 3/4 cup (180 ml) fresh orange juice, divided 3 large eggs (room temp) 1/2 cup (120 ml) […]

Traditional Mince Pies with Brandy Butter

Traditional Mince Pies with Brandy Butter

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 18 mince pies Prep Time: 40 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Quick Ingredients Plain flour 300 g (2 1/2 cups), icing sugar 50 g (1/3 cup), fine salt 1/2 tsp, orange zest 1 tsp (optional), cold unsalted butter 180 g (cubed), 1 large egg […]

Eggnog Panna Cotta with Boozy Caramel or Nut Praline

Eggnog Panna Cotta with Boozy Caramel or Nut Praline

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (six 4-ounce molds) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 4 hours 45 minutes (includes chill time) Quick Ingredients 2 1/4 tsp (about 7 g) unflavored powdered gelatin + 3 tbsp cold water 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) heavy cream 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) […]

Almond and Dark Chocolate Biscotti

Almond and Dark Chocolate Biscotti

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 30 biscotti Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/4 cups (175 g) whole raw almonds 2 3/4 cups (345 g) all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp kosher salt 4 tbsp (57 g) unsalted butter, softened 3/4 […]

Show-Stopping Baked Alaska with Pound Cake and Meringue

Show-Stopping Baked Alaska with Pound Cake and Meringue

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 45 minutes Cook Time: 8 minutes Total Time: 4 hours 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz (340 g) pound cake, sliced 1 inch thick into a 7–8 inch round 1.5 qt (6 cups) ice cream, any flavor(s) 6 large egg whites (about 180 g) 1 cup […]

Maple Pecan Sticky Buns with Caramel Glaze

Maple Pecan Sticky Buns with Caramel Glaze

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12 sticky buns Prep Time: 35 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 3 hours 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 1/2 cups (420 g) all-purpose flour 1 cup (240 ml) warm whole milk, 105–110°F 2 1/4 tsp (7 g) instant yeast 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar + 1 tsp […]

Bourbon Pecan Pie with Salted Caramel Filling

Bourbon Pecan Pie with Salted Caramel Filling

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 10 servings Prep Time: 35 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes Total Time: 4 hours (includes chilling and cooling) Quick Ingredients All-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups (190 g) Granulated sugar 1 tbsp Fine sea salt 1/2 tsp (plus flaky sea salt to finish) Unsalted butter 14 tbsp (198 g), […]

Marzipan-Stuffed Stollen (German Holiday Bread)

Marzipan-Stuffed Stollen (German Holiday Bread)

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 loaves (20–24 slices total) Prep Time: 40 minutes (plus overnight soak) Cook Time: 35–40 minutes Total Time: About 4 hours (plus overnight soak) Quick Ingredients Raisins 1 cup (140 g) + golden raisins/currants 3/4 cup (110 g) Candied orange peel 1/2 cup (80 g) + candied lemon peel 1/2 […]