Description
DESSERT DRESSED TO THE NINESTodayโs baker faces a great With little time and a limited repertoire, she often needs to whip up a delicious dessert thatโs dressed to impress. Rachel Schifter Thebault, founder and head confectioner of Tribeca Treats in New York City, knows all about making a sweet statement. Combining a confectionerโs expertise with fashion sense, she shares a scrumptious cache of popular dessert recipes that can be accessorized to fit any occasion.
Whatโs more, transforming a basic dessert into a masterpiece brimming with personality and flair can be easy, quick, and fun. In the same way youโd plan an outfit, Sweet Chic pieces together a Devilโs Food Cakeโthe little black dress of delightsโwith such irresistible accessories as Caramel Buttercream (think knee-high boots) for ultimate decadence, turns Vanilla Cookies (the crisp oxford shirt) into Strawberry โShortcakesโ ideal for casual or dressy occasions, and blends brownies (the cashmere sweater of confectionery) with a swirl of mint for a showstopping number.
Gorgeous and appetizing color photos throughout reveal how a change of icing here and a substitute topping there can take a simple dessert from Sunday brunch to a date-night treat. Mix and match more than seventy recipes for cookies, cakes, and confections, including Peanut Butter and Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies, Brownie Sundae Parfait, Mini Sโmores Cupcakes, Wasabi-Black Sesame Truffles, and so much more.
Whether youโre a novice baker hoping to master the basics or an experienced one looking to add a little versatility to your existing creations, Sweet Chic is a clever and practical guide for memorable desserts, a one-sweet-fits-all way to make a tantalizing impression.
Foreword by Isaac Mizrahi ISBN:9780345516558
