Bake from Scratch

This Charlotte Russe is the queen of summer desserts.

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Crêpes are the perfect candidate for an overnight rest. Air bubbles disappear overnight, allowing the crêpes to cook more evenly. You end up with paper-thin layers that stack beautifully into this mesmerizing cake where delicate chocolate crêpes are sandwiched between dreamy Mascarpone Whipped Cream. The result? A dessert that is lightly sweetened and not too heavy or rich, p...

This Sicilian classic is a master class in texture.

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Every component of cannoli, from their...

Buttermilk shows up twice here: once in the batter, where it tenderizes the crumb, and again in the frosting, where it cuts through the butter and sugar and does what buttermilk always does to chocolate: deepens and intensifies the flavor.

Southern staple banana pudding is a summertime treat that is hard to top—but we tried anyway! These soft-baked, brown sugar cookies are stuffed with a decadent, velvety Banana Pastry Cream, inspired by the pudding that you know and love. As the cookies bake, the pastry cream transforms into a luscious pocket of pillowy goodness, while crushed vanilla wafers lend delicate crun...