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Dessert Person - by Claire Saffitz (Hardcover)

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Book Synopsis



NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - In her first cookbook, Bon Appétit and YouTube star of the show Gourmet Makes offers wisdom, problem-solving strategies, and more than 100 meticulously tested, creative, and inspiring recipes.

NAMED ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The New York Times Book Review - Bon Appétit - NPR - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Salon - Epicurious

"There are no 'just cooks' out there, only bakers who haven't yet been converted. I am a dessert person, and we are all dessert people."--Claire Saffitz

Claire Saffitz is a baking hero for a new generation. In Dessert Person, fans will find Claire's signature spin on sweet and savory recipes like Babkallah (a babka-Challah mashup), Apple and Concord Grape Crumble Pie, Strawberry-Cornmeal Layer Cake, Crispy Mushroom Galette, and Malted Forever Brownies. She outlines the problems and solutions for each recipe--like what to do if your pie dough for Sour Cherry Pie cracks (patch it with dough or a quiche flour paste!)--as well as practical do's and don'ts, skill level, prep and bake time, step-by-step photography, and foundational know-how. With her trademark warmth and superpower ability to explain anything baking related, Claire is ready to make everyone a dessert person.



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"This is a wonderful book for experienced bakers--there are plenty of surprises and challenges--and an ideal one for beginners. Look at the Recipe Matrix, choose an easy recipe that doesn't take much time, follow Claire's directions, and chalk up your first win. If you're not already a dessert person, Claire will make you one."--Dorie Greenspan, author of Dorie's Cookies and Everyday Dorie

"Claire Saffitz is a skillful and imaginative baker with a knack for writing beautiful recipes. Her gorgeous book will unleash the inner dessert person in a novice and inspire those who know their way around a pastry kitchen. It certainly has a place on my shelf."--Claudia Fleming, chef and author of The Last Course

" I've always been a fan of Claire's work at Bon Appétit, and I am most definitely a dessert person, so this book really appeals to me. Her recipes all have modern twists of flavor, but at their core they are the familiar bakes we always want to get into the kitchen for."--Claire Ptak, Violet Cakes director

Claire's easier take on the French galette des rois will win over those who want to make one with less fuss, and have more fun doing it. If anyone can turn you into a dessert person, it's Claire. You'll want to make everything in this book, as I do."--David Lebovitz, author My Paris Kitchen and Drinking French

"If you know Claire (and how could you not?), gourmet Doritos and Skittles may come to mind, but she's got so much more up her flour-dusted sleeve. From the subtle flavors of a pear and chestnut cake to miso-spiked buttermilk biscuits, Dessert Person is Claire's personal dissertation on baking."--Stella Parks, author of BraveTart: Iconic American Desserts

" As a lover of all-things-dessert, I instantly identified the same in Claire--a sister in search for creative, delicious ingredients rooted in classic baking technique. She has that rare combination of creative generosity crossed with baking-professor that the very best authors can convey in a book, and it will make this one a classic."--Elisabeth Prueitt, founder, Tartine

"Dessert is last in a meal but first in many people's hearts. It also, beneath the sweetness, requires a sophisticated mix of time management, architectural thinking, visual seduction, and unexpected restraint. As these recipes prove, Claire Saffitz has all of that, and more."--Questlove

"Does any chef have a more reassuring and trustworthy voice than Claire Saffitz? Equal parts tireless, hyper-organized technician and empathic cheerleader, Claire presents one of the most convincing arguments I've ever read for diving into the world of baking. If anybody can fell the wall that divides home cooks and home bakers, it's Claire, with her thoroughly modern yet classically elegant desserts."--Natasha Pickowicz, Pastry Chef

"Exceptional . . . This should become a go-to reference for any home baker."--Publishers Weekly (starred review)



About The Author



Claire Saffitz is the host of Bon Appétit's Gourmet Makes and Baking School, both on YouTube and iTunes, and contributes stories and recipes to the print magazine. After graduating from Harvard University, Saffitz received a master's degree in culinary history from McGill in Montreal and then studied pastry in Paris at École Grégoire Ferrandi. She lives in New York City.
Dimensions (Overall): 11 Inches (H) x 8.3 Inch (W) x 1.2 Inch (D)
Weight: 3.55 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 368
Genre: Cooking + Food + Wine
Sub-Genre: Methods
Publisher: Clarkson Potter Publishers
Format: Hardcover
Author: Claire Saffitz
Book theme: Baking
Language: English
Street Date: October 20, 2020
TCIN: 79680444
UPC: 9781984826961
Item Number (DPCI): 059-01-0810
Origin: Made in the USA
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4.8 out of 5 stars with 40 reviews
64% would recommend
17 recommendations

Buy it now!

5 out of 5 stars
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BeautyGuru - 3 years ago
These recipes are top notch. Every single one has been tested and retested for an incredible flavor. The pumpkin pie recipe is beyond words. Buy this book and watch Claire on YouTube. NOW! DO IT!
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Disappointed

1 out of 5 stars
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Jasmine I - 3 years ago, Verified purchaser
Ordered this online so I did not get to see it beforehand. The font is tiny and very light, and there’s a lot to read. The photos also don’t look aesthetically pleasing, they’re dark and heavy. I keep opening the book and then immediately closing it in frustration, so unfortunately I haven’t tried any of the recipes.
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Great Book

5 out of 5 stars
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Chell - 3 years ago, Verified purchaser
Bought for a gift. She is Very happy with the recipes and baking away! And she gifted me back with cinna buns! Yum!
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Great recipes

5 out of 5 stars
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lairdsm - 3 years ago, Verified purchaser
Got this to gift my sister, great recipes inside!
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Amazing!

5 out of 5 stars
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Bakedgoods - 3 years ago, Verified purchaser
I love Claire’s work. The way that it is structured, the photos, the explanations. 10/10
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My favorite dessert cookbook!

5 out of 5 stars
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Julie - 4 years ago, Verified purchaser
I absolutely love this dessert cook book! It has a great mix of easy recipes as well as more technical ones. This cookbook also has a great graph at the beginning that displays each recipes by difficulty and time. The coffee cake recipe is my favorite!
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Adventure awaits!

5 out of 5 stars
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Jo - 4 years ago, Verified purchaser
My favorite purchase of 2021! I’ve been eyeing this book for months now and my husband told me to bite the bullet, and boy am I glad I did! This book is definitely for the adventurous, and those who want to try their hands and recipes that have daunted them. The instructions are clear and easy to follow, with sizable print and vibrant pictures. The recipes, well they’re delicious. Already this week I’m on recipe three (it’s Tuesday). Overall, get this book and have some fun! I promise you won’t regret it!
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The Best of the Best

5 out of 5 stars
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Elle - 4 years ago, Verified purchaser
I think this is the best cookbook I've ever used. Easy to follow, beautiful photos, and most importantly, DELICIOUS.
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Great Recipes!

5 out of 5 stars
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Danny - 4 years ago, Verified purchaser
Wife and I have followed Claire for a few years across youtube channels so we knew she was a great baker / cook already. The handful of recipes we've made from the book have all been fantastic (Focaccia bread, Coffee Coffee Cake, Gooey Butter Cake so far) and they have been hits with friends and family. 100% Recommend this book.
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Just wow

5 out of 5 stars
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Monkin - 4 years ago
I have been a professional baker for over 10 years now, I am pretty consistently cooking new recipes at home and this book is my new project. Lots of good solid recipes that work really well. The focaccia recipe is amazing (I made the garlic Rosemary topping). And the dinner rolls turned out just like the photo. A great guide with step by step photos for the more difficult processes. I highly recommend it for new and old bakers alike, you may find something you haven’t tried or haven’t gotten just right yet.
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Delicious!

5 out of 5 stars
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Julesmoca - 4 years ago, Verified purchaser
Love Claire’s videos, and her book is right on par! Helpful tips sprinkled throughout the book. The recipes I’ve tried so far have been hits with my family!
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You need this!

5 out of 5 stars
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Krmartin - 4 years ago, Verified purchaser
I bought this book because I love Claire Saffitz (don't we all). I consider myself more of a chef than a baker but I couldn't resist supporting her. I like how she rates recipes on an easy-hard scale and with a matrix (SO Claire). I am excited to try out more recipes. The coffee cake is really good.
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Dessert Person

4 out of 5 stars
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idared76 - 4 years ago, Verified purchaser
I was so excited to order this book. I loved watching Claire on Bon Appetit on YouTube. This is a beautiful book with pictures for every recipe. That's important to me because I like to see what the finished product is supposed to look like. Each recipe is labeled very easy, easy, moderate, challenging or very challenging which I find very helpful. My only complaint is the fact that many of the recipes call for ingredients that the average home baker probably won't have in their pantry or fridge and I personally wouldn't even know where to find some of them. Yes, I know Claire is a professional, but it would have been nice to include more recipes with easy to find ingredients for those of us who may not have access to fancier grocery stores. If I'm being honest, I probably won't make 95% of the recipes in this book, but I'm still happy to have it as part of my collection.
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What a Refreshing Cookbook

5 out of 5 stars
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Hiotia - 4 years ago
I used to watch Claire on Youtube, but since she left Bon Appetit, it has been so rewarding to see her blossom and dip into her other talents. This book gives another dimension to her baking and cooking intelligence. Recipe development is so tough, and I am so happy to see her most perfected recipes in a compiled book. I also appreciate her difficulty and time scale because that is a huge factor in my baking and cooking!
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Love it!!!

5 out of 5 stars
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Rachel - 4 years ago, Verified purchaser
Claire is an amazing baker who put so much love and effort into this book. It's beautifully made, super informative, and has extra tips and tricks throughout the book. I love this book so much and can't wait for it to come back in stock so I can buy one for all of my friends.
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Well laid-out with creative recipes

5 out of 5 stars
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Rachel - 4 years ago, Verified purchaser
Being a longtime fan of Claire Saffitz, I was so excited to read this book. It has so many creative, fun recipes for dessert lovers (as well as a fair few savory recipes). One particularly compelling feature is the matrix in the front where each recipe is rated by both difficulty and time to make - it's a great way to look for something that's going to fit with the type of baking you want to do at the moment. Being a bread lover, I'm particularly excited to try the cardamom sugar brioche twists and the speculoos babka!
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5 out of 5 stars
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TJFY - 4 years ago
Clair killed it with the amazing recipes!!!
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