Junior's Dessert Cookbook - by Beth Allen & Alan Rosen (Hardcover)

About the Book

Junior's Restaurants are nationally known for their award-winning cheesecakes. But Junior's has perfected other confections, too; here, more than 30 full-page, four-color photographs showcase 65 fabulous desserts. Authors Rosen and Allen present scaled-down kitchen-tested recipes so bakers can create their own restaurant-worthy delights.

Book Synopsis

Wall Street Journal Best Seller! Featuring 75 delicious recipes for cheesecakes, pies, cookies, cakes, and more, Junior's Dessert Cookbook brings the iconic flavors of Junior's right into your kitchen.

Elevate your baking game and impress your guests with desserts that capture the essence of Junior's renowned deli. Junior's Dessert Cookbook is your ultimate guide to creating memorable treats that will delight every palate!

Key Features:

• Authentic Junior's Recipes: Discover the time-honored recipes that made Junior's famous, from their legendary cheesecakes to decadent towering cakes and flaky pies. Each recipe captures the authentic flavors that patrons have cherished for decades.

• Never-Before-Published Delights: Co-authors Alan Rosen and Beth Allen present an incredible collection of recipes, many of which have never been published before. Ranging from simple cupcakes to intricate multi-layer desserts, these recipes are designed to be made in family-size portions, making it easy for you to share the joy of baking with loved ones.

• Behind-the-Scenes Insights: Alan Rosen, a third-generation co-owner of Junior's, enriches the cookbook with entertaining family anecdotes and historical tidbits. Discover "The Junior's Way" as he shares invaluable lessons learned from years of baking tradition.

• Diverse Dessert Selection: Whether you're in the mood for classic cheesecakes, scrumptious cookies, or mouthwatering pies, this cookbook has something for everyone. Plus, find lighter versions of favorite recipes, allowing you to indulge without guilt.

• Impress Family and Friends: With Junior's Dessert Cookbook, you'll earn accolades for your fabulous creations. Each recipe is crafted to ensure your desserts not only taste amazing but also look stunning, rivaling the famous originals from Junior's.

Review Quotes

Not ones to keep secrets, Rosen, the grandson of Junior's founder, and Allen ("Junior's Cheesecake Cookbook") start with the recipe that has been the backbone of Junior's success, the New York Cheesecake. They present a nice collection of recipes accompanied by historical and anecdotal sidebars that do not distract. If there are any surprises here it is the inclusion of a small group of soda fountain desserts, including egg creams, freezes, shakes, malts, and sundaes. The bulk of the recipes are mostly standards of the restaurant: tall cakes, down-homey pies, cupcakes, and tarts and cookies. The authors even reach into the archives of Junior's first menu and include a recipe for Nesselrode Whipped Cream Pie, a rum custard pie, largely absent from contemporary menus.
Verdict There is a definite New York influence here, seen in egg creams, rugelach, and desserts inspired by black-and-white cookies; however, with a troubleshooting section and baking hints along the way, this book could easily be used as a resource for standard desserts. The recipes are too good to passup"."" --""Library Journal"

About the Author

Alan Rosen, the grandson of Junior's founder, Harry Rosen, is the third generation co-owner (with his father, Walter, and brother, Kevin) of Junior's restaurants in Brooklyn, Times Square, Grand Central Station, and at the Foxwoods Casino in Connecticut. He also oversees Junior's mail-order and wholesale businesses, as well as its online business, juniorscheesecake.com. Alan makes regular appearances on QVC and The Food Network.

Beth Allen is a recipe developer, cookbook author, and co-author of "Welcome to Junior's"! and "Junior's Cheesecake Cookbook."