Author: Charlotte

  • Tangy Lemon Bar Slab with Buttery Shortbread Base

    Tangy Lemon Bar Slab with Buttery Shortbread Base

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 24 squares (9×13-inch slab) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 4 hours (includes cooling) Quick Ingredients 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, melted 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour, plus 1/4 cup (30 g) for filling 1/2 cup (60 g) powdered sugar, plus more for dusting…

  • Cinnamon Raisin Bread Pudding with Bourbon or Vanilla Sauce

    Cinnamon Raisin Bread Pudding with Bourbon or Vanilla Sauce

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 50 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb day-old brioche, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 12 cups) 1 cup raisins 5 large eggs + 3 large yolks 2 cups whole milk 2 cups heavy cream 3/4 cup granulated…

  • Rustic Blueberry Buckle with Cinnamon Streusel

    Rustic Blueberry Buckle with Cinnamon Streusel

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 9 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 50 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes (includes 10 minutes cooling) Quick Ingredients Fresh blueberries: 2 cups (10 oz/280 g) + 1 tbsp flour for tossing Unsalted butter (softened): 1/2 cup (113 g) Granulated sugar: 3/4 cup (150 g) Eggs: 1…

  • One-Bowl Chocolate Sheet Cake with Silky Fudge Icing

    One-Bowl Chocolate Sheet Cake with Silky Fudge Icing

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 16 servings (9×13-inch sheet cake) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour 1 3/4 cups (350 g) granulated sugar 3/4 cup (75 g) unsweetened cocoa powder 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 1/2 tsp baking soda 1…

  • Apple Crisp with Oat-Pecan Streusel

    Apple Crisp with Oat-Pecan Streusel

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 50 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (includes 15 minutes cooling) Quick Ingredients 3 lb tart apples (about 8 medium), peeled, cored, sliced 1/2 inch 1 tbsp lemon juice 1/4 cup apple cider (not vinegar) 1/3 cup granulated sugar 2 tbsp…

  • Buttermilk Banana Bread with Toasted Walnuts

    Buttermilk Banana Bread with Toasted Walnuts

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 1 loaf (10 slices) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 60 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 cup (110 g) walnuts, chopped 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon fine salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional) 3 large very ripe bananas,…

  • Small-Batch Peach Cobbler with Cinnamon-Sugar Biscuit Topping

    Small-Batch Peach Cobbler with Cinnamon-Sugar Biscuit Topping

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) ripe peaches, sliced 1/3 cup (65 g) packed light brown sugar 1 tbsp (12 g) cornstarch 1 tbsp (15 ml) fresh lemon juice 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, pinch…

  • Buttermilk Panna Cotta

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (six 4-ounce cups) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 4 hours 45 minutes (includes chilling) Quick Ingredients 2 cups heavy cream 1 cup low-fat buttermilk 1/3 cup granulated sugar (for panna cotta) 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Pinch kosher salt 2 1/4 teaspoons powdered gelatin…

  • Coconut-Lime Tres Leches Sponge Cake

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12 servings (9×13-inch pan) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 6 hours (includes chilling) Quick Ingredients 5 large eggs, room temp 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder + 1/4 tsp fine salt 1/3 cup (80 ml)…

  • Rustic Pear and Almond Frangipane Galette Recipe

    Rustic Pear and Almond Frangipane Galette Recipe

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 1 galette (8–10 slices) Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus 45–60 minutes chill) Cook Time: 40–50 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes–2 hours 20 minutes Pan: Rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment Quick Ingredients Pastry: 1¼ cups (156 g) all-purpose flour, ½ tsp fine salt, 1 tbsp (12 g) sugar,…