Dessert
The Lost Christmas Recipes of Gourmet—and How We Found Them
When Gourmet magazine shuttered in 2009, a never-released December issue went with it. Nine years later, some of those pages are being published on Epicurious.
Cranberry-Pistachio Baked Alaska
Underneath the toasted meringue, you’ll find a surprising lightness that comes from cheery red cranberry sorbet layered with pale green pistachio ice cream and buttery pound cake.
Candied Kumquats
A simmer and soak in sugar syrup glazes kumquats and liquifies their interiors so they taste like delicious shots of marmalade.
Test Test: Ground Cinnamon
We tested 21 brands of cinnamon to determine the very best one. Here are the results.
Why We're Obsessed With Dulcey, the Fourth Category of Chocolate
In defense of having a blond moment.
The 1st Annual Epicurious Cookbook Awards
A cookbook that puts the sexy back into cheese. A book that qualms all that California FOMO. A collection of recipes that heal the heartbroken and sick. These books—and a handful of others—make up the stack of cookbooks that made the kitchen a better place in 2018.
Chocolate Shortbread Slice
Essentially rows of buttery shortbread encased in a rich chocolate ganache, we suggest having a slice of this dessert by the fire with a strong cup of coffee.
Raw Peppermint Slice
With a wheat-free coconut-date cookie crumb–like crust, a creamy coconut layer, and a rich chocolate topping, these bar cookies will remind you of your favorite candy but taste so much better.
How to Stock Your Cookie Decorating Pantry Like a Pro
Sprinkles? Check. Spatula? Check. Tweezers? Check.
A Jolly Good Mince Pie
A classic, simple mince pie, devoid of bells, whistles and creative meddling. The pastry is a rich but workable short crust. It won't collapse in the carol singer's mittens. The pies themselves will stand or fall by the quality of mincemeat. Go for broke, Christmas is not the time for parsimony. The little darlings are at their most delicious when eaten warm. Baked a day or more before, they reheat nicely.
Crunchy Chocolate Caramel Layer Cake
Sandwich layers of crisp chocolate pastry with an oozing chocolate-caramel sauce for a stunning-but-easy celebratory dessert.
These Christmas Cookies by Tara O'Brady Are Totally Twisted (In a Good Way)
The cookies from the author of Seven Spoons take holiday flavors and amp them up to 11.
Pistachio-Rose Shortbread Squares
A coating of crushed, freeze-dried raspberries and pink sanding sugar adds color, sparkle, and crunch to these festive cookies.
Molasses Sandwich Cookies With Coffee Cream
Adding ground coffee to both the cookie dough and the filling turns these cookies into something deeply more interesting than your average holiday spice treats.
White Chocolate Fruitcake Bars
These cookie bars are studded with the best parts of traditional fruitcake (orange zest and dried fruit) and spiced up with lots of fresh ginger.
43 Thanksgiving-Ready Cakes
Who says Thanksgiving is a pies-only affair?
155 Best Thanksgiving Recipes from Turkey to Stuffing
From roasted turkey and creamy mashed potatoes to buttery dinner rolls and rich pecan pie, these recipes are sure to make you thankful indeed.
Cranberry Linzer Tart
This dough is too delicate to weave into a true lattice without breaking. Instead, arrange the strips in a crosshatch pattern, crossing over in a few places (it will look just as pretty).
Butternut Squash Tarte Tatin
Precooking the squash seasons and softens it, but don’t let it get dry or brown. The moisture it retains ensures it will be tender after baking and helps keep the caramel saucy.
Glazed and Flaky Apple Tart
If you're the type who prefers desserts that go heavy on the fruit, this apple tart's for you.