Desserts & Baking

The white chocolate chips begin as separate little pieces, then turn into a thick, glossy mixture as they warm with...

The chocolate topping is the part that makes this slice look finished, but the base is what decides whether it...

A just-baked Bundt is still sitting in its pan when the rum glaze goes on, and that’s when this cake...

The first cut shows exactly why this cheesecake has two distinct layers: pumpkin filling on top, with a glossy pecan...

The cranberries start popping in the saucepan before the mixture looks thick enough to sit neatly beneath a custard. That’s...

The cocoa cream should sit on top of the hot chocolate for a moment before it starts folding into the...

The legs and arms are usually the first parts to go wonky when gingerbread dough is warm: they stretch as...

The milk starts steaming before the chocolate has even hit the pan, and that’s the moment to slow down. I...

The dough should hold the ridges from the open-star tip, not slump into a smooth puddle on the parchment. That’s...

The edges turn golden while the middle stays tender, and a toothpick through the center should bring up a few...