Claire Saffitz’s Black Sesame Paris-Brest turns classic pâte à choux into a showstopping birthday dessert filled with nutty black sesame pastry cream and whipped cream. Homemade black tahini adds toasted, slightly bitter balance, while crisp choux and silky filling make this French pastry worth attempting, even when the ring misbehaves.
For a milestone birthday, I tackled Claire Saffitz’s showstopping croquembouche: a caramel-glazed tower of cream puffs filled with vanilla, chocolate, and black sesame pastry cream. Between the crisp shell, airy choux, and silky filling, it was pure dessert magic – and the perfect way to ring in a new decade.
Claire Saffitz’s Meyer Lemon Tart is the perfect winter pick-me-up. A buttery, crisp crust layered with sweet raspberry jam and topped with a smooth, tangy Meyer lemon curd enriched with Greek yogurt and lemon zest creates an irresistible balance. Bright, fresh, and delicious – this tart is sure to cure your winter blues.
Enjoy this vegetarian delight: Claire Saffitz’s Crispy Mushroom Galette from “Dessert Person.” This vegan-friendly dish features an olive oil crust layered with melty leeks and mustard, topped with garlic-rosemary mushrooms and crispy panko.