American test kitchen recipes desserts

I just had to share a few pictures of the cookies I told you I was going to make yesterday for my Valentines. They are the "Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie" from America's Test Kitchen. My husband and I are huge...

Britain’s triple-decker combo of buttery cookie, sweet caramel, and dark chocolate makes a perfect holiday gift. But only if every layer is flawless. Millionaire’s shortbread has a lot going for it: a crunchy shortbread base; a chewy, caramel-like filling; and a shiny, snappy chocolate top. The only thing that could make it better would be foolproof methods for producing all three layers. We started by making a quick shortbread with melted butter rather than pulling out the mixer or food…

Rich, decadent perfect chocolate brownies made with three kinds of chocolate.

America's Test Kitchen Lemon Bars

There’s nothing better than being able to eat dessert while on a keto diet, but even better when you can incorporate easy, no-bake keto desserts with simple ingredients and often minimal prep time. These dessert recipes will definitely come in handy on hot summer days when you don’t want to turn the oven on, or...

To celebrate 20 years of the most-watched cooking show on public television, America's Test Kitchen fans around the country voted for their all-time…

Here's a recipe that works not only with the best fall apples but with a combination of Granny Smith and McIntosh, which are available everywhere, anytime. In the test kitchen, we have found that it’s difficult to produce a homemade apple pie with a filling that is tart as well as sweet and juicy. We wanted to develop a classic apple pie recipe—one with the clean, bright taste of apples that could be made year-round, based on apple types that are always available in the supermarket. To…

This maple syrup cake, otherwise known as Pouding Chômeur, was born of the Great Depression—yet it is decidedly rich. This Quebecois dessert comprises a coarse-crumbed cake, a luscious sauce of maple syrup and cream, and a caramelized, craggy top. To ensure that the cake remained separate from the from the maple-cream sauce, we added more flour to provide structure and more butter to “waterproof” the batter. To make sure the top of the cake caramelized, we baked it in the top half of a…

Makes about 38 cookies If desired, the cookies can be finished with sprinkles or other decorations immediately after glazing. Recipe Details Timeline 15 minutes to make cookie dough (soften butter […]

The bee sting cake, or bienenstich, may look daunting, but it's well worth the effort. Take the steps one at a time and you'll be surprised how easy it is to make. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen