A traditional braided bread enjoyed by Greeks during Easter, tsoureki is made using an incredibly tender, enriched bread akin to challah, with brightly dyed Easter eggs nestled into the braided ring. The three strands of dough are said to represent the Holy Trinity, while the crimson eggs are said to symbolize the blood of Christ as well as eternity and fertility. It’s customary to flavor the bread with orange, anise, and mahleb, a spice made from the seeds of a species of cherry with a taste akin to bitter almond and cherry. However, because the availability of mahleb varies by region, we’ve ..read more

A true Easter delight, these Resurrection Rolls are meant to represent the empty tomb of Christ after being resurrected. The magic of these rolls lies in the marshmallow. Surrounded by a soft, sweet dough, as these rolls bake, the cinnamon sugar-coated marshmallow placed inside melts away, leaving a pocket of air in its place. They’re sweet, warmly spiced with cinnamon, and incredibly fun to bake for adults and kids alike. Print Resurrection Rolls   Makes 12 rolls Ingredients 2 to 2¼ cups (254 to 286 grams) bread flour, divided 2¼ teaspoons (7 grams) instant yeast* 1½ teaspoons (4.5 gr ..read more

A classic turned upside down, our delicious take on this fruit-studded cream pie inspired by Erin Jeanne McDowell’s #mydreampie challenge is totally bananas. Vanilla wafers are crumbled into a fluffy meringue, which is piped into a pie plate and then baked. The vanilla-scented meringue shell turns both crunchy and chewy—a flawless vessel for holding creamy homemade vanilla pudding and fresh-cut banana slices. A special shoutout to Rose Levy Beranbaum for this incredible meringue shell technique. Print Banana Pudding Meringue Pie   Makes 1 (9-inch) pie Ingredients 2 cups (480 grams) w ..read more

You’re not dreaming—this spectacular treat was inspired by your favorite grasshopper cake. With dark chocolate studded throughout its irresistible green interior, this Mint Chip Pie is almost too pretty to eat. Almost. Print Mint Chip Pie   Makes 1 (9-inch) pie Ingredients Black Cocoa Pie Dough (recipe follows) 1 ½ cups (360 grams) cold heavy whipping cream 12 ounces (340 grams) cream cheese, softened 1 ½ cups (180 grams) confectioners’ sugar ¼ teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon (2 grams) peppermint extract Green gel food coloring* ⅓ cup (57 grams) finely chopped 70% cacao dark chocolat ..read more

With vibrant color and crave-worthy crunch, rainbow sprinkles simply add extra joy to a celebration. If you are looking to satisfy a pie enthusiast on their birthday or searching for a way to switch up your usual cake, this Birthday Pie is the ultimate party treat. Print Birthday "Pie"   Makes 8 to 10 servings Ingredients ⅓ cup (73 grams) firmly packed light brown sugar 1 large egg (50 grams), room temperature 1 large egg yolk (19 grams), room temperature 1½ teaspoons (6 grams) vanilla extract ½ teaspoon (2 grams) almond extract 1½ cups (188 grams) unbleached cake flour 1 teaspoon (3 ..read more

We’re kicking off this month’s lesson with a French classic: opera cake! A coffee- and chocolate-layered delight, the origins are uncertain. It is possible Louis Clichy created the first opera cake, a signature gâteau in his Paris shop. At the same time, Dalloyau, a pastry shop, sold a similar cake to honor the Paris Opera. To this day, the opera cake is a beloved classic with tender layers of almond sponge cake that are soaked in a rich coffee syrup. A bold Espresso French Buttercream and decadent chocolate ganache accompany the layers of cake, creating an unbeatable coffee-and-chocolate pair ..read more

This delicious One-Bowl Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Buttercream is the quintessential chocolate cake recipe. This is a fluffy chocolate cake with a fudgy, velvety chocolate buttercream on top that’s literally finger-licking good. Make this cake in one bowl, bake it, and whip up the buttercream all in under an hour. Love baking with chocolate? Find more chocolate bakes from Britney Brown-Chamberlain in our January/February 2023 issue. Print One-Bowl Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Buttercream   Makes 1 (9-inch) cake Ingredients Cake: 1 cup (200 grams) granula ..read more

These Ham and Gruyère Crescent Rolls are our savory spin on classic crescent rolls is packed with a slice of ham and cheese. They are then swirled into a roll with perfectly fluffy texture courtesy Red Star®! Print Ham and Gruyère Crescent Rolls   Makes 24 rolls Ingredients 4¼ cups (540 grams) bread flour 2 tablespoons (24 grams) granulated sugar 1 tablespoon (9 grams) kosher salt 1 cup (240 grams) warm whole milk (100°F/38°C to 110°F/43°C) 2 tablespoons (42 grams) honey 2 (0.25-ounce) packages (14 grams) yeast* ½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted 2 large eggs (100 grams), room tem ..read more

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Sparkling wine and chocolate are a winning combination, creating a celebratory tart ideal for any celebration. With a graham cracker crumb base, a semisweet ganache filling, and a sparkling wine-spiked white chocolate cream topping, this Sparkling Wine Chocolate Ganache Tart is chilled perfection. If you abstain from alcohol, you can easily make this tart into a purely chocolate and cream affair (see Notes)—because a chocolate tart is a celebration. Print Sparkling Wine Chocolate Ganache Tart   Makes 1 (9½-inch) tart Ingredients 1½ cups (176 grams) chocolate graham cracker crumbs (abou ..read more