A
Afghan Cookies, New Zealand, 53–55, photo
All-purpose flour
for recipes, 24
substitutions for, 36
Almond(s)
Afternoon Tea Linzer Torte, 216, photo
& Blueberry Galette, photo, 133
Breakfast Pastry, Buttery, 149–51, photo
Chocolate Florentines, photo, 117
My English Bakewell Tart, photo, 137
Anzac Cookies, Australian, photo, 59
Apple(s)
& Blueberry Cobbler, My All-American, 80, photo
Eve’s Pudding, Winter, 210, photo
Australian Anzac Cookies, photo, 59
B
Bain-marie, 30
Bakewell Tart, My English, photo, 137
Baking powder, about, 25
Baking soda, about, 25
Banana(s)
Bread, Gemma’s Ultimate, photo, 165
Caramelized, Tarte Tatin, 144, photo
& Salted Caramel Sauce, Meringue Roulade with, 218–21, photo
Bars
Coconut & Jam Squares, 76, photo
The Fudgiest Giant Brownies, 162–63, photo
Peanut Butter, Tahoe’s Layered, 73–75, photo
White Chocolate & Pecan Blondies, photo, 161
Birthday Cake, All-the-Sprinkles, 201–3, photo
Birthday Cake Buttercream Frosting, 276, photo
Black Forest Gâteau, 195–97, photo
Blind baking, 30
Blondies, White Chocolate & Pecan, photo, 161
Blueberry(ies)
& Apple Cobbler, My All-American, 80, photo
Boozy Cherry & Pistachio Ice Cream Terrine, photo, 245
Bourbon Bananas Foster, photo, 127
Brandy
Boozy Cherry & Pistachio Ice Cream Terrine, photo, 245
My Family’s Favorite Tiramisu, photo, 257
Bread flour, for recipes, 24
Bread(s)
Banana, Gemma’s Ultimate, photo, 165
& Butter Chocolate Pudding, 94–96, photo
Brownie Fudge Swirl Ice Cream, 240, photo
Brownies
The Fudgiest Giant, 162–63, photo
“In Case of Emergency” 1-Minute Microwave, photo, 265
Brown Sugar
light vs. brown, 28
measuring, 28
substitution for, 37
Butter
rubbing into flour, 31–33
salted vs. unsalted, 20
softening, 20
substitutions for, 36
and sugar, creaming, 30
Buttercream Frosting, Best-Ever, 276, photo
Buttermilk
about, 20
freezing, 20
Pancakes, Christopher’s, photo, 87–88
substitutions for, 37
Butterscotch Pots de Crème, Salted, 107–9, photo
C
Cake Flour
for recipes, 24
Cakes. See also Cheesecakes; Cupcakes
Afternoon Tea Linzer Torte, 216, photo
Birthday, All-the-Sprinkles, 201–3, photo
Black Forest Gâteau, 195–97, photo
Chocolate, Flourless, photo, 183
Chocolate Biscuit, Refrigerator, 254, photo
Chocolate Meringue Layer, 225–27, photo
Coconut, Classic, 189–91, photo
Devil’s food, preparing, 175
Gingersnap & Cream Refrigerator, photo, 253
Jelly Doughnut in a Mug, photo, 269
Lemon-Blueberry Loaf, 170–71, photo
Meringue Roulade with Bananas & Salted Caramel Sauce, 218–21, photo
Pineapple Upside-Down, Stafford’s, photo, 213
Red Velvet, with Cream Cheese Frosting, 186–88, photo
Simplest Vanilla Swiss Roll, 214–15, photo
Strawberry & Cream Sponge, 192–94, photo
Strong Coffee & Toasted Walnut, 198–200, photo
30-Minute Chocolate Roulade, 184–85, photo
Caramel
Salted, & Peanut Chocolate Tart, photo, 273
Salted, Sauce, My Signature, 288, photo
Carrot Cake, Best-Ever, 166, photo
Cheese. See Cream Cheese; Mascarpone
Cheesecakes
Lemon, Sunday’s, 262–63, photo
Single-Serving Key Lime Pie, 258, photo
Cherry(ies)
Black Forest Gâteau, 195–97, photo
Butter Whirl Biscuits, 48, photo
& Pistachio Ice Cream Terrine, Boozy, photo, 245
Refrigerator Chocolate Biscuit Cake, 254, photo
Stafford’s Pineapple Upside-Down Cake, photo, 213
Chocolate. See also White Chocolate
Biscuit Cake, Refrigerator, 254, photo
bittersweet, about, 21
Black Forest Gâteau, 195–97, photo
Bread & Butter Pudding, 94–96, photo
Brownie Fudge Swirl Ice Cream, 240, photo
cacao percentages, 20–21
Chip, Cookies, Triple, 70–72, photo
Chip Cookies, 5-Star, 67–69, photo
cocoa powder, about, 21–22
Dark, & Hazelnut Pâté, 97–99, photo
Devil’s Food Cupcakes, 174, photo
Fudge Buttercream Frosting, 276, photo
The Fudgiest Giant Brownies, 162–63, photo
& Hazelnut Cookies, Simplified, 64–66, photo
“In Case of Emergency” 1-Minute Microwave Brownie, photo, 265
Meringue Layer Cake, 225–27, photo
milk chocolate, about, 21
Mousse, Three-Ingredient, photo, 231
New Zealand Afghan Cookies, 53–55, photo
No-Bake Oreo Cheesecake, 180, photo
Peanut Butter & Fudge Ice Cream Pie, 242, photo
Profiteroles, Dinner Party, 121–23, photo
Roulade, 30-Minute, 184–85, photo
semisweet, about, 21
shavings, creating, 21
Simplest Buttery Viennese Fingers, 50–52, photo
The Simplest Rocky Road Fudge, photo, 249
Soup, Silky-Smooth, 100, photo
Tahoe’s Layered Peanut Butter Bars, 73–75, photo
Tart, Salted Caramel & Peanut, photo, 273
Truffles, Simplified, 250, photo
unsweetened, about, 21
Churros, Baked Cinnamon-Sugar, 118–20, photo
Cinnamon
Best-Ever Carrot Cake, 166, photo
Cornish Fairings Biscuits, 56, photo
Gemma’s Ultimate Banana Bread, photo, 165
Ooey-Gooey Gingerbread Pudding, 270–71, photo
Rolls, Overnight, 155–57, photo
-Sugar Churros, Baked, 118–20, photo
Cobbler, Apple & Blueberry, My All-American, 80, photo
Cocoa powder
Dutch-process, about, 22
natural unsweetened, about, 21
Coconut
Australian Anzac Cookies, photo, 59
Kisses, Five-Ingredient, 62, photo
New Zealand Afghan Cookies, 53–55, photo
Semifreddo with Tropical Fruit Salsa, 113–15, photo
Tahoe’s Layered Peanut Butter Bars, 73–75, photo
Coffee
Buttercream Frosting, 276, photo
My Family’s Favorite Tiramisu, photo, 257
for recipes, 22
Strong, & Toasted Walnut Cake, 198–200, photo
Condensed Milk, Sweetened, DIY, photo, 311
Confectioners’ sugar, about, 28
Cookies
Bigger Bolder Irish Shortbread, photo, 47
Butter Whirl Biscuits, 48, photo
Chocolate Chip, 5-Star, 67–69, photo
Chocolate Florentines, photo, 117
Chocolate & Hazelnut, Simplified, 64–66, photo
Cornish Fairings Biscuits, 56, photo
Five-Ingredient Coconut Kisses, 62, photo
New Zealand Afghan, 53–55, photo
Oatmeal Raisin, Chewy, Gooey, photo, 41
Old-Fashioned Gingernuts, photo, 61
Old-School Crunchy Biscuits, photo, 43
Simplest Buttery Viennese Fingers, 50–52, photo
10-Minute Vanilla Refrigerator, 44, photo
Triple Chocolate Chip, 70–72, photo
Cornflakes
New Zealand Afghan Cookies, 53–55, photo
Cornish Fairings Biscuits, 56, photo
Cornstarch
about, 22
substitution for, 37
Cream
heavy, how to whip, 33
types of, 22
Cream Cheese
Baked Blueberry Cheesecake, 178, photo
Frosting, My Famous Red Velvet Pancakes with, 89–90, photo
No-Bake Oreo Cheesecake, 180, photo
Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake Ice Cream, photo, 239
Single-Serving Key Lime Pie Cheesecake, 258, photo
Sunday’s Lemon Cheesecake, 262–63, photo
Creaming butter and sugar, 30
Cream of tartar
about, 25
substitutions for, 37
Crème Brûlée, Dad’s Favorite Four-Ingredient, 104–6, photo
Crepes, Mum’s Pancake Tuesday, 84–85, photo
Crumble, Irish Rhubarb, photo, 79
Cupcakes
Custards
Dad’s Favorite Four-Ingredient Crème Brûlée, 104–6, photo
Salted Butterscotch Pots de Crème, 107–9, photo
D
Dates
Sticky Toffee Pudding, 206–7, photo
Devil’s Food Cupcakes, 174, photo
DIY Self-Rising Flour, 304, photo
DIY Sweetened Condensed Milk, photo, 311
Dough
kneading, 31
proofing, 31
Doughnut, Jelly, in a Mug, photo, 269
Doughnuts, Homemade Jelly, 152–54, photo
E
Eggs
baking with, 24
substitutions for, 36
tempering, 33
Egg whites
freezing, 24
weighing, 24
whipping, 33
Essential tools, 34
Eton Mess, A Delicious, 228, photo
Extracts
F
Florentines, Chocolate, photo, 117
Flours
rubbing butter into, 31–33
substituting types of, 36
types of, 24–25
Folding ingredients, 31
French toast. See Eggy Bread
Frostings
Buttercream, Best-Ever, 276, photo
Cream Cheese, My Famous Red Velvet Pancakes with, 89–90, photo
Rich Chocolate Ganache, 284, photo
Fruit. See also specific fruits
fresh, substitute for, 37
Salsa, Tropical, Coconut Semifreddo with, 113–15, photo
Fudge, The Simplest Rocky Road, photo, 249
G
Galette, Blueberry & Almond, photo, 133
Ganache, Rich Chocolate, 284, photo
Gelatin, substitution for, 37
Ginger
Cornish Fairings Biscuits, 56, photo
Old-Fashioned Gingernuts, photo, 61
Ooey-Gooey Gingerbread Pudding, 270–71, photo
Gingersnap(s)
& Cream Refrigerator Cake, photo, 253
Single-Serving Key Lime Pie Cheesecake, 258, photo
Glazes
Golden syrup, substitutions for, 37
Graham cracker crumbs
Baked Blueberry Cheesecake, 178, photo
Lemon Meringue Trifle, photo, 261
Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake Ice Cream, photo, 239
Refrigerator Chocolate Biscuit Cake, 254, photo
Salted Caramel & Peanut Chocolate Tart, photo, 273
Sunday’s Lemon Cheesecake, 262–63, photo
Graham crackers, substitutions for, 37
Granulated sugar, about, 28
H
Hazelnut
& Chocolate Cookies, Simplified, 64–66, photo
& Dark Chocolate Pâté, 97–99, photo
Heavy cream
about, 22
how to whip, 33
Honey, substitutions for, 36
I
Ice Cream
Brownie Fudge Swirl, 240, photo
Pie, Peanut Butter & Fudge, 242, photo
Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake, photo, 239
Terrine, Boozy Cherry & Pistachio, photo, 245
Vanilla, Three-Ingredient No-Churn, 236, photo
Ingredients
common substitutions for, 36–37
for recipes, 20–28
Irish Rhubarb Crumble, photo, 79
Irish Shortbread, Bigger Bolder, photo, 47
J
Jam
Afternoon Tea Linzer Torte, 216, photo
Homemade Jelly Doughnuts, 152–54, photo
Jelly Doughnut in a Mug, photo, 269
My English Bakewell Tart, photo, 137
Simplest Vanilla Swiss Roll, 214–15, photo
Jelly Doughnut in a Mug, photo, 269
Jelly Doughnuts, Homemade, 152–54, photo
K
Key Lime Pie Cheesecake, Single-Serving, 258, photo
Kneading dough
by hand, 31
with a stand mixer, 31
L
Leavening agents, 25–27
Lemon(s)
-Blueberry Loaf, 170–71, photo
Cheesecake, Sunday’s, 262–63, photo
& Raspberry Tart, Rustic, photo, 147–48
Light cream, about, 22
Lime, Key, Pie Single-Serving Cheesecake, 258, photo
Linzer Torte, Afternoon Tea, 216, photo
M
Marshmallows
The Simplest Rocky Road Fudge, photo, 249
Mascarpone
My Family’s Favorite Tiramisu, photo, 257
Rustic Raspberry & Lemon Tart, photo, 147–48
substitution for, 37
& White Chocolate Mousse, 232, photo
Meringue
A Delicious Eton Mess, 228, photo
Layer Cake, Chocolate, 225–27, photo
Mum’s Fancy Pavlova, 222–24, photo
Roulade with Bananas & Salted Caramel Sauce, 218–21, photo
Milk
for recipes, 27
substitutions for, 36
Sweetened Condensed, DIY, photo, 311
Molasses
buying, for recipes, 27
Ooey-Gooey Gingerbread Pudding, 270–71, photo
Mousse
Chocolate, Three-Ingredient, photo, 231
White Chocolate & Mascarpone, 232, photo
Mug Cakes
Jelly Doughnut in a Mug, photo, 269
N
New Zealand Afghan Cookies, 53–55, photo
Nuts. See also Almond(s); Peanut(s)
Boozy Cherry & Pistachio Ice Cream Terrine, photo, 245
Dark Chocolate & Hazelnut Pâté, 97–99, photo
A Delicious Eton Mess, 228, photo
Overnight Cinnamon Rolls, 155–57, photo
Pistachio-Orange Palmiers, 130–31, photo
Simplified Chocolate & Hazelnut Cookies, 64–66, photo
Strong Coffee & Toasted Walnut Cake, 198–200, photo
White Chocolate & Pecan Blondies, photo, 161
O
Oats
Australian Anzac Cookies, photo, 59
Chewy, Gooey Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, photo, 41
Gemma’s Ultimate Banana Bread, photo, 165
Old-School Crunchy Biscuits, photo, 43
Oil
for recipes, 27
substitutions for, 37
Orange(s)
-Pistachio Palmiers, 130–31, photo
& Rhubarb Custard Tarts, 134, photo
Oreo cookie crumbs
No-Bake Oreo Cheesecake, 180, photo
Peanut Butter & Fudge Ice Cream Pie, 242, photo
P
Palmiers, Pistachio-Orange, 130–31, photo
Pancakes
Buttermilk, Christopher’s, photo, 87–88
Red Velvet, with Cream Cheese Frosting, My Famous, 89–90, photo
Panna Cotta, Vanilla, with Roasted Strawberries, 110–12, photo
Pastry, Buttery Almond Breakfast, 149–51, photo
Pastry Cream
Pâté, Dark Chocolate & Hazelnut, 97–99, photo
Pavlova, Mum’s Fancy, 222–24, photo
Peach(es)
Rosy Poached, with Vanilla, 124, photo
Peanut Butter
Bars, Tahoe’s Layered, 73–75, photo
& Fudge Ice Cream Pie, 242, photo
Peanut(s)
Peanut Butter & Fudge Ice Cream Pie, 242, photo
& Salted Caramel Chocolate Tart, photo, 273
The Simplest Rocky Road Fudge, photo, 249
Tahoe’s Layered Peanut Butter Bars, 73–75, photo
Pecan(s)
Overnight Cinnamon Rolls, 155–57, photo
& White Chocolate Blondies, photo, 161
Pie Crust, Never-Fail, 296, photo
Pies
Peanut Butter & Fudge Ice Cream, 242, photo
Pineapple Upside-Down Cake, Stafford’s, photo, 213
Pistachio(s)
& Cherry Ice Cream Terrine, Boozy, photo, 245
A Delicious Eton Mess, 228, photo
-Orange Palmiers, 130–31, photo
Pots de Crème, Salted Butterscotch, 107–9, photo
Profiteroles, Dinner Party Chocolate, 121–23, photo
Proofing dough, 31
Puddings
Chocolate Bread & Butter, 94–96, photo
Gingerbread, Ooey-Gooey, 270–71, photo
Winter Apple Eve’s, 210, photo
Puff Pastry, Foolproof, photo, 299
Puff pastry, recipes with
Buttery Almond Breakfast Pastry, 149–51, photo
Caramelized Banana Tarte Tatin, 144, photo
Pistachio-Orange Palmiers, 130–31, photo
Rustic Raspberry & Lemon Tart, photo, 147–48
R
Raisin(s)
Best-Ever Carrot Cake, 166, photo
Oatmeal Cookies, Chewy, Gooey, photo, 41
Refrigerator Chocolate Biscuit Cake, 254, photo
Raspberry(ies)
A Delicious Eton Mess, 228, photo
& Lemon Tart, Rustic, photo, 147–48
Swirl Cheesecake Ice Cream, photo, 239
White Chocolate & Mascarpone Mousse, 232, photo
Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting, 186–88, photo
Red Velvet Pancakes with Cream Cheese Frosting, My Famous, 89–90, photo
Refrigerator Cookies, 10-Minute Vanilla, 44, photo
Rhubarb
& Orange Custard Tarts, 134, photo
Rice Pudding, Creamy, photo, 103
Rocky Road Fudge, The Simplest, photo, 249
Rolls, Overnight Cinnamon, 155–57, photo
Rosy Poached Peaches with Vanilla, 124, photo
S
Salsa, Tropical Fruit, Coconut Semifreddo with, 113–15, photo
Salt, for recipes, 27
Salted Caramel & Peanut Chocolate Tart, photo, 273
Salted Caramel Sauce, My Signature, 288, photo
Sauces
Salted Caramel, My Signature, 288, photo
Self-Rising Flour
for recipes, 25
Semifreddo, Coconut, with Tropical Fruit Salsa, 113–15, photo
Shortbread, Bigger Bolder Irish, photo, 47
Sifting dry ingredients, 33
Single cream, about, 22
Soup, Silky-Smooth Chocolate, 100, photo
Sprinkles
All-the-Sprinkles Birthday Cake, 201–3, photo
Steamed Banana Pudding, photo, 209
Sticky Toffee Pudding, 206–7, photo
Strawberry(ies)
Coconut Semifreddo with Tropical Fruit Salsa, 113–15, photo
& Cream Sponge Cake, 192–94, photo
Mum’s Fancy Pavlova, 222–24, photo
Roasted, Vanilla Panna Cotta with, 110–12, photo
Substitutions, for ingredients, 36–37
Sugar. See also Brown Sugar
and butter, creaming, 30
types of, 27–28
Sweetened Condensed Milk, DIY, photo, 311
Swiss Roll, Simplest Vanilla, 214–15, photo
T
Table cream, about, 22
Tarts
Caramelized Banana Tarte Tatin, 144, photo
My English Bakewell, photo, 137
Raspberry & Lemon, Rustic, photo, 147–48
Rhubarb & Orange Custard, 134, photo
Salted Caramel & Peanut Chocolate, photo, 273
Techniques, 28–33
Tempering ingredients, 33
Terrine, Boozy Cherry & Pistachio Ice Cream, photo, 245
Tiramisu, My Family’s Favorite, photo, 257
Tools, essential, 34
Trifle, Lemon Meringue, photo, 261
Truffles, Simplified Chocolate, 250, photo
U
Upside-Down Cake, Stafford’s Pineapple, photo, 213
V
Vanilla
baking with, 28
Buttercream Frosting, 276, photo
buying, 28
Ice Cream, Three-Ingredient No-Churn, 236, photo
Panna Cotta with Roasted Strawberries, 110–12, photo
Refrigerator Cookies, 10-Minute, 44, photo
Rosy Poached Peaches with, 124, photo
Swiss Roll, Simplest, 214–15, photo
Viennese Fingers, Simplest Buttery, 50–52, photo
W
Walnut, Toasted, & Strong Coffee Cake, 198–200, photo
Whipped cream, preparing, 33
Whipping cream, about, 22
White Chocolate
about, 21
& Mascarpone Mousse, 232, photo
Whole wheat flour
for recipes, 25
storing, 25
Y
Yeast
about, 25–27
lack of substitutions for, 37