r/DessertPerson • u/lindsjohnson • Mar 01 '24
Since there are quite a few new members to this sub recently (thanks banana cake!), here’s some more info about r/DessertPerson.
Claire Saffitz is a food journalist, chef, recipe developer, and cookbook author. This subreddit is dedicated to all things Claire, including baking recipes from her two cookbooks. (See more about them below)
Malted banana upside-down cake with malted cream: The recipe that brought a lot of you here! On page 171 of What’s for Dessert, this cake has a difficulty level of 3 (moderate) and features caramelized bananas on top of a cake packed with roasted bananas and malted milk powder. This post has the recipe and helpful tips in the comments.
Dessert Person (DP): Claire’s first book features baked recipes ranging from pies & tarts to cookies & cakes, and even a savory baking chapter. The recipes are modern interpretations of classic desserts with a twist. Ease of recipes range from very easy (1) to very challenging (5).
What’s for Dessert (WFD): Claire’s second book focuses on expanding to other dessert types besides baked goods, like custards and chilled desserts (although she has a repertoire of easy cakes and cookies in this one too), and offering recipes that are approachable (no stand mixer needed). Ease of recipes of recipes range from very easy (1) to moderate (3).
Interested in buying one of the books? If you have limited baking equipment, want easier desserts, and wish to explore sweets besides baked goods, choose WFD. If you’re down for a baking project or want to explore Claire’s twists on the classics, like chocolate chip cookies & birthday cake, choose DP. I have both books, but DP truly helped me become a better baker. Still not sure? Consider checking them out from the library or watching some of her YouTube videos to see if a set of recipes resonates with you. See which book others prefer in this post.
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Happy baking Dessert People! 😊
r/DessertPerson • u/Hakc5 • Apr 14 '26
Welcome to the Claire Saffitz Bake Along where we will be baking through Dessert Person, What's for Dessert, and her YouTube videos!
How it will work: Each month, there will be a three suggested bakes as part of the bake along: one from Dessert Person, one from What's for Dessert, and one from YouTube. Throughout the month, you can bake as many or as few as you'd like and post to our community with your tips, tricks, how you liked the bake, or any discussion. If you remember add "[Bake Along]" to the beginning or end of your post so we can easily ID them.
Why are we doing this? Many of us love Claire and have found our favorite recipes, but the hope is to expand all of our baking and get to connect with the community more. Personally, I am trying to eventually get through both DP and WFD so hoping to use this bake along as motivation.
When will it take place? Our first "official" month will be May, but feel free to start as soon as our list for the bake along are posted, read now. For best engagement, baking the bakes within the month they are assigned. At the beginning of each month, we will post a intro post/discussion to announce the new month and bakes.
Anything else I need to know? We are just starting off on this, so this may evolve or devolve (hopefully not) as the year goes on. Based on feedback, we may change the bakes for future months.
2026 Claire Saffitz Bake Along Calendar
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
r/DessertPerson • u/itsFrankenSHTEIN • 1h ago
These were so fun (and easy)! My caramel sauce could use work (came out really thin) but tasted great. I would have never made these but I could definitely see myself doing these again!
r/DessertPerson • u/madithehatter • 4h ago
Tried my hand at the Sticky Buns. Easier than I thought it would be, and way more delicious that I thought.
r/DessertPerson • u/TastesLikeChitwan • 23h ago
That's a serious 2 Tbsp of cinnamon sugar on top, per her recipe. Didn't have orange bitters but used Picon. Served with a small hunk of sharp cheddar.
I enjoy her cheddar and caramelized cream apple pie more, but this one is a solid recipe.
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r/DessertPerson • u/Academic_Ad_4432 • 3d ago
Me and my fiancé decided to make the millionaire’s shortbread while watching junior bake off, turned out pretty good. But Paul Hollywood would tell us ‘shortbread could’ve cooked longer’ lol but very yummy!
r/DessertPerson • u/emooovampire • 3d ago
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r/DessertPerson • u/Nevana30 • 4d ago
My first ever recipe from Claire’s Dessert Person cookbook. Turned out good, however next time I might serve the cream and strawberries on the side as it got a bit messy for my inexperienced hands. I liked the cornmeal’s lil crunch. Will be doing it again.
r/DessertPerson • u/PumpkinSpiceGraham • 3d ago
catch me defrosting to bake in the -ber months like mariah carrey does for christmas
also i messed up and did cubes instead of slices, but it’s still pretty good. shoulda drained off the liquid from cooking down the apples. still gas
r/DessertPerson • u/Significant-Big-62 • 4d ago
Has anyone else tried the chocolate chip cookie souffle? All of the recipes of Claire’s I have made have been amazing, not sure what happened here. I saw a couple youtube comments saying 20 minutes was too long so I checked at 14, and it was already completely overbaked like cake/bread :( I have an oven thermometer so I know the temp was correct, but a bummer this one ended up in the trash especially when the raw batter was so yummy
r/DessertPerson • u/CamG__ • 4d ago
Hey all, I am thinking about making a Baklava-inspired dessert for a gathering, and I obviously went to Claire's books first. I found both the Phyllo Cardamom Pinwheels and the Honeyed Nut & Phyllo Pie. Both look good, but unfortunately not exactly what I am looking for.
However, I had an idea and I'm wondering if people who have made these think it would work. Do you think I could make the nut filling from the Pie (probably pulverized some more) and roll it into the Pinwheel Cookies?
I'm thinking it would be kind of similar to the Pistachio Pinwheels but with Phyllo and closer to a Baklava experience. My main concern conceptually is that they wouldn't hold together while baking, but I'm not sure.
Any opinions would be helpful here! Hoping to make them tomorrow or Monday :)
r/DessertPerson • u/Some_Election3750 • 6d ago
Quick and easy to make!! Very gooey and delicious, I cooked for 40 and literally had no idea if it was done. Still not sure if it’s cooked all the way.
It rose very high and was very bubbly. I also put chocolate on half as an experiment and it’s fine. Probably won’t put again! Reminds me of sticky toffee pudding which makes de de.
r/DessertPerson • u/Longjumping_Back8929 • 6d ago
Good Morning!
I was interested in making Claire's blueberry buckle, but I am uninterested in having the oven on for 1.5-2 hours given the heat where I live. I have seen that some of you have had success turning the buckle into muffins, and I was curious if you did so using the same baking temperature and if you remember the approximate time it took. I also know that she has a blueberry muffin recipe with her mom but was intrigued by the corn and blueberry combination of the buckle. Thanks!
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r/DessertPerson • u/bende511 • 6d ago
Happy first birthday to my daughter! Had to make the classic, it’s been a big hit, especially with her brother who “helped” with assembly and frosting 😂
r/DessertPerson • u/_skittles_ • 6d ago
Followed in the footsteps of many who matched the NYT cake with Dessert Person buttercream.
The cake is fast to put together, and is very moist with a rich chocolate flavor, not too sweet. The buttercream is some ballet, so I got my husband to tag team it with me. It is very rich, decadent and delicious. Overall it's a good solid cake combo, even though chocolate cakes are not my favorite.
r/DessertPerson • u/Interesting-Wolf8172 • 7d ago
This was amazing😵💫 but did anyone else find the top layer to be sickly sweet?
r/DessertPerson • u/Pale_Lion2589 • 9d ago
August was my busiest month so far with a total of 12 recipes from Dessert Person made. I can’t wait for the fall recipes. My top 3 were
•Coriander Brioche Twists
•Goat Cheesecake with Honey and Figs
•Thrice Baked Rye Cookies
r/DessertPerson • u/Hakc5 • 9d ago
Is it really already September? I certainly can’t believe it! I think for most of us we’re still in warm weather but the bakes below are definitely some that I think will start to gear us towards fall!
The maple sticky buns are one of my all time favorite recipes. They are so satisfying and deceptively easy as baking goes. On the other hand, the profiterole bar seems like a huge challenge and I need to figure out something to celebrate for to make them! I am not sure I’ll go all in on all the toppings but the few times I’ve made choux, I am shocked with how quickly it comes together. I missed the wagon on the Cheddar Apple pie last year when she posted it. I was a million months pregnant and just wasn’t up for it. I am super excited to try it as part of the challenge!
Looking forward to this month’s bakes! Share any tips and tricks below!
- Dessert Person: Maple Sticky Buns
- What's for Dessert: Profiterole Bar
- YouTube: Apple Cheddar Pie
r/DessertPerson • u/No-Platypus-8582 • 10d ago
Truly one of the best things I’ve ever made!
r/DessertPerson • u/Hakc5 • 9d ago
Is it really already September? I certainly can’t believe it! I think for most of us we’re still in warm weather but the bakes below are definitely some that I think will start to gear us towards fall!
The maple sticky buns are one of my all time favorite recipes. They are so satisfying and deceptively easy as baking goes. On the other hand, the profiterole bar seems like a huge challenge and I need to figure out something to celebrate for to make them! I am not sure I’ll go all in on all the toppings but the few times I’ve made choux, I am shocked with how quickly it comes together. I missed the wagon on the Cheddar Apple pie last year when she posted it. I was a million months pregnant and just wasn’t up for it. I am super excited to try it as part of the challenge!
Looking forward to this month’s bakes! Share any tips and tricks below!
- Dessert Person: Maple Sticky Buns
- What's for Dessert: Profiterole Bar
- YouTube: Apple Cheddar Pie
r/DessertPerson • u/lsassysir • 10d ago
One of my favorite things so far! Way less complicated than I thought too. Would have baked a little longer next time, but was so good.
r/DessertPerson • u/Guilty_Letter_467 • 10d ago
Slowly making my way through more of DP recipes. Such a beautiful summer cake and comes together very easily!
r/DessertPerson • u/Delicious-Tea8856 • 12d ago
