Dessert Person Cookbook by Claire Saffitz

The Dessert Person cookbook is Claire Saffitz's New York Times bestselling debut, offering wisdom, problem-solving strategies, and more than 100 meticulously tested, creative, and inspiring recipes from the Bon Appétit and YouTube star of Gourmet Makes.

An IACP Award winner named one of the best cookbooks of the year by The New York Times Book Review, Bon Appétit, NPR, and Epicurious, this Dessert Person cookbook features Claire's signature spin on sweet and savory recipes, including Babkallah (a babka-Challah mashup), Apple and Concord Grape Crumble Pie, Strawberry-Cornmeal Layer Cake, Crispy Mushroom Galette, and Malted Forever Brownies.

What sets this Dessert Person cookbook apart is Claire's approach to teaching, not just recipes. She walks through the problems and solutions for each dish, like what to do if your pie dough cracks, alongside practical do's and don'ts, skill level, prep and bake time, step-by-step photography, and foundational baking know-how. Her trademark warmth and knack for explaining anything baking-related make this a book for total beginners and experienced bakers alike.

Claire Saffitz is the host of Bon Appétit's Gourmet Makes and Baking School on YouTube and iTunes, and a longtime contributor to the print magazine. After graduating from Harvard University, she earned a master's degree in culinary history from McGill in Montreal and studied pastry in Paris at École Grégoire Ferrandi.

Spanning 368 pages with full step-by-step illustrations, this hardcover edition measures 11 x 8.3 inches and was published October 20, 2020. Whether you're a lifelong baker or just starting out, this cookbook is built to make everyone a dessert person.