Claire Saffitz

Claire Saffitz is a cookbook author, video host and recipe developer. Previously, Claire was a senior food editor at Bon Appétit magazine, where she hosted the series “Gourmet Makes” on the Bon Appétit YouTube channel. She currently hosts her own YouTube channel called Dessert Person.

Recipes by Claire Saffitz

48 recipes

Lemon Basque Cheesecake
Claire Saffitz
32 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
32
15 hours 5 minutes
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Cinnamon Sugar Crullers
Claire Saffitz
13 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
13
1 hour 5 minutes
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Banana Sticky Toffee Pudding
Claire Saffitz
55 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
55
2 hours 5 minutes
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Sheet Pan Tarte Tatin
Claire Saffitz
24 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
24
4 hours 30 minutes
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Mortadella Cookies
Claire Saffitz
489 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
489
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Bûche de Noël Cookies
Claire Saffitz
601 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
601
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Cannoli
Claire Saffitz
143 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
143
1 hour 25 minutes, plus 8 hours’ chilling
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Roasted Chicken Broth
Claire Saffitz
177 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
177
4 1/4 hours
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Smooth and Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Claire Saffitz
582 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
582
55 minutes
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Caramelized Apple Pie
Claire Saffitz
364 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
364
4 hours 30 minutes
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Make-Ahead White Wine Gravy
Claire Saffitz
641 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
641
35 minutes
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Cranberry Sauce With Orange and Golden Raisins
Claire Saffitz
373 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
373
24 1/2 hours
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Easy Thanksgiving Turkey
Claire Saffitz
221 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
221
2 hours 10 minutes, plus overnight chilling
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Caramelized Brussels Sprouts With Lemon
Claire Saffitz
603 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
603
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Lemon Cream Pie With Honey and Ginger
Claire Saffitz
409 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
409
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Flaky Pie Crust
Claire Saffitz
575 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
575
10 minutes, plus 2 hours’ chilling
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Pecan Slab Pie
Claire Saffitz
513 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
513
1 hour 50 minutes
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Sausage and Leek Stuffing
Claire Saffitz
480 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
480
2 1/2 hours
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Pumpkin Pie With Pepitas
Claire Saffitz
141 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
141
2 hours 30 minutes
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Cranberry Cheesecake Tart
Claire Saffitz
303 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
303
2 hours 20 minutes, plus at least 4 1/2 hours’ setting
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Chocolate Layer Cake
Claire Saffitz
1214 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,214
2 1/4 hours
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Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
Claire Saffitz
1302 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,302
2 ½ hours, plus about 10 hours’ chilling and resting
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Raspberry Macarons
Claire Saffitz
138 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
138
About 2 ½ hours, plus at least 24 hours chilling
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Pistachio Macarons
Claire Saffitz
116 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
116
About 2 ¾ hours, plus at least 24 hours chilling
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Chocolate Macarons
Claire Saffitz
214 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
214
About 3 ¼ hours, plus at least 24 hours chilling
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Classic Baguettes
Claire Saffitz
624 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
624
1 hour 45 minutes, plus 20 hours’ resting
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Paris-Brest
Claire Saffitz
594 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
594
3 hours, plus cooling and chilling
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Salted Caramels
Claire Saffitz
301 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
301
1 hour 15 minutes, plus several hours’ cooling
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Chocolate Fudge
Claire Saffitz
398 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
398
1 hour 15 minutes, plus at least 3 hours’ resting
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Nougat With Honey and Pistachios
Claire Saffitz
312 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
312
45 minutes, plus at least 6 hours’ cooling
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One-Day Fruitcake
Claire Saffitz
573 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
573
2 1/2 hours plus overnight soak, time to cool and time to set
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Garlicky Mashed Potato Cake
Claire Saffitz
1513 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,513
2 hours 15 minutes
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Duchess-Style Twice-Baked Potatoes
Claire Saffitz
284 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
284
About 2 hours
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Pommes Boulangère
Claire Saffitz
618 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
618
About 3 hours
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Chocolate Soufflés
Claire Saffitz
365 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
365
45 minutes
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Challah Bread
Claire Saffitz
1812 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,812
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Cinnamon Babka
Claire Saffitz
508 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
508
1 hour 30 minutes, plus proofing and cooling
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Minty Lime Bars
Claire Saffitz
519 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
519
1½ hours, plus 1 hour’s cooling
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Raspberry and Cream Roulade
Claire Saffitz
497 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
497
1 1/4 hours
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Strawberry and Cream Layer Cake
Claire Saffitz
2461 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,461
2 hours
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Pistachio Morning Buns
Claire Saffitz
776 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
776
2 hours, plus 6 to 26 hours’ resting and proofing
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All-Purpose Enriched Bread
Claire Saffitz
1052 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,052
1 hour 45 minutes, plus 6 to 26 hours’ resting and proofing
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Hamburger Buns
Claire Saffitz
210 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
210
1 hour 45 minutes, plus 6 to 26 hours’ resting and proofing
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Almond Croissants
Claire Saffitz
363 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
363
1 hour
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Pain au Chocolat
Claire Saffitz
335 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
335
About 4 hours, largely unattended
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Ham and Cheese Croissants
Claire Saffitz
264 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
264
4 hours, largely unattended
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Croissants
Claire Saffitz
3123 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,123
24 hours, largely unattended
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Pistachio Pinwheels
Claire Saffitz
1718 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,718
About 40 minutes, plus chilling
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