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  1. About Us
  2. Claire Saffitz

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

47 recipes

  • Banana Sticky Toffee Pudding 

    Banana Sticky Toffee Pudding 

    Claire Saffitz

    33 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    33

    2 hours 5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sheet Pan Tarte Tatin

    Sheet Pan Tarte Tatin

    Claire Saffitz

    24 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    24

    4 hours 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mortadella Cookies

    Mortadella Cookies

    Claire Saffitz

    480 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    480

    1 hour 10 minutes, plus at least 2 ½ hours’ freezing and cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Bûche de Noël Cookies

    Bûche de Noël Cookies

    Claire Saffitz

    597 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    597

    3 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cannoli

    Cannoli

    Claire Saffitz

    143 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    143

    1 hour 25 minutes, plus 8 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Smooth and Creamy Mashed Potatoes

    Smooth and Creamy Mashed Potatoes

    Claire Saffitz

    578 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    578

    55 minutes

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    easy
  • Easy Thanksgiving Turkey

    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

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Cranberry Sauce With Orange and Golden Raisins

    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

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Caramelized Apple Pie

    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

    Make-Ahead White Wine Gravy

    Claire Saffitz

    639 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    639

    35 minutes

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    easy
  • Roasted Chicken Broth

    Roasted Chicken Broth

    Claire Saffitz

    175 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    175

    4 1/4 hours

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  • Lemon Cream Pie With Honey and Ginger

    Lemon Cream Pie With Honey and Ginger

    Claire Saffitz

    406 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    406

    1 hour 40 minutes, plus at least 4 hours’ setting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Caramelized Brussels Sprouts With Lemon

    Caramelized Brussels Sprouts With Lemon

    Claire Saffitz

    598 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    598

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Cranberry Cheesecake Tart

    Cranberry Cheesecake Tart

    Claire Saffitz

    302 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    302

    2 hours 20 minutes, plus at least 4 1/2 hours’ setting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sausage and Leek Stuffing

    Sausage and Leek Stuffing

    Claire Saffitz

    478 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    478

    2 1/2 hours

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  • Pecan Slab Pie

    Pecan Slab Pie

    Claire Saffitz

    512 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    512

    1 hour 50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Flaky Pie Crust

    Flaky Pie Crust

    Claire Saffitz

    571 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    571

    10 minutes, plus 2 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pumpkin Pie With Pepitas

    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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  • Chocolate Layer Cake

    Chocolate Layer Cake

    Claire Saffitz

    1182 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,182

    2 1/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

    Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

    Claire Saffitz

    1265 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,265

    2 ½ hours, plus about 10 hours’ chilling and resting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Raspberry Macarons

    Raspberry Macarons

    Claire Saffitz

    137 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    137

    About 2 ½ hours, plus at least 24 hours chilling

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  • Chocolate Macarons

    Chocolate Macarons

    Claire Saffitz

    209 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    209

    About 3 ¼ hours, plus at least 24 hours chilling

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  • Pistachio Macarons

    Pistachio Macarons

    Claire Saffitz

    114 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    114

    About 2 ¾ hours, plus at least 24 hours chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Classic Baguettes

    Classic Baguettes

    Claire Saffitz

    617 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    617

    1 hour 45 minutes, plus 20 hours’ resting

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  • Paris-Brest

    Paris-Brest

    Claire Saffitz

    592 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    592

    3 hours, plus cooling and chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Nougat With Honey and Pistachios

    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

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate Fudge

    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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  • Salted Caramels

    Salted Caramels

    Claire Saffitz

    300 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    300

    1 hour 15 minutes, plus several hours’ cooling

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  • One-Day Fruitcake

    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

    Garlicky Mashed Potato Cake

    Claire Saffitz

    1508 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,508

    2 hours 15 minutes

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  • Pommes Boulangère

    Pommes Boulangère

    Claire Saffitz

    618 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    618

    About 3 hours

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  • Duchess-Style Twice-Baked Potatoes

    Duchess-Style Twice-Baked Potatoes

    Claire Saffitz

    282 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    282

    About 2 hours

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  • Chocolate Soufflés

    Chocolate Soufflés

    Claire Saffitz

    364 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    364

    45 minutes

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  • Challah Bread

    Challah Bread

    Claire Saffitz

    1802 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,802

    1 hour 20 minutes, plus proofing and cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cinnamon Babka

    Cinnamon Babka

    Claire Saffitz

    507 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    507

    1 hour 30 minutes, plus proofing and cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Minty Lime Bars

    Minty Lime Bars

    Claire Saffitz

    512 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    512

    1½ hours, plus 1 hour’s cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Strawberry and Cream Layer Cake

    Strawberry and Cream Layer Cake

    Claire Saffitz

    2441 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,441

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Raspberry and Cream Roulade

    Raspberry and Cream Roulade

    Claire Saffitz

    495 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    495

    1 1/4 hours

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  • Sponge Cake

    Sponge Cake

    Claire Saffitz

    2145 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,145

    50 minutes

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  • Pistachio Morning Buns

    Pistachio Morning Buns

    Claire Saffitz

    772 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    772

    2 hours, plus 6 to 26 hours’ resting and proofing

    or to save this recipe.

  • All-Purpose Enriched Bread

    All-Purpose Enriched Bread

    Claire Saffitz

    1046 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,046

    1 hour 45 minutes, plus 6 to 26 hours’ resting and proofing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Hamburger Buns

    Hamburger Buns

    Claire Saffitz

    206 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    206

    1 hour 45 minutes, plus 6 to 26 hours’ resting and proofing

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  • Almond Croissants

    Almond Croissants

    Claire Saffitz

    359 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    359

    1 hour

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  • Pain au Chocolat

    Pain au Chocolat

    Claire Saffitz

    332 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    332

    About 4 hours, largely unattended

    or to save this recipe.

  • Croissants

    Croissants

    Claire Saffitz

    3092 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,092

    24 hours, largely unattended

    or to save this recipe.

  • Ham and Cheese Croissants

    Ham and Cheese Croissants

    Claire Saffitz

    264 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    264

    4 hours, largely unattended

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pistachio Pinwheels

    Pistachio Pinwheels

    Claire Saffitz

    1714 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,714

    About 40 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

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