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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

52 recipes

  • Bear Claws

    Bear Claws

    Claire Saffitz

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

    26

    2 hours 5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Classic Danish Dough

    Classic Danish Dough

    Claire Saffitz

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

    19

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Blueberry Danish Tart

    Blueberry Danish Tart

    Claire Saffitz

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

    22

    3 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lemon Basque Cheesecake

    Lemon Basque Cheesecake

    Claire Saffitz

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

    105

    15 hours 5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cinnamon Sugar Crullers

    Cinnamon Sugar Crullers

    Claire Saffitz

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

    16

    1 hour 5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Banana Sticky Toffee Pudding 

    Banana Sticky Toffee Pudding 

    Claire Saffitz

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

    66

    2 hours 5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sheet Pan Tarte Tatin

    Sheet Pan Tarte Tatin

    Claire Saffitz

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

    28

    4 hours 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mortadella Cookies

    Mortadella Cookies

    Claire Saffitz

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

    509

    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

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

    606

    3 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cannoli

    Cannoli

    Claire Saffitz

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

    147

    1 hour 25 minutes, plus 8 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Chicken Broth

    Roasted Chicken Broth

    Claire Saffitz

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

    182

    4 1/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Caramelized Apple Pie

    Caramelized Apple Pie

    Claire Saffitz

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

    369

    4 hours 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lemon Cream Pie With Honey and Ginger

    Lemon Cream Pie With Honey and Ginger

    Claire Saffitz

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

    410

    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

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

    605

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Smooth and Creamy Mashed Potatoes

    Smooth and Creamy Mashed Potatoes

    Claire Saffitz

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

    588

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Make-Ahead White Wine Gravy

    Make-Ahead White Wine Gravy

    Claire Saffitz

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

    643

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Easy Thanksgiving Turkey

    Easy Thanksgiving Turkey

    Claire Saffitz

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

    222

    2 hours 10 minutes, plus overnight chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cranberry Sauce With Orange and Golden Raisins

    Cranberry Sauce With Orange and Golden Raisins

    Claire Saffitz

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

    374

    24 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Flaky Pie Crust

    Flaky Pie Crust

    Claire Saffitz

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

    586

    10 minutes, plus 2 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pecan Slab Pie

    Pecan Slab Pie

    Claire Saffitz

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

    518

    1 hour 50 minutes

    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

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cranberry Cheesecake Tart

    Cranberry Cheesecake Tart

    Claire Saffitz

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

    304

    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

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

    484

    2 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate Layer Cake

    Chocolate Layer Cake

    Claire Saffitz

    1272 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,272

    2 1/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

    Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

    Claire Saffitz

    1341 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,341

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

    or to save this recipe.

  • Raspberry Macarons

    Raspberry Macarons

    Claire Saffitz

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

    144

    About 2 ½ hours, plus at least 24 hours chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pistachio Macarons

    Pistachio Macarons

    Claire Saffitz

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

    119

    About 2 ¾ hours, plus at least 24 hours chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate Macarons

    Chocolate Macarons

    Claire Saffitz

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

    221

    About 3 ¼ hours, plus at least 24 hours chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Classic Baguettes

    Classic Baguettes

    Claire Saffitz

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

    635

    1 hour 45 minutes, plus 20 hours’ resting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Paris-Brest

    Paris-Brest

    Claire Saffitz

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

    597

    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

    or to save this recipe.

  • Salted Caramels

    Salted Caramels

    Claire Saffitz

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

    304

    1 hour 15 minutes, plus several hours’ cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • 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

    or to save this recipe.

  • Garlicky Mashed Potato Cake

    Garlicky Mashed Potato Cake

    Claire Saffitz

    1520 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,520

    2 hours 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Duchess-Style Twice-Baked Potatoes

    Duchess-Style Twice-Baked Potatoes

    Claire Saffitz

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

    287

    About 2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pommes Boulangère

    Pommes Boulangère

    Claire Saffitz

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

    618

    About 3 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate Soufflés

    Chocolate Soufflés

    Claire Saffitz

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

    370

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Challah Bread

    Challah Bread

    Claire Saffitz

    1897 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,897

    1 hour 20 minutes, plus proofing and cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cinnamon Babka

    Cinnamon Babka

    Claire Saffitz

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

    515

    1 hour 30 minutes, plus proofing and cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Minty Lime Bars

    Minty Lime Bars

    Claire Saffitz

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

    522

    1½ hours, plus 1 hour’s cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Strawberry and Cream Layer Cake

    Strawberry and Cream Layer Cake

    Claire Saffitz

    2487 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,487

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Raspberry and Cream Roulade

    Raspberry and Cream Roulade

    Claire Saffitz

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

    500

    1 1/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sponge Cake

    Sponge Cake

    Claire Saffitz

    2188 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,188

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pistachio Morning Buns

    Pistachio Morning Buns

    Claire Saffitz

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

    782

    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

    1060 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,060

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

    or to save this recipe.

  • Hamburger Buns

    Hamburger Buns

    Claire Saffitz

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

    215

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

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pain au Chocolat

    Pain au Chocolat

    Claire Saffitz

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

    337

    About 4 hours, largely unattended

    or to save this recipe.

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