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  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

44 recipes

  • Bûche de Noël Cookies

    Bûche de Noël Cookies

    Claire Saffitz

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

    471

    3 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cannoli

    Cannoli

    Claire Saffitz

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

    128

    1 hour 25 minutes, plus 8 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Caramelized Apple Pie

    Caramelized Apple Pie

    Claire Saffitz

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

    319

    4 hours 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Roasted Chicken Broth

    Roasted Chicken Broth

    Claire Saffitz

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

    132

    4 1/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lemon Cream Pie With Honey and Ginger

    Lemon Cream Pie With Honey and Ginger

    Claire Saffitz

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

    376

    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

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

    475

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Make-Ahead White Wine Gravy

    Make-Ahead White Wine Gravy

    Claire Saffitz

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

    496

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Easy Thanksgiving Turkey

    Easy Thanksgiving Turkey

    Claire Saffitz

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

    208

    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

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

    242

    24 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Smooth and Creamy Mashed Potatoes

    Smooth and Creamy Mashed Potatoes

    Claire Saffitz

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

    468

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Cranberry Cheesecake Tart

    Cranberry Cheesecake Tart

    Claire Saffitz

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

    284

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

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pecan Slab Pie

    Pecan Slab Pie

    Claire Saffitz

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

    459

    1 hour 50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Flaky Pie Crust

    Flaky Pie Crust

    Claire Saffitz

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

    474

    10 minutes, plus 2 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pumpkin Pie With Pepitas

    Pumpkin Pie With Pepitas

    Claire Saffitz

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

    125

    2 hours 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sausage and Leek Stuffing

    Sausage and Leek Stuffing

    Claire Saffitz

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

    297

    2 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate Layer Cake

    Chocolate Layer Cake

    Claire Saffitz

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

    897

    2 1/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

    Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

    Claire Saffitz

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

    853

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

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate Macarons

    Chocolate Macarons

    Claire Saffitz

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

    155

    About 3 ¼ hours, plus at least 24 hours chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Raspberry Macarons

    Raspberry Macarons

    Claire Saffitz

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

    116

    About 2 ½ hours, plus at least 24 hours chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pistachio Macarons

    Pistachio Macarons

    Claire Saffitz

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

    98

    About 2 ¾ hours, plus at least 24 hours chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Classic Baguettes

    Classic Baguettes

    Claire Saffitz

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

    549

    1 hour 45 minutes, plus 20 hours’ resting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Paris-Brest

    Paris-Brest

    Claire Saffitz

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

    574

    3 hours, plus cooling and chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate Fudge

    Chocolate Fudge

    Claire Saffitz

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

    387

    1 hour 15 minutes, plus at least 3 hours’ resting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Nougat With Honey and Pistachios

    Nougat With Honey and Pistachios

    Claire Saffitz

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

    298

    45 minutes, plus at least 6 hours’ cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Salted Caramels

    Salted Caramels

    Claire Saffitz

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

    270

    1 hour 15 minutes, plus several hours’ cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • One-Day Fruitcake

    One-Day Fruitcake

    Claire Saffitz

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

    497

    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

    1442 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,442

    2 hours 15 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Duchess-Style Twice-Baked Potatoes

    Duchess-Style Twice-Baked Potatoes

    Claire Saffitz

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

    243

    About 2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pommes Boulangère

    Pommes Boulangère

    Claire Saffitz

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

    604

    About 3 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate Soufflés

    Chocolate Soufflés

    Claire Saffitz

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

    338

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Challah Bread

    Challah Bread

    Claire Saffitz

    1541 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,541

    1 hour 20 minutes, plus proofing and cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cinnamon Babka

    Cinnamon Babka

    Claire Saffitz

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

    477

    1 hour 30 minutes, plus proofing and cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Minty Lime Bars

    Minty Lime Bars

    Claire Saffitz

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

    485

    1½ hours, plus 1 hour’s cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Strawberry and Cream Layer Cake

    Strawberry and Cream Layer Cake

    Claire Saffitz

    2367 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,367

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Raspberry and Cream Roulade

    Raspberry and Cream Roulade

    Claire Saffitz

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

    478

    1 1/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sponge Cake

    Sponge Cake

    Claire Saffitz

    2069 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,069

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pistachio Morning Buns

    Pistachio Morning Buns

    Claire Saffitz

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

    749

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

    or to save this recipe.

  • Hamburger Buns

    Hamburger Buns

    Claire Saffitz

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

    195

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

    or to save this recipe.

  • All-Purpose Enriched Bread

    All-Purpose Enriched Bread

    Claire Saffitz

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

    964

    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

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

    306

    About 4 hours, largely unattended

    or to save this recipe.

  • Almond Croissants

    Almond Croissants

    Claire Saffitz

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

    344

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Croissants

    Croissants

    Claire Saffitz

    2802 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,802

    24 hours, largely unattended

    or to save this recipe.

  • Ham and Cheese Croissants

    Ham and Cheese Croissants

    Claire Saffitz

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

    256

    4 hours, largely unattended

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pistachio Pinwheels

    Pistachio Pinwheels

    Claire Saffitz

    1600 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,600

    About 40 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

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