num_pages: 208
description: DESSERT DRESSED TO THE NINES Todays baker faces a great challenge: With little time and a limited repertoire she often needs to whip up a delicious dessert thats dressed to impress. Rachel Schifter Thebault founder and head confectioner of Tribeca Treats in New York City knows all about making a sweet statement. Combining a confectioners expertise with fashion sense she shares a scrumptious cache of popular dessert recipes that can be accessorized to fit any occasion. Whats more transforming a basic dessert into a masterpiece brimming with personality and flair can be easy quick and fun. In the same way youd plan an outfit Sweet Chic pieces together a Devils Food Cakethe little black dress of delightswith such irresistible accessories as Caramel Buttercream (think knee-high boots) for ultimate decadence turns Vanilla Cookies (the crisp oxford shirt) into Strawberry Shortcakes ideal for casual or dressy occasions and blends brownies (the cashmere sweater of confectionery) with a swirl of mint for a showstopping number. Gorgeous and appetizing color photos throughout reveal how a change of icing here and a substitute topping there can take a simple dessert from Sunday brunch to a date-night treat. Mix and match more than seventy recipes for cookies cakes and confections including Peanut Butter and Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies Brownie Sundae Parfait Mini Smores Cupcakes Wasabi-Black Sesame Truffles and so much more. Whether youre a novice baker hoping to master the basics or an experienced one looking to add a little versatility to your existing creations Sweet Chic is a clever and practical guide for memorable desserts a one-sweet-fits-all way to make a tantalizing impression.Foreword by Isaac Mizrahi
language: English
title: Sweet Chic: Stylish Treats to Dress Up for Any Occasion
publisher: Ballantine Books