Whether you're an aspiring baker in search of new recipes or you love to watch chefs assemble beautiful desserts, these channels have got you covered
There's something truly magical about the way simple, everyday ingredients are transformed into stunning desserts. While standalone recipes can be very helpful, seeing the process unfold is a mouthwatering and astonishing experience. Not only do you pick up a few tricks that are difficult to comprehend on paper, but the visual format also affirms the claim that we eat with our eyes first, inviting cravings for freshly-baked cookies, indulgent chocolate desserts, and warm, buttery pastries.
Piqued your interest? Check out these popular Youtube channels for videos of dessert recipes so tempting you'll find yourself reaching into your screens for a bite.
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1. Claire Saffitz x Dessert Person
If you’ve been anywhere on the food web over the last few years, chances are you’ve heard of dessert queen Claire Saffitz. During her stint at the Bon Appetit Test Kitchen, this Youtube sweetheart attracted a dedicated fanbase awestruck at her skill, creativity, and loveable personality. Published late 2020, Claire’s first and only cookbook Dessert Person: Recipes and Guidance for Baking with Confidence naturally grew to become a New York Times Bestseller.
Now with her very own Youtube channel Claire Saffitz x Dessert Person, Claire prepares classic recipes from the bestselling book like her ideal chocolate chip cookies, a beautiful Meyer lemon tart, and even a luxurious croquembouche. The channel also features glimpses into Claire’s baking life outside these recipes as she demonstrates essential baking techniques, answers baking questions from her subscribers, and gives us a sneak peek into her beautifully organised home kitchen.
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