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The Good Housekeeping Illustrated Book of Desserts: Indescribably Delicious Desserts Made Easy with Precise Step-By-Step Photographs

From the Good Housekeeping test kitchen comes the most scrumptious collection of delectable desserts ever. From the ooh-and-ahh visual delights to mouthwatering taste treats, this cookbook brings you over 200 desserts so good you'll want to make every one. Of course, as always, the chefs at Good Housekeeping triple-test each recipe. So you know they're fail-safe -- and that's one less thing to worry about. Top off the meal with an absolutely irresistible dessert (like rich chocolate cake with pink sugar roses). Don't tell anyone how simple it is to whip up the Florentine Cream Cake known as Zucotto -- just enjoy the compliments, Want a festive holiday treat? White Chocolate and Cranberry Trifle will do the trick; prepare it in advance and keep it in the refrigerator for easy entertaining. (There are tips for decorating the trifle top, too.) Plus; individual Chocolate Souffles, Creme Caramel, Strawberry-Orange Charlotte, Apple Turnovers, and other sweet temptations! Countless tips on technique make life easier, whether you are testing for doneness or assembling cake layers.