Pastry cream has that special gift of being everywhere without ever getting tired of it. It is one of those essential preparations in confectionery: creamy, smooth, with the right balance of sweetness ...

For my dining dollar, dessert really isn’t as great a value as that foie gras add-on or an excellent cheese plate. Once I ordered the Basque cake at Gemma, though, I had to reconsider my no-dessert ...

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. This relatively simple custard filled cake has a dedicated following within Basque communities. There is a Gâteau Basque Museum committed to ...

Mark Kurlansky is the author of "The Basque History of the World" (Penguin, 2001), among other books. His new book, "Boogaloo on Second Avenue: A Novel of Pastry, Guilt, and Music," will be published ...

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, caster sugar, and the seeds from a vanilla pod. Beat the mixture using a hand mixer or stand mixer until smooth, creamy, and free of lumps. Slowly ...

Cookbook author Dorie Greenspan has an unusual dessert in her repertoire that's perfect for the holidays -- a gateau Basque from southwestern... Gateau Basque: A Perfect Cake For The Holidays Gateau ...