Dessert Express: 100 Sweet Treats You Can Make in 30 Minutes or Less [Paperback]

Lauren Chattman (Author), Alexandra Grablewski (Photographer)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 2, 2008

Though constantly pressed for time, moms want to bring something homemade to the table--"Dessert Express "allows them to indulge their family and still get to soccer practice on time. Mother of two and former pastry chef Lauren Chattman is here to save the course most people crave. Molten Chocolate Cherry Cake, Homemade Mallomars, Bourbon Brown Sugar Fudge, and other tantalizing treats are among the 100 from-scratch recipes that just about anyone can prepare in a half hour or less. Her secrets?
Downsize: make only what you need for that moment
Turn Up the Heat: focus on baked goods that do well in hotter ovens
Chill Out: use ice or a freezer to quickly cool down dishes
Think Outside the Oven: make good use of waffle irons, frying pans, and other alternatives
Use Convenient Ingredients, Get Organized, and more
Dessert Express offers 100 deliciously indulgent recipes to satisfy your sweet tooth in 30 minutes or less.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Since my mantra is, 'My day isn't complete without something sweet', this book is perfect! Especially because the recipes fit into my Quick Fix lifestyle. Lauren found a way (actually, 100 ways!) to get incredible sweets to the table in just minutes. From kid-winners like Peanut Butter Cup S'Mores and Milk Chocolate Brownie Waffles to adult-pleasing Vanilla Pudding with Bourbon & Golden Raisins and Mini Walnut Layer Cakes with Espresso Cream Filling & Glaze, there's truly something for everyone. --Robin Miller, Food Network host and author of "Quick Fix Meals"
"If you're like me and prefer to have dessert sooner rather than later (alas, life is sweet but short), then Lauren Chattman's "Dessert Express" is the book for you. This superb book is rife with delectations that are quick to prepare and even quicker to disappear." --Marcel Desaulniers, author of "I'm Dreaming of a Chocolate Christmas"
"Real desserts real fast! Talented and clever, Lauren Chattman has created 100 recipes for sweet-lovers of all ages. Each recipe takes 30 minutes or less to go from kitchen to table--the surprise, the bonus, and the sweetest part!" --Dorie Greenspan, author of "Baking from My Home to Yours"

Review

"Dessert is that anomaly: It's the part of the meal we look forward to the most but which we tend to spend the least amount of time concocting. Chattman includes 100 dishes that can be made in 30 minutes or less and shares tips for streamlining your dessert cooking. Do not read on an empty stomach."

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Product Details

• Paperback: 164 pages
• Publisher: Taunton Press (September 2, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1600850189
• ISBN-13: 978-1600850189
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 8.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #422,366 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

A former pastry chef, Lauren Chattman is the author of nine cookbooks and co-author of numerous other books, including Dessert University with former White House pastry chef Roland Mesnier. Her recipes have appeared in Food & Wine, Bon Appetit, Cook's Illustrated, The New York Times, and Redbook, among others. She lives in Sag Harbor, New York with her husband and two daughters.

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The tips and insights are wonderful for busy cooks, February 8, 2009

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This review is from: Dessert Express: 100 Sweet Treats You Can Make in 30 Minutes or Less (Paperback)

One hundred from-scratch desserts which can be put together in a half hour or less come from a busy mother and former pastry chef and offers a wide range of dishes, from cookies and puddings to ice cream. Shortcuts to extra-swift production range from using frozen pizza dough to make pie crusts to 'baking' cookies in a waffle iron. The tips and insights are wonderful for busy cooks who still wish to cook from scratch and make for an outstanding guide libraries will find a popular pick.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WOW.. SO helpful, October 29, 2009

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Chimica Robinson "Proud Mommy... and Writer" (WEST COVINA, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dessert Express: 100 Sweet Treats You Can Make in 30 Minutes or Less (Paperback)

I'm a cookbook writer but I don't write too many dessert recipes. Normally because they take A BUNCH of time. This book proves me so wrong. I am now able to write my own .. It's excited and fun.. and easy and this book is a must if you need to make some quick deserts..

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Little Dessert Book!, November 30, 2009

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Barbara Miller "Cottage Queen" (Minnesota) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Dessert Express: 100 Sweet Treats You Can Make in 30 Minutes or Less (Paperback)

This book came right on time, as they usually do. If you like quick little desserts that are easy to put together... this is the book for you. I found that just about anything you want to make in this book will require ingredients that you will probably have hanging around in your pantry any way. Great for entertaining! Good book at a good price. I would say that this is not just for entertaining. If you are a working mom and like the idea of putting dessert on the family dinner table, these are so easy to do, that even the kids can help out and you will all have dessert in a flash!