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

by Lauren Chattman, Alexandra Grablewski (Photographer)

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.

Genres: Cookbooks, Nonfiction

176 pages, Paperback

First published September 2, 2008

Reviews

[Joanna · Rating 5 out of 5]

I want to make virtually every recipe in this cookbook. Erika assures me even Grilled Goat Cheese and Nectarine sandwiches are probably delightful. Each of these miniature sweets would be perfect for Movie Night, and I can't wait to serve Raspberry and Champagne Ice Cream Floats when raspberries are back in season!

[Veronica · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is full of sweet treats that are quick to prepare. Unfortunately, some of them require smaller than average bakeware in order to prepare correctly. I adapted some of the recipes to full-size and while they took a little longer to bake, they ended up just as delicious as I expected.

[C · Rating 4 out of 5]

Someone else commented that they would never serve anything on Nilla Wafers--ever. That was one of my favorite recipes! lol. Look, I like EASY and looks good for a party! This book has lots of great ideas:) I just wish there were pictures for more of them.

[Meagan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm really loving how easy these desserts are!!

[Shannon Hedges · Rating 2 out of 5]

Really disappointing. I would never serve something on Nilla wafers. Ever.