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In a field dominated by precision, pastry chef Sasha Piligian bakes like a cook. "I have a candy thermometer, but I don't use it," she says from her home kitchen in Los Angeles, where her oven runs ...

Some holiday desserts are over-the-top in design, shouting “I am festive fun!!” from across the party. We love those. But we also love a subtle seasonal nod. This reindeer meringue can be applied to ...

For Dessert Week on The Great Canadian Baking Show, our bakers were challenged to create meringues that were both crispy on the exterior and fluffy inside. In this video, Chef Bruno shows us how it's ...

The friendly European Union neighbours – France, Switzerland and Italy – may interact nicely with each other. But confuse the meringues of either country and it could generate sugar-induced outrage.

Making cakes look professional and sleek takes a bit of skill and practice, but one baker shared her top tips for making the best buttercream frosting around. Jane Dunn, the brains behind Jane’s ...

To prepare Swiss meringue, first place a mixing bowl over a pot of water. Pour the egg whites (1) and sugar (2) inside and turn the heat to medium. Cook over a double boiler, ensuring the water does ...