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Demystifying the Magic of Homemade Magic Shell

A thick pour of magic shell over ice cream is simultaneously creamy and crackly, both smooth and shattery. But the real mind-blowing thing about it? It's a snap to make. 

Tahini-Walnut Magic Shell

A thick pour of magic shell over ice cream is simultaneously creamy and crackly, both smooth and shattery. But the real mind-blowing thing about it? It's a snap to make at home.

The Art and Logic of Making Ice Cream Cakes

Take it from somebody who's been making ice cream cakes for a decade: There are tricks to pulling off these majestic desserts.

Double Ripple Ice Cream Cake

This cake is a tie-dyed composition of textures and flavors that starts with a tahini-enriched blondie base and continues with vanilla ice cream layered with seedy maple syrup and bands of cooked plums.

Almond and Raspberry Swirl Ice Cream

No ice cream machine required for this frozen treat, as the cream is whipped before being frozen.

Fresh Mint and Chocolate Ice Cream

No ice cream machine required for this frozen treat, as the cream is whipped before being frozen. 

My Favorite Flour Isn't Flour—It's Grated Cassava

Grated cassava gives this classic Filipino cake a sweet, nutty flavor and a sticky, chewy texture.

Bibingkang Cassava (Cassava Cake)

Grated cassava takes the place of flour in this classic Filipino cake, which soaks up the rich coconut milk, and lends a sweet, nutty flavor and a sticky, chewy texture.

Hot Water Peach Cobbler

As wild as it may seem, pour hot water over peak summer fruit and batter before sliding the lot into the oven for cobbler with an extra-crackly, extra-satisfying crust.

For The Crackliest Peach Cobbler Crust, Douse It In Hot Water

The sugar and water bake into an unbeatable texture, like a crème brûlée lid on top of cake and jammy fruit.

Labneh and Lime Ice Cream With Granola

Tangy labneh gives this ice cream serious Froyo vibes. With the crushed granola, you could almost eat it for breakfast.

The Baking Tool You Need Right Now, Based on Your Favorite Frozen Dessert

Let your summertime sweet tooth be your guide.

If You Think You Don't Like Black Licorice, Panda Might Change Your Mind

Chewy, herbal, and only slightly sweet, this Finnish brand made me a believer.

Icebox Lemon Pie With Meringue

Mark our words: This is the easiest pie you’ll make all summer. The graham cracker crust gets filled with a simple mixture of sweetened condensed milk and lemon juice, and it gets topped with a golden-brown crown of meringue.

Very Red Velvet Cake

No cocoa means this red velvet cake is a vibrant magenta. To finish: a classic cream cheese frosting and a scattering of chopped pecans.

Strawberry Balsamic Shortcakes

This is cookbook author Jerrelle Guy’s tangy updo to the classic strawberry shortcake.

Dad's Peach Cobbler

A family recipe that will never get old.
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