New York Times Bestseller. In her first cookbook, Bon Appétit and YouTube star of the show Gourmet Makes, Claire Saffitz offers wisdom, problem-solving strategies, and more than 100 carefully tested, creative, and inspiring recipes.

Recognized by the New York Times Book Review, Bon Appétit, NPR, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Salon, and Epicurious as one of the best cookbooks of the year.

“There are no ‘easy bakers’ out there, just bakers who haven’t been converted yet. I’m a dessert person, and we’re all dessert people.” — Claire Saffitz

Claire Saffitz is a baking hero for a new generation. In Dessert Person, fans will find Claire’s signature take on sweet and savory recipes like Babkallah (a babka-challah hybrid), apple and Concord grape crumble pie, strawberry cornmeal layer cake, crispy mushroom galette, and malty brownies. She outlines the challenges and solutions for each recipe—like what to do if the dough for the sour cherry pie tears (repair it with dough or a quiche flour paste!)—as well as practical tips and tricks, difficulty levels, prep and baking times, step-by-step photography, and essential know-how. With her characteristic warmth and her superpower of explaining everything about baking, Claire is ready to turn everyone into a dessert person.