The Bottom Line
With this book in hand, you'll never be stumped for creative ways to use fresh or dried fruit.
Pros
- Very creative selection of fruit recipes.
- Recipes will even entice non-dessert types.
- Beautiful photographs.
Cons
- Although easy, some recipes are time-consuming.
Description
- 130 dessert recipes dedicated to fruit lovers.
- Author David Lebovitz was a pastry chef at Chez Panisse for twelve years.
- Includes a guide to selecting fruit for recipes.
- An amusing anecdote or useful tip leads into each recipe.
Guide Review - Ripe for Dessert by David Lebovitz
Pick a fruit, fresh or dried, and author Lebovitz will have a creative way to serve it for dessert. Are you a fan of ice cream or sorbet? Do you crave brownies or cream puffs? How about crisps or cookies? Whatever type of dessert sends your sweet tooth to the kitchen, you'll find a recipe for it in this book. The instructions are simple, although some are time-consuming. The author's passion for this dessert category bursts forth between these pages. The photos will lure you into the kitchen, even when you don't think you have time to cook. You'll find recipes for all seasons, so whether you're an apple fan, berry lover or citrus crazy, this book will be well used and will find a cozy home on your kitchen bookshelf.
