I would like to apologize to vanilla. Vanilla, I have not been fair to you; I have taken you for granted. Like a lot of people who consider “Death by Chocolate” not the name of a dessert but a ...

The custard square has been a long-standing bakery classic in New Zealand (like this shortbread) for generations. It’s popular in Australia, too, where it’s known as “vanilla slice.” But this dessert ...

1. Set the oven at 375 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. Lay the brioche slices on the parchment. With the back of a spoon, make a large indentation in the center of each ...