Liege Waffle Temperatures

Decadent Liège Waffles

Liège Belgian waffles have a rich, chewy texture and a sugary crunch that can only be achieved when prepared with an authentic recipe and careful temperature control. They take a bit of planning ahead but will bring a touch of decadence to weekend brunch or breakfast. Note: As anyone who has ever had authentic Liège…

Homemade Brioche Cinnamon Rolls: Rich Dough Temps
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Homemade Brioche Cinnamon Rolls: Rich Dough Temps

No matter the time of year or the occasion, cinnamon rolls are a special treat. There are few smells more homey, more comforting, more wholesome than freshly baked cinnamon rolls. And that’s just the smell! The rolls themselves blow all that out of the water: sweet, rich, warm, cinnamony. We should all be making them…

Cracking into Crem Brulee

Foolproof Crème Brûlée

Crème brûlée is not only elegant but nearly as simple as a dessert can be. And the secret to getting it right is to gently cook it to the right temperature, and not a degree higher. Sous vide cooking makes this delicate custard foolproof, and we have all the thermal tips you need. Custard Temperatures The protein…

How to Make Cheesecake—Thermal Care Makes Better Cakes

How to Make Cheesecake—Thermal Care Makes Better Cakes

It’s always nice to have a crowd-pleasing, simple, versatile dessert recipe at the ready. Cheesecake is ideal for keeping on hand because it freezes well and pairs beautifully with many different sauces. And what’s even better, you can bake your cheesecakes perfectly every time with proper temperature control. We have the thermal tips you need…

Homemade pumpkin pie

Secrets to Silky Pumpkin Pie

Pumpkin pie is a holiday favorite that will be on everyone’s table this Thanksgiving. Nothing beats homemade pumpkin pie with tender, flaky crust made from scratch. But sometimes the crust is soggy, or the pie filling gets overbaked and cracked because you can’t tell when it’s done. So how do you avoid soggy crust and overcooked…

The Thermodynamics of Ice Cream Made With Dry Ice

The Thermodynamics of Ice Cream Made With Dry Ice

When we think about heat transfer with food, cooking is typically what comes to mind. But food can absorb heat or release it. The thermodynamic process of releasing energy from food is what takes place when making ice cream. We have a super cool method for freezing ice cream that may have you whipping up batch after batch all…