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About David Lebovitz

David Lebovtiz is a food writer and author. His first book, the best-selling Room For Dessert, was honored as a finalist for an IACP/KitchenAid Cookbook Award. His highly-praised second book, Ripe For Dessert, features sensational delicious classic and contemporary desserts with fruit. The Great Book of Chocolate is the ultimate guide to the new and exciting world of chocolate. The Perfect Scoop is the best-selling guide to ice cream and frozen desserts and contains hundred of recipes for ice creams, sorbets, and granites. His latest book, The Sweet Life in Paris, is a food-based memoir, filled with humorous and delicious stories about Paris with French-inspired recipes that are both sweet and savory. David has been living in Paris since 2002 and his next book is planned for release in April 2010.

Fresh Fig and Raspberry Tart with Honey

Fresh Fig and Raspberry Tart with Honey

Aug 19, 2010 1 Comment by  
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Fresh figs, raspberries, and almonds take on a French accent in this stunning company’s-coming dessert. An indulgent drizzle of honey takes the cake, er, tart.

Robert’s Absolute Best Brownies

Robert’s Absolute Best Brownies

Apr 06, 2010 55 Comments by  
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These rich, chewy, chocolate-y brownie bombs from David Lebovitz boast a pretty pretentious name. Absolute best? You tell us.

Toasted Coconut Ice Cream

Toasted Coconut Ice Cream

Aug 20, 2009 15 Comments by  
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Toasted coconut is swirled through vanilla ice cream rich with egg custard. The coconut, deepened because it’s toasted, beats anything from Good Humor.

Nectarine Sorbet

Nectarine Sorbet

Aug 01, 2007 Leave a Comment by  
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This rosy nectarine sorbet can be made even more special by the addition of a tipple of red wine and scoops of fresh berries and just sliced nectarines.

Green Tea Ice Cream

Green Tea Ice Cream

May 31, 2007 6 Comments by  
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Green tea powder, called matcha, is what give this silky ice cream its distinctive flavor and vivid green color.

Challah Pudding with Chocolate, Raisins, and Vanilla Cream

Challah Pudding with Chocolate, Raisins, and Vanilla Cream

Feb 15, 2006 Leave a Comment by  
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This bread pudding is heavenly and sinful all at once. It uses a dense egg bread that sets into a creamy custard. Inside are chocolate layers and raisins.

Double Chocolate Soufflé

Double Chocolate Soufflé

Jul 04, 2004 3 Comments by  
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These miniature souffles, made from the best bittersweet chocolate you can find, are an elegant coda to dinner. Best of all, they’re simple to make.

Chocolate Sauerkraut Cake with Chocolate Glaze

Chocolate Sauerkraut Cake with Chocolate Glaze

Jul 04, 2004 Leave a Comment by  
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No typo in this title, it’s a sauerkraut cake with chocolate – a fine dessert. In this mellow relationship, the chocolate tempers the bite of sauerkraut.

Black Bottom Cupcakes

Black Bottom Cupcakes

Apr 01, 2004 11 Comments by  
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These chocolate, deep-red devil’s food cupcakes are filled with an irresistible dollop of creamy cheesecake. Just what the kid in each of us craves.