Milk Chocolate Tart Brûlée with Hazelnut Crust
This tart is made for occasions that call for an elegant chocolate dessert. The crackly caramel topping encloses a smooth milk chocolate filling that beautifully complements the nuts in the pastry.

This tart is made for occasions that call for an elegant chocolate dessert. The crackly caramel topping encloses a smooth milk chocolate filling that beautifully complements the nuts in the pastry.

The rich, tasty buttercream in this torte has the silkiest texture and best flavour when made with good-quality chocolate.
A traditional holiday recipe, this popular Yule log is a cinch to make in stages, ready to assemble the day before serving.
This buttery cake features raspberry jam and buttercream fillings and a sleek all-over buttercream covering. Four layers tall, it has celebration written all over it. For the buttercream, a stand mixer will give the smoothest, most satiny results.
This fantastic dessert should stay refrigerated until serving. Use a hot knife, wiping it clean after each cut to get pristine edges.
Look for white chocolate cigars at specialty chocolate shops, baking supply stores or online. Once you've tracked them down, measure their diameter and calculate how many you need to cover 38-inch (97 cm) and 26-inch (66 cm) round cakes. Of course, you'll want to have extras for any repair work. You will need double-sided tape to fasten the ribbons around the cakes, and twine to tie wildflowers in a delicate bundle.