Tish Boyle
Pies, Tarts & Cobblers
Banana Toffee Cream Pie (a.k.a. Banoffee Pie)
Here’s one of my favorite desserts to make when I want to make a big impact with a minimal effort. It’s a riff on...
Pies, Tarts & Cobblers
Apple & Almond Crisp
When I’m in the mood for apple pie, but don’t have time to fiddle about with pie dough, I make apple crisp. This version...
Bars & Cookies
Ginger Honey Cremes
Here’s a variation of the classic gingersnap, minus the snap. This version is more chewy than crisp, and I’ve boosted the ginger flavor by...
Pies, Tarts & Cobblers
Classic Pear & Almond Tart
In this classic French tart, poached pear halves are thinly sliced and baked into a soft, frangipane filling, then glazed with a glossy apricot...
Cakes
Chocolate Cake with Caramel-Espresso Buttercream
This unabashedly unfussy chocolate cake is very moist (thanks to a combination of melted butter and vegetable oil in the batter) and very chocolaty,...
Pies, Tarts & Cobblers
Apple Crumble Pie
I love apple pie in all its forms, from a rustic galette to a double-crusted classic American to a caramelized tarte Tatin. Here’s another...
Cakes
Fresh Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
I’m a big fan of classic pineapple upside down cake, but have often wondered how it would taste when made with fresh pineapple. I...
Ice Cream
Lemon-Raspberry Semifreddo with Toasted Almonds
Brightly flavored and creamy textured, this Lemon-Raspberry Semifreddo is a refreshing dessert for any time of the year, but particularly during the hot summer...
Pies, Tarts & Cobblers
Homestyle Peach Pie
Peaches, more than any other fruit, make the best summer pies, in my opinion. But they must be perfectly ripe peaches – the kind...
Cakes
Chocolate Dulce de Leche Ice Cream Cake
Ice cream cake is one of those treats that evokes the halcyon days of childhood. I mean, really, who hasn’t celebrated with a Fudgie...
About Me
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Tish Boyle is a food writer and cookbook author with expertise in baking, desserts and chocolate. A graduate of Smith College and La Varenne Ecole de Cuisine, Tish has written several dessert and baking books including Chocolate Passion, Diner Desserts, The Good Cookie, The Cake Book and Flavorful. Co-writing credits include Payard Desserts and the Grand Finales series of books. She also hosts the Pastry Arts Podcast.