Instant Gratification: No-Hassle Desserts in Just about No Time

by Lauren Chattman

Book Overview

Good news: Lack of time is no longer an excuse for not making dessert. Pastry chef and busy mom Lauren Chattman offers 110 foolproof desserts that can be put together in less than fifteen minutes.

These amazing desserts are created by someone who truly understands what it means to cook against the clock. Using quality ingredients and the best of convenience foods, Lauren shares her favorite professional tips and shortcuts, like how to turn...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0688169104
• ISBN13: 9780688169107
• Release Date: May 2000
• Publisher: William Morrow & Company
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.0" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Lots of easy, quick recipes

This is a family dessert book designed and written for the home cook. The ingredients are easy to find and the recipes are simple and straight forward. Some of these recipes can actually be prepared in 10 mins and the results can actually be quite impressive. However, they call for a lot of sour and heavy cream, which are quite high in fat, and some call for a lot of butter as well. I was also disappointed by the lack of photography; I always like to see a picture of the finished product before attempting to try a recipe. The only photos you'll find in this book are on the cover.

Great for Unexpected Guests

The recipes in this book really are quick, easy to prepare and delicious. People might even guess that you spent hours in the kitchen! A wide range of desserts are offered, so everyone should find something tempting. Ingredients are usually kitchen staples and will be on hand in most kitchens. Good recipes for anyone who doesn't want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen.

Great Gratification!

I often begin to think about making dessert too late and wind up just serving ice cream. But this book really makes quick dessert making easy! A minimal amount of ingredients are needed -- most are probably already in your pantry -- and they can be made just before dinner or even while the family is eating the main course. Great taste for miminal effort. And great ideas for doing new recipes with seasonal fruit. The apple or peach pizza is a real winner in my house!

A Treasure of Pleasure

I have tried several of the recipes, from the gingerbread squares to the rum-rasin sauce, and each has been a resounding success with my guests and family. The "Instant" in the title is a promise fulfilled 125 plus times over, and the "gratification" is big. Everyone who entertains on weekends must have a copy of this book.

"Truly instant gratification"

A wonderful cookbook! I read the New York Times review for this book and placed my order immediately. My appetite was whetted by the scrumptious mexican chocolate pudding that I made the very night of the book's arrival. Although some of the recipes may not be prepared in the fifteen minutes estimated by the author, the recipes are quick, easy and delicious. The format of the book allows for fun dessert-making and more importantly, fun eating. Enjoy!