This 9x9 shortbread crust is buttery, tender, and sturdy enough for bars, cheesecakes, and other layered desserts.

Sweet and buttery, this gluten-free crust is reminiscent of a shortbread cookie, with a sandy texture and deep toffee flavor from the inclusion of brown sugar. The edges of this crust stay crisp while ...

A slow-food friend of mine likes to drive guests crazy trying to guess just what it is -- maybe it’s a dissolved sliver of Spanish anchovy to deepen that super-meaty sauce, or some microscopically ...

One of my favorite fruits is the blueberry. When I ran across this week’s recipe, I had to give it a try. It has a simple ...

With its thick, buttery shortbread and its jammy blackberry filling, this crostata is the stuff of sugar-dusted dreams. By Melissa Clark If you crave the juicy, jammy essence of a fruit tart but can ...

Both recipes follow the same basic formula: A homemade shortbread crust is baked, topped with a lemon filling, and returned to the oven to finish. Small shifts in technique and ingredient ratios, ...

Fresh strawberries, a crisp shortbread crust and that sweet gelatin that makes the berries glisten. Need more convincing? This week’s recipe is simple: Fresh Strawberry Pie. A kindergartner could make ...

Ina Garten’s lemon bars combine a buttery shortbread crust with a tangy, fresh lemon filling. Using salted butter balances the sweetness and elevates the overall flavor of the bars. You can adjust the ...