From A to Z
Something sweet for every letter’s mood. BY SAM SIMMA/ ILLUSTRATIONS BY AMBER DAY
French pastry chef Dominique Ansel invented the cronut.
A
Ambrosia: a sweet fruit salad that includes mini marshmallows and a variety of diced fruits in a silky, whipped-cream-based “dressing” that is often found at old-school Southern potlucks. Angel Food Cake: a light and airy sponge cake traditionally made with just flour, egg whites and sugar.
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Baked Alaska: a cake topped with ice cream and meringue that is briefly baked. Baklava: a Middle Eastern pastry made from layers of phyllo dough, butter, honey and nuts, with some variations.
