"Taking the rich, luxurious flavor of caramel to new heights Carole Bloom takes the rich luxurious flavor of caramel to new heights in Caramel. Her recipes for cakes, tarts, cookies, custards, candies, ice creams, and other delicious desserts are fabulously decadent and palate pleasing. Bloom expertly guides you with clearly written instructions and helpful hints as you indulge in creating these wonderful treats. Caramelized Almond Financiers, Bittersweet Chocolate Caramel Cashew Tart, Espresso Crème Caramel, Caramel Chocolate Truffles, Salted Caramel Dark Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream, and Caramelized Roasted Pears are just a hint of what awaits you in this stylized cookbook. Carole Bloom is a European-trained pastry chef and confectioner who has worked in five-star hotels and restaurants in Europe and the United States. She is the award-winning author of ten other cookbooks, including Intensely Chocolate, Bite-Size Desserts, and The Essential Baker. Her articles and recipes have appeared in Bon Appétit, Chocolatier, Fine Cooking, Food and Wine, and Gourmet among other magazines and online sources. She has made many television appearances including The Today Show, ABC World News This Morning, and CNN. Bloom teaches dessert classes at cooking schools throughout the country and lives in California with her family."