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Vegan Desserts in Jars: Adorably Delicious Pies, Cakes, Puddings, and Much More
Whip up fantastic, simple and entirely vegan desserts in there own portable and adorable jars with recipes by bestselling vegan chef Kris Holechek Peters.
With easy-to-follow recipes and gorgeous color photos, Vegan Desserts in Jars shows how to make tasty treats that are already in the perfect dish for serving, storing and sharing at parties. Portable, gift-able and delicious, this book’s little delights are sure to make a big impression,
• No-Bake Pecan Pie
• Raspberry Brownie Bombs
• Cream-Filled Carrot Cake
• Grasshopper Pies
• Pumpkin Crème Brûlée
• Salty Almond Cheesecake
• Peanut Butter Cream Cups
• Chocolate Babka Blossoms
With easy-to-follow recipes and gorgeous color photos, Vegan Desserts in Jars shows how to make tasty treats that are already in the perfect dish for serving, storing and sharing at parties. Portable, gift-able and delicious, this book’s little delights are sure to make a big impression,
• No-Bake Pecan Pie
• Raspberry Brownie Bombs
• Cream-Filled Carrot Cake
• Grasshopper Pies
• Pumpkin Crème Brûlée
• Salty Almond Cheesecake
• Peanut Butter Cream Cups
• Chocolate Babka Blossoms
128 pages, Paperback
First published September 16, 2013
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About the author
Kris Holechek Peters
11 books21 followersKris Holechek Peters grew up in her grandmother's kitchen, absorbing every flavor and technique until she was able to perfect her grandmother's favorite baking recipes. When she became vegan, Kris learned to create those old family favorites and exciting new baked treats without using any animal products.
Kris lives in the Midwest with her kitties and an excessively large collection of Bundt pans.
Kris lives in the Midwest with her kitties and an excessively large collection of Bundt pans.
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October 16, 2018
Photos
My first guess was that Kris took the photos herself (she did!) I could tell they weren't professionally done, but they are still very good. It certainly not like when your boss at the restaurant you work at says "Can you believe they wanted $200 to take photos of food! I mean look at my photo? Isn't it just the same?" You nod yes, but your bosses crummy photo pretty much explains why a professional photography wants $200. This has happened to me TWICE, just pay a damn photographer! NOW if KRIS was my boss and showed me her photos, I would of been impressed. She uses lots of natural light, and does a great job making the food look enticing.
But she does not have a photo for each recipe. I think that is overall fine. I think there is enough to leave out some of the doubt and guesswork, like what the heck will a babka in a jar look like? Or how will a whole loaf look in a mason jar?!
Set-up
Like most modern cookbooks, this has and introduction then chapters full of recipes. I have to say I STRONGLY recommend reading the introduction! She gives some important information about mason jar safety, that you might want to read to make sure you don't have any exploding jars in the oven. She is short and sweet, so you can move on to the recipes.
She divides the recipes in 9 chapters- No-Bake Treats, Cakelettes, Pie and Friends, Pastry, Odds and Ends, Treats for Two, Mixes, Jam on It!, Toppings and Fillings. I like how she starts with no-bake so if you are excited you can jump right in. I also like how she does include some jam recipes, I mean that's what mason jars are for, right?
Writing
Kris does a great job getting to the point but talking about what is important in the beginning. And I quickly went from "why can't we move on past the mason jar trend!?" to "oh, she makes a really good point!" I am not 100% sold, but I think it does create some great points. You get self portioned desserts, you can easily bring an apple pie for lunch at the office. Okay, I'm getting this. So what I am trying to say is that Kris is really good at getting you excited about making food.
She should be good at it, she has written quite a few books, mostly about baking and has a now dead blog called Nom Nom Nom Blog. I know for a fact that I've stumbled onto this blog a few times in the past.
Overview
There have been both hits and misses with these recipes. I think I found that the delicate oil based cakes we are used to in the United States just don't work with the glass baking dish. I had zero luck with the hot water bath baking. BUT I loved the premade portions for the desserts. I think my husband was in heaven taking a small little apple pie into work. And the heavier cakes worked beautifully.
There are a lot of recipes I am interested in trying. Mostly the baked fruit pies for my husband. I am usually making a WHOLE pie for him. Sure I'll eat a slice, but I am happy eating only one or two slice and letting my husband polish it off. Having small jars makes it easier for him to enjoy and the oven is on for less time.
The book is pretty short, which is kind-of a bummer, but in some ways great. I think overall this book helped me get excited about a new baking tool. It has very much inspired me to try converting some recipes into a jar. I am sure my husband will enjoy the more elaborate desserts that he can bring into work.
The Recipes
Read my review of the individual recipes on my blog
My first guess was that Kris took the photos herself (she did!) I could tell they weren't professionally done, but they are still very good. It certainly not like when your boss at the restaurant you work at says "Can you believe they wanted $200 to take photos of food! I mean look at my photo? Isn't it just the same?" You nod yes, but your bosses crummy photo pretty much explains why a professional photography wants $200. This has happened to me TWICE, just pay a damn photographer! NOW if KRIS was my boss and showed me her photos, I would of been impressed. She uses lots of natural light, and does a great job making the food look enticing.
But she does not have a photo for each recipe. I think that is overall fine. I think there is enough to leave out some of the doubt and guesswork, like what the heck will a babka in a jar look like? Or how will a whole loaf look in a mason jar?!
Set-up
Like most modern cookbooks, this has and introduction then chapters full of recipes. I have to say I STRONGLY recommend reading the introduction! She gives some important information about mason jar safety, that you might want to read to make sure you don't have any exploding jars in the oven. She is short and sweet, so you can move on to the recipes.
She divides the recipes in 9 chapters- No-Bake Treats, Cakelettes, Pie and Friends, Pastry, Odds and Ends, Treats for Two, Mixes, Jam on It!, Toppings and Fillings. I like how she starts with no-bake so if you are excited you can jump right in. I also like how she does include some jam recipes, I mean that's what mason jars are for, right?
Writing
Kris does a great job getting to the point but talking about what is important in the beginning. And I quickly went from "why can't we move on past the mason jar trend!?" to "oh, she makes a really good point!" I am not 100% sold, but I think it does create some great points. You get self portioned desserts, you can easily bring an apple pie for lunch at the office. Okay, I'm getting this. So what I am trying to say is that Kris is really good at getting you excited about making food.
She should be good at it, she has written quite a few books, mostly about baking and has a now dead blog called Nom Nom Nom Blog. I know for a fact that I've stumbled onto this blog a few times in the past.
Overview
There have been both hits and misses with these recipes. I think I found that the delicate oil based cakes we are used to in the United States just don't work with the glass baking dish. I had zero luck with the hot water bath baking. BUT I loved the premade portions for the desserts. I think my husband was in heaven taking a small little apple pie into work. And the heavier cakes worked beautifully.
There are a lot of recipes I am interested in trying. Mostly the baked fruit pies for my husband. I am usually making a WHOLE pie for him. Sure I'll eat a slice, but I am happy eating only one or two slice and letting my husband polish it off. Having small jars makes it easier for him to enjoy and the oven is on for less time.
The book is pretty short, which is kind-of a bummer, but in some ways great. I think overall this book helped me get excited about a new baking tool. It has very much inspired me to try converting some recipes into a jar. I am sure my husband will enjoy the more elaborate desserts that he can bring into work.
The Recipes
Read my review of the individual recipes on my blog
April 12, 2021
Fun, sweet desserts out of jars that make individualized desserts a breeze. The dessert jars are easy to serve to guests or make a variety to give to friends. Lots of raw food recipes and the desserts make perfect gifts. Can't wait to try out the Chocolate Babka Blossoms, Lemon Meringue Pie, and Raspberry Brownie Bombs recipes.
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August 11, 2023
Holechek Peters' book offers a collection of vegan based recipes that can all be made in mason jars. Part of a larger food trend the idea is cute & the book includes recipes & photos of the finished products.
November 3, 2013
**I won this book through First Reads Giveaways!!**
This is a GREAT dessert cookbook!!! The desserts are incredibly beautiful! They make lovely little additions to parties -- or even small gifts!! I absolutely love this book. I made the strawberry shortcake ones and the no-bake pecan pie ones. They were absolutely scrumptious. What's more than that though, they are just SO FREAKING CUTE! I love them. Anyone interested in pretty cooking definitely needs to check out this book. This book brings out my giddy, girly side. :-D
This is a GREAT dessert cookbook!!! The desserts are incredibly beautiful! They make lovely little additions to parties -- or even small gifts!! I absolutely love this book. I made the strawberry shortcake ones and the no-bake pecan pie ones. They were absolutely scrumptious. What's more than that though, they are just SO FREAKING CUTE! I love them. Anyone interested in pretty cooking definitely needs to check out this book. This book brings out my giddy, girly side. :-D
December 5, 2013
This book is a nice recipe book for those interested in making vegan and / or individual desserts. It is different from any other book in that all of the recipes are made an individual jars. The pictures are good, however I would like every recipe to be accompanied with a photo. This book can be enjoyed by anyone.
August 10, 2016
Link to recipe made and posted from the book:
http://kahakaikitchen.blogspot.com/20...
Full review coming soon! ;-)
http://kahakaikitchen.blogspot.com/20...
Full review coming soon! ;-)
March 21, 2014
The recipes look good but there is just way too much sugar in them for my liking. It also would have been nice to be given gluten-free options for the recipes.
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