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Desserts That Dazzle

By Claudia FlemingPhotography by Kenji Toma
November 30, 2008
Image may contain Glass Food Dessert Confectionery Sweets Creme Cream Wine Glass Drink Wine Alcohol and Beverage

Almond and Marmalade Torte with Lattice Crust

Gingerbread Trifle with Candied Kumquats and Wine-Poached Cranberries (pictured)

Eggnog Flan on Cinnamon Crust

Chestnut-Armagnac Soufflé with Bittersweet Chocolate Sauce

Devil's Food Layer Cake with Peppermint Frosting

Pastry chef Claudia Fleming is co-owner of The North Fork Table & Inn in New York.

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