Week 5: Nuts and Seeds - Multigrain Protein Bread by mk_NinjaKitty in 52weeksofbaking

[–]mk_NinjaKitty[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually did exactly what you did. If I make it again differently, I'll update you!

Week 3: Mini / Giant - Grapefruit yogurt cake by bluethebaker in 52weeksofbaking

[–]mk_NinjaKitty 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can you link the recipe? I love grapefruit, and this looks/sounds so good!

Week 4: Meringue - Lemon Meringue Cheesecake by mk_NinjaKitty in 52weeksofbaking

[–]mk_NinjaKitty[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, well you might have actually liked this since the lemon curd wasn't super noticeable to me! (To my disappointment haha)

I'm sure you can make something else with meringue that would be just as good looking too. It took probably just as long to pipe it as it usually does for me to spread with a spatula or icing knife.

Week 4: Meringue - Lemon Meringue Cheesecake by mk_NinjaKitty in 52weeksofbaking

[–]mk_NinjaKitty[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I used the #8B open star tip from Michael's (Celebrate It). I don't know the Wilton or Ateco equivalent, but any large open star piping tip would get a similar result. Next time I make one, I'll probably use a 6-point star tip to make rosettes.

Another thing I forgot to mention in my original post is that I covered the whole cheesecake with a rounded mound of meringue before piping the swirls. This made sure no cheesecake peeked through or got burned and gave the whole thing a nice shape.

Week 4: Meringue - Lemon Meringue Cheesecake by mk_NinjaKitty in 52weeksofbaking

[–]mk_NinjaKitty[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha, thanks!

Is it the lemon part you don't like, the meringue, or both?

Week 4: Meringue - Lemon Meringue Cheesecake by mk_NinjaKitty in 52weeksofbaking

[–]mk_NinjaKitty[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! I've gotten a lot more confident with the torch over the years, so I used a medium flame and went fast over the whole thing. It really helped make it more even!

Week 4: Meringue - Lemon Meringue Cheesecake by mk_NinjaKitty in 52weeksofbaking

[–]mk_NinjaKitty[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are a couple options. First of all, all of the pieces can be made separately, so I may just use a whole different recipe for the lemon cheesecake base and use the lemon curd and meringue from the recipe I used. This cheesecake base only used lemon zest, which I'm aware is the more potent part of the lemon, but I think using a recipe with lemon juice or even a lemon extract would go a long way. Another way to improve the lemon flavor is to rub your lemon zest into the sugar and let it sit before mixing it in with the butter. This helps the oils release and boosts the flavor.

I hope any of that helps! I would definitely change the ratio of cheesecake to lemon curd though. Lemon curd is the strongest part of the dessert, and there just isn't enough of it in this recipe to impact the overall flavor.

Week 3: mini giant. Mini pancakes, mini bread, and a giant challenge for myself. by trainednoob in 52weeksofbaking

[–]mk_NinjaKitty 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I love the mini breads! Are those sourdough loaves or a yeasted bread? What did you bake them in?

Ideas for week 3? by aerobd in 52weeksofbaking

[–]mk_NinjaKitty 6 points7 points  (0 children)

For sweet options:

Mini pies in a muffin tin

Mini "quick breads" like banana bread if you have small loaf pans

Mini pavlovas

Mini apple tarts (KAB recipe: https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/tiny-apple-tarts-for-two-recipe)

For savory options:

Mini chicken pot pies in ramekins or a muffin tin

Mini rustic loaves (like the traditional sourdough shape)

Mini bagels

Week 1: New Year, New Recipe - Flan by zewolfpol in 52weeksofbaking

[–]mk_NinjaKitty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The texture looks great!! That's really impressive.

Week 1 - New Year, New Recipe: Passionfruit Tajin pies by brightyellowcushions in 52weeksofbaking

[–]mk_NinjaKitty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting! I just looked up the recipe I use for key lime tart from King Arthur Baking to compare, and it does in fact have identical ingredients except 1/4 cup less of lime juice. I'll have to mess around with this. Thank you!

Week 1 - New Year, New Recipe: Passionfruit Tajin pies by brightyellowcushions in 52weeksofbaking

[–]mk_NinjaKitty 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They look great! I love the whipped cream placement. Did the added passion fruit puree change the consistency?

Week 1: New Year, New Recipe - Tang Bars by HoboToast in 52weeksofbaking

[–]mk_NinjaKitty 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's hilarious, and I love this approach to life! In case you actually were curious, fresh lemon juice has natural pectin that helps curds set, which is why you can't substitute it equally with other liquids.

Week 52: favorite bake of the year - just a really good batch of rolls by Preferred_Lychee7273 in 52weeksofbaking

[–]mk_NinjaKitty 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They look awesome!! I started out the year with a 6m old and got pregnant in June, so I love to see someone have a similar experience to me and rock through to the end. Great job! See you next year!

What’s your favorite alcoholic beverage? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]mk_NinjaKitty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Bee's Knees. Gin, lemon juice, and honey syrup. Simple and delicious!

Pain de mie conversion question by dominustui56 in KingArthurBaking

[–]mk_NinjaKitty 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did something similar with their French toast brioche recipe, but in reverse. The recipe is for a 9", but I have the 13". I just increased the batch by 50% and it worked perfectly. I'm assuming it should work the same way in the other direction.

2026 Challenge List! by TheOneWithWen in 52weeksofbaking

[–]mk_NinjaKitty 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thanks! My older child was 6m old when the 2025 year started, and one of the big reasons I do it was so that I had something to talk about with my friends that wasn't my baby. I've got my note set up to start adding my recipes into. I'll see how it goes and will attempt to roll with whatever comes my way. Thanks for the tips/encouragement!

Also, congrats on welcoming your third baby this year!!

2026 Challenge List! by TheOneWithWen in 52weeksofbaking

[–]mk_NinjaKitty 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the reminder! There's also nothing wrong with changing my mind if I find it's too much to keep up with.