Recipes by Theo Glass
20 recipes
Cold-Infused Black Walnut Budino with Bittersweet Ganache & Flaky Salt
An intensely silky Italian-style pudding infused with the deep, woodsy richness of cold-steeped black walnuts. Finished with a pool of bittersweet ganache and flaky sea salt, it delivers dramatic texture and restaurant-grade contrast with minimal weeknight fuss.
Cold-Infused Blood Orange Basque Cheesecake with Olive Oil & Flaky Salt
A deeply caramelized Basque cheesecake perfumed by blood orange zest cold-infused directly into heavy cream. The bitter scorched exterior meets an unctuous, citrus-bright molten center, finished with peppery olive oil and flaky sea salt.
Cold-Infused Juniper Apple Tart with Salted Walnut Frangipane
Paper-thin Honeycrisp apple ribbons cold-infused in cider and cracked juniper deliver an electric alpine snap against a warm, nutty walnut frangipane. It is autumn dessert stripped down to pure architecture: crisp fruit, browned butter, and zero cloying sugar.
Cold-Infused Lapsang Pear Ribbons with Brown Butter Financier & Salted Crème
Crisp Bosc pear ribbons cold-infused in smoky Lapsang Souchong and cider vinegar meet a warm, nutty brown butter hazelnut financier. Finished with chilled, salted crème fraîche, this autumn dessert delivers razor-sharp contrasts in temperature, texture, and smoke.
Cold-Infused Rosemary-Citrus Syrup with Pan-Seared Autumn Figs & Salted Tahini Shortbread
Ripe autumn figs pan-seared to caramelized perfection, floating in a crisp, aromatic rosemary and orange syrup that cold-steeps for maximum clarity. Paired with buttery, nutty tahini shortbread for a sharp textural contrast.
Cold-Infused Elderflower Custard Tart with Tart Cherry Compote & Cocoa Nib Crackle
A silky, floral baked custard tart powered by an overnight cold dairy infusion, set against sharp lime-laced tart cherries and bitter cocoa nib crackle. Minimal effort, total precision, and maximum flavor contrast.
Cold-Infused Spearmint Cream with Bittersweet Cocoa Slab & Flaky Salt
Crisp, cold-infused fresh mint cream paired with a snap of 70% dark chocolate and cocoa nibs. Heating mint releases muddy, grassy notes; cold-steeping overnight yields clean, aromatic herb profile with zero bitterness.
Cold-Infused Lemon Verbena Pots de Crème with Lime-Macerated Apricots
Silky cold-infused lemon verbena custards paired with acid-brightened summer apricots and a crisp olive oil almond snap. A study in minimalist modernism with zero heat-induced bitterness.
Cold-Infused Makrut Lime Cream with Blackberries & Salted Olive Oil Snap
A serene late-summer dessert pairing silky cold-infused lime leaf cream with acid-brightened blackberries and a shattering salted wafer. Clean, bright, and texture-driven.
Cold-Infused Lemongrass Cream with Lime-Macerated Cantaloupe & Salted Pepita Snap
Sweet late-summer cantaloupe sharpened with fresh lime juice, resting on a silky, cold-infused lemongrass cream. A brittle, salted pepita snap provides clean texture contrast.
Cold-Infused Pink Peppercorn Cream with Acid-Dressed Black Plums & Salted Pecan Snap
A silky, cold-infused cream scented with bright, berry-like pink peppercorns provides a soothing backdrop for tart, skin-on black plums. Finished with a thin, buttery pecan snap, this dessert masters temperature contrast and texture engineering with minimal fuss.
Cold-Infused Green Shiso Granita with White Chocolate Namelaka & Buckwheat Crunch
Vibrant green shiso cold-steeped in citrus syrup brings an electric mint-anise brightness to crisp shaved ice. Paired with a silky white chocolate namelaka and a toasted buckwheat crunch, this dessert delivers clean temperature and texture contrast without fuss.
Cold-Infused Jasmine Cream with Yuzu-Dressed Yellow Peaches & Salted Sesame Snap
Cold-steeped jasmine tea gives a delicate floral backbone to a silky set cream, perfectly balanced by the vibrant acidity of yuzu-macerated yellow peaches and a thin, nutty sesame crunch. Minimalist modernism on a spoon.
Cold-Infused Toasted Fennel Cream with Balsamic Black Mission Figs
A study in late-summer contrast. Herbaceous toasted fennel seed cold-steeped into silky cream, paired with jams-in-their-skin Black Mission figs and a quick salted walnut crunch.
Cold-Infused Hojicha Cream with Lime-Macerated Blackberries & Buckwheat Snap
Roasted Japanese hojicha green tea cold-infused into heavy cream creates a nutty, velvety base for bright, lime-zipped late-summer blackberries. A salted buckwheat crunch delivers the essential texture contrast.
Cold-Infused Chamomile Cream with Chilled Cantaloupe & Sesame Snap
A quiet late-summer dessert built on clean flavor contrasts. Floral, cold-infused chamomile cream provides a silky base for chilled, lime-brightened cantaloupe cubes and a nutty sesame crunch.
Cold-Infused Lemon Verbena Cream with Charred Grapefruit & Salted Pine Nut Crunch
A silky, cold-steeped lemon verbena custard set lightly with gelatin, paired with flash-charred pink grapefruit and a salty, caramelized pine nut crunch. Clean herbal notes meet bright citrus bitterness in a quiet study of temperature and texture.
Cold-Infused Coriander Velvet with Blood Orange & Salted Tahini Crunch
Cold-infusing cracked coriander seeds into cream yields a surprisingly floral, citrusy baseline without harsh cooked bitterness. Paired with tart blood orange segments and a quick, savory tahini oat crunch, this modern dessert balances fat, bright acid, and essential salt.
Cold-Infused Cardamom Cream with Lime-Dressed Honeydew & Salted Pistachio Snap
Silky dairy cold-infused with whole crushed cardamom pods creates a soft, aromatic base for crisp honeydew melon dressed in fresh lime zest. A paper-thin salted pistachio snap brings the non-negotiable crunch that makes minimal desserts hum. Precision is freedom.
Cold-Infused Bay Leaf Cream with Flash-Seared Black Mission Figs & Hazelnut Snap
Cold-infused fresh bay leaf cream brings a subtle, herbal sweetness to warm, caramelized Black Mission figs. A buttery hazelnut snap provides the essential crunch for a quiet, high-reward late summer dessert.