I Tried Making Homemade Zebra Cakes | Claire Recreates

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  • I Tried Making Homemade Zebra Cakes | Claire Recreates
    In her exciting new RUclips series, "Claire Recreates," Claire Saffitz tries to recreate beloved childhood snacks and popular meals with a unique twist. Today's episode focuses on the Little Debbie Zebra Cakes. Join Claire as she reimagines these beloved classics, serving up delicious recipes tailored for home cooking enthusiasts. If you're longing for a nostalgic foods and fascinated by the intricacies of recipe development, this series is for you! Don't miss out on Claire's creative take on classic dishes.
    #clairesaffitz #zebracake #cake
    Chapters:
    00:00 Intro
    00:43 Zebra Cakes
    01:20 Taste test (Original)
    06:28 Game plan
    06:41 Bake cake
    16:37 Make the filling
    22:23 Fill & stack
    25:28 Cut out hexagons
    27:56 Fondant & glaze
    38:14 Chocolate stripes
    42:15 Comparison
    45:28 Spud gets brushed!
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    Video Series:
    Producer/Director: Vincent Cross
    Camera Operator: Calvin Robertson
    Editor/Motion Graphics: Hal McFall
    Animation Credits:
    Character Designer/Animator/Backgrounds: Jack Sherry
    Character Rigger: Johara Dutton
    Recipe:
    To make zebra cakes, start by whisking ¾ cup cake flour, ¼ teaspoon baking powder, ⅛ teaspoon baking soda, and ¾ teaspoon kosher salt in a medium bowl. In a separate bowl, beat 3 egg yolks and ¼ cup sugar with a hand mixer until ribbony, then stream in ¼ cup neutral oil, ¼ cup buttermilk, and a teaspoon of vanilla extract. Pour the yolk mixture into the flour mixture and whisk until smooth. In a separate bowl, combine three egg whites, ¼ cup sugar, and a pinch of cream of tartar and beat with an electric mixer to stiff peaks. Fold the whites into the batter, then scrape onto a parchment-lined half sheet tray. Bake in a 225-degree oven until springy to the touch and golden, then let cool. Trim the edges then cut the sponge into 6-cm-wide strips and trim them horizontally so they’re about 7mm thick. Freeze the pieces.
    To make the filling, combine 3 ounces egg whites, 5.5 ounces of sugar, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, and a pinch of cream of tartar in the bowl of a stand mixer set over a double boiler and stir until the sugar dissolves. Whip the egg whites until firm peaks form and the meringue is room temperature, then gradually beat in 10 ounces of room temperature butter. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and beat in 1 tablespoon of vanilla paste. Pipe a layer of buttercream onto the surfaces of the cake strips using a basketweave tip, then sandwich the cake together. Chill briefly, then cut out hexagons using a serrated knife and template. Chill the cakes.
    In a large bowl, whisk together 4 cups powdered sugar, ¼ cup hot water, ¼ cup light corn syrup, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth. Whisk in 142g melted white chocolate, then thin with more hot water to the desired consistency. Place over a saucepan of hot water to keep warm. Spread a thin layer over the tops of the cakes, let set at room temperature, then place the cakes one at a time glaze-size down on a large fork and spoon the glaze over the cakes until fully enrobed. Place on a wire rack and let set. Pipe thin lines of melted chocolate over the surfaces of the cakes in a wavy pattern and let set.
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  • @CSaffitz
    @CSaffitz  23 дня назад +1722

    Back with another episode of Claire Recreates! If you enjoy these episodes, be sure to comment and let us know what you'd like to see next!

    • @arghleblarghle
      @arghleblarghle 23 дня назад +44

      I love watching you recreate things that you like making! I love that nobody is throwing things at you, and that you're not in starburst hell! I also didn't get to have many of these packaged foods as a kid, so I don't have skin in the game otherwise 😂

    • @PrecludeLP
      @PrecludeLP 23 дня назад +32

      Anything honestly. I love that this is back :).

    • @geet_08
      @geet_08 23 дня назад +25

      I would love to see something like cosmic brownies or a crumbl cookie 🍪✨
      I’m loving this series!!❤

    • @B.McAllister
      @B.McAllister 23 дня назад +9

      Lil' Deb's Pumpkin Delight Cookies, Jos Lois, Ah Caramel, Bueno, Kinder Eggs, Runts/Monkey Chow, Nerds/Nerds rope, Everlasting Gobstoppers, Fun Dip, Rainbow Chips Ahoy, Fruit By The Foot, Fruit Roll up, Fudgeos, Soda-licious fruit snack, Crunchy, Crispy-Crunch, Hershey's Cookies and Creme, Maltesers, Wunderbar, Mr. Big, Aero, giant jawbreaker, triscuits, Hostess Hickory Sticks, Trix, Count Chocula, Nutella, Coffee Crisp...
      Perhaps try drinks? Coca-Cola, Nesquik Chocolate Powder, Orbitz(a drink from the 90's) Gatorade/Powerade, Crystal Pepsi..

    • @emblemofflathpfate9912
      @emblemofflathpfate9912 23 дня назад +2

      Thank you for the series!!!!!¡

  • @vifurawa2715
    @vifurawa2715 23 дня назад +4589

    Babe wake up, Claire Saffitz is receating another iconic snack!

    • @SamSolasdonSaol
      @SamSolasdonSaol 23 дня назад +7

      Handing you a delish coffee to help with another edit. Smiles too. 😁

    • @vifurawa2715
      @vifurawa2715 23 дня назад +5

      @@SamSolasdonSaolThanks! I probably do need more sleep 😆

    • @CeceSamara
      @CeceSamara 22 дня назад +11

      The world can finally start to heal.

    • @alfonsocortez9330
      @alfonsocortez9330 22 дня назад +2

      Part of the ship?

    • @itsjustcarri4318
      @itsjustcarri4318 22 дня назад +1

      I literally interrupted my hubby's shoe cause this was posted 😂

  • @bondfool
    @bondfool 23 дня назад +2560

    These are even better than the BA era. Claire’s more relaxed, and the ratio of education to entertainment is more balanced. Truly loved this episode!

    • @amyspeers8012
      @amyspeers8012 22 дня назад +70

      Yes! Just what I was thinking. I also love the kitty shots!

    • @PresidentBarackbar
      @PresidentBarackbar 22 дня назад +182

      I also love how since its totally her show she can just be like "yeah Im not doing that"

    • @MeemNoir
      @MeemNoir 22 дня назад +41

      She looks so much happier!

    • @amandakelley1331
      @amandakelley1331 22 дня назад +132

      I do miss the added personalities and comments by her coworkers at BA, but knowing what they all went through its nice to see Claire fully in her element and relaxed

    • @user-nc9pw2dd7l
      @user-nc9pw2dd7l 22 дня назад +50

      But there was something magical to seeing Claire get defeated by tempered chocolate and then roar back to knock it out at the end.
      Totally love the extra educational parts in this version though.

  • @KelyxTheMage
    @KelyxTheMage 19 дней назад +415

    I'm so happy that you've managed to find a way to revive this series after the trauma of Gourmet Makes and BA. You seem a lot more comfortable in this environment being able to recreate stuff and much less stressed over it. I hope this series ends up being something you can just let loose and have a lot of fun with 💖

    • @Skylyned
      @Skylyned 17 дней назад +8

      Remember that girl who sabotaged the entire BA kitchen staff at the hope she'll get a raise? Yeah I don't, either.

    • @margaretdostalik1395
      @margaretdostalik1395 12 дней назад +4

      @@Skylyned the one who now makes content for NYTcooking and has suffered zero negative consequences? can't bear to watch her vids though I love NYT cooking

    • @hannahsuzuki3919
      @hannahsuzuki3919 9 дней назад +2

      @@SkylynedI sure hope you’re not trying to reference Sohla

    • @Skylyned
      @Skylyned 9 дней назад

      @@hannahsuzuki3919 who? Never heard of him

    • @444barbie
      @444barbie 9 дней назад +2

      @@Skylynedcorny

  • @keithhanson7125
    @keithhanson7125 18 дней назад +86

    So happy to have these revived. The one aspect that would be great to have back is seeing others try the results. Whether it be the crew, husband or random friends with cooking experience. It was always great seeing peoples reactions to Claire's creations in addition to her tasting notes and analysis.

  • @scallywaggy
    @scallywaggy 23 дня назад +3075

    starting the recreating series again was one of the best decisions

    • @tommoda9589
      @tommoda9589 22 дня назад +67

      Balance is literally restored to my universe now this series is back

    • @willbear2173
      @willbear2173 22 дня назад +36

      I thrive on Claire testing her last god damn nerve.

    • @jTiKey
      @jTiKey 21 день назад +25

      Most likely her contract with bon appetite ran out finally.

    • @autonomity5902
      @autonomity5902 21 день назад +5

      ​@@willbear2173chocolate tempering time.

    • @brookeb1753
      @brookeb1753 21 день назад +2

      Absolute best! Now I can curl up and be comforted for 45 mins!

  • @Robin-ht7tr
    @Robin-ht7tr 23 дня назад +1975

    When i was a kid it was "How it's made", in my 20's it was "Gourmet makes", thank you for indulging my need to deconstruct things and starting this series once again!

    • @SweetToothYandereYT
      @SweetToothYandereYT 22 дня назад +31

      Honestly this series is so autism-coded, it scratches soooo many of my brain itchies!

  • @nickspolish
    @nickspolish 20 дней назад +95

    claire trying to get the measurements exact will never not make me giggle, like she’s SO serious… i love it

    • @yesman8682
      @yesman8682 16 дней назад +3

      neurodivergent queen

    • @kaiandshadow
      @kaiandshadow 15 дней назад +5

      She's even using real measurements aka metric system. This is our pastry queen!

  • @sharsradtube
    @sharsradtube 22 дня назад +140

    Thinking about all the ways Claire could elevate a Star Crunch and am SALIVATING! It's already delicious, but imagine: Better cookie! Better caramel! Better chocolate! Crispy rice cereal! Incredible.

    • @krissy012p
      @krissy012p 20 дней назад +7

      Star crunches were my favorite by a landslide! She should definitely try those!

    • @satunbreeze
      @satunbreeze 15 дней назад +1

      I wanna make those!!! Those are my favorite but they still kinda suck lmao

    • @Kewl-vibes-only
      @Kewl-vibes-only 6 дней назад

      Me: thinking I thought of Star Crunch first lol

  • @sethangel4334
    @sethangel4334 22 дня назад +1397

    I still remember all the Claire videos where she looked like she was always 15 seconds from breaking down. I am here for the Claire that is calmer, more in control of her kitchen. This is the content we need in 2024.

    • @edithaquadidi12345
      @edithaquadidi12345 19 дней назад +24

      I know, she was so stressed I feel like it just made it harder for herself to recreate those recipes

    • @cleagymeen9465
      @cleagymeen9465 19 дней назад +11

      Yeah, but somehow, she seems less healthy
      Might be in a better place mentally but physically seem to have less energy

    • @Siezethedayyy
      @Siezethedayyy 19 дней назад +80

      @@cleagymeen9465that’s not your place to say

    • @cleagymeen9465
      @cleagymeen9465 19 дней назад +7

      @@Siezethedayyy what do you mean not my place to say
      Im doing exactly what the original comment is

    • @cleagymeen9465
      @cleagymeen9465 19 дней назад +8

      No... im not criticizing her 😑 not at all. idk how u got that from my comment
      I'm just worried, and i love her, and if she's dealing with anything health wise, I'd like for me and others to show her support

  • @paxscimile3841
    @paxscimile3841 22 дня назад +1085

    I love how chill and not over-produced these videos are. Hard to find content like this in the clickbait / shock value era of youtube 😅

    • @lrizzard
      @lrizzard 21 день назад +16

      ah you're so right. it's so refreshing to not have boom sound effects and flashing word-per-word subtitles

    • @AscendantCaleb
      @AscendantCaleb 20 дней назад +9

      I really loved the Gourmet Makes editing, I really didn't like Claire being visibly suffering all the time. 😅
      This is great, and I definitely don't mind the less production-heavy editing.

  • @anniebell1200
    @anniebell1200 22 дня назад +34

    hey claire! i’ve been following along your journey on youtube for quite some time but have never commented. first of all i just want to thank you for everything you are- you’ve been a calm, safe place for alone time for many years lol! Not to mention a massive inspiration in my cooking and baking. I missed your recreation videos so so much, so it made me so happy (nearly tearing up no lie.. i feel like i’ve grown up watching you now) to see you bring this concept back with the passion and happiness you seem to have going on with what you have built for yourself. look up to you immensely claire, thank you for making so many of my days l!
    who knows if you’ll read this but buzzed me rn thinks this is a must do comment lmaoo

  • @Angiebee.
    @Angiebee. 17 дней назад +20

    I remember I used to watch these videos Claire did back in 2019 in my first year of college. At the time, I was majoring in nursing, but I knew that wasn’t what I wanted to do. Now, I’m in my fifth year of college and I’m majoring in food science where I do exactly what she does in my R&D roles. I really enjoy it and hope to do more in my future career!!

  • @whoistedtho
    @whoistedtho 23 дня назад +1743

    The pure joy I felt when I discovered Claire had resurrected 'Gourmet Makes' 🥰

    • @Cheezdealer
      @Cheezdealer 23 дня назад +59

      The world is healing

    • @cristrivera
      @cristrivera 22 дня назад +4

      Ikr😁

    • @offtomilan
      @offtomilan 22 дня назад +21

      AMEN!!! I don't cook, I don't bake, but I can watch these videos all day every day!!!!!

    • @everObvious
      @everObvious 22 дня назад +64

      🤫 This is "Claire Recreates." 😒 *scans the room for copyright lawyers*

    • @drewdiaz5754
      @drewdiaz5754 22 дня назад +19

      Shhhhhh.... we don't talk about hmmhm hmms

  • @fgferraro
    @fgferraro 23 дня назад +850

    We are inching closer to Claire recreating cosmic brownies!!! 🤩🤩

    • @Appaddict01
      @Appaddict01 22 дня назад

      These are like a much better grown up version of cosmic brownies. They have a similar consistency. ruclips.net/video/t-Z9CLIWlxM/видео.htmlsi=d8eeN0-BlAZoN9_-

    • @robinchipman6746
      @robinchipman6746 22 дня назад +20

      That’s the dream it would all come down to mini m&m’s and Claire would take two days on the coating of 6 m&m’s 🤣🤣

    • @SweetToothYandereYT
      @SweetToothYandereYT 22 дня назад +2

      Omg literally MY DREAM 🤤

    • @FangirlLegions
      @FangirlLegions 16 дней назад

      Came to the comments to say exactly this lol

  • @rohanreagan793
    @rohanreagan793 21 день назад +46

    thank you to every single person involved in bringing back claire recreating snacks for youtube videos

  • @robertleveque7771
    @robertleveque7771 19 дней назад +16

    Love these - hope they can stabilize the camera or edit to be less shakey in future episodes. 🤞

    • @elenaran
      @elenaran 10 дней назад +1

      It's been an issue the past several

  • @phyllisreinking4208
    @phyllisreinking4208 22 дня назад +339

    Love when you take a bite of the finished creation but would also really enjoy seeing your crew try them and comment.

    • @TheThreebucks
      @TheThreebucks 22 дня назад +38

      Totally agree, we need some crew participation!

    • @Ghost1983
      @Ghost1983 22 дня назад +12

      We def need tasters. I liked the loud guy from the kitchen, forgot his name tho

    • @erazn9077
      @erazn9077 21 день назад +2

      @@Ghost1983brad?

    • @partlyironic
      @partlyironic 19 дней назад +1

      ​@@Ghost1983yeah, no. not him ahahahahaha

    • @partlyironic
      @partlyironic 19 дней назад +2

      deffo! the bits of the crew coming in with comments are so nice, I'd like to see them enjoy the stuff at the end

  • @zedlinden8938
    @zedlinden8938 22 дня назад +432

    I love that this new version is about making something *better* instead of stressing out Claire in an attempt to recreate junk food exactly as-is

    • @chaysethepurplewolf2060
      @chaysethepurplewolf2060 22 дня назад +27

      It is nice to see her so calm. I feel like Gourmet Makes often left her very drained...

    • @CaliMel184
      @CaliMel184 22 дня назад +3

      Yes for sure.

    • @sarahtuna7196
      @sarahtuna7196 22 дня назад +4

      Or a part 1 and part 2 where first she recreates it and then after she elevates it

    • @ImAlsoMerobiba
      @ImAlsoMerobiba 21 день назад

      @@sarahtuna7196 like Babish?

    • @sarahtuna7196
      @sarahtuna7196 21 день назад +3

      @@ImAlsoMerobiba does he already do that? I haven't been watching him lately

  • @genericuserid7283391
    @genericuserid7283391 22 дня назад +9

    100% Agree. It should be faithful - to a point. Like the Drumstick cone size? Doesn't need to be measured with calipers. Zebra Cakes? Right shape and look and composure? Absolutely. A better cake and cream? Why wouldn't you make it better!? Love this, so happy to have it back

  • @AustenLionheart
    @AustenLionheart 19 дней назад +18

    The editing from Cal and Vinny is so good!! Love seeing the dream team back together for this.

  • @kateperson3
    @kateperson3 23 дня назад +463

    ethically sourced gourmet makes 🙌

    • @OrigamiMarie
      @OrigamiMarie 22 дня назад +21

      So much better! I love how helpful and encouraging the film crew is. And that comparison shot! So perfect.

  • @DianeGraft
    @DianeGraft 23 дня назад +536

    Yes! Please do Oatmeal Creme Pies, and Star Crunch Cakes in future episodes.

    • @ericksonkde
      @ericksonkde 22 дня назад +2

      Yesss!! Definitely both of those!

    • @davidbopp9917
      @davidbopp9917 22 дня назад +11

      Star crunch cakes!! I’d forgotten about those!!

    • @gazelleman08
      @gazelleman08 22 дня назад +9

      I would legit be fascinated to see her do a better take on Star Crunch

    • @maxpowr90
      @maxpowr90 22 дня назад

      Claire snickering when she has to talk about Little Debbie's Cream Pies.

    • @darklightgaze
      @darklightgaze 22 дня назад +3

      Sendond-ed. Star Crunch would be so fun and I think the original holds up better by itself than Zebra Cakes :D

  • @MickeyPlanchak
    @MickeyPlanchak 19 дней назад +7

    I love this era because Claire doesn't look ten seconds away from a breakdown at all times. I love this for her!!

  • @fasick
    @fasick 19 дней назад +3

    I love how things come out more home made. Don't worry about making things look exactly like the factory made piece. There's a charm to homemade side of it.

  • @cchall18
    @cchall18 22 дня назад +326

    The happy little hand mixer face when she’s measuring the thickness of the cake is adorable! 13:02

    • @sydrio
      @sydrio 22 дня назад +4

      I agree - that was fun! 😁

    • @animeko
      @animeko 20 дней назад +2

      I was like omg is that Miss Minutes from Loki?

    • @wsyvongsa19
      @wsyvongsa19 20 дней назад +6

      I thought I was tripping when I saw it LMAO

    • @bananasInpajamas358
      @bananasInpajamas358 17 дней назад

      I respect whoever decided to edit that in lol

    • @jennykc98
      @jennykc98 10 дней назад +3

      I am so late to the party to see this video and didn’t think anyone caught it! I’m so glad to see your comment haha

  • @sonnetlockheardt
    @sonnetlockheardt 23 дня назад +251

    I would love to see you recreate Lofthouse Cookies (the frosted cakey grocery store cookies)! There are a lot of recipes online but none of them seem to capture the very unique crumb of the original

    • @laurasourdough
      @laurasourdough 22 дня назад +14

      Claire’s back teeth would fall out from the sugar! But I agree- these would be an excellent cookie to recreate.

    • @iowa506
      @iowa506 20 дней назад +3

      In my experiments I found that adding sour cream gets it close to that iconic cakey consistency!

  • @amandacartier4465
    @amandacartier4465 18 дней назад +4

    I really hope she enjoys this.. I feel like there's a difference in her demeanor when she's doing recipes she's made vs trying to recreate another recipe... I'd rather her do the stuff she likes to do than trying to please an audience that doesn't want her to do anything else except for remaking recipes

  • @chelsea9078
    @chelsea9078 22 дня назад +5

    A recreates episode with both Claire and guest star Sohla would make my year

  • @Lettuce-and-Tomatoes
    @Lettuce-and-Tomatoes 22 дня назад +204

    Hey Claire! I’m one on the chief researchers at Little Debbie who helped to develop the Zebra Cakes. The enrobing technique you used looks exactly like what we did in the test lab! The viscosity of the coating and the way it slowly dripped off in thick ropes after it was lovingly applied was perfect. The ladies here in the test lab said to tell you that this part brought back a lot of fond memories for them. We were so close to conclusion and they knew that we nailed it when they saw that perfect coating of milky white goodness running off. It was hard, but extremely satisfying. Amazing job!!!

    • @vcross05
      @vcross05 22 дня назад +12

      Impressive resume - You've worked for both Nestle and Little Debbie? What else have you developed?

    • @Lettuce-and-Tomatoes
      @Lettuce-and-Tomatoes 22 дня назад +20

      @@vcross05 Thanks, Vinny!!! I’ve been extremely lucky to have such a fun, satisfying career doing what I love. I really enjoy the work and that’s what keeps me tirelessly pushing myself forward day after day. I was also involved in the development of the patty melt too. That project was especially rewarding because I got to showcase new skills and my amazing, extraordinarily talented female colleagues in the test lab all loved the hot, fresh meat I served up daily during the long R&D process. There was a heck of a lot of D, I’ll tell ya, but they never complained even once and we got it done. Have a wonderful week!
      Harry

    • @joanna0988
      @joanna0988 22 дня назад +7

      ​@@vcross05 Lol he's just trolling 😅

    • @Lettuce-and-Tomatoes
      @Lettuce-and-Tomatoes 22 дня назад +12

      @@joanna0988 You are incorrect, Joanna! I’m a stand-up fellow who always shoots straight. My name is Harold Weiner, you can look me up. However, my family, friends and all of my colleagues at work call me Harry and you may too.
      Harry

    • @kirbiehollows4744
      @kirbiehollows4744 18 дней назад +2

      @@Lettuce-and-Tomatoes this is fucking sending me
      all of it

  • @oldeuboi827
    @oldeuboi827 22 дня назад +5

    I misses this series on the channel we don't talk about. Miss the chaos and diverse colleagues. Now let's (and let me) move on and enjoy Claire Recreates!!

  • @pineapplequeen13
    @pineapplequeen13 19 дней назад +2

    "I was excited a second ago, but now I'm tired again." Girl, same lol

  • @TheThreebucks
    @TheThreebucks 22 дня назад +155

    My suggestion is Claire recreates something SHE really wants to do! She was subjected to so many things she wasn’t really into at BA. I want her to have more choice.

    • @jj-if6it
      @jj-if6it 20 дней назад +14

      Yeah why are they choosing things she's never had before?

  • @josh.ryan.
    @josh.ryan. 22 дня назад +110

    I cannot describe how much I love deconstructions from a professional. Nilered, Claire, Summoningsalt, etc. all are creators that highlight why RUclips is a great platform for curious and ambitious people. So glad to see the gourmet makes back

  • @Christian-ex5rh
    @Christian-ex5rh 22 дня назад +6

    Love that this series has made a comeback! That said, I'm missing the subtle jazz background noise. Great animations and overall product though! MORE PLEASE

  • @austinterrier7879
    @austinterrier7879 16 дней назад +3

    Totally agree with Vinny on moon pies! Id love to see how you recreate the marshmallow filling!

  • @vm2733
    @vm2733 22 дня назад +85

    I love seeing Claire's fundamental understanding of the technical components of baking. Its so cool to hear her talk about the steps of the process and how they lead to result she's trying to create (like the tighter crumb). Super fun, glad that she is able to make these videos in a better environment!

    • @rickyricardo9710
      @rickyricardo9710 19 дней назад +1

      she has an answer/explanation for everything I'm always in awe of her knowledge

  • @yamiyami1542
    @yamiyami1542 23 дня назад +291

    Please do the Good Humor strawberry shortcake ice cream bars next! 😍🙏

    • @ciarapershall1633
      @ciarapershall1633 23 дня назад +12

      Those are such a guilty pleasure of mine! But let's be honest, the strawberry crunch part on the outside of the bar is the best part, I could eat it by the spoonful.

    • @yamiyami1542
      @yamiyami1542 23 дня назад +2

      Yes that was always one of my favorite parts too! I would love to see how you would improve the middle fruit section too! It would be a great challenge I think 😊

    • @marcella8576
      @marcella8576 22 дня назад +3

      we always made a fake strawberry crumb at my old job that was crushed freeze dried strawberries and golden oreos. I'm sure claire will make hers by scratch but its good in a pinch

    • @vickiherman1749
      @vickiherman1749 22 дня назад +1

      Stella Parks did this one, can we have the chocolate eclaire version!?!

    • @raqross
      @raqross 21 день назад

      ​@@ciarapershall1633you can buy them online, they're called dessert crumbs or something like that and come in lots of different flavors

  • @hailynbuker1135
    @hailynbuker1135 18 дней назад

    Claire and everyone who is making this possible thank you so much you have always been one of my comfort creators and I have always loved this series in particular seeing how you make things better it’s so nice to see you bring back the series in the way that you want to and it is so calming and fun to watch!!

  • @davidramirez6911
    @davidramirez6911 19 дней назад +3

    It's wonderful to see you so relaxed with your own rhythm, instead of being pressured to deliver a "perfect" result. And the result's still wonderful

  • @hectorpadilla9022
    @hectorpadilla9022 22 дня назад +111

    I think re-creating Dippin' Dots could be cool!

    • @knday
      @knday 22 дня назад +9

      Claire with liquid nitrogen would be epic.

    • @Valkyrieya
      @Valkyrieya 22 дня назад +3

      A channel already did this! Evan and Katelyn ! They're super fun, and they did Dippin' Dots with liquid nitrogen!

    • @knday
      @knday 22 дня назад

      @Valkyrieya A lot of channels have done this. So Claire could put her fun spin on it, too.

    • @Valkyrieya
      @Valkyrieya 22 дня назад +1

      @@knday I didn't know! Sorry!

    • @knday
      @knday 22 дня назад +2

      @Valkyrieya No biggie. I'm a fan of Evan and Katelyn, too.

  • @BelleDante
    @BelleDante 23 дня назад +196

    Reliving my childhood, one Claire Recreates video at a time

  • @NicholasIkeagmi
    @NicholasIkeagmi 9 дней назад +2

    The vanilla extract squeeze bottle is a major flex

  • @Siimply.Jessica
    @Siimply.Jessica 4 дня назад

    I am just so glad Claire is doing this again because this is what put her on the map. Recreating snacks. I was so sad when she stopped doing that when she left the magazine. I'm just so happy she started doing it again.

  • @KingNerdboy
    @KingNerdboy 22 дня назад +64

    Do Swiss Rolls!
    This series is so lovely. I have missed this kind of content and it warms my soul to see this.

  • @bruce1947
    @bruce1947 22 дня назад +50

    I'm so incredibly happy this show is back. I love the new intro too! Feels really fitting. The slightly funkier vibe fits the show's vibes much better.
    I'd love to see some more candy bars eventually. Those were always my favorite episodes. Right combination of challenge and fun.

  • @underthemayo
    @underthemayo 19 дней назад +3

    Thanks for bringing back the reaction idea. It's so fun, it suits you so well. I've followed some of your stuff here (bought a griddle because of your breakfast sandwich video), but seeing you deconstruct something and then improve it is truly magical.

  • @joshweiss1938
    @joshweiss1938 22 дня назад

    This was so wonderful to come home to and get to watch after a long day. This series is so calm and relaxed and I can't tell you in words how much I am enjoying it being back in this capacity. Thank you Claire! We love you!

  • @samanthar9964
    @samanthar9964 22 дня назад +67

    Petition for Claire to recreate OREO CAKESTERS!! I used to love them when I was a kid, but recently when I tried it OMG were they horrendously sweet.
    I NEED a Claire Saffitz's version of OREO CAKESTER!!!!
    🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

    • @eulie303
      @eulie303 21 день назад

      I second this! I think they would be a fabulous choice and something I would want the recipe for!

    • @thomicrisler9855
      @thomicrisler9855 19 дней назад

      Might also be a good use of the leftover buttercream from this episode haha

  • @lawwix
    @lawwix 23 дня назад +77

    I'm loving the much more chill vibe of this series compared to the old one! Thank you so much for bringing this back Claire

    • @Rosa-kd2cl
      @Rosa-kd2cl 22 дня назад +4

      Definitely! The old Gourmet Majes episodes were sometimes stressful to watch as I could tell that she was under a lot of pressure, especially the snacks like skittles! :( These are so much more chill and it’s much more relaxing to watch.

  • @citonita2207
    @citonita2207 18 дней назад +3

    I'm craving this cake so bad but she's right, it's definitely about the texture. Even the waxiness lmao!

  • @luke9422
    @luke9422 18 дней назад

    So happy everytime Claire decided to do something because she wanted to! Keeps it comfortable and genuine

  • @vintagelullabies
    @vintagelullabies 22 дня назад +24

    Lol I am reminded we grew up in different tax brackets every time Claire does one of these and has no memory of the snack in her childhood

    • @latinapeacechick
      @latinapeacechick 22 дня назад +10

      When she said none of her friends ate them 😂 lol can’t relate

  • @kuubbee
    @kuubbee 22 дня назад +45

    Out of all the cooking and filming equipment I was more fascinated with the microwave, I have never seen one open like a drawer.

    • @Morningstar818
      @Morningstar818 22 дня назад +8

      That's if I remember correctly worth thousands of dollars. She does well for herself and is a pro-fession-ale, lol!! 😂

  • @aliadrift
    @aliadrift 22 дня назад +1

    Yes, I love this series already! It's so nice to see a more positive and more enjoyable process for Claire after watching Gourmet Makes.

  • @Noahkaram
    @Noahkaram 21 день назад

    LOVE that you’re reclaiming this format (and doing it sooo much better while you’re at it)

  • @sparrowcycle
    @sparrowcycle 23 дня назад +41

    You could try Red Lobsters Chedder Bay biscuits, I'm guessing they'd be pretty simple but there is something about that taste I can't get over. Whenever I make their boxed version I always cook them in a muffin tin so they're uniform

    • @emilybh6255
      @emilybh6255 22 дня назад

      It is the excitotoxin additives - the non food chemical isolates or constituents taken from food like soy protein, pea protein and "natural flavorings" which usually ends up being free glutamic acid - like the G in MSG - they add that excites your brain before destroying brain cells that makes you THINK you love the taste. Research Exitotoxin additives in food. You'll see.

  • @giselacappiello9110
    @giselacappiello9110 23 дня назад +66

    Claire lifting everybody’s Tuesday’s blues with a new Claire Recreates ❤

  • @McMilesE
    @McMilesE 19 дней назад

    God I just love ypu Claire and miss these good old days so much. Watching an artist, scientist and master at work. You can't beat learning from a baking master. LOVE YOU and thank you for making my favorite treats ever, even though they have 100 ingredients!!!

  • @TaylorandSaid
    @TaylorandSaid 16 дней назад

    my favourite thing is watching the time on the oven in the back and seeing claire get gradually more tired/done with the project. kudos for never giving up though!

  • @Patricwithnok
    @Patricwithnok 22 дня назад +33

    If Little Debbies are on the table, I'd love to see you try an Oatmeal Creme Pie and the Cosmic Brownie.
    Also consider: Salsa sun chips

    • @miseentrope
      @miseentrope 22 дня назад +2

      Yes to Salsa Sun Chips. I don't care for them, because I know they could taste so much better if deconstructed and reconstructed in a small-batch home kitchen. In theory they ought to be lively, punchy, snappy. Claire resetting these, please?

    • @WYIN98
      @WYIN98 21 день назад +1

      Yes for salsa sun chips, my favorite

  • @daniellemartin9896
    @daniellemartin9896 22 дня назад +22

    I'm so happy this series is being revived by the only person who could possibly do it justice

  • @partlyironic
    @partlyironic 19 дней назад +1

    I love these videos. I love the home setting, the more lowkey energy. I LOVE the guys behind the camera coming in with comments. I love the editing - the little faces put on things, the graphics... just a great series and we are only on episode 2.

  • @Baela_Mael
    @Baela_Mael 19 дней назад +4

    Yall don’t realize how much I needed this series.

  • @emilybakotich1370
    @emilybakotich1370 22 дня назад +27

    Whoever is on your editing team is great! I love all the little details they put in like the face on your stand mixer and the neat even layers. So good

  • @Gamefreak8112
    @Gamefreak8112 23 дня назад +33

    I'll take a tasty treat with a little vanilla color over extra stuff for whitening like titanium dioxide.
    I always learn something when you turn the kitchen into the lab. This time I learned a bit about buttercream AND how to influence crumb size when making a meringue.
    Fantastic as always, and it still had to be better than pop rocks!

  • @returndates7166
    @returndates7166 11 дней назад

    I learned so so so much about food and the details that come with it just by watching this episode alone!! This made my brain so happy and so incredibly entertained and amazed at Claire's knowledge, experience, and skills!

  • @sehanyabarnes255
    @sehanyabarnes255 22 дня назад

    I am so happy this series Is back and I love how relaxed Claire is. please keep em coming

  • @georgesijff3904
    @georgesijff3904 22 дня назад +23

    I would love to see Kinder Bueno. I Know these are relatively new to the United States but they are loved in most of Europe and should be interesting!

    • @PD-vs7vf
      @PD-vs7vf 22 дня назад

      Kinder Buenos are sooo delicious! Yes please.

  • @OrigamiMarie
    @OrigamiMarie 22 дня назад +23

    I love the repeated Deposit Cat Somewhere Else sequences 😆

    • @TiggerIsMyCat
      @TiggerIsMyCat 21 день назад +3

      I saw this really funny reel the other day, where a page that teaches you Chinese phrases was doing a "packing a suitcase" video, where they have you different phrases about packing, and literally every other step was "remove the cat". 😂

  • @kyungsobs
    @kyungsobs 21 день назад

    Love seeing this series make a return!! Side note, I am FASCINATED by that microwave

  • @JeccaSee
    @JeccaSee 19 дней назад

    I appreciate you coming back on your terms! GM's was the, legit, perfect example of reverse engineering and I loved showing your episodes to my high school engineering students. I've lessened showing the BA episodes since the turmoil and I am So delighted I can bring the lessons back guilt free and support and amazing creator! 💙

  • @kiororonoa9062
    @kiororonoa9062 23 дня назад +64

    love the dramatic music during the testing

    • @DeidraBeee
      @DeidraBeee 23 дня назад +6

      Her description was incredibly accurate. Instantly dissolved. Waxy. Fake vanilla and preservative scent. And I was still fondly like "oh yeah I remember those ❤" because I loved them as a kid.

    • @katienotley9376
      @katienotley9376 22 дня назад

      I came here to say this too

  • @d.ruby54899
    @d.ruby54899 23 дня назад +33

    omg love! so nice to see this format refreshed in a much calmer environment :) I would love to see you try to recreate Tim Tams or a similar (whatever the US equivalent would be) chocolate biscuit!

  • @margarett_b
    @margarett_b 21 день назад

    I am SO glad this series is back in a much better version

  • @pancake01
    @pancake01 23 дня назад +33

    We're just two episodes into Claire Recreates and I'm already so excited to see what's next ☺️

  • @OliverPewPewPew
    @OliverPewPewPew 23 дня назад +27

    I'm from Asia and I have always been curious about american cake-like snacks. Now I can make them at home. Thanks Claire, you're the best!

    • @lilynoroozi5312
      @lilynoroozi5312 22 дня назад +8

      the store bought ones are gross, don’t worry you aren’t missing out😭

    • @CaliMel184
      @CaliMel184 22 дня назад +4

      To be honest, you're really not missing anything. The store bought ones are actually disgusting, and I fully recognize that when I eat them, I just have a heavy nostalgia factor that makes me want to eat it even though it's really not great.

  • @rainysunflower384
    @rainysunflower384 22 дня назад +1

    Covering in the fondant looks so satisfying! I've never attempted petit fours because that step looked a bit too challenging.

  • @taypar
    @taypar 23 дня назад +57

    Tearing up watching Claire recreate snacks again 🥹 have we tried oatmeal pies yet??

  • @9patched
    @9patched 22 дня назад +14

    i'd love to see claire's take on some of the korean bakery stuff all over yt.

  • @blaidwolf
    @blaidwolf 22 дня назад

    I adore Claire so much for continuing this show! ALSO...if you add just a small amount of purple food coloring it will cancel the yellowish color and make it white! keep up the great work Claire and team!

  • @jocelynco1624
    @jocelynco1624 22 дня назад

    You did amazing job, Claire. You took one for the team. I admire your stamina to keep at it. Thank you for the inspiration to never give up no matter what. YOU ROCK!!!!

  • @StevenS757
    @StevenS757 23 дня назад +16

    I guarantee that the titanium dioxide is used as a white food coloring. It's pretty common in mass-produced baked goods to get that pure white color

  • @hyperfixd_
    @hyperfixd_ 23 дня назад +16

    The fact that you are giving us more, when i not even expected one is such a gift to me

  • @selenagamez7276
    @selenagamez7276 18 часов назад

    I love when you recreate iconic snacks/candies ❤ I watch these after a stressful and long days at work in the kitchen 🥹🥲 keep going!! 😊

  • @oscararroyo8174
    @oscararroyo8174 19 дней назад +1

    Claire, you single handedly get me to even use RUclips. I haven’t sat and watched anything through since the Test Kitchen at BA episodes. A friend told me you were back at it with recreations and here I am again! Missed these and you! ❤️

  • @ericksonkde
    @ericksonkde 22 дня назад +9

    Claire should design her own line of little baked snacks. Whether they went in to production or not, it could be a fun challenge. I'd watch!!

  • @craisins95
    @craisins95 22 дня назад +9

    I’m glad you brought this series back and did it your way. You look like you’re actually enjoying yourself and the challenge and that makes a better viewing experience.

  • @katherineb2331
    @katherineb2331 10 дней назад

    i love how you analyze and explain your techniques! will i ever use this knowledge myself? probably not. am i gonna keep it in my brain anyways? absolutely

  • @lawrencesalisbury2367
    @lawrencesalisbury2367 21 день назад +1

    I love how subtle and hilarious the edit and add-ins are. They are sometimes blink and you miss it, which is very fun.

  • @whoopsheybailey
    @whoopsheybailey 22 дня назад +11

    the return of the dramatic music while she's doing a test really healed my soul

  • @mikaylawoodall3562
    @mikaylawoodall3562 22 дня назад +13

    “But mostly, there’s just a lot of stuff in here that I don’t want to eat” is so relatable 😂

  • @cloverring
    @cloverring 9 дней назад

    I’m never going to ever make any of these recipes, but I really love to see Claire think through the process! It helps me think about my own cooking so these videos are so educational to me.

  • @danielrichmond5662
    @danielrichmond5662 22 дня назад

    I'm SSSSOOOOOOO glad this series is back. It has to be my favorite thing on RUclips food-wise, def top 10 overall. And it wouldn't be the same if it wasn't Claire

  • @jukeboxxgamer
    @jukeboxxgamer 23 дня назад +12

    These were my favorite lil debbie snack growing up. This was the kind I'd put in my lunchbox for a treat

  • @madhurikrls
    @madhurikrls 22 дня назад +5

    More than our suggestion, i think we would prefer seeing you recreate your favourite snacks. You having fun is indeed viewer's choice 😁

  • @philaeew4866
    @philaeew4866 21 день назад

    40:14 ohh, how wholesome and supportive Vinny and Cal are, I love it!

  • @demonsrun425
    @demonsrun425 17 дней назад

    I missed these so much! Claire, you’re so smart! I love watching your mind work! I’ve said it before, but I would love if you made some recipe building and testing videos. I’d love to see your thought process when it comes to creating your own stuff!

  • @imwatchin8807
    @imwatchin8807 23 дня назад +4

    Oh the joy and happiness I felt. It's such a delight to have Claire go into how things are made and relarking them. Can't wait!

  • @jamietimon9899
    @jamietimon9899 22 дня назад +6

    that "Mmmm" at 22:04 was an amazing editing touch. I could already feel the genuineness from watching Claire but then adding the text on screen really emphasized that the buttercream was gooooood.