Kenji Sato

Kenji Sato
Kenji Sato
Baking Science & Dependable Desserts

Hundreds of recipes by Kenji Sato – cookies, bars, pies and bakes explained step by step.

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Kenji Sato's recipes live in the Baking category, with nearly every one a cookie, bar, pie, cake or other sweet. Typical dishes include pecan butter tart squares on a shortbread crust, baked chocolate chip blondies, a chocolate chip shortbread with a buttery snap, and an Oreo-crust ice cream pie. A lighter option such as a Greek yogurt key lime pie also appears among the Healthy recipes.

What sets these recipes apart is the reasoning behind each step. Instead of only listing what to do, they explain what an ingredient is doing: why butter temperature changes how cookies spread, why a crust needs chilling, or why a coating sets smoothly on a strawberry. Quantities are clear, times and oven temperatures are realistic, and substitutions are noted where they work, which makes the recipes approachable for newer bakers and still useful for experienced ones.

Browse Kenji Sato's latest recipes below to find a dependable dessert for a weeknight treat, a holiday cookie tray or a weekend baking project.

Latest recipes:

Fudgy Gluten Free Brownies with Almond Flour

Gluten Free Brownies

4.75 (4 Ratings)

Looking for fudgy Gluten Free Brownies? These use almond flour for a dense center and include a detailed guide in the baking steps for a rich result.

Low Carb Chocolate Cake with Almond Flour

Low Carb Chocolate Cake

4.67 (6 Ratings)

Almond flour, monk fruit, and cocoa powder create this Low Carb Chocolate Cake. It includes an ingredient role table and takes 40 minutes total.

Easy Ice Cream Pie with Oreo Crust

Easy Ice Cream Pie with Oreo Crust

4.60 (5 Ratings)

No-bake crusts often get soggy. This Easy Ice Cream Pie uses a flash-frozen base to stay crisp, and includes a recipe quick specs section for timing.

Creamy Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream

Vanilla Ice Cream

4.17 (6 Ratings)

Use a specific fat ratio to make this Vanilla Ice Cream. Our nailing the texture section ensures a smooth result in 6 hours including active prep.

5-Ingredient Easy No Bake Ice Cream Cake

Easy No Bake Ice Cream Cake

4.50 (4 Ratings)

A rich, frozen treat with a crunchy base is this Easy No Bake Ice Cream Cake. Use our guide on building your cake to get the layers just right.

Lighter No Bake Fathers Day Cheesecake

No Bake Fathers Day Cheesecake

5.00 (6 Ratings)

The recipe includes a look at why this filling works. This No Bake Fathers Day Cheesecake is the ideal treat for dads who love tangy, rich desserts.

Simple Fathers Day Sheet Cake with Cocoa Glaze

Simple Fathers Day Sheet Cake

4.20 (5 Ratings)

Cocoa powder, flour, and sugar create this Simple Fathers Day Sheet Cake. It includes a guide on what each ingredient does and takes 45 min total.

Easy Vanilla Sheet Cake in 50 Minutes

Easy Vanilla Sheet Cake

4.50 (2 Ratings)

Ready in 50 min, this Easy Vanilla Sheet Cake is fluffy. The Ingredients You'll Need section ensures you have everything for a smooth bake.

Father s Day Cupcakes: Rich Cocoa Sponge

Father's Day Cupcakes Recipe

4.33 (6 Ratings)

Rich cocoa flavor meets the Fathers Day Cupcakes Recipe. See the recipe details for the boiling water cocoa technique. Ideal for a sweet family celebration.

Salted Caramel Peanut Butter Lava Cakes in 32 Minutes

Quick Fathers Day Dessert

4.33 (6 Ratings)

Fudgy chocolate and a molten center make this Quick Fathers Day Dessert. It includes precise baking steps for the liquid core. Great for a sweet treat.

Simple Strawberry Shortcake in 70 Minutes

Simple Strawberry Shortcake

4.67 (6 Ratings)

Want to make a Simple Strawberry Shortcake? Use our drop biscuit method for buttery cakes and a guide on why these cakes actually rise for a great result.

Easy Peach Cobbler Recipe with Fresh Peaches

Easy Peach Cobbler Recipe

4.67 (6 Ratings)

Fresh peaches, cinnamon, and sugar make this Easy Peach Cobbler Recipe. Learn how to get the texture right for a jammy base in 60 minutes.

Moist Simple Chocolate Bundt Cake

Simple Chocolate Bundt Cake

4.25 (4 Ratings)

Includes a table on what each ingredient does to ensure a tender crumb. This Simple Chocolate Bundt Cake is for home bakers who want a moist result.

Father s Day Chocolate Brownies in 40 Minutes

Chocolate Brownies in 40 Minutes

5.00 (2 Ratings)

These Chocolate Brownies have a crackly top. Try these homemade Fathers Day chocolate brownies for dad. Includes a temperature chart. Ready in 40 minutes.

Healthier Cast Iron Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

4.80 (5 Ratings)

Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie with crisp edges and molten center. Use this cast iron skillet chocolate chip cookie recipe with a temperature chart. 35 min.

White Chocolate Mousse Cups: Fluffy Results

White Chocolate Mousse Cup

4.50 (6 Ratings)

This White Chocolate Mousse Cup is fluffy and rich. Learn to make homemade white chocolate mousse cups without gelatin. Includes a temperature chart.

Rich Chocolate Lava Cake in 22 Minutes

Rich Chocolate Lava Cake

4.50 (6 Ratings)

This Rich Chocolate Lava Cake has a molten center. Try this dark chocolate lava cake recipe with our temperature chart. Ready in 22 minutes for dessert.

Double Chocolate Chip Cookies in 30 Minutes

Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

5.00 (5 Ratings)

These Double Chocolate Chip Cookies are fudgy and dense. This homemade double chocolate chip cookies recipe includes a temperature chart. Ready in 30 min.

Fathers Day Peanut Butter Cake with Cocoa

Fathers Day Peanut Butter Cake

4.50 (4 Ratings)

This Fathers Day Peanut Butter Cake is a rich Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake. Use our serving size calculator for the right slice. Ready in 90 minutes.

Rich Chocolate Fudge Cake with Glossy Ganache

Rich Chocolate Fudge Cake

4.67 (3 Ratings)

This Rich Chocolate Fudge Cake is deeply fudgy. Use our moist chocolate fudge cake recipe with ganache and a serving size calculator. Ready in 3 hours.