Desserts

My family loves ice cream cake, so they were delighted when I first presented this dessert. It's light, delicious and...

There's always room for some mini desserts! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

For an almost instant dessert, I spread homemade ganache and caramel sauce over premade cheesecake. It always makes busy holidays...

The Italian word "tiramisu" means "pick-me-up" and refers to a dessert of ladyfinger sponge cake dipped in coffee, embracing mascarpone...

Fresh, fruity—and lower in sodium and fat—this kabob recipe is a great pick! —Mary Relyea, Canastota, New York

You don’t have to be an expert in French cooking to whip up these sandwich cookies. The crisp, chewy macarons...

These crunchy treats feature fresh, ground and crystallized ginger, making them a bit more special than the traditional cookie. They...

You can speed up this recipe by using a store-bought pound cake or baking and freezing one ahead of time....

This cake is filled with fresh peaches, roasted Saigon cinnamon, roasted ground ginger and toasted pecans – and that makes...

Surprise guests with a fun holiday treat—dipped cheesecake wedges you can eat without a fork. Whenever my son has one,...

I had been making lemon cheesecake bars for years and wanted a new flavor combo. Using the original bar as...

I love carrot cake and those made with cranberries. Using leftover cranberry sauce, I add carrots to make one marvelous...

These fruity, flaky tartlets filled with raspberries and topped with lemon-tinged cream cheese are a sweet ending to any weeknight...

When you tuck into this warm and comforting fresh peach cobbler, you won’t miss the extra fat and calories a...

I've been making these cookies for nearly 30 years. The spice cake mix provides a delicious backdrop to the oats...

As much as I like making yeast breads, I enjoy watching others enjoying my baking even more. These soft, tender...

Creamy ricotta cheese filling with a hint of cinnamon rolls up beautifully in this fluffy chocolate cake. —Tammy Rex, New...

Round out your Mardi Gras celebration with a King Cake—a colorful ring-shaped pastry drizzled with green, gold and purple icing....

Dainty and light, these tartlets feature two of my favorites —lemon and cheesecake —in one yummy morsel. They look lovely...

We Southerners have been eating cola cake for decades. This easy version has strawberries too. Chill it in the fridge...

Both of my boys loved this makeover version of a family favorite, and even my husband, who is a bit...

My grandson approves of these lemony sandwich cookies made with crackers and prepared frosting. Decorate them with whatever sprinkles you'd...

This dessert has a brownie base with a melt-in-your-mouth mint layer of chopped Andes candies. It's topped with a smooth,...

Making Swedish pepparkakor—or gingerbread cookies—is a holiday tradition in our family. I entered these at the Iowa State Fair and...

These cookies are an amazing way to use extra eggnog. They've become a new family classic. — Teresa Morris, Laurel,...

I first prepared an Italian-style cheese pie years ago. When I changed it up by adding a chocolate-hazelnut topping, it...

My grandmother taught me the tricks to making this cake, and I've added my own special touches. The melted chocolate...