Desserts

My mother used to make this dessert whenever she could. During the Depression it was hard to find chocolate, but...

Inspired by classic cream puffs, this recipe is a wonderful treat. I've served it at holidays, birthday parties and Cub...

A longtime empty nester, I'm always on the lookout for special desserts sized for two. This rich, comforting custard is...

A drizzling of rich chocolate glaze lends an elegant touch and will keep guests wanting more. With only 3g of...

This light and airy yellow cake is moist but not too sweet, and the caramelized rhubarb topping adds tangy flavor...

A cake baked in a slow cooker may seem unusual, but after-dinner smiles prove how tasty it is. Sometimes, for...

Delight family and friends with this holly jolly Christmas tree cookie recipe. Iced with creamy frosting and dusted with sparkly...

You can taste the spirit of Christmases past in these chewy old-fashioned cookies with their sweet caramel frosting. One batch...

Heavenly is a good description for this chocolate chip cheesecake, conveniently made a day ahead. When I don’t have a...

My grandpa gave me many of my grandmother's and great-grandmother's recipes, including this frozen strawberry dessert, along with many wonderful...

For a dramatic presentation, I dust dessert plates with cocoa powder and drizzle on a bit of melted raspberry fruit...

We grow our own luscious red raspberries and feast on them fresh and freeze them for winter. This recipe combines...

My husband often travels during the week, and this fast-to-fix microwave peanut butter fudge recipe is perfect for just my...

Each slice of this cake has a temptingly tropical twist. If you'd like, sprinkle confectioners' sugar over the top. —June...

I received the recipe for these soft ginger cookies from a dear friend who has since passed away. A comforting...

Friends and neighbors look for these old-time cookies on the goody trays I make for them every holiday. They're irresistible...

Guests savor every creamy, spoonful of this spiced autumn dessert. It tastes so good, no one guesses that it's actually...

Even folks who claim not to like cranberries rave about this dish. I cherish the recipe from my mother, who...

A merrier melt-in-your-mouth sweet than this butter-mint holly would be hard to find! It's inexpensive to make, looks so lovely...

Rice pudding is an old-fashioned dessert that is comforting and delicious. The creamy treat has a mild vanilla flavor.—Karla Larson,...

I've made this scrumptious topping since the early 1980s. It always turns out smooth and yummy. The dark chocolate flavor,...

This is the perfect vanilla glaze for a dessert bread. It is so simple to whip up, you will be...

I love the sweet-salty flavor of this pretty, layered dessert. Sliced strawberries and gelatin top a smooth cream cheese filling...

These sweet bites can be made ahead of time, and they look really colorful on a tray. I will sometimes...

Life is too short to pass on dessert. This old-fashioned treat is so creamy and comforting! —Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia

With layers of crushed chocolate sandwich cookies and creamy filling, this is definitely a rich dessert. You can decorate the...

I rely on my microwave to hurry along the assembly of these yummy peanut butter bars with graham crackers. With...