Dessert recipes

These chocolate truffles look like they've been plucked from a bakery, but they're actually quite easy to make at home. Start by making a chocolate ganache with raspberry extract and...

This delicate dessert dip tastes just like the iconic cherry cheesecake, but it's even more enjoyable to eat. Place the dip in a bowl, drizzle with homemade cherry sauce, top with crushed graham crackers, and...

You'll love these flaky, buttery biscuits, which can be eaten with both sweet and savory fillings. To create beautiful layers, don't overwork the dough; fold it in 5...

Champurrado is a sweet Mexican hot chocolate thickened with cornflour and served as a dessert on its own or as an accompaniment to churros. The highlight of champurrado is the fluffy foam on top...

Kids love these miniature cookies, not just for eating them but also for making them. Using your finger or a measuring spoon, make a hole in the tiny balls of dough, then fill it with jam, and the cookies...

Natural cocoa powder and semisweet chocolate chips infuse these cookies with a rich, chocolatey flavor. Crushed mint candies add a pleasant contrast not only to the flavor but also to the texture...

The second most popular American pie crust is made from crushed and pressed graham crackers. With this recipe, Katie Lee took it a step further and used graham crackers instead of...

While many people buy pre-made dough, it's very easy to make your own at home. With this recipe, you can weigh the ingredients on a kitchen scale or measure them out with cups and spoons (whichever is more convenient).

The dough for this pie is tender, crumbly, and pairs perfectly with the pumpkin filling. To make it perfect, two things are important. First, everything needs to be cold. You need...

Who said ice cream isn't a Christmas dessert?! This delicious treat with dark chocolate chips, red and white peppermint candies, and chocolate sauce doesn't require...

These iconic red-and-white candy cane cookies, with a vanilla-mint flavor, are a reminder of the approaching winter holidays. Instead of adding food coloring to the dough, we...

This quick and easy pie can be served family-style, right in the cast-iron skillet it was baked in. The cake consists of a single layer, topped with a thick layer of homemade mint frosting...

We take the chocolate custard tart to a whole new level by adding peppermint extract to the filling and whipped cream topping. And a sprinkle of red decorative sugar...

This tower of profiteroles filled with white chocolate mint cream and topped with crushed red and white mint candies is a stunning dessert that's sure to impress everyone...

It's hard to imagine a more impressive ice cream container than this edible bowl of mint meringue with a red and white stripe, reminiscent of candy canes. Make the cake ahead of time (two days is fine...

These fun cookies are fun to make with little helpers. They can measure and mix the ingredients themselves, and they'll also love mixing the peanut butter with the strawberry...

This French toast breakfast is packed with deliciousness and nutrition: natural berry filling, smooth peanut butter, and even cornflakes for a crispy coating. And best of all...

If you think banana bread can't get any better, try this version with peanut butter and jam. This combination adds a wonderful salty-fruity flavor to the sweet...

If you thought marshmallows were too complicated to make and easier to buy at the store, this recipe will change your mind! Plus, you won't find fluffy pink marshmallows with a contrasting crunch anywhere else...

Ina Garten tops her bruschetta with goat cheese and homemade fig jam, which is quickly made from fresh seasonal figs and orange juice. Make the jam ahead of time so it lasts...

These adorable hats are easy to make with homemade cookies and marshmallows. Covered in chocolate icing and decorated with colorful sprinkles, they're perfect for making edible snowmen or...

Add almond paste and almond extract to the chocolate ganache, then roll it into balls and roll them in crushed amaretti almond cookies. Soft inside, with a crunchy topping...

Have you ever dreamed of making a delicious homemade Snickers bar, free of any weird additives, just caramel, nougat, peanuts, and chocolate? This recipe makes it super easy...

Did you know that eggnog is made with the same custard base (crème anglaise) as vanilla ice cream? With this in mind, Nancy Fuller makes her quick eggnog with ice cream and...

These homemade candies are a cross between nougat, marshmallow, and meringue. Made with egg whites and sugar syrup, they're sprinkled with colorful pieces of gumdrops, giving them a gem-like appearance.

This chocolate toffee is so delicious and festive, and so easy to make, you'll forget about store-bought candies. All you need is a can of high-quality condensed milk, two types of chocolate, a little...

These unusual candies are so easy to make, yet look impressive! Milk chocolate, salted pretzels, caramel, and halved pecans are layered together to create an equally multi-layered flavor.

Ree Drummond elevates the classic eggnog by serving it in glasses rimmed with maple syrup and crushed gingersnaps. This festive drink is...

This festive eggnog has half the calories of the classic non-alcoholic version and nearly 95% less fat. Orange zest and a cinnamon stick infuse it with a magical aroma and...

The cold-brew eggnog recipe includes Madeira, Cognac, and Jamaican rum, but this version of the cocktail radically changes the flavor accents! The Cognac is replaced with Irish whiskey, and the Madeira with a more...

A great idea for a craft class with kids. This vibrant holiday popcorn dessert requires no stovetop or oven preparation. Be sure to let the marshmallow and popcorn mixture cool before...

Decorating a Christmas tree takes on new meaning when it comes to decorating these delicious cheesecakes. To ensure the green icing sticks perfectly, it's important to work with frozen cheesecake. And you...

"These cookies actually taste like Andes Mints, not just mint chocolate chip cookies," promises Duff Goldman. That's thanks to the addition of mint extract to the dough...

These brightly colored cookies are perfect for the winter holidays. They're filled with Oreo cookie pieces, M&M's instead of the usual chocolate, and red-and-white striped mint candy pieces.

Believe it or not, this elegant Italian custard can be made with just three ingredients: egg yolks, sugar, and espresso. And since it only takes 10 minutes to prepare...

What could be better than a festive dessert that's ready in just 15 minutes and with just five simple ingredients?! These haystacks are perfect for a Christmas dessert table, but they're also...

Giada De Laurentiis makes this quick dessert using store-bought sugar cookie dough and orange confit. Combined with nuts and chocolate, it creates a sweet treat perfect for...

Each island in the West Indies has its own unique take on the festive cream punch. This version of the Trinidadian Christmas cocktail, ponche crema, is eggless and gets its velvety texture from condensed milk...

These cookies are perfect for the holidays when the oven is constantly busy with other dishes. Keep the macarons in the refrigerator to help them retain their shape and texture. "I'm all for no-bake...

Ree Drummond uses ordinary cornflakes to make Christmas wreaths, which she serves as a festive dessert. The cornflakes are stirred into melted marshmallows, tinted...