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Desserts

Try these luscious desserts featuring seasonal fruits, nuts, and artisan-produced chocolates, spices, and dairy products.
  1. Cakes (10)
  2. Cookies (15)
  3. Crisps & Cobblers (10)
  4. Ice Creams & Sorbets (11)
  5. Pies & Tarts (35)

10 Sweet Summer Desserts

Summer is a time for fruit and fresh fruit desserts... not to mention homemade ice cream!

July Fourth Desserts

These desserts – red, white, blue – are perfect for July Fourth.

Berry Fool

Try this super-easy dessert of pureed berries folded into whipped cream for an unbelievably delicious treat.

Brandied Cherries

Brandied cherries are an easy way to preserve the sweet and tangy taste of summer cherries to enjoy later in the year.

Buttermilk Panna Cotta

Wow your guests with this ultra-easy dessert. Quality buttermilk and cream are highlighted in the silky-smooth texture that pairs beautifully with fresh berries or orchard fruits in season.

Candied Lemon Peel

See how easy it is to make homemade candied lemon peel.

Cherry Clafoutis

Cherry Clafoutis is an easy, delicious, traditional French dessert made at the height of cherry season.

How to Make Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries

Homemade chocolate-dipped strawberries are easy to make and unbelievably delicious. See how here.

Chocolate Panna Cotta

These Chocolate Panna Cottas are made with Greek yogurt for thickness, tang, protein,and deliciousness!

Creamy Hard Sauce

This creamy version of classic hard sauce is easy to make and adds a rich, sweet finish to any cake or pudding.

Creamy Rice Pudding

Try this creamy and luscious rice pudding for dessert or breakfast.

Easy Apple Turnovers

These Easy Apple Turnovers use leftover pie crust or store-bought puff pastry to turn apple halves into a quick, delicious dessert or snack.

Easy Strawberry Sauce

Turning strawberries into sauce is as easy as adding sugar and time in this recipe for easy strawberry sauce.

Grapefruit Honey Gelatin

Simple and cleansing, this easy grapefruit honey gelatin dessert is refreshingly delicious.

Grilled Plums

Grilled plums are a great way to serve these luscious summer and early fall delights.

Kiwi & Tangerine Salad

Simple slices of tangerines and kiwis dressed with a lightly sweet lemon syrup and lemon juice are an easy, refreshing winter and early spring dessert.

Maple Hard Sauce

This maple version of classic hard sauce is easy to make and adds a rich, sweet finish to any cake or pudding.

How to Make Marshmallows

A few egg whites, some sugar, and a bit of gelatin yield deliciously fluffy homemade marshmallows.

Oeufs a la neige

Oeufs a la neige, or snow eggs, are a classic French dessert of small poached meringues floating in a custard sauce.

Peach & Raspberry Bread Pudding

The sweet honey tones of peach and a jolt of tangy raspberries transform classic, cozy bread pudding into an easy summertime treat.

Peaches With Mint Syrup

Fresh peaches drizzled with a simple mint syrup make an easy and refreshing dessert.

Rhubarb Compote

Rhubarb compote is a excellent way to make easy use of fresh spring rhubarb. It's also a great way to freeze rhubarb and enjoy its tart flavor later in the year.

Rhubarb Pavlova

Rhubarb compote, whipped cream, and light meringue layered to perfection.

Scandinavian Rye Cookies

These traditional Scandinavian Rye Cookies are best when rolled thin – they are a great twist on the common sugar cookie!

Sliced Winter Citrus Salad

This Sliced Winter Citrus Salad highlights oranges and Meyer lemons for an easy, delicious, refreshing dessert.

Strawberry Cornmeal Shortcake

These easy strawberry shortcakes are made with sweet cornmeal biscuits, giving them a slightly nutty taste.

Tapioca Pudding

A classic creamy and rich tapioca pudding.

Thanksgiving Desserts

Thanksgiving tends to be all about the pie when we turn to dessert, but there are other Thanksgiving dessert options – see some simple yet delicious Thanksgiving desserts.

Old Fashioned Chocolate Pudding

Chocolate pudding needn't come in a box or a tub! See how easy it is to make your own wholesome, homemade old-fashioned chocolate pudding.

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