Desserts

If you’re looking for something sweet, try this easy-to-use dessert guide. We have tons of dessert recipes with pictures that will make your mouth water.

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    Black Forest Tart

    Cherry pie filling and a melted chocolate drizzle top a rich, fudgy cake made from chocolate cookie crumbs. —Taste of...


    Peanut Butter Cup Trifle

    Using just five ingredients makes this recipe so simple. You can add a little extra decoration with chocolate jimmies, too....


    Valentine Cookie Bouquet

    "I always try to do something special with my fair entries. This cookie bouquet was a blue-ribbon winner," says Marlene...


    Fresh Strawberry Mousse

    With a whipped topping, this strawberry treat from Mary Jo Vanderwest of Grant, Michigan makes a sweet, elegant dessert.


    Tiny Texas Sheet Cakes

    These tiny sheet cakes boast a homemade chocolate flavor as big as Texas itself, reports Hope Meece from her home...


    Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry Meringue Roses

    Eat these pretty treats as is or crush them into a bowl of strawberries and whipped cream. Readers of my...


    Strawberry Walnut Torte

    This is a special treat I love to make and everyone looks forward to a nice slice with lots of...


    Raspberry Coconut Balls

    My family loves Hostess Zingers, especially the raspberry flavor coated with coconut, inspiring this treat to make for school bake...

    Pecan Puffs

    I just had to share my mom's recipe for these drop cookies. The light-as-a-cloud taste is simply heavenly. —Leslie Link-Terry,...


    White Chocolate Fudge

    This recipe is similar to one of my favorite dark fudge recipes. I'll frequently make my white fudge to give...


    Coconut Creme Chocolates

    I'm a proud wife, mom of three and grandma of many. I've cooked many things over the years, including these...


    Almond Cherry Fudge

    Cooked in the microwave, this fast fudge is a sweet addition to any holiday gathering. I make it when I...


    Creamy Pastel Mints

    These mints are so simple to put together, and fun to share. I make them for all sorts of occasions,...


    Glazed Chocolate Chip Brownies

    Shortly after we married, my husband asked if I would bake up a pan of brownies for him to take...


    Triple-Chocolate Brownie Cookies

    Our family of chocolate lovers gets triply excited when these cookies come out of the oven. They have the texture...


    Pavlova

    This beautiful torte was named after the Russian ballerina Pavlova because it's light and airy—and gets rave reviews! I adapted...


    Chocolate Ganache Tarts

    Decadent, chocolate mousse-like filling and a flakey, tender crust make this very special. Be sure to coat hands well with...

    Brownie Tarts

    Sharon Wilkins of Grande Pointe, Ontario says, "I often take these bite-size chocolate goodies to potluck dinners for our country...


    Chocolate-Cherry Cream Crepes

    My 17-year old son calls me a gourmet cook whenever I make his favorite crepes. Sometimes, for a change, I...


    Brownie Alpine Biscotti

    "I love visiting with friends over a pot of coffee, so I developed these crisp, chocolaty cookies to munch along...


    Creamy Center Cupcakes

    My mother made these cupcakes from scratch when I was growing up, but I simplified the recipe with a cake...


    Chocolate Angel Food Dessert

    "Yum!" and "Wonderful!" are typical reactions to this make-ahead dessert, which field editor Norma Erne serves in Albuquerque, New Mexico.


    Cheesecake Dip

    When you're in the mood for something sweet but you want to keep it light, this simple dip really hits...

    Fancy Mousse Towers

    You simply will not believe how easy it is to make Christine Dohlmar’s elegant mouthwatering chocolate dessert! “This recipe is...


    Chocolate Cherry Cream-Filled Log

    When you present this eye-catching dessert on your table, you'll be thanked with many "ooohs" and "aaahs".
    It may...


    Chambord Cream

    I love serving this for holiday get-togethers because it's festive, easy to make and is a great way to incorporate...


    Chocolate Marshmallow Meltaways

    Kids are thrilled to find a marshmallow hidden under this cookie's cocoa frosting. I enjoyed these cookies as a child,...


    Berry-Almond Sandwich Cookies

    Almond shortbread cookies cradle a delightful berry filling for this Christmas cookie favorite. The recipe is undeniably good. —Helga Schlape,...


    Chocolate-Bottom Mini-Cupcakes

    These freeze very well. I like to keep a batch on hand for drop-in guests or for when I'm too...