Cheesecake souffle recipe

This soft, velvety cake is the dessert you didn't know you'd crave until now!

Chocolate swirl bread

Rich and decadent, this recipe puts a "twist" on the typical chocolate dessert!

Fig and chevre tart

Merging the distinctively sweet, tangy and velvety characteristics of goat cheese with the honey-like sweetness of figs, this puff pastry creation is an idyllic way to end a winter feast.

Berry Tart

Make the most out of local berries with this decadent dessert!

California cheesecake with tawny port caramel drizzle

Cheesecake takes on a whole new level of decadence when drizzled with this uniquely flavored caramel.

Chocolate pecan bars

"These pecan bars always remind me of my mother and her Louisiana roots," Holland said. "The richness of the pecans coupled with the sweetness and decadence of the chocolate make this dessert the ultimate after-dinner treat!"

Apple crostata with rum caramel

There's a reason caramel and apples are a classic flavor pairing: They're perfect complements! This dessert is a free-form pie of sorts, which chef Becky Reams says is easier than making a traditional pie in a pan and just as delicious. In addition, the rum caramel adds another layer of complexity to the finished dish.

Dark chocolate budino with blueberries and basil

This dense, Italian-style chocolate pudding requires no tricky techniques. Wangler and Cenami recommend letting it cool completely before covering the bowls with plastic wrap, to avoid condensation and drips.

Chestnut pudding with persimmon sorbet

Chef Luca Crestanelli acknowledges a fondness for the rich, complex flavor of chestnuts, which are abundant in his native Italy. But can the persimmon sorbet stand on its own? "Yes, absolutely."

Ooey gooey cake

"My family has been enjoying this for years and now I put a spin on it: the bananas Foster sauce," chef Quinnton Austin said.