Balsamic, fig and pistachio frozen custard
Balsamic, fig and pistachio frozen custard
Smoother and thicker than ice cream, frozen custard is a Midwestern delicacy that's attracting fans across the U.S. This version is a perfect partner to chef Gabe Garcia's spiced almond shortbread cookies.
Mascarpone cream
Mascarpone cream
Delicately flavored mascarpone cream, made with fresh ingredients from the dairy case, creates a delicious layer for Samantha Ward's Ginger Orange Tuile Cup.
Chocolate cherry walnut truffles
Chocolate cherry walnut truffles
"Man cannot live on kale alone," is a quote Rebecca Katz borrows from a psychologist friend and is as good a justification as any to enjoy dessert in moderation. Here's a healthy choice.
Shortbread
Shortbread
Chef Samantha Ward uses this recipe as a shortbread crust for her Lemon Chiffon Tart.
Cherry gratinata with limoncello zabaglione
Cherry gratinata with limoncello zabaglione
Chef Rocky Maselli describes this brightly flavored dessert as "the ultimate expression of summer fruit." Use whatever is in season, such as cherries, apricots or blueberries.
Eggnog creme brulee
Eggnog creme brulee
This creamy dessert has festive hints of nutmeg, vanilla and rum beneath its crisp, caramel shell. Your kitchen will smell divine!
Red velvet cupcakes
Red velvet cupcakes
Business at Auntie Em's tripled overnight—literally—after Terri Wahl made these cupcakes on a segment of "Throwdown with Bobby Flay." The chef said, "There was a line around the block to get cupcakes. No one seemed to care that I'd lost!"
Chocolate peppermint brownie cookies
Chocolate peppermint brownie cookies
Chocolate and peppermint are perennial favorites, combined to make this decadent holiday cookie. The cookie top crackles as it bakes.
Lemon crackle cookies
Lemon crackle cookies
The texture of these cookies offers something for everyone—crispy edges and a tender, soft interior.
Ginger orange tuile cup with orange-kissed strawberries
Ginger orange tuile cup with orange-kissed strawberries
Originating in France, a tuile (pronounced "tweel") is a thin, crisp cookie shaped over a rounded object while still hot from the oven. For this recipe, tuile cups are filled with ice cream and topped with strawberries.