Desserts

Shortcake is one of the greatest desserts, especially when using fresh strawberries. These chocolate strawberry shortcakes are a great treat...

I discovered this recipe tucked away in a box of my mother's things. It's such a sweet way to remember...

Bound to impress, this dessert features velvety cream cheese, fresh red strawberries and a drizzle of fudge atop a crunchy...

You can use any flavor of ice cream in this frosty dessert. Chocolate and vanilla would be delicious substitutes for...

I can put this pie together in 10 minutes and just pull it out of the freezer when we're ready...

This cake is simple, but is delectable and looks elegant. The cake is very moist with great flavor. The drizzle...

My daughter and I trimmed down a recipe from a television cooking show, and these bite-size cheesecakes were the result....

For the chocolate-lover in all of us, this dessert is the one. Packed with pecans, the luscious layers are topped...

This pretty, refreshing treat has been served many times at our church showers. We just love it.—Teresa Ryherd, Fairbank, Iowa

My granddaughter, Leslie, was born on Valentine's Day, so every year I bake up this special strawberry heart-shaped cake for...

The original version of this unbelievably over-the-top truffle dessert tastes like it took all day to make! But after our...

Some of the strawberry jam I put up every year makes its way into these brownies. I like to bake...

A few years ago, I began giving these smooth, minty truffles in tins as Christmas gifts. Now I can't go...

These cookies are sure to delight the coconut and chocolate lover. The combination will to be irresistible to everyone. —Ms....

My mother made this silky pie when I was a child. It was my father's favorite. The fluffy chocolate-almond filling...

Lime adds a delicious tang to this easy dessert. I'll never eat plain vanilla ice cream again! —Cory Roberts, Riverton,...

For Valentine's Day and other special occasions, I treat my sweeties to this fudgy cake. Even a small slice satisfies...

Homemade caramel, smooth almond bark and chopped nuts make these pretzel rods sinfully delicious. This treat is always a huge...

My cherry truffles were the delicious result of a kitchen experiment involving a bottle of kirsch I’d received as a...

Treat your loved ones to a luscious pie with chocolate, cherries and nuts in a creamy vanilla mousse. It's a...

The gorgeous torte combines two great ingredients—chocolate and strawberries. —Paula Magnus, Republic, Washington

I watched my grandma prepare her red velvet showstopper many times for family get-togethers. The fluffy butter frosting perfectly complements...

With cake rolls, ice cream and hot fudge, this dessert suits anyone with a sweet tooth. Family and friends get...

The two great flavors of chocolate and peanut butter come together in this moist cake. Kids of every age will...

Assures Maxine Smith of Owanka, South Dakota. "This rich and creamy pie is sure to please any dyed-in-the-wool chocoholic!"

"Invite you family and friends to dip cubes of cake and pieces of fruit into this rich, luscious fondue for...

As a mom of four, I appreciate shortcut recipes. This one uses refrigerated biscuits, giving me time for special touches,...

Chocolate has long been associated with Valentine's Day. So when Cupid comes calling this year, reach for this recipe for...

This easy-to-make dessert is one of my favorites to serve. It looks so elegant, and the velvety texture, with a...