Desserts
This decadent dessert is delicious even if you skip the bourbon, but it’s even better if you don’t.
This rendition of classic Fall flavors is especially delectable when served a la mode.
The key to fudge is patience: letting the mixture boil to the right temperature without stirring and waiting for it to cool over the course of hours.
This a light dessert full of fruity flavors for when you want something refreshing at the end of the meal.
This deep-fried syrup-coated sweet is popular around India as well as the Middle East and North Africa.
The store bought ice cream cake from childhood birthday parties can’t hold a candle to this decadent, multi-layer confection.
It’s fall and it’s all about the pumpkin. Different types of pumpkin, various dishes. I’m sure you are used to berry jams and marmalades, but what about pumpkin jam? Give it a go, it’s flavorful, delicious and has such a lovely color!
There’s nothing subtle about these sugar bombs, but that’s what’s so great about the nostalgic treat.
Pumpkin puree creates a flavorful custard, turning cinnamon raisin bread into a seasonal dessert.
Black sesame ladoo recipe is a popular sweet in many parts of India and is normally prepared in winter.
Pumpkin spice makes everything better, even donut holes, which are nearly perfect to begin with.
This rich rice pudding, traditional to South India, can be served warm or chilled.
These tartlets are the perfect seasonal pairing for an afternoon cup of tea or coffee.
This recipe uses beets to bring color, sweetness and the moist texture to to the cupcakes.
Filled with spices and topped with a rich cream cheese and ricotta frosting, these cupcakes would be a great addition to a holiday party.
If you can find them, use fresh plums to make the puree in this super-fudgey cake, but if not, plum jam will also suffice.
Sophisticated sweet potato brownie meets the no-holds-barred decadence of s’mores flavors.
This is a basic recipe for the popular Bengalese sweet made from sweetened cottage cheese.
This beautiful plum jam is a great way to preserve summer fruit and brightens breakfasts and tea time all through the winter.
Potato dumplings filled with plums can be served as a dessert or as a sweet lunch.
This pudding is great on it’s own, topped with whipped cream and chocolate curls or layered with cake in a trifle.
You can use canned pumpkin puree in this recipe but you might need to increase the cooking timing to account for the extra moisture content.
Temperatures may be cooling off but the unique flavor combo of peach, coconut and lavender can be enjoyed all year round, just store some peaches in the freezer.
These unfussy cupcakes are based on the black and white cookies that are a New York City classic.
Because figs have relatively high water content, they release a lot of juice as they cook, resulting in a moist, delicate crumb.
The ricotta adds a richness and density, much like sour cream would, but also creates a fudgey consistency.
A classic flavor combo for when you need to celebrate someone special, or for when you just want some really good cupcakes.
Serve this recipe a la mode with your favorite ice cream for a delicious dessert.
Caramel-candied bacon — need we say more? How about: Homemade ice cream?
These fanciful treats are fit for a party tray and can be mostly prepared ahead of time.
This is barely a recipe, more accurately it is a suggestion of how to best celebrate the incredibly sweet Reine Claude plums as the seasons change.
This recipe combines poached pears with spices and classic tiramisu for a twofer on autumn desserts.
Even without eggs, this Indian ice cream is super rich and creamy with pureed carrots providing an unexpectedly sweet base.
Amp up some basic boxed pudding with stewed apples for a seasonal treat.
Fig season runs through fall so it’s the perfect time to put together this striking tart piled high with juicy figs.
Yep, split pea. It makes a great protein-rich treat that’s a great dessert or after school snack.
Toasting the oats and the shredded coconut creates a deeper, richer flavor for this healthified dessert.
This pie is a beloved Croatian version of cheesecake-like desserts with two layers of pastry surrounding the creamy filling.
Rosewater lends a floral flavor to this multi-faceteed coconut cake.
Serve this cobbler, which is cooked in a cast iron skilled, warm with vanilla ice cream.
These blondie-like brown sugar squares get an Autumnal update with pumpkin pie flavors.
The creamed coconut not only lends this celebratory dessert an island flavor, it also keeps the cake super moist.
With just ten minutes and five ingredients, you can cook up your own caramel sauce for elaborate desserts or just to top ice cream.
This recipe comes from Humphry Slocombe in San Francisco, where Chocolate Smoked Salt is actually one of the tamer flavors.
If you’re celebrating a banana-lover in your life, this multi-layer pie is well worth the time and effort.
The fruit in this trifle can be adjusted to fit your personal taste or whatever your have on hand.
White chocolate is thicker than dark chocolate when melted, but don’t worry about chilling the tarts all the way — they’re are best when the chocolate is still a little creamy.
Transforming the popular beverage into a cake might not yield the most beautiful results, but don’t be deterred — it tastes delicious.