Dessert Recipes

My first attempt at these creamy pumpkin cheesecake bars was a crumbly disaster. I skipped the chill step because, honestly, who has time for that … Read more

My sister-in-law looked at me like I’d just suggested we serve raw potatoes for dessert. It was 7:00 AM on a Saturday, the house was … Read more

I had been looking for a red velvet cupcake that actually tasted like the vintage cakes from my grandmother’s kitchen, not just sweet red dust. … Read more

I figured making a full-sized pumpkin pie for two people was just a waste of good gingersnap crust and perfectly good canned pumpkin. It took … Read more

Why You’ll Love This Recipe There is something deeply satisfying about rolling out dough and creating something that looks like it has a mind of … Read more

“Are you sure that’s bourbon and not just expensive vanilla?” My sister-in-law asked, squinting at the amber glaze dripping down the side of the square … Read more

Thick. Clumpy. Undeniably earthy. That’s the first thing you notice when you scoop into a properly made pumpkin dirt cup. It’s not a smooth mousse, … Read more

My seven-year-old grabbed a second witch finger before I even had the box of pretzels open again. He didn’t ask for permission, and he didn’t … Read more

It is 3 AM, and the only thing I want is crispy cinnamon apple dumplings with Mountain Dew glaze. The house is completely silent, save … Read more

I assumed making meringue would be a delicate, high-stakes balancing act involving expensive thermometers and trembling hands. It took about twenty minutes of watching my … Read more