32 Holiday Desserts That Aren't Cookies
These desserts are anything but cookie cutter.
A fluffy, tender cake that rolls effortlessly around a plush, stay-put filling, …
Italy's elegant alternative to gelato (and ice cream) is rich and decadently cre…
For a new type of summer fruit pie, we piled vanilla-scented fresh apricots into…
Pavlova is a drop-dead gorgeous dessert of marshmallowy, crisp-shelled meringue …
Butter isn't always better. An unorthodox ingredient is the key to this simple, …
This maple syrup cake, otherwise known as Pouding Chômeur, was born of the Great…
Torta caprese often trades on cloying fudge-like density and one-note chocolate …
Leave gingerbread people to the kids. The best vehicle for seriously sophisticat…
This multilayered showpiece of meringue and buttercream coated in ganache might …
For a sweet treat that’s great for gifts, we make a buttery, nutty layer of toff…
Repurpose one of your favorite savory ingredients for a cake that’s light yet pl…
Hailing from France’s Brittany coast, gâteau Breton boasts a bright jam filling …
The classic cake, ice cream, and meringue combo is a science experiment you can …
To make this dessert more than a mere elegant centerpiece, we ditched the dull, …
Simply substituting pears for apples in this classic American dessert is a recip…
Classic form and good looks are compulsory for a holiday centerpiece, but they d…
Getting a flaky crust and caramelized apples can make this simple French tart no…
Forget the water bath and slow baking. We found a way to make this classic Frenc…
What's the secret to making a perfect version of this Old World tart?
Tart raspberries, rich custard, and a buttery crust are a classic, white-tablecl…
Some 30 cheesecakes later--that's more than 11,000 grams of fat and 150,000 calo…
We investigate each crucial component of these luscious pies--custard filling, p…
Tiny fried dough balls coated in honey and colorful sprinkles, struffoli will ma…
Complementary textures and flavors make this chocolate-raspberry trifle stunning…
Granny Smith apples bring tangy freshness to a bread pudding that’s rich with cr…
This crisp, elegantly slim, and shockingly simple pâte sucrée crust should be in…
Dairy and eggs are the cornerstones of conventional chocolate mousse. Leaving th…
Silky cranberry curd cradled in a nutty, buttery crust has the bracing punch of …
Who says cheesecake needs to be fussy? This version has just five ingredients, a…
A stunning holiday dessert as easy as—no, easier than—pie.
This dessert is as airy as a ballerina’s tutu, but it tastes way better.
This classic dessert showcases Italian ingenuity at its most delicious.