Sweet Endings

Treat your dinner guests to one of the decadent and creamy grand finales here.

Cherry Banana Cream Pie
From Hanover, Ontario, Denise Elder shares this dreamy dessert. "The crunchy crust is spread with a rich butter layer, then topped with a fluffy filling flavored with banana, cherries and chocolate," she says. "Guests always tell me the pie reminds them of a banana split."

Ice Cream Tunnel Cake
My son found this yummy recipe a few years ago and now it's a Yuletide tradition. A boxed mix makes preparation easy. For a fun variation, try mint-chocolate chip ice cream. —Holly Jean VeDepo, West Liberty, Iowa

Raspberry Ribbon Cake
I guarantee your guests will exclaim over this showstopper cake. It takes a little extra fussing but never fails to take my family's breath away...every single time! —Ruth Lee, Troy, Ontario

Celebration Cranberry Cake
After I've served this cake, guests never leave my house without requesting the recipe. The sweetness of the butter cream sauce balances beautifully with the cake's tart cranberries. —Jeri Clayton, Sandy, Utah

Chocolate Malt Shoppe Pie
I especially like serving this dessert at any event where there are children—it's always a big hit! —Beth Wanek, Little Chute, Wisconsin

Maple Apple Cream Pie
We think this deliciously different dessert is a nice change from a traditional apple pie. Who can resist its tender apples smothered in a silky maple-flavored cream? This pie is definitely worth a try. —Christi Paulton, Phelps, Wisconsin

Black Cherry Cream Parfaits
"This dessert is light and cool but incredibly decadent-tasting," says Margaret Schmieder of Sparks, Nevada.

Almond Cream Parfaits
Cooking is one of my favorite hobbies—particularly during the Christmas season. These parfaits are a great way to top off holiday meals. They have a sweet almond flavor but aren't too heavy and filling. —Lynn McAllister, Mt. Ulla, North Carolina