Holidays & Events
It’s time to celebrate! Get inspired to go above-and-beyond with our special recipes for holidays and events that take you from appetizers to dessert.
Ginger Tea Pumpkin Custard
I created this recipe when I was first attending photography school. I realized I didn't have any of my usual spices, so out came the ginger tea. The result was wonderful and subtle. Even though I missed my kitchen at home, it was nice to have this comforting pumpkin custard. —Rhonda Adkins, Great Falls, Montana
Maple-Apple Clafouti
This fruit pudding could not be easier to make! A traditional comfort food in France, it is often made with...
Baked Custard with Cinnamon
Mother used to make this comforting baked custard when I was growing up on the farm. It was wonderful after...
Custard Meringue Pie
Each bite of this light and fluffy pie will nearly melt in your mouth. The cracker-crumb crust holds a smooth...
White Chocolate Creme Brulee
When you want a dessert for a special occasion, try this one. Serving two, it's perfect for Valentine's Day or...
Baked Pumpkin Pudding
Even after you favorite turkey dinner, you'll find room for this perfect pudding dessert—a treat served hot or cold. Mildly...
Classic Creme Brulee
My favorite dessert is this creme brulee recipe. Recently I was at a party where the guests finished off their...
Ghostly Custards
You'll hear shrieks of delight when these not-so-spooky pumpkin custards appear for dessert. These ghosts will be gobbled up in...
Chocolate Lover’s Custards
Just one spoonful of this custard, and you’ll be hooked and request it for every special occasion. Smooth and rich...
Creamy Caramel Custard
Although my husband isn't a fan of egg-custard desserts, he finds this one irresistible. It's rich and velvety— a perfect...
Cherry Cordial Creme Brulee
Dazzle your family this Christmas with the queen of all desserts —creme brulee. A chocolate-covered cherry in each ramekin is...
Big Sweet Potato Flan
Guests are always delighted to see this creamy custard on the dessert table at holiday dinners. I've used squash instead...
Lemon-Ginger Creme Brulee
Everyone raves about the combination of lemon and ginger in this version of the classic custard treat. It never lasts...
Rum Raisin Creme Brulee
Inspired by a favorite ice cream flavor, I created this make-ahead recipe to free up some time in the kitchen....
Caramel Creme Brulee
This recipe comes out perfect every time and it's always a crowd-pleaser! A torch works best to get the sugar...
Hazelnut Pots de Creme
White chocolate and toasted ground hazelnuts make a heavenly combination in this rich, silky custard. Guests are sure to rave...
Burnt Custard
The recipe for this smooth-as-silk custard came from a local restaurant years ago. With its broiled topping it looks pretty...
Lemon Creme Brulee
Here’s a refreshing, tangy twist on a classic. Don’t have the kitchen torch traditionally used for creme brulee? Simply pop...
Vanilla Custard Cups
When I was living with my mother, she loved custard,, so I'd make this comforting dessert each week. Without leftovers,...
Custard-Filled Cinnamon Meringues
Entertaining is simplified with this luscious, make-ahead dessert from the Test Kitchen. The spiced meringue cups cradle a lovely rum-flavored...
Eggnog Custard
We give a twist to traditional eggnog by using it to make these individual, creamy custards.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Delicious Maple Flan
Here's a deliciously different spin on traditional flan that's also quick and easy to prepare. Its smooth, creamy texture simply...
Pomegranate Creme Brulee
Creme brulee is a decadent, elegant dessert that I reserve for the holidays and special occasions. This version features the...
Grandma’s Baked Rice Custard
While growing up in Italy in the 1900s, my mother lived a very basic life. But when Easter Sunday arrived,...
Lemon Cake Custard
“This old-time dessert is still a wonderful finale to a meal,” writes Brenda Sanders of Hampstead, North Carolina. “I hope...
Macadamia-Crusted Custards
Sized just right for a twosome, these elegant nut-crusted custards make a simple but scrumptious finale for any meal. “Best...
Flan
This light egg custard recipe comes from a missionary friend who lives in Mexico. It's very typical of the Southwest...and...
Eggnog Tiramisu Trifle
Rich and absolutely fabulous—my family's five-star dessert is simply an opulent presentation that is almost too good to eat. You'll...
Pumpkin Praline Creme Brulee
The crunchy pecans are a nice contrast to the creamy custard in this recipe. This dessert adds elegance to any...
Rich Pumpkin Custard
"When I was on a low-fat diet, I couldn't bear the thought of celebrating Thanksgiving without my favorite pumpkin pie,"...