Baklava Cheesecake
With sugared cranberries and rosemary sprigs, my unique baklava cheesecake makes a grand display for office parties and other special events. —Aryanna Gamble, New Orleans, Louisiana
Creme de Menthe Cupcakes
We use creme de menthe liqueur (the term means "mint cream" in French) to add a cool touch to these...
Red Wine and Chocolate Cupcakes
Red wine and chocolate make an amazing pairing, especially in these rich, elegant cupcakes made for my mother’s birthday. She...
Toffee Bar Brownie Torte
Heads will turn when you serve this showstopping cake. The mild espresso frosting nicely complements the bittersweet brownie layers.—Megan Byers,...
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...
Chocolate Gingerbread Yule Log
If you’ve tasted a yule log sponge cake, you’ll love this version with fresh ginger and spices. The holiday stunner...
Cranberry Orange Cheesecake
I can't go to any Christmas gathering without this show-stopping dessert in tow. The combination of cranberries, chocolate and orange...
Spiced Pumpkin Tiramisu
I added pumpkin and subtracted some of the coffee flavor in a tiramisu I developed for a special holiday dinner....
Portobello Risotto with Mascarpone
Portobello mushrooms add a beefy flavor to this creamy classic. Each serving is topped with soft, buttery mascarpone cheese, which...
Chocolate Mascarpone Truffles
These luscious, satiny truffles are so versatile...omit the pistachos and try all three variations listed below. —Diane Fuqua, Baltimore, Maryland...
Fruit and Cheese Board
Who says cheese and sausage get to have all the fun? Make this fruit charcuterie board a party go-to with...
Mascarpone Cheesecake
This rich dessert is sure to delight with its creamy filling, whipped topping and sweet caramel drizzle. It makes a...
Orange Ricotta Cake Roll
I come from a big Italian family where my mom cooked and baked many delicious meals and desserts from scratch....
