Dessert Sauce & Topping Recipes

"We have two walnut trees in our front yard, so I always have plenty of nuts for this sweet sauce,"...

Allene Bary-Cooper, Wichita Falls, Texas writes, “This decadent dessert is a taste of Heaven. The hot mixed berry topping seeps...

Fresh ingredients make a rich-tasting blackberry brandy sauce to serve over ice cream, cheesecake, pancakes, angel food cake ... the...

This special dessert is a refreshing finale to a warm-weather meal. —Nancy Walker, Granite City, Illinois

I have wonderful memories of eating bananas Foster in New Orleans, and as a dietitian, wanted to find a healthier...

The whole family will love this special treat that uses the microwave so it’s ready in a flash. Plus, it’s...

Guests are always impressed when I ignite the rum in this delicious bananas Foster dessert. Use perfectly ripe bananas for...

We developed this classic Christmas pudding that's served with a caramel brandy sauce. Packed with fruits, nuts and spices, it's...

My husband and I enjoy these delicious crepes with sweet berry sauce and cream on Saturday mornings or even at...

I took my daughter’s love of cheesecake plus my mom’s love of coconut and rhubarb and ran with it. Try...

This creamy dip can be prepared the night before and chilled. Serve with apple wedges or an assortment of cookies...

I love this apple bundt cake recipe because the cake has a thin, crunchy crust and a soft, delicious inside....

"The big chocolate flavor of this heavenly sauce over ice cream and a brownie is sure to satisfy the craving...

This dessert is a great ending to a special-occasion meal. Whole pears are lightly spiced and chilled, then served with...

Use this Raspberry sauce from our Test Kitchen to garnish any number of store-bought or homemade desserts. It's nice to...

My mother always sprinkled on this wonderful crumb topping to dress up her two-crust fruit pies. The crumble topping not...

I love stirring up this delightful caramel ice cream topping on the stovetop. With its smooth texture and yummy taste...

NOW THAT our nest holds only two of us, I've had to develop many dishes for two.
My husband...

When a group of ladies and I served this cake-like dessert for a church get-together, it was an instant hit....

Chock-full of berries and rhubarb, this pretty cobbler is the perfect finale for a dinner for two. Pecans in the...

I used to peel the fruits when making this sauce, but not anymore. The skins help hold the juicy summer...

This lemon-almond cake is the first cake I learned to make more than 30 years ago, and it’s still a...

This loaf is chock-full of blueberries—two whole cups! When you pour the vanilla sauce over the bread, it makes it...