Dessert Sauce & Topping Recipes

Croissants are a super quick stand-in for cream puffs in this luscious treat. The from-scratch caramel sauce couldn’t be easier...

An adaptation of the traditional holiday staple, my fruity plum pudding stays true to those time-honored rustic flavors.—Deb Thompson, Lincoln,...

“As a home ec teacher, I used this recipe to demonstrate simple cake and sauce making. The kids loved it—just...

Make room for this recipe in your collection. Tart cranberries and sweet almond glaze turn this potluck cake into something...

And for dessert, give Genise Krause's Pineapple Ice Cream Topping a try over cool and creamy vanilla ice cream. The...

Remember to save room for dessert! This sauce is delicious served over ice cream. It's so good, you'll be tempted...

This butter brickle ice cream pie is my husband’s absolute favorite summertime dessert. I often serve it to company in...

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

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

“This recipe was given to me by a dear friend, and I serve it often. It's so light and refreshing....

“My husband and kids simply love this recipe over their ice cream! It may also be used in banana splits....

The recipe has evolved for the many years we have made it. This version has been a favorite at our...

One bite of this old-fashioned spice cake will bring back memories. Loaded with raisins and nuts, it tastes extra special...

This quick and yummy strawberry dessert is loaded with fresh strawberries and a creamy pudding topping. Make sure you make...

Try this thick, rich, buttery sauce over ice cream, fried ice cream or slices of angel food cake for a...

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

This is simple and incredibly tasty. It always gets two thumbs up! Caribbean flavors shine in this homey recipe. Serve...

We top light and airy angel food cake with a lovely berry sauce for a heavenly dessert. The sauce can...

This light, tender blueberry waffles recipe is just bursting with juicy blueberries—and is topped with a blueberry sauce, too!—Devyn Weakley,...

"This is my number one standby when I don't have much time to prepare a dessert, but still want to...

The result of this makeover is a decadent dessert from Gina Hill of Ottawa, Kansas, with a still syrupy-sweet sauce...

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

When we went out to eat, bread pudding was my choice dessert. I eventually found out how it was made...

Field editor Kathy Kittell from Lenexa, Kansas found a “sweet” way to serve nachos. “It’s the perfect variation for my...

“I created this dessert when my sister and a friend came to lunch. It was so good, they threatened to...

This recipe is a fun combination of oranges and rhubarb that's sweetened with sugar and thickened with tapioca. It's shown...

This home—style dessert that takes just moments to prepare. “I often substitute white cupcakes for the pound cake,” says Charlene...

This recipe is my mother's—she's an excellent baker and cook. There was always some new food for my three brothers...

A simple baked pear becomes an elegant dessert when drizzled with chocolate sauce that's laced with cinnamon, vanilla and nutmeg....