Dessert Sauce & Topping Recipes

When you're in the mood for something sweet but you want to keep it light, this simple dip really hits...

In the heat of summer, folks will look foreword to a light dessert like this. The season's finest fruits are...

This pepperminty sauce is one of my favorite Christmas gifts to give. I package it in a decorative jar, then...

"No one will know this fancy dessert started with a handy boxed cake mix," assures Sandra Castillo of Watertown, Wisconsin....

"This lightly sweet dressing tastes great over fruit or in a Waldorf salad," comments Fran Roberts from Hessel, Michigan. "Best...

Boxed angel food cake speeds prep time but retains the cake's home-baked taste. And the no-cook version of sauce uses...

This strawberry rhubarb sauce imparts its sweet, springy flavor on any dessert you choose.

THIS SAUCE was first served to me by my mother, who was a wonderful cook.
During these months when...

When guests serve this cake, no one ever guesses it's low-fat. The lemon yogurt and pineapple add moistness missing in...

For a tasty low-cost treat, try sundaes made with this syrup. I use this microwave recipe so often I have...

I get "oohs" and "aahs" when setting out this cool, fruity dessert. It combines my three all-time favorites-peaches, strawberries and...

"These delectable citrusy pancakes make any breakfast special," assures Dorothy Smith of El Dorado, Arkansas. "Plus, they're simple to prepare."

"It's nice to keep this crisp, golden mixture on hand to top pudding or pie filling over ice cream," reports...

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

I enjoy making desserts, and it's especially satisfying when my goodies are devoured quickly. This one always qualifies for that...

You'll love the appealing look and delicate texture of these lightly sweet scones. For the best results, work quickly to...

"I was an inexperienced cook when I married," relates Charlene Turnbull, Wainwright, Alberta. "A good friend, who was a cooking...

No one will believe that this creamy dessert, topped with tangy rhubarb, is actually a light treat. &mdashRuth Eisenreich, Catonsville,...

In Marion, Michigan, Betty Geiger takes advantage of frozen blueberries to make this fruity crisp with a sweet golden topping....

Turn the dessert into a mini banana split by drizzling on warm butterscotch sauce, plus chopped walnuts and a cherry.—Tabitha...

This strawberry swirl cheesecake is a true party pleaser. With a vanilla cheesecake filling, a swirl of homemade strawberry sauce...

Flakes of coconut give my pudding it's snow-like texture— and plenty of taste besides! The crimson currant-raspberry sauce is delicious...

This recipe puts the blueberries grown in our area to good use. It's a great summertime dessert.—Frances Colley, Coos Bay,...

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

This homemade butterscotch sauce is delicious and easy to make, requiring just four ingredients. It's a tasty topping for ice...

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

Add pizzazz to vanilla ice cream with this easy-to-prepare peanut butter sauce. You can even make it ahead and refrigerate...

Easy to make and a great addition to many dinners or desserts, this sweet pineapple sauce is a treat you'll...

What makes cheesecake even better? A delicious, gooey caramel topping. Our caramel cheesecake has a crushed vanilla-wafer crust and a...