Dessert Sauce & Topping Recipes

I acquired this recipe in Alabama, where there are plenty of fresh, juicy peaches to give it fabulous flavor.

This versatile cinnamony sauce is great on ice cream...especially for the holidays, but also makes a delightful topping for pancakes...

This was one of my first times spreading my wings with a recipe and trying to go a bit fancy....

I remember making this sauce for my mom when I was about 8 years old. I loved the aroma and...

I didn't even know what a kumquat was until my husband and I discovered them in southern Florida. Now I...

These little cheesecakes make a fun dessert that's just right for cooks who don't have a lot of time for...

These peaches with a hint of grill flavor are sweet and juicy. We serve them in a waffle bowl with...

Apples and pears are almost always popular, so this warm, comforting dessert recipe is great for potlucks or other get-togethers....

Make a layer cake extra special with this wonderful filling. Serve it at your next birthday party.—Ray Lyons, Junction City,...

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

Our home economist use this sweet and tangy Sour Cream Topping to complement the Raspberry Sauce also found in Recipe...

If you're a caramel lover, you'll want to try this homemade praline ice cream topped with a rich caramel sauce....

This recipe has been handed down in our family for many years.
Custard is one of our favorite desserts...

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

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

I used to teach in a cooking school, and this was one of the most popular recipes. We often made...

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

This classic cheesecake is my family's favorite dessert and it is so delicious, I make it even in the winter...

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

Are you ‘sweet on’ someone who’s counting calories? Show them you care with this light and refreshing dessert. It’s sinfully...

Every spring when her rhubarb was ready, my mother-in-law chopped it up for this moist cake. If your rhubarb is...

When our apples become ripe, it's not unusual for me to make as many as 30 of these fruity dumplings!...

Fixing rhubarb this way brings a spring "zing" to the table. I adapted this crepe recipe, which originally featured strawberry...

Few desserts are as quick and delicious as an ice cream sundae. Sliced bananas, a maraschino cherry and this fast...

Spoon this smooth sauce from our Test Kitchen over waffles or pancakes for a fabulous breakfast. Or try over ice...

My husband's aunt gave me this recipe, and it's become our family's favorite breakfast topping. Sometimes I'll substitute cherry pie...

I make different toppings so we can enjoy our favorite snack-ice cream sundaes. This smooth chocolate sauce is always a...

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

This flavorful fruit was actually the topping in a cake recipe. But I didn't want all the calories or fat...