Dessert Sauce & Topping Recipes

At the summer tourist resort my husband and I operate in Ontario, we prepare all the meals for our guests,...

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

This homey, comforting dessert is a favorite of Loretta Dressel of Nathrop, Colorado. The texture is neither soggy nor dry,...

The creamy texture and lovely look of this strawberry cheesecake always get compliments. —L.C. Herschap, Luling, Texas

This recipe, passed down from my Canadian grandmother, has been in my family for at least three generations. It's been...

While this sauce makes a wonderful topping for angel food cake, it's also great as a glazed for roasted chicken...

I have given people this recipe more than any other. It has a delicious nutty flavor. Use it to top...

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

My mom and grandma have been making this fruity syrup to serve with fluffy waffles and pancakes ever since I...

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

Cornmeal gives this upside-down cake a unique texture. Apples, cranberries and pecan make a delicious alternative to the typical pineapple...

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

Delightfully dressed-up sour cream makes a delicious topping for fresh fruit in this dish shared by Linda Franceschi. "My great-grandmother...

Dressing up a dish of ice cream is especially easy with this sauce. It mixes together in a matter of...

Here's a warm, decadent side dish for fall or winter brunches. Ready to eat in only 15 minutes, the apples...

This recipe was given to me years ago by my Aunt Lena, who lived on Cape Cod where cranberries are...

After an afternoon of sledding, kids will love to warm up with hot chocolate and these special snowman toppers. The...

I've made this scrumptious topping since the early 1980s. It always turns out smooth and yummy. The dark chocolate flavor,...

These blueberry shortcake sundaes offer a summery conclusion to any meal. I make this recipe quite often. If you need...

People are amazed that this luscious, moist and tender cake is a light dessert. I love the rich chocolate flavor...

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

I make this delicious apple cake with the apples we get from a local orchard. Growers here in Ohio produce...

Lime adds a delicious tang to this easy dessert. I'll never eat plain vanilla ice cream again! —Cory Roberts, Riverton,...

Grandma wrote down the recipe for this inviting cake on a piece of brown paper bag. It's loaded with popular...

You need only a handful of ingredients to fix this unusual fruit fondue. Use grapes, bananas, strawberries and angel food...

When I met my English husband and served him just the crumble, he said it was fantastic but really needed...

This recipe is a family favorite, served warm as dessert, plain or with a scoop of ice cream. My family...

This fruity, luscious dessert makes a wonderful ending to a special dinner. When fresh strawberries are not available, substitute two...

These custards puff up slightly while baking, creating beautiful, golden crowns. Kahlua brings a mild coffee flavor to the heavenly...