Dessert Sauce & Topping Recipes

We serve this dessert at our house on special occasions. The topping on the cheesecake tastes like turtle candy.

"What's better on a cool fall day than baked apples with a yummy sauce?" inquires Karen Ann Bland, Gove, Kansas.

This is a peanutty change of pace from traditional ice cream sundaes with chocolate sauce. It's a delicious recipe that...

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

Comforting is the best way to describe this lovely, flavorful bread pudding. And the drizzle of tangy lemon sauce offers...

Reports Karen Buhr of Gasport, New York,"Whenever there's an ice cream social at church, this scrumptious topping is requested. It's...

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

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

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

I developed this thick and creamy sauce in an attempt to re-create a peanut butter topping we had at a...

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

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

THIS pretty dessert is an impressive end to any meal. Refreshing and light, it's just the right touch for every...

Five ingredients are all you need for this lip-smacking sauce that's ideal over reduced-fat ice cream. "We even like it...

I experimented with aniseed this past holiday season and fell in love with the licorice flavor. It really enhances the...

Years ago, I decided to dress up my basic cheesecake by adding a topping of caramel apple slices. The rich,...

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

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

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

I worked in a health club where bagels arrived daily, so I experimented with leftovers. I wasn’t a bread pudding...

“This is my sister’s recipe, but I modified it to save time in the kitchen. No doubt about it, you’ll...

I created this waffle recipe to recapture the memorable tropical tastes we enjoyed while visiting Hawaii. —Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon

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

You don't have to cross chocolate off your dessert menu, thanks to recipes like this one from Deanne Bagley, "It's...

Hot fudge sundaes are an elegant but easy dessert. This rich, dark chocolate sauce drapes beautifully and is delicious on...

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

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

This is my husband's favorite dessert, and it's a perfect dish for a crowd, too.

This is a great topping for ice cream, and—since it's thicker than sweetened berries—it's nice over sponge cake or shortcake,...