Dessert Sauce & Topping Recipes

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

My mother first served this light and refreshing snow pudding at a dinner for my brother, his new bride and...

This loaf is chock-full of blueberries—two whole cups! When you pour the vanilla sauce over the bread, it makes it...

This recipe was given to me by my aunt quite a few years ago. It's especially good with turkey, chicken...

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

Chock-full of berries and rhubarb, this pretty cobbler is the perfect finale for a dinner for two. Pecans in the...

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

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

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...

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!...

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

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...

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

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

Like a zombie, you'll be desperate for more of these bone-shaped cookies and dip. Fight nicely over them—no biting! —Taste...

This recipe has become a tradition at our Thanksgiving meal. It is so simple to make and you will not...

Tired of plain ol' cakes? Give this recipe a shot! Cranberry-lovers will definitely like it because the cake is tart,...

After I've served this cake, guests never leave my house without requesting the recipe. The sweetness of the butter cream...

Fall in New England is so beautiful, and the apples here are the best! This apple cider cake is a...

What's more classic than a jello mold recipe? Nothing! This particular recipe is my family's all-time favorite Christmas salad. One...

This sauce is a tasty way to end a summer meal—without turning on the oven.—Karen Bourne, Magrath, Alberta

I first tasted this delicious cake at a Halloween party and quickly asked for the recipe. It's not too sweet,...

Serve this warm spiced apple mixture over frozen yogurt or angel food cake for a delicious down-home dessert. "It's tasty...