Dessert Sauce & Topping Recipes

Buttery, smooth and full of pecans, this sauce is just sensational over ice cream. It's hard to beat this homemade...

I used to peel the fruits when making this sauce, but not anymore. The skins help hold the juicy summer...

This recipe was my great-grandmother's, but she never measured anything. Fortunately, Mom watched her over the years and finally came...

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...

Whipped cream recipes don't have to be hard. This one can even be made ahead. Slightly underwhip the cream, then...

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

"Being a frugal mom, I feed my family creative foods on a budget," writes Sharon Strouse from Millersburg, Ohio. "This...

The minute I can get my hands on zucchini, I start making this light and luscious cake. For years it...

There are lemon trees in our backyard, so I'm always on the prowl for new ways to use the fruit....

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

Fresh peaches and berries shine in this pretty, refreshing sauce. It’s terrific on ice cream, but also adds a sweet...

Allene Bary-Cooper, Wichita Falls, Texas writes, “This decadent dessert is a taste of Heaven. The hot mixed berry topping seeps...

Use this Raspberry sauce from our Test Kitchen to garnish any number of store-bought or homemade desserts. It's nice to...

I took my daughter’s love of cheesecake plus my mom’s love of coconut and rhubarb and ran with it. Try...

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

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...

I like to make my breakfast table as pretty as possible. This peach sauce adds a warm golden color to...

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

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...

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

This apple bread pudding with caramel sauce has been in my life for a long time. It's a family fave...

I love stirring up this delightful caramel ice cream topping on the stovetop. With its smooth texture and yummy taste...

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

Chocolate lovers, brace yourselves. This cocoa creation and its saucy accompaniment make a heavenly combination. —Jenny Staniec, Oak Grove, Minnesota

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

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