
Limoncello Cake
This citrusy and bright limoncello cake has two layers of lemon sponge cake with a rich mascarpone-limoncello frosting.

English Muffin Breakfast Baklava
Classic baklava comes to breakfast courtesy of a lightly toasted cinnamon raisin English muffin and topped with a buttery baklava...

Southern Peach Toasts
This is my creative homage to our beloved Southern fresh peach cobbler. It is an upscale presentation with delicious peaches...

Tortellini with Sausage and Mascarpone
When I crave Italian comfort food on a busy night and don't have a lot of time to cook, this...


Lemon Tiramisu
Indulge in a twist on the classic Italian dessert, the perfect blend of zesty citrus and creamy decadence with our...

Tiramisu Cookies
Tiramisu is a wonderful dessert, and these tiramisu cookies spin the classic flavors in a completely different direction. And unlike...

Mango Tiramisu
I love tiramisu, and I wanted to make one with summer flavors. I substituted Grand Marnier and Malibu rum for...

Mixed Berry Tiramisu
Because I love tiramisu, I came up with this deliciously refreshing twist on the traditional coffee-flavored Italian dessert. Fresh softened...

Strawberry Mascarpone Crepes
These lovely strawberry crepes were my mom's Sunday morning specialty. She grew all her own herbs, including plenty of basil...

Pear-Blueberry Ambrosia with Creamy Lime Dressing
This dessert is delicious and decadent, yet is chock-full of healthy fruit with a creamy lime dressing; the blueberries provide...


Mascarpone Cheesecake
This rich dessert is sure to delight with its creamy filling, whipped topping and sweet caramel drizzle. It makes a...

Mascarpone-Mushroom Frittata Stack
When I bring this delicious egg dish to the table, I always get oohs and aahs! It looks impressive but...

Chocolate Mascarpone Truffles
These luscious, satiny truffles are so versatile...omit the pistachos and try all three variations listed below. —Diane Fuqua, Baltimore, Maryland...

Hot Chocolate Tiramisu
Instead of using coffee and rum, I let cinnamon shine in this tiramisu. It's best if eaten within two days—if...

Eggnog Tiramisu Trifle
Rich and absolutely fabulous—my family's five-star dessert is simply an opulent presentation that is almost too good to eat. You'll...

Chive Mascarpone Dip with Herbed Pita Chips
I have a massive herb garden in the summer, with an abundance of chives. This cream-cheesy dip helps use them...

Toffee Bar Brownie Torte
Heads will turn when you serve this showstopping cake. The mild espresso frosting nicely complements the bittersweet brownie layers.—Megan Byers,...

Baked Blueberry-Mascarpone French Toast
When I want something special to serve my guests for a Saturday or Sunday brunch, I turn to this recipe....

Black Forest Icebox Cookies
These rich chocolate wafers are the perfect complement to the creamy filling's sweet-tart tones. Chill for up to four hours;...

Blackberry Cheesecake Bars
Sugar cookie dough is a speedy way to turn ricotta and mascarpone cheeses topped with blackberries into beautiful bars. —...

Grilled Pears with Mascarpone Cheese
For a light dessert after a big barbecue, we stuff pears with mascarpone cheese and gingersnap cookies. Add a drizzle...

Tiramisu Crepes
Delicate crepes, filled with creamy mascarpone cheese and laced with vanilla and a hint of coffee liqueur, always make for...

Cranberry Orange Cheesecake
I can't go to any Christmas gathering without this show-stopping dessert in tow. The combination of cranberries, chocolate and orange...

Fruit and Cheese Platter
Quick, easy and totally irresistible, this fruit and cheese platter is the perfect grazing board for your next party.

Cranberry-Orange Tiramisu
The holiday version of tiramisu trades the amaretto and coffee notes of the traditional dessert for the bright, seasonal flavors...

Baklava Cheesecake
With a phyllo dough crust, a spiced ground walnut layer and a mascarpone and honey cheesecake filling, this baklava cheesecake...


Cannoli Cake
A luscious, chocolate-studded cannoli filling separates the tender layers of this rich cannoli cake, which (surprise!) starts with a packaged...


Rhubarb Tart
The rhubarb flavor in this tart balances nicely with the honey and amaretto. The mascarpone cheese makes it rich and...

Red Wine and Chocolate Cupcakes
Red wine and chocolate make an amazing pairing, especially in these rich, elegant cupcakes I make each year for my...

Crab-Topped Tomato Slices
When camping, my wife and I top large beefsteak tomatoes with spicy chunks of crab. Then we warm this summer...

Espresso Filling
Coffee lovers will go crazy for cakes made with this heavenly filling. It's rich, decadent and irresistible! —Megan Byers, Wichita,...