Dessert

The sour tang and bready texture of the yeasted cake dough keep things interesting; heaps of streusel keep the crowds happy.

Apple and cheddar met on a cheese board, realized they both dreamed of someday turning into a deep-fried doughnut, and ran off to do just that.

You can use the same weight in regular apples for this gingerbread cake recipe, but don’t the little lady apples just look so awesome?!

A thin layer of caramelized sugar on the surface of these apples mimics the crackle of crème brûlée. Finally, a good reason to poach fruit.

We call this delightful apple and fig custard recipe “dessert for breakfast.”

The semolina bakes into a crunchy layer on the top and bottom but stays moist and delicate within.

From crumbly pies to the classic lattice top, these apple pies will get you baking all fall

No, cake doesn't last forever in the freezer. There are rules.

We don’t want to know what evil sorcery lies inside this cardboard container of creamy deliciousness.

What if we told you we reinvented (and, yep, improved) the Fudgsicles and Creamsicles you dream of?

For this updated creamsicle-inspired recipe, we swapped the icy orange layer for a creamy citrus curd and paired it with alternating layers of a sweet-tart frozen yogurt.

This delicious 'fudgsicle' recipe basically produces really fudgy chocolate ice cream...on a stick.

No French toast, waffle, biscuit, or oatmeal is complete without a syrup, jam, or compote to go along with it.

It’s important to use refined coconut oil here; you don’t want any coconut-y flavors competing with the vanilla.

We can't believe it's not dairy—and you won't, either.

Take this to a mocha chip place by folding in some finely grated vegan chocolate as soon as you take it out of the ice cream machine.

Vegan, yes. Low-fat? No. Ah, maybe that’s why it’s so good!

Using soy lecithin-free chocolate is essential; the additive will cause the base to separate (we learned this the hard way). We developed this recipe using Alter Eco Dark Blackout Chocolate.

Using soy lecithin-free chocolate is essential; the additive will cause the base to separate (we learned this the hard way). We developed this recipe using Alter Eco Dark Blackout Chocolate.

For an even deeper, nutty flavor, toast the cashews first (or buy them that way, but make sure they’re unsalted). Skeptical? Think hazelnut coffee, but with cashews instead.

A Filipino comfort food that’s traditionally made with chewy rice dumplings. The one served at Bad Saint, made with black rice, has an amazing color, addictively chewy texture, and earthy flavor to balances the sweetness.

The biscotti of shortbread: Cooking these impossibly tender cookies twice encourages the flour and butter to take on a toasty, nutty flavor. This recipe is from Baroo, one of the Hot 10, America's Best New Restaurants 2016.

Impressive doesn’t necessarily mean hard. The curd can be made at least a day ahead, as can the crust. Divide up the work, stay cool, and knock ‘em dead with the presentation. This recipe is from Buxton Hall, one of the Hot 10, America's Best New Restaurants 2016.

Like your desserts extra-salted? Just keep adding more and tasting the butterscotch until you reach your personal sweet-salty threshold.