Dessert

This simple process works for practically any fruit; gauge how much sugar to use based on the fruit’s sweetness, and try cardamom or ginger in place of cinnamon.

If you don't already blind-bake your pie crusts, this is why you should start.

That thing where your cake is ready on top but is wet in the middle? It's not your fault (this time).

A thrifty Depression-era hack just happens to make one of the fluffiest cakes around.

Princess Leia cupcakes for all!

It’s a tough job, but someone’s gotta do it.

Doughnuts, now and forever.

Cake doughnuts are better for dunking, but yeast doughnuts have more chew. Which one are you?

What says it's finally spring more than crunchy sugar snap peas, bright red radishes, fresh scallions topped on tiny fried toasts, and mint leaves in a sweet granita?

Plus, Zac Efron is going to host a food show (?!), and more news from the week.

At Sister Pie in the Motor City, Lisa Ludwinski is hiring (and inspiring) locals to make truly impressive pastries. Now's your chance to join the revival.

Make a perfect, moist carrot cake at home by avoiding these common mistakes—and by following this recipe.

Feast on pigeon pie, direwolf bread, and Sansa's lemon cakes.

Sansa Stark made these desserts one of the most recognizable in Game of Thrones. She deserves a sweet treat after all she’s endured, and so do you. For a Dark Sansa version, pour syrup over the cake, then top with black sesame seeds. And be sure to check out our other GoT-inspired recipes!

Normally served cold as a sweet cinnamon-and-rice drink, horchata translates seamlessly to this creamy dessert.

Who knew that dessert could be as easy—and refreshing—as combining sugar and water?

One of those dreamy cookies that elicits a silent reverence in every chocolate lover who tastes it.

If using beans or rice as pie weights, use a lot.

These will be sweet and chewy when done and are the perfect decorations for BA's Best Carrot Cake Recipe.

Showstoppers like this don’t come easy. Here’s the strategy: Blind bake the crust on Day 1; fill and bake on Day 2; and assemble on Day 3.

The texture of these delicate slice-and-bakes is similar to a Mexican wedding cookie: crumbly, but insanely tender.

Use a blue cheese that you like to eat and serve these with butter and jam to play up the salty and sweet pairing.

Juicy, fruit-filled pies call for a baked-through bottom crust.

Attention: This is not a smoothie, but you can have it for breakfast if you want.