Dessert

We tested every mix from Betty Crocker, Duncan Hines, Dolly Parton, and more to determine which box is worthy of your birthday.

Pavlova meets Black Forest cake in a holiday dessert designed to steal the spotlight.

A simple sandwich cookie made with black tea, fresh ginger, and ground cardamom that tastes just like a cup of milky chai.

The classic dessert reimagined as a soft and chewy cookie with a buttery, brown-sugar-sweetened graham cracker dough and a silky lime custard filling.

A riff on the New York classic black-and-white cookie, featuring refreshing peppermint extract and a sprinkle of festive crushed candy canes.

A swirl of marshmallow fluff melts into the tops of these hot chocolate cookies while a pinch of cinnamon imparts the taste of a wintry mug of warm Nesquik.

A minty twist on classic Black-and-White cookies, hot chocolate-inspired cookies swirled with marshmallow creme, and more.

A shortbread base made with cheddar cheese provides a salty contrast against a chewy caramel in this playful cookie bar that pays homage to Chicago mix popcorn.

Keep spirits high and ovens warm with a big batch of our best holiday cookies.

These pinwheel-style swirls pair classic sugar cookie dough with cranberry and red wine jam. They’re equally at home on a cheese plate and served as dessert.

You can find butter mochi on practically every corner in Hawaii—it’s that ubiquitous because, well, it’s that good. For my version, I’ve browned the butter for a layer of toasted nutty flavor and added miso, which balances out the sweetness with its signature umami.

Originally called omelette à la neige (snow omelet) in reference to the fluffy snow-like appearance of the meringue, île flottante (floating island) has a lengthy history that dates back to the 17th century.

This apple cake is the poster child for fall.

A crisp cookie base, a silky dark chocolate filling, and a glossy ganache top make this the ultimate chocolate cheesecake.

With tender buttermilk cake layers, a cranberry jam so good you’ll want it on toast, and a silky white chocolate frosting, this is a cake that’s equal parts impressive and achievable.

Bake something unforgettable this Thanksgiving: Pecan cream pie layers a buttery nut-filled base with brown sugar custard, a flaky crust, and whipped cream.

This tender butter pecan cake channels all the gooey richness of pecan pie, with toasted nuts and a sticky bourbon caramel glaze.

This Brie galette is party food at its finest—and easiest! A 5-ingredient sweet-salty appetizer that takes just five minutes to prep.

Silky filling, flaky crust, a whisper of spice: This is pumpkin pie done right.

Warm, cozy, and plush—and the cream cheese frosting doesn’t hurt.

Classic crumb cake meets bouncy pumpkin mochi cake for this season's dessert mashup.

Everything good about the classic dessert with the warming notes of a pumpkin spice latte.

A rich and tender pumpkin cake that uses a whole can of pumpkin puree. No stand mixer needed and ideal for holiday gatherings.

This seasonal take on a Puerto Rican favorite adds pumpkin purée and a touch of warm spice for an autumnal flair.