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Sweet Spot

Make all your celebrations a sweet success with crowd-pleasing desserts that are easy enough to make and fancy enough to feel special. We're showcasing simple and delicious cakes, cheesecakes, trifles, pies, tarts, cupcakes, and more—all featuring the season's freshest flavors.

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I Tried Our 5 Most Popular Pumpkin Pie Recipes and the Winner Is Perfection

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