Dessert

Inspired by Wayne Thiebaud’s iconic Cake Slice, these three distinct layers start with one simple batter.

Our ultimate version of the luxe chocolate-caramel bars.

Tangy-sweet and a cinch to make, balsamic butterscotch sauce is perfect for pouring over ice cream, grilled or roasted fruit, or your favorite cake.

Predestined to be the star of your next weekend hang or holiday brunch.

Party-ready and delightfully simple, this fudgy cake will become your go-to hosting dessert.

Buttery pie crust, homemade jam, and even DIY sprinkles make these the breakfast of champions.

Two of our all-time favorite desserts, now in one new classic.

You don’t have to be a pro baker to pull off this big-occasion dessert.

Featuring a bright layer of sweet mango, these colorful chia puddings are worth waking up early for. Make them ahead of time for a quick breakfast treat.

If there’s a more chic dessert move, we do not know it.

This festive take on Midwestern scotcheroos swaps out peanut butter for pistachio cream, giving the bars a beautiful hue and bold flavor.

From Jesse Szewczyk, these festive recipes use easy techniques that result in beautiful cookies—without needing an art degree in decorating.

These striking, two-toned cookies get a nutty flavor from tahini and a dose of chocolate from cocoa powder.

These Christmas cookies capture everything we love about a classic confection in a fudgier package.

Chinese five-spice gives classic crackle cookies a delightfully warming flavor and alluring aroma.

With a tart pomegranate glaze and crunchy orange sugar, these cookies are a holiday showstopper.

Fruity olive oil means this fudgy cake will stay moist for days.

A festive, elegant gingerbread cake infused with orange and warm spices, and capped with a glossy dark chocolate ganache.

This oversized crème brûlée is far easier to make than individual ones. The crackly top is created from sugar caramelized with a blowtorch, not a broiler.

Skip the fuss of individual servings; this sheet cake sticky toffee pudding is cozier, easier, and, dare we say, far more festive.

Like caramel-pecan shortbread, chocolate sablés that melt on the tongue, jam-swirled pinwheels, and more.

This irresistible fall treat is studded with spiced apples and draped in cider caramel.

Like a pecan-topped mochi cake, an apple-cider-soaked loaf, and a custardy pumpkin Basque cheesecake.

All the flaky-nutty goodness of an almond croissant, with one-tenth of the effort.