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The Journey to Pavlova

Want to know what goes into recipe testing? Sometimes, it's 17 tries to get something just right! Here's the journey to pavlova – plus key tips and tricks to making the perfect pavlova every time.

The Secrets to the Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

Want to know the secrets to making the best chocolate chip cookies? We're spilling everything, from if you should use butter or shortening to which kind of chocolate chips to use. Plus, grab our recipe for the best chocolate chip cookies.


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Healthy Popsicles

With this simple tip, have healthy treats on hand at all times for when your sweet tooth hits!

Versatile Ideas for Using Up That Leftover Eggnog

Eggnog is simple to make and can be used in lots of tasty ways, any time of year. Here are a few inspiring ideas.

How to Make Caramel Stick to Apples

Do you love caramel apples but your sweet, buttery coating won't stick? This simple tip comes to the rescue.


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Ricotta Cheesecake Tart with Hazelnut-Oatmeal Crust

This is one cheesecake you don’t want to pass up. A delicately-flavored ricotta cheese filling baked in a crisp hazelnut crumb crust, and topped with fig jam, make this dessert divine.

Cheesecake is known for its rich, creamy filling, and this one is all that and a whole lot more. Instead of indulging in one of those over-sized options, this one strikes the perfect balance of cheesecake-to-crust ratio, so it has more of a lady-like sensibility.

While purchased ricotta works fi…

Sweet Potato Flan with Orange-Rum Caramel

Sweet potato adds a unique and delicate flavor to a classic Spanish dessert. Not too heavy or too sweet, these baked silky-smooth custards are the perfect ending to a hearty meal. Sweet potato flavor really shines through in this rich and creamy flan with the help of bay leaves and a sweet orange-rum caramel. Prepare them a night or two in advance so the custard has time to set up.

Hazelnut-Brown Butter Linzer Cookies

'Tis the season for Christmas cookies and these linzer cookies are extra-special — both in their look and taste. Here we opted for a bit of brown butter for nuttiness, swapped in hazelnuts for traditional almonds, and red currant jelly in lieu of the usual raspberry.

Pfeffernüsse

Named for black pepper, which gives Pfeffernusse [FEHF-fuhr-noos] a little bite, these petite spiced cookies make one heck of a yuletide treat. One of the best things about these classic German cookies is they get better with age, making them the perfect make-ahead Christmas cookie. Their flavor intensifies and they stay moist and chewy, so they're ideal for shipping.

Rosemary & Orange Shortbread Cookies

Shortbread cookies are a classic Christmas treat — and quite nostalgic for some. Subbing some cornstarch for flour makes for tender treats, and adding a little citrus and rosemary, along with a light sprinkle of sparkling sugar, helps make these festive. These sweet biscuits will be especially popular with Santa.

Sacher Torte

For a dessert that looks refined, tastes divine, and can even be made ahead, look no further than this incredible torte. It’s easy to see why this is one of Vienna’s crowning glories.

Super rich and devilishly delicious roughly sums up this iconic Viennese specialty, Sacher [SAH-kuhr] torte. Made with extra-bittersweet chocolate and cocoa powder, there’s no denying that chocolate is the star. Like many tortes,…

Classic Pecan Pie

This familiar dessert of toasted pecans, sweet gooey filling, and flaky crust gets a mini makeover while remaining true to its roots.

To start, use both butter and shortening in the crust for classic flavor and an ultra-tender crumb. A few tablespoons of bourbon creates a foolproof, flaky texture and enhances the toasted pecan flavor.

Swap the often-used, overly sweet, corn syrup with a combination of brown sugar, pure maple syrup, and molasses, to create a deeper, more nuance…

Frosted Animal Cookie Chex Mix with Peanuts & Pretzels

The worst thing about desserts is waiting for them to bake or cool. But that's not the case with this sweet treat! This Frosted Animal Cookie Chex Mix with peanuts and pretzels come together so quickly, you won’t have to wait long. The neat thing about this frosted Chex mix is it transforms a breakfast staple into to-die-for dessert. You can also serve this as a sweet after-school snack or afternoon pick-me-up — kids love it!

Apple & Cranberry Cobbler

This Apple & Cranberry Cobbler takes full advantage of fall's bounty of fruit. Tart cranberries and sweet apples form the layer of juicy fruit, but it’s the topping that seals the deal — sweet, buttery, crispy, and nothing short of satisfying.

Lemon Cream Cheese Danishes

These flaky Lemon Cream Cheese Danishes are a quick and easy breakfast, brunch, or dessert recipe, taking a shortcut with store-bought crescent roll dough. With just a few ingredients, you can make a bakery-quality, homemade Danish in 30 minutes. The lemon-scented cream cheese filling tastes just like cheesecake, and the glaze amps up the lemon flavor. When you're looking for a cheery and bright breakfast or dessert, turn to these decadent treats.

Champagne-Poached Pears with Dark Chocolate Sabayon & Pistachio Brittle

A holiday meal wouldn't be complete without a little bubbly. Serve a beloved dessert — poached pears — with a few 5-star upgrades. Set the stage with a dreamy dark chocolate sabayon sauce, made by whisking together egg yolks, wine, and chocolate for an incredibly creamy custard. Then finish the dessert off with a stained glass-like pistachio brittle.

Mexican Chocolate Crème Brûlée

Five simple ingredients — cream, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, Mexican chocolate, and eggs — are all you need for an exceptionally rich and elegant dessert. And no one has to know how simple this Mexican Chocolate Crème Brûlée is to make. Just a handful of ingredients and you'll be in chocolate heaven.