Chocolate and mint are a classic pairing, but try swapping pure almond extract for the peppermint.
Author: Martha Stewart
The combination of cream cheese and butter makes an especially rich dough in this delectable Walnut and Brown-Sugar Rugelach.
Author: Martha Stewart
This crisp and crunchy cookie is perfect for dipping into a cup of hot tea or coffee.
Author: Martha Stewart
Looking for a sweet dessert to serve for Passover? This recipe for macaroons offers an intense chocolate flavor without ingredients (bread, wheat, oats,...
Author: Martha Stewart
This ganache adds decadence to frozen yogurt or a slice of our Mocha Chip Angel Food Cake.
Author: Martha Stewart
Sweet pears and an orange-scented crumb balance tart cranberries, making this cake delicious as an afternoon snack or as a dessert with whipped cream.
Author: Martha Stewart
As the pie bakes, the filling separates into a silky, creamy custard base with a featherlight souffleed pumpkinlayer on top.
Author: Martha Stewart
Use this recipe to make our Chrysanthemum Cupcakes and Sweet Pea Cake.
Author: Martha Stewart
In the grand tradition of European pastry, this torte alternates layers of crisp butter-wafer cookies with a dense bittersweet chocolate mousse. Best served...
Author: Martha Stewart
Cheery marzipan ladybugs nestled in a piped buttercream lawn make adorable kid-friendly cupcakes.
Author: Martha Stewart
Barfi (or burfi) is a fudge-like Indian candy that's typically served at celebrations, from birthdays to Diwali. Our homage to the classic confection starts...
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Silky and custardy, this classic creme anglaise is the just what our elegant Raspberry Floating Island needs for ultimate indulgence.
Author: Martha Stewart
Use this basic gingerbread recipe to make cutout cookies in various shapes. Our favorites are gingerbread boys and girls in different sizes, decorated...
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This sweet Mother's Day treat comes to us from reader Angie M. Biggin of Lyons, Illinois. Serve this easy Lemon Poppy-Seed Tea Cake along with other afternoon-tea...
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A cross between a cake-like cobbler and a traditional fruit crumble, a buckle is the perfect way to showcase juicy summer peaches.
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Caramel is surprisingly easy to make and imparts a rich, delicious flavor to this buttercream frosting. Use it to decorate our Caramel Layer Cake or Caramel...
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Chocolate complements the sweetness of pumpkin in this sophisticated alternative to pumpkin pie. A rich layer of melted chocolate is poured on top of the...
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The secret to the success of this stunning rhubarb tart is blind-baking the crust. Pop it in the oven before making the filling, so it gets firm and crunchy,...
Author: Sarah Carey
When you're in the mood for something deliciously sweet, try these "Everything but the Kitchen Sink" cookies.
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To make this pie for 6 to 8 people, simply halve the recipe and make it in a 9-inch pie plate.
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Skip the preservatives in store-bought cereal bars by making these delicious homemade treats. They're a perfect addition to a school lunchbox.
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Even nonbakers will find this traditional Passover cookie an easy-to-make dessert. With just four ingredients, the macaroons can be whipped up in under...
Author: Martha Stewart
This simple, light cake is easy to make and provides the layers for our decadent Strawberry Lemon Trifle.
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Enjoy this cake on its own or with a dollop of lightly sweetened whipped cream.
Author: Martha Stewart
This recipe comes courtesy of Diane Rasberry of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She says the chocolate filling of this pie is balanced out by the not-too-sweet...
Author: Martha Stewart
A recipe from Martha's mom, this rustic cheesecake is an Easter tradition in the Kostyra family. Instead of the usual cream cheese filling and graham cracker...
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Use this chocolate icing recipe with Lamingtons. To ensure that icing stays at the proper consistency while the cakes are prepared, the bowl must sit over...
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Sour cream gives this pound cake a rich, moist texture. This recipe is from Julie Richards, of Charlottesville, Virginia.
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Nuts and yogurt lend healthy protein to this salty-sweet, gluten-free dessert that pulls its inspiration from crunchy granola. Each serving contains a...
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This rosy riff on a strawberry shortcake is sure to become a new Bundt cake classic. Egg whites and cake flour create a stark white batter (and super tender...
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Take advantage of fresh stone fruit and berries in season with this summertime treat.
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This updated version of the classic Philadelphia float is flavored with mandarin oranges and a dash of vanilla for a simple, fuss-free dessert.
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A classic grunt is a dumpling-topped fruit dessert that's cooked on the stove. Ours is made with blackberries and raspberries and dollops of ginger-spiked...
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This Cream Cheese Frosting goes perfectly with our Red Velvet Cake.
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Use this Empanada Dough recipe to make our Spicy Chicken Empanadas.
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The name of these buttery cookies comes from the word "polvo," which means dust in Spanish, and refers to their cinnamon-sugar coating, as well as the...
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A rich cream-cheese dough flecked with lemon zest is filled with sweet-tart raspberry preserves in these festive pinwheel cookies known as joulutorttu,...
Author: Martha Stewart
Use this Crostata Dough in our Lattice-Topped Vanilla Bean Pineapple Tart.
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With a prep time that clocks in at just 10 minutes, this fruit-filled dessert is ideal for gatherings.
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The meringue topping is just right for the tangy, cool lemon filling (and provides a way to use the whites from the separated eggs). You can easily skip...
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This meringue is used for our Pavlova with Fresh Red Fruits. It will produce a meringue that is crisp on the outside and chewy on the inside.
Author: Martha Stewart
Pink swirls of raspberry wind their way through this cloudlike meringue topped with whipped cream and more berries.
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The slight bitterness of orange zest and a sprinkling of salt round out the richness of the chocolate and hazelnuts.
Author: Martha Stewart
These zesty, chewy cookies make a wonderful, edible holiday gift.
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Anise seeds add a hint of licorice to these pretty lace cookies made of ground almonds. Orange zest adds a citrus aroma.
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The shape of these cookies, created using a walnut mold, gives a hint at what's sandwiched within.
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A galette is a flat French tart or cake. After baking to a glossy sheen, the filling becomes a sweet-and-tart masterpiece.
Author: Martha Stewart