When life hands you too many doughnuts—yes, it’s possible—just make pudding. An easy-to-rationalize, drop-to-your-knees-it’s-that-good, doughnut pudding.

This proper summer pudding, made from late-season berries, currants, sugar, and sliced bread, is utterly British. Not to mention stunning. And sublime. And summery.

This clever little chocolate fix draws on just two ingredients–both of them pantry staples. Even better, you can easily make much or as little as you need. (Yes, need.)

These little cups of toasted coconut, full of creamy dark chocolate, are like chocolate-dipped macaroons in reverse: lots of chocolate and a little coconut.

This flan is oh-so-refreshing, tangy, and creamy rich with orange flavor. Serve it as a sweet coda to a luxe dinner or a simple brunch.

This luscious, silken, gently flavored coconut tart is topped with a delicate burnt-sugar crust that shatters when sliced.

This mint julep panna cotta has all the spiky, minty flavors of the classic cocktail tucked into a creamy dessert. A definite Kentucky Derby treat.

We’ve no idea where this name came from, as there’s nothing foolish about conjuring a conversation-stopping dessert from just three ingredients. Nothing foolish at all.

Think pumpkin pie, but with its Thanksgiving finery on. A streusel topping gives the bourbon-pumpkin tart a special toasted walnut-cinnamon flavor and crunch.

This pumpkin cheesecake from Rose Levy Beranbaum is what it says: pure pumpkin flavor. It’s a great autumn treat that’s even better with a drizzle of caramel.

This steamed cranberry pudding is moist, and bright with bits of berries, and the mild, buttery sauce provides balancing richness and sweetness.

This Spanish custard, called crema, is rich, creamy, and simple to make. The custard is made with milk and cream, so it’s lighter. Serve the crema warm.

This noodle kugel is an adaptation of the Jewish recipe. The kugel, filled with eggy sugary noodles, is baked until praline-like. A Rosh Hashanah recipe.

Lavender panna cotta is a great summer dessert. The panna cotta has a light lavender flavor and, since it’s cool, is the ideal recipe for a warm night.

This chocolate banana cream pie is a traditional banana cream pie that has been kitted out with a chocolate crust and ganache, bananas, and whipped cream.

Two kinds of chocolate come together in this pots de creme recipe. Milk and bittersweet chocolate fill these pots de creme and on top is whipped cream.

This recipe for a frozen terrine, called semifreddo, is an ideal dessert to make ahead and pull out, slice, and serve. A great ending to an outdoor meal.

For this twist on the Italian classic egg cream dessert, Riesling wine spikes a jumble of peaches, nectarines, and summer berries. A refreshing dessert.

For these mini-cheesecakes, buttery graham-cracker crusts cradle plenty of creamy cheesecake and swirls of raspberry puree. A definite kid-friendly treat.

Long grain rice features in this silky gelato, similar to a gelato in Florence. It’s part rice pudding, part gelato, and all lick-your-fingers goodness.