Desserts

Comfort finds us in unexpected ways. Thank goodness for that. And thank goodness for this not-too-sweet, subtly apple-y, kid-friendly quick bread.

A sweet something that evokes the memory of travels to Greece. Or the bulk bins of '70s-era health-food stores. Whichever experience it calls to mind for you, these will take you back.

When life hands you too many doughnuts—yes, it's possible—make pudding. You heard us. Doughnut pudding.

These uncannily crisp, seemingly shortbreadish cookies from San Francisco's Miette are--and we mean this--unlike any you've ever encountered.

A little something dark and decadent to swoon over on a sultry summer afternoon. A little cinnamon- and cayenne-laced chocolate and cream never hurt anyone.

This purple-stained cake—er, what's left of it—calls for just old-fashioned goodness and the season's most compelling fruits. Got milk?

You can't prolong summer. But you can prolong raspberry season with some lipstick-red berries, a little sugar, and this easy and unerringly helpful recipe.

Whether you seek convention or innovation, you'll find it in this haute yet humble peach pie, which draws on tradition yet still wields some surprises.

The name of this sweet and sturdy pie crust in French means "so much better than your silly American pastry dough."

The soul-satisfying collision of brownies and ice cream has been around since we were kids. In case you've ever wanted to recreate it at home, here's the best way we know.

This nifty little number has all the uber richness of cheesecake and all the luxe creaminess of ice cream but with barely any effort. No ice cream maker required.

Better known as seven layer bars, this bewitching stack of graham cracker crumbs, sweetened condensed milk, chocolate, coconut, and nuts just may exceed your childhood memories.

Flaunting an always-stunning, goes-with-anything white, this coconut cake glams up dinner parties, bridal showers, weddings, birthdays, and Tuesday nights.

This Southern creation is a simple affair. Just eggs, butter, sugar, and, of course, lemon, it's a pleasantly homey dessert, perfect for any afternoon or occasion.

Like the classic, these sponge cakes are crammed to almost bursting with irresistibly sweet, fluffy, creamy goodness—but minus the chemicals and other abominations.

How do you define a true New York-style cheesecake? A sweetly crunchy graham cracker crust cushioning a rich, creamy, moan-inducing filling with a slightly lemony lilt. In other words, this recipe.

A marvie blend of bitter stout and sweet ice cream, this inspired adults-only rendition of an old-fashioned float just may take you by surprise.

Named for the time it takes to be beaten into delicious submission, seven minute frosting is delicate yet sturdy, light as air yet luscious as can be.

This crust recipe from Flour Bakery in Boston is simple to make, buttery beyond belief, and is the perfect pal for rich fillings, as with the Milky Way Tart.

This concoction of hot milk and Mexico's incomparable chocolate is whipped into a frenzy with a milinillo--Mexico's unplugged answer to the immersion blender.