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Chess bars are a Southern treat typically made with a cake base topped with a rich cream cheese filling that’s very, very sweet. Here, I heavily reduce the sugar and replace the flour-based cake ...

Forget the stuffy crystal-cut bowl. We’ve modernized this old-school British dessert by serving it on a baking sheet instead. This way, the meringue, whipped cream and fruit are all easily accessible.

Jodie Kautzmann is an editor, baker, and confectioner with more than 15 years of experience in content creation, recipe development, and pastry production. She's obsessed with the fine details and ...

Costco's freezer section is a treasure trove of desserts that can rival any homemade treat. Whether hosting a dinner party or indulging in a solo sweet tooth craving, these nine desserts offer ...

Aside from being über-cute, these tiny cakes come together with just a whisk and a single bowl. And since they’re so small, they bake up in just 15 minutes. Take that, layer cake. The soufflé is ...

Dessert: Fresh, juicy and colorful, this red fruit salad is always a hit at the table! Perfect as a light dessert or snack, this recipe combines ripe fruit with a touch of lime, a little agave syrup ...