Holiday Desserts

Cream cheese pie with cayenne-spiced cherries recipe

Heather Barnett — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 15:00:00 -0800

This kicked-up cream cheese pie is perfect for the holidays. Featuring cream cheese filling in a graham cracker crust and cherries spiced with a touch of cayenne pepper, your dinner guests will come back for seconds .

Ice cream cone Santa hats

Karen Miner — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 08:15:00 -0800

Ice cream cone Santa hats are the perfect project to keep the kids busy while they anxiously await the arrival of jolly ol' Saint Nick. Not only are they fun to make, they're also fun to eat!

Snowman doughnut faces recipe

Brandi Bidot — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 15:45:00 -0800

These adorable snowman faces will make your child light up. No-bake and kid-friendly, they will be the cutest little things on the dessert table.

Pomegranate cheesecake recipe

Brandi Bidot — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 11:00:00 -0800

The beautiful, deep colors of this stunning dessert will be the talk of your holiday dinner. This homemade cheesecake is topped with a lovely pomegranate syrup and garnished with fresh mint making it almost too pretty to eat.

Chocolate raisin walnut pie

Christina Caldwell — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 00:20:00 -0800

When it comes to treats around the holidays, it’s usually a battle between Team Cake and Team Pie. Very few treats can please the whole crowd with a compromise. Combining the rich, smooth appeal of cake and the crusty, buttery crunch of pie, this chocolate raisin walnut pie is a tart, tasty piece of holiday heaven. Use this filling with a store-bought crust or create a flaky creation of your own with the recipe below. Either way, the chocolate, walnut and raisin filling is sure to be a hit at your next holiday party.

3 Holiday cheesecake recipes

Monica Beyer — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 13:00:00 -0800

Cheesecake has a long history and is a much desired and sought after dessert during the holiday season. From pumpkin and fudge-bottom to a super easy no-bake cherry cheesecake, check out our new spins on this holiday favorite.

Eggnog roulade with rum buttercream

Jennifer Farley — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 08:15:00 -0800

Pumpkin rolls with cream cheese frosting have become a popular holiday dessert in recent years. This eggnog version brings new life to the dish and is perfect for holiday parties!

Gingerbread cheesecake bites

Brandy Clabaugh — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 16:00:00 -0800

Cheesecake is even better when you can eat it one bite at a time! The crust is full of gingerbread flavor, and the cheesecake is light with lemony flavor.

What in the world is figgy pudding?

Laura Willard — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 07:41:00 -0800

You've probably heard the song "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" a million times, and you've likely sung the line "Now bring us some figgy pudding" over and over. But do you know what figgy pudding really is? Keep reading to find out!

The best fudge recipes: 4 Options to sink your teeth into

Patricia Conte — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 07:29:00 -0800

Just say the word -- fudge -- and you can almost taste the sweetness that seems to come only once a year! If you love fudge, you’ll want to get your hands on these four, best-of-the-best, fudge recipes of the season.

Magical holiday dessert: Coconut creme brulee

Dawn Viola — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 06:00:00 -0800

When the crunchy, caramelized sugar melts on your tongue, it reveals a cool, smooth, creamy custard infused with toasted coconut. This creme brulee recipe will make your dinner table seem like a five star restaurant and make your guests think you are a true chef.

Healthy Christmas desserts

Michele Borboa, MS — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 08:45:00 -0800

Though the holiday season is an eat-fest of fudge, cookies, pies and cakes, you can still fit into your little black dress while indulging in the sweets with these healthy holiday dessert recipes.

The best holiday dessert cookbooks

Michele Borboa, MS — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 07:05:00 -0800

If your usual Christmas cookie recipes are getting stale and your go-to baked goods have left you uninspired, it’s time to feast your eyes on drool-worthy, gorgeously-illustrated, recipe-plumped cookbooks that get you excited to get in the kitchen. Here are the best holiday dessert cookbooks featuring a delicious array of dessert recipes such as cookies, gingerbread, pies, pastries and cakes.

Decadent holiday cookie recipes

Michele Borboa, MS — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 07:21:00 -0800

Cookies are a tasty given during the holidays, but we prefer to go beyond the expected holiday desserts and make awe-inspiring cookies that stand out. Here are three decadent holiday cookie recipes that will have cookie lovers groaning in delight with every sweet, savor-worthy bite.

Elegant holiday meal planning: Tips to create an eye-catching holiday feast

Michele Borboa, MS — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 16:06:00 -0800

Looking to impress your holiday guests but not looking forward to spending a fortune on pricey holiday dinnerware and expensive ingredients for the festive feast? Good news – you can spend little and still dazzle your friends and family with the following holiday food styling tips from the experts at ShopSmart, a magazine from Consumers Union, who also publishes Consumer Reports.

Holiday entertaining: Coffee and dessert pairings

Cheryl Magat — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 11:57:00 -0800

With the holidays approaching, many of you will either be hosting dinner parties or attending parties during which coffee is served with dessert. Like wine, people are now looking to pair just the right coffee with their desserts to end the evening on a memorable, mouth watering note. Here are a few holiday tips on pairing coffee and desserts.

Italian-style Easter feast

Diana De Cicco — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 16:01:00 -0800

Easter and any holiday for that matter is an excuse to eat a huge feast in most Italian families. Starting with an antipasto platter, soup, pasta, a meat entree, multiple sides, and of course dessert, Easter is a time to indulge after 40 days of Lent. Whether or not you have Italian roots, preparing the following Italian-style Easter meal will make the spring holiday all the more reason to celebrate.