Desserts

A dense layer of chocolate ganache rests beneath a billowy eggnog mousse flavored with rum and nutmeg.

This decadent summer dessert combines all of the wonderful flavors of a classic Black Forest cake with a minimum of fuss. It is a great way to highlight fresh cherries while appeasing the chocoholics in your life.

This bar features three layers of heavenly flavor: a delicious almond-studded crust, an intense fresh blackberry center and a fluffy meringue topping.

The streusel topping and short crust make this a luscious berry tart.

Claudia Shepardson, South Yarmouth, MA [Bake-Off® 42]

This dessert seems so decadent, with its layers of chocolate and raspberry cream, that you’ll be surprised to find it’s not overly sweet.

The classic taste of a butterscotch blondie is translated here into homey cupcakes.

Making your own cool confections is especially appealing during warm weather. Scoop this deceptively rich blueberry yogurt into cones for the kids; make it more indulgent with a drizzle of blueberry sauce or some fresh berries; or serve it over wedges of angle food cake for the older kids-at-heart!

If you can find tiny wild Maine blueberries where you live, buy a bushel. Use some in this cobbler and freeze the rest for use in muffins and cakes all year long. If you can't find those small dark jewels, any blueberry will do, even the frozen store-bought variety. Serve the cobbler warm with maple ice cream.