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Tart rhubarb and sweet strawberries mingle under a golden lattice crust with a nutmeg-kissed custard that sets this classic spring pie apart from all the rest.

Chocolate chip cream cheese brownies layered with a sour cream chocolate batter, a sweetened cream cheese ribbon, and a top scattering of chips. Fudgy, tangy, three textures in every bite.

Peppermint pinwheel cookies with mint extract, rolled into red and white (or green) spirals and sliced. A festive holiday cookie that's all about the swirl.

Lemon mousse cake with a tender shortbread crust and a cloud-light citrus mousse stabilized with gelatin. A three-layer chilled dessert that slices clean and tastes like spring.

Downeast blueberry bread pudding bakes wild Maine blueberries with stale white bread cubes and evaporated skim milk for a low-fat, low-sugar New England dessert.

Old-fashioned date cake with chopped nuts and a warm date-sugar topping poured over straight from the oven. Serve with whipped cream for a rich, sticky finish.

Miracle Whip spice cake folds the salad dressing into a molasses-and-spice batter for a moist, eggless cake with deep cinnamon, clove and nutmeg warmth.

Streusel and cream pear kuchen with a yeasted hot-roll base, sweet cream cheese filling, cinnamon-pecan streusel, and fanned poached pears on top. A German-style coffee cake worthy of a holiday brunch table.

Melting moments cookies made with just 4 ingredients: flour, cornstarch, powdered sugar, and margarine. Baked low and slow, they crumble and dissolve on your tongue.

Flourless chocolate cake studded with dried mission figs simmered in dark rum. Dense, fudgy, and boozy with deep cocoa flavor. Serve chilled with soft whipped cream for a dinner party dessert that feels effortlessly sophisticated.

Silky chocolate mousse infused with rum creates an elegant French dessert that melts on your tongue with rich cocoa notes and a warm boozy finish.

Soft orange poppy seed cookies made with cream cheese, fresh orange zest, and orange juice. Light, cakey, and bright with citrus in every bite.

Orange shortbread bars with fresh orange zest and cornstarch for a melt-in-your-mouth sandy texture. Score before baking for clean, even cuts.

Chocolate pixie cookies rolled in powdered sugar with a fudgy center, crackled crust, and chopped walnuts. Made with melted unsweetened chocolate for intense cocoa flavor.

Homemade maple cherry syrup with brown sugar, honey, fresh orange and lemon juice, cinnamon, and tart dried cherries. A rich, fruity topping for pancakes and waffles.

Four-ingredient cookie crust with butter, flour, and sugar pressed into a sheet pan. Golden, buttery base for bars, cheesecakes, and dessert squares.