Dessert recipe collection

Try something new and use this tasty recipe that is made with buttermilk, chives and winter squash.

Chocolate mint rice pudding layered in sherbet glasses, lightened with whipped cream and egg whites, studded with cooked rice and swirls of mint jelly.

Triple chocolate cookies with unsweetened and semi-sweet chocolate, espresso, toasted pecans and walnuts, finished with a piped chocolate drizzle. Dense, fudgy, and intensely rich.

Lighter chocolate and raspberry cream torte with four layers of cocoa cake, raspberry jam, and a pink raspberry whipped cream. Made with skim milk and low-fat margarine for a lower-fat celebration dessert.

Crunchy chocolate almond biscotti with cocoa powder, toasted whole almonds, and chocolate chips. Double-baked Italian cookies built for dunking in coffee or espresso.

Chocolate almond crisps with almond meringue cookies piped on parchment and sandwiched with a dark chocolate ganache. A French patisserie-style confection with crisp, nutty, chocolatey layers.

Flourless chocolate almond torte with chopped dates, unsweetened chocolate, and whipped egg whites for a dense, rich cake. Topped with melted chocolate glaze and served with fresh cream.

Chocolate brownie macaroons with melted chocolate, whipped egg whites, shredded coconut, and condensed milk. Fudgy centers with crisp tops, crowned with a blanched almond.

Chocolate butter cookie dough adds melted unsweetened and semi-sweet chocolate to a master holiday butter cookie recipe. Roll, cut, and shape it into pinwheels, classic cut-outs, Linzer sandwiches, or sugar-coated crescents.

Flourless chocolate cake with crushed amaretti cookies, cocoa, and cream baked in a water bath. A dense, Italian-style loaf cake with almond flavor and a fudgy, custard-like center.

Chocolate-dipped California figs stuffed with walnuts or marshmallows. An elegant no-bake candy with just three ingredients. Perfect for gift boxes.

Homemade chocolate cannoli with beer-leavened fried shells filled with sweetened ricotta, chocolate chips, toasted walnuts, and orange and lime zest. An Italian pastry shop classic made from scratch.

Chocolate caramel pecan cheesecake with a vanilla wafer crust, melted caramel and toasted pecan layer, and a rich semisweet chocolate cream cheese filling. A turtle-style cheesecake.

Flourless-style chocolate squares with melted unsweetened chocolate, cake flour, hazelnuts, and skim milk. Fudgy, nutty, and lower in fat than traditional brownies.

Diabetic-friendly chocolate chiffon mold lined with ladyfingers and set with gelatin and whipped egg whites. A retro low-fat dessert with light cocoa flavor and elegant presentation.

Chocolate chiffon pots made with skim milk, cocoa, and gelatin blended with ice cubes for instant mousse. Low-fat chocolate dessert ready in 30 minutes.