Dessert Recipes

Frozen Kahlua bundt cake with cocoa, coffee, and a Kahlua glaze poured over the warm cake before freezing. Whipped cream icing finishes a make-ahead dinner party showstopper.

Harvey Wallbanger cake made with orange cake mix, Galliano liqueur, vodka, and orange juice, topped with a boozy powdered sugar glaze. A retro cocktail-inspired dessert from the 1970s.

Kahlua orange nut cake is a moist tube cake with a buttery walnut crumb crust, fragrant orange-Kahlua batter, and a coffee liqueur glaze. Coffee, citrus, and toasted walnut in every bite.

Classic French-style chocolate mousse with semi-sweet chocolate, whipped cream, beaten eggs, and a splash of crème de cacao. Silky, airy, and rich enough for any dinner party.

Hawaiian macadamia nut cheesecake with a graham-macadamia crust, lilikoi (passion fruit) sauce, and strawberry sauce. A tropical island dessert with two fruit sauces.

Mississippi Mist Pie with fresh strawberries hidden under a lime cream cheese filling in a vanilla wafer crust. A no-bake showstopper with creme de menthe and piped whipped cream.

Quick pumpkin bundt cake using spice cake mix and canned pumpkin, topped with a Kahlua coffee glaze. A semi-homemade fall dessert with rich, warm spice flavor.

Luxurious raspberry cheesecake with fresh berries baked into a creamy filling spiked with raspberry liqueur and orange zest, on a buttery zwieback crust. Served with homemade raspberry sauce.

Strawberry coulis made with fresh berries, lemon juice, and a splash of raspberry liqueur. A no-cook blender sauce ready in five minutes flat.

Stack spiced almond biscotti into a stunning edible tree centerpiece, cemented with orange marmalade icing. A holiday baking project that doubles as a gorgeous table display guests can eat.

Rich flourless chocolate mousse cake spiked with Cointreau or Chambord, baked in a water bath and topped with billowy whipped cream. An Italian-style showstopper dessert.

Velvet devil's food layer cake with coffee and cocoa for deep chocolate flavor, plus a silky coffee buttercream frosting. A bakery-style two-layer showstopper (Part 1).

Rich white chocolate cheesecake on a cinnamon-almond crust, served over fresh raspberry Grand Marnier sauce. A stunning baked cheesecake with a water bath method for crack-free results every time.

White chocolate hazelnut cheesecake with a crushed hazelnut cookie crust, hazelnut liqueur filling, and milk chocolate chunks. A rich, layered baked cheesecake topped with chocolate curls.

A buttery almond frangipane filling baked in a flaky shell, topped with fresh raspberries and mandarin segments in a striking yin-yang pattern. Brushed with passion fruit glaze for a show-stopping finish.

Frozen rhubarb mousse: tart rhubarb puree folded into Italian meringue and whipped cream with a splash of raspberry liqueur. Light, airy spring dessert that scoops like ice cream.