Dessert/5 recipes

Fig preserves made with ripe figs, strawberry gelatin, and pectin for a thick, spreadable jam that seals in sterile jars. A Southern classic with only 5 ingredients.

Graham wafer delights with a cooked date and brown sugar filling sandwiched between graham crackers. A no-bake layered dessert bar topped with chocolate icing.

Eggnog gelatin mold sets chilled eggnog with ground almonds, then unmolds onto a platter with mandarin oranges and whipped topping. A nostalgic holiday dessert.

Japanese cookies made with whipped egg whites, rice flour, and melted shortening, spread thin and baked until crisp. A delicate, naturally gluten-free wafer-style cookie.

Cocoa cream pie with a from-scratch chocolate pudding filling made from cocoa powder, milk, and cornstarch in a baked pie shell. Topped with whipped cream after chilling 6-8 hours.

Old-fashioned banana cream pudding layered with vanilla wafers and sliced bananas in a rich, stovetop custard. A Southern-style dessert that's ready in 20 minutes flat.

Egg yolk shortbread bakes a richer-than-classic Scottish biscuit with butter, sugar, flour, and a single yolk for extra tenderness and golden color. Fork-marked, two-stage baked for delicate crisp edges.

Awesome recipe with amazing results. Can't go wrong with this.

A proper Irish chocolate cake made with Guinness stout, cocoa, and dark brown sugar, sandwiched with a bright orange buttercream. Rich, malty, and a wee bit boozy.

Layers of homemade sponge roll with raspberry jam, sherry-soaked custard, crunchy amaretti, and piped whipped cream make this Scottish trifle a showstopper British dessert.

Pineapple mint sorbet blends fresh pineapple, orange juice, lime, and mint into a smooth, tangy frozen dessert. A light palate cleanser or refreshing warm-weather finish, no ice cream maker required.

Classic baked flan with a deep amber caramel top and silky vanilla-orange custard underneath. Spanish-style cream caramel made the proper water-bath way for a dinner-party showstopper.

Homemade fruit pie with a flaky double crust, a vented top, and a sparkle of sugar over the rim. Shielding the edges with foil keeps them from scorching while the filling bubbles and the top bakes golden.

Regular vanilla frosting. Extra things may be added to enhance different flavors if desired.

Once you try them you will be saying OMG. Loads of chocolate and moist gooeyness. These turn out almost fudge-like and very very moist. These might be the best chocolate brownies you've ever tried.

This is the ultimate pound cake and it is quick and easy to make. It is moist, buttery and fluffy with the subtle flavors of vanilla and fresh lemon. Great served with sorbet or fresh berries.