Dessert/40 recipes

Pound cake slices draped in a cloud-light mascarpone sauce with brandy, whipped egg whites, and fresh berries. An Italian-style dessert that looks fancy but takes 20 minutes.

Fruit dessert pizza with a crescent roll crust, sweetened cream cheese spread, and fresh strawberries, kiwi, blueberries, and peaches. The classic potluck dessert ready in about 20 minutes.

Mexican fruit dessert with fresh oranges, bananas, and strawberries tossed in Kahlua coffee liqueur and topped with sweetened whipped cream and cinnamon. A no-cook, no-bake dessert ready in 20 minutes.

No-bake lemon Jello pie with whipped topping folded into lemon gelatin and chilled in a graham cracker crust. Light, fluffy summer dessert ready in 20 minutes of active time.

Banana split sundaes for two with a microwave hot fudge sauce made from semisweet chocolate, sweetened condensed milk, and corn syrup. A 10-minute date-night dessert.

Sugar-free apple streusel pie built from just 6 pantry ingredients including biscuit mix and a sweetener of choice. A diabetic-friendly dessert that bakes in about 20 minutes.

Chocolate terrine with cream cheese, milk chocolate, and a hint of amaretto. No baking required. Just chill, slice, and serve this silky make-ahead dessert for 10.

Broiled pineapple slices topped with buttery brown sugar and macadamia nuts until caramelized and bubbly. A five-ingredient tropical dessert ready in 20 minutes.

No-bake frozen strawberry yogurt pie with vanilla yogurt, sweetened berries, and whipped topping in a graham cracker crust. Cool summer dessert that takes 10 minutes to assemble.

Polar Bear cocktail: Amaretto, white creme de cacao, chocolate syrup, and vanilla ice cream blended smooth. A creamy dessert drink ready in 10 minutes that makes 2 glasses.

Amaretto-spiked cream cheese sauce spooned over fresh berries. No-bake dessert that's creamy, tangy, and boozy in just 10 minutes.

Frozen fruit salad with vanilla pudding, whipped cream, pineapple, pecans, and fruit cocktail. Make-ahead dessert that serves 10, perfect for holidays.

Chewy blonde brownie bars with melted butter, brown sugar, and chocolate chips create an easy one-pan dessert that's ready in 20 minutes.

Light angel food cake topped with vanilla ice cream and fresh blueberries macerated in Grand Marnier for an effortless summer dessert in 10 minutes.

Baked banana halves brushed with butter and lemon juice, topped with shredded coconut until golden. A warm 4-ingredient dessert ready in 20 minutes.

Decadent chocolate hearts cut marble pound cake into heart shapes and sandwich with pink strawberry whipped topping. A 10-minute Valentine's dessert for two.