7,721 topping recipes

Coffee-walnut toffee cooked to 290F with espresso, molasses, and cinnamon, then topped with swirled bittersweet chocolate and more toasted walnuts. A two-week make-ahead candy.

Cinnamon-sugar baked apple slices topped with vanilla ice cream and golden meringue. A stunning twist on classic Baked Alaska that's easier than it looks.

Quick microwave cheesecake with sour cream filling and melted chocolate drizzled on top. Cooks in 18 minutes with no water bath, ready after chilling.

Layered salt cod baked with sliced potatoes, sweet peppers, onions, and ripe tomatoes in olive oil. A rustic Portuguese-style casserole topped with hard-boiled egg and fresh parsley.

Three-ingredient avocado banana spread blends ripe avocado, banana, and lemon juice into a silky, naturally sweet topping. Diabetic-friendly and ready in 20 minutes.

Carrot pineapple cake sweetened with pineapple juice concentrate instead of sugar, spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, topped with cream cheese pineapple icing and pecans.

Pull-apart Christmas tree coffee cake made with bread machine dough, shaped from soft buttermilk rolls, topped with sweet icing and cinnamon heart candies. A festive holiday brunch centerpiece.

Slow cooker Mexican flank steak rolls stuffed with tamales, braised in tomato sauce, and topped with Monterey Jack. A creative Tex-Mex crockpot dinner.

Golden apricot rice pudding baked in individual molds with a brown sugar and dried apricot bottom that becomes a caramel topping when unmolded. Elegant and simple.

Savory no-bake Danish blue cheese pie on a pumpernickel crumb crust, topped with fresh green grapes. A bold, tangy appetizer that doubles as an elegant cheese course.

Fudgy baked chocolate brownie base topped with gooey marshmallow cream and rich chocolate frosting studded with crunchy pecans. A Southern classic that's part brownie, part pie, all decadence.

Creamy shrimp enchilada soup thickened with blended tortilla chips, loaded with green chilies, sour cream, and cilantro. Topped with melted cheddar and mozzarella.

Scotch toffee bars made with rolled oats, brown sugar, dark corn syrup, and butter, baked crisp then topped with melted chocolate and chopped nuts. Chewy, crunchy, and no-fuss.

Baked fish fillets topped with a cilantro, lime, jalapeno, and toasted almond sauce. A light Mexican-style seafood dish with bright, fresh flavor.

Low-fat marbled pumpkin cheesecake swirls spiced pumpkin into a creamy vanilla filling over a gingersnap crust. Pureed cottage cheese keeps it light while a water bath gives a silky, crack-free top.

Triple-spirit eggnog spiked with dark rum, brandy, and bourbon, folded with whipped cream and fluffy egg whites. Topped with fresh nutmeg for the holidays.