Crispin Cider Beignets with Rich Caramel Sauce

Layer homemade custard, ripe bananas, and vanilla wafers under clouds of whipped cream for this iconic dessert.

Yes, it's a shortcut in a microwave. It's also a gooey, fudgy, wildly good chocolate cake.

Fluffier, fresher, and fancier than anything from a tub or can.

Originally called omelette à la neige (snow omelet) in reference to the fluffy snow-like appearance of the meringue, île flottante (floating island) has a lengthy history that dates back to the 17th century.

The silky French vanilla sauce that goes with everything.

Crème de violette is an exuberantly floral violet liqueur that gives vibrant color to this fun frozen cocktail.

Reminiscent of a classic diner dessert, this chocolate cream pie offers pure comfort in a cookie crust.

Native American people made these with cornmeal dumplings, simmering them with wild grapes, which were harvested at their peak sweetness.