Milk Pudding with Rose Water Caramel and Figs

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

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.

Make this versatile caramel at home with our slow-simmered method using milk and sugar—or take one of two sweetened condensed milk shortcuts.

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

Fufu is a dish that has been passed down through many generations and is seen as a symbol of Ghanaian identity and heritage. Making fufu traditionally is a very laborious task; this recipe mimics some of that hard work but with a few home-cook hacks that make for a far easier time.

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

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

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