Fruit Dessert

Here's a terrific light version of an American summer classic.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

To create a basket-weave design, follow the instructions at the bottom of the recipe.

This pretty tart is great with vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt.

Among favorite desserts of the decade were waffles, served with ice cream and syrup, as well as this easy cake's ancestor. The treat reached its maximum popularity with the increasing availability of canned pineapple and the marketing efforts of the Dole Company. Today's widely available fresh fruit-spiked with ginger, macadamia nuts and orange zest-gives a great result.

Greece On many Greek islands, figs are usually poached in a locally produced dessert wine. The combination of red wine, citrus, and spices used here yields equally sweet results. The honey-yogurt cream is similar to an Italian panna cotta.

Using purchased mixed dried-fruit bits for the filling makes this comforting dessert a snap to prepare.

Yellow or white peaches work equally well.

Dried cherries from Michigan add their bright sweetness to winter baking.

Minus the ice cream, this delicate pudding makes a wonderfully indulgent breakfast.

Apples are traditional, but peaches are divine.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.