Desserts

Blondies, the lighter cousin of the chocolate brownie, won our vote for easiest-to-make holiday square. Then we came up with endless variations and finally whittled them down to our top four.

End brunch on a sweet note by swapping that second cup of java for a creamy mocha parfait.

Ganache is a thick French chocolate sauce that's also used as a glaze, icing and pastry filling.

Our twist on the Japanese food trend uses strawberry ice cream for a bite-sized satisfying summer treat.

You get the best of both worlds creamy, rich cheesecake and thick, fudgy brownie swirled together in one decadent mouthful. You might want to bake a double batch because they won't last!