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Taller, heavier-weight paper molds — typically used for individual panettone, the Italian holiday bread — are used instead of regular muffin papers to create a more elegant look. Vanilla and Almond Frosting is an accompaniment for this recipe.

This rich and comforting pudding is served at the floating restaurant Fregatten Sct. Georg III in Tivoli Gardens.

Here's a great drink that is guaranteed to take the chill off a winter day. It's also quite nice with an added splash of brandy or Kahlúa.

When preparing this, be sure to spread each component of the filling to the edge of the pan so that the layering shows when the cake is unmolded. To soften ice cream easily, microwave one pint at a time in 15-second spurts, using the defrost setting.

Here's a super-sophisticated yet easy-to-make topping for ice cream. Serve shortbread cookies alongside.

This ice cream explodes with twice the vanilla flavor of store-bought varieties.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

An effortless way to elevate basic bread pudding is to substitute croissants for day-old bread. To keep down the cost of this luxurious-tasting dessert, check the better bakeries in your area — many sell day-old croissants at half-price.

In Italy, the panna cotta (molded cooked-cream dessert) at each restaurant was different: Some included hazelnuts; some were made with eggs and some without. Taking a few liberties of our own - most notably adding sour cream - we created the following superb rendition.

An impressive but easy dessert that's like a custard with fruit baked in it. In the summertime, make it with fresh peaches or plums instead of the pears.

Here's a fine-textured cake with a luxurious cream cheese and whipped cream frosting.

Begin preparing this at least a day ahead.

This recipe originally accompanied Chocolate Napoleons with Mascarpone Cream and Cherry Compote .

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This is a wonderful combination of cookie and candy, with the crumbly crust serving as counterpoint to the chewy caramel topping. For a nice presentation, place the cookies in paper candy cups, and set the cups in a basket; wrap clear cellophane around the basket, tie it up with raffia and decorate it with pine cones. Save the irregularly shaped leftover cookies to enjoy as a snack.