Lauren Fortgang, the pastry chef at Le Pigeon in Portland, OR, spikes ice cream with black pepper.
Reminiscent of a classic diner dessert, this chocolate cream pie offers pure comfort in a cookie crust.
This cake was created from thrift and was supposedly named after its appearance, which reminded people of the muddy Mississippi River bottom.
Serve a thick slice for breakfast or an afternoon pick-me-up.
Layer homemade custard, ripe bananas, and vanilla wafers under clouds of whipped cream for this iconic dessert.
These decadent brownies feature a sweet, minty topping complemented by a rich dark chocolate ganache and mini chocolate chips for added texture.
Cannoli and sfogliatelle require complex technique—making them is best left to the professionals. But a galette-inspired variation? That’s a snap to do at home.
Yes, it's a shortcut in a microwave. It's also a gooey, fudgy, wildly good chocolate cake.
There are many things that appeal about a Basque cheesecake—it's crustless (one less job) and is meant to look “rustic” with its wrinkled and jagged sides.