Chocolate Napoleons with Mascarpone Cream and Cherry Compote

Consider every birthday cake, brownie, and cupcake covered (in this frosting, that is).

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

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

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.

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.

These decadent brownies feature a sweet, minty topping complemented by a rich dark chocolate ganache and mini chocolate chips for added texture.

Tangy cream cheese custard drenched in bittersweet caramel. Cue the oohs and aahs.

Yes, brownies can—and should—be made with white chocolate.