Desserts

Soft, chewy and rich with butter and apple flavor.

Individual fillo wrapped apple filled desserts

The rich cocoa, tart dried cherries, and Kirsch (cherry brandy) flavors of Black Forest Cake come together in a delightful chocolate crinkle cookie form.

Brown butter (Buerre noisette) provides a rich nutty flavor to this simple recipe.

A baked version of traditional Mexican cinnamon-sugar tortilla crisps. It uses Challenge Spreadable Butter for quick and easy preparation.

The foundation of any pie is its crust. This recipe produces a sturdy yet flaky pie pastry specifically for single crust pies. It's crisp, light, and won't crumble apart when cutting.

Caramel, chocolate, and walnuts come together to make this tart super sweet. It's loaded with flavor, and the walnuts add a little crunch to its smooth, rich texture. Slice it up into 12-16 servings and serve it like a pie.

Buttery caramel sandwiched between cookie base and chocolate topping

This tasty dessert can be a refreshing interruption on a hot summer day or the perfect ending to a backyard barbeque. Sweet seasonal berries complement the rich chocolaty tones of this homemade shortcake. Simply bake the chocolate shortcakes, cut them in half horizontally, pile in the chilled berry mix, and then top it off with more berries and a dollop of whipped cream. To make it extra moist, drizzle juices from the berries around the base and let it soak into the shortcakes.

Elegant, delicious and incredibly easy to make

Grind up some coconut flakes, throw in some dried cranberries, and get yours before they're gone. This homemade treat is packed with bursts of flavor, and the added fruit texture complements this dipping cookie's famous crunch.

We’ve given this Southern specialty a flavor make-over that’s perfect for fall entertaining. It’s everything you love about pecan pie, but with a tart punch of cranberries and a refreshing hint of citrus.

Minced fresh ginger root and ground ginger combine for a depth and complexity of flavor that pleases any ginger lover.

Enjoy a little heat with your sweets. Add a touch ground red pepper to this shortbread cookie recipe to give it the right spark.

These delicious treats pay subtle homage to the Irish tradition with a drop of whiskey in the icing.

A delicious shortbread cookie sweetened with jam and powered sugar. Roll out the dough and use a 3-inch cookie cutter to make your stars, then use a 1 or 1/2-inch star to remove the centers from half of them. Bake and cool. Spread blueberry and raspberry jam on the whole cookies. Sprinkle powered sugar on the remaining stars and assemble.

Chilled Buttery lemon curd fills individual flaky tart shells enhanced by the flakier and richer qualities produced by Challenge European Style.

Marionberries are a variety of blackberry that originated in Oregon. They are packed with superior flavor, brilliant color, and exceptional nutritional value. Freshly picked in July and August, Marionberries make the perfect filling for a summer time pie.

Buttery tart shell enhances the toasted pecans and diced peaches of the filling. Peaches add a tartness that subdues the intense sweetness of a usual pecan tart recipe.

If you enjoy pumpkin pie but are looking for a new way to experience one of fall’s favorite flavors, give this recipe a try. It’s not pie. It’s not cake. It’s simply delicious.

Apple Crisp with fresh ginger root and a hint of heat.

Try this quick and easy variation on the Star Burst cookies: dust your colored stars with a little powered sugar for a little extra sweetness. Don’t forget the napkins!

A rich, chocolate butter cake that can be made in about 30 minutes.