Recipes Desserts Fast and Easy Desserts By Food & Wine Editors Updated on January 10, 2017 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: © David Malosh In a bind, turn to these tasty confections to satisfy your sweet tooth. From a lemon-cherry yogurt parfait to mini black-bottom cheesecakes, these desserts don't sacrifice taste for time. 01 of 20 German Chocolate Cake Sundae https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/german-chocolate-cake-sundae Like many pastry chefs, Ghaya Oliveira loves taking classic desserts, breaking them down into their components and reconfiguring them. This approach inspired Grace Parisi to transform a traditional recipe for German chocolate cake into an elegant and incredibly delicious ice cream sundae. More Chocolate Recipes Go to Recipe 02 of 20 Mini Black-Bottom Cheesecakes © Tina Rupp Parisi made several versions of these brilliant little jam-topped cheesecakes, substituting fromage blanc and other tangy soft cheeses for the usual sour cream. Some versions were sweeter, others more tart; all were delicious. More Cheesecake Recipes Go to Recipe 03 of 20 Molten Chocolate Cake with Raspberry Filling © James Baigrie More decadent than molten chocolate cake: one filled with warm raspberry, reveals F&W's Grace Parisi. Valentine's Day Recipes Go to Recipe 04 of 20 Cherries Poached in Red Wine with Mascarpone Cream Ben Dearnley Thick mascarpone cheese mixed with honey makes a luscious topping for poached cherries. You can serve the dessert either warm or cold. We love it both ways. More Cherry Recipes Go to Recipe 05 of 20 Mini Cassata Cakes Pastry chef Ghaya Oliveira makes a version of cassata, the ornate Sicilian dessert with layers of sponge cake, sweetened ricotta, candied fruit, dark chocolate and marzipan. The easy recipe here is Grace Parisi's own interpretation. More Italian Recipes Go to Recipe 06 of 20 Sliced Oranges with Thyme Syrup Oranges and thyme are magical together in this simple and elegant dessert. If you want a completely clear syrup without the bits of thyme, put the leaves in a tea ball and remove it once the syrup is chilled. More Orange Recipes Go to Recipe 07 of 20 Zabaglione with Strawberries Here we serve the zabaglione hot when it's just made, but if you want to prepare the dish ahead of time, mix the zabaglione with whipped cream and refrigerate it as described in the first variation below. More Italian Dessert Recipes Go to Recipe 08 of 20 Blueberries with Custard Sauce © Sabra Krock A classic pair, blueberries and custard sauce are both delicious on their own, but even more satisfying together. More Custard and Cream Pies Go to Recipe 09 of 20 Berry Fool with Black Pepper Black pepper is an unlikely and stimulating addition to this dessert of fresh strawberries in whipped cream flavored with raspberry puree and Grand Marnier. More Strawberry Recipes Go to Recipe 10 of 20 Honey-Lime Strawberries with Whipped Cream These strawberries, macerated in lime and honey, become a bracing summer dessert when served over a scoop of lemon sorbet. The whole thing can also go into the blender with a shot of rum to make an excellent frozen daiquiri. More Summer Desserts Go to Recipe 11 of 20 Lemon-Cherry Yogurt Parfait Stephanie Foley Thick and creamy Greek-style yogurt is a fast and healthy base for tangy parfaits. Here, Grace Parisi folds some of the yogurt with lemon juice and zest, mixes the rest with chunky cherry preserves, then spoons the yogurt into glasses in alternate layers. More Yogurt Recipes Go to Recipe 12 of 20 Creamy Rose Panna Cotta PHOTO © ANNA WILLIAMS Chef Erin Eastland created this supereasy and refreshing dessert. It's delicate without being eggy, no easy feat. More Panna Cotta Recipes Go to Recipe 13 of 20 Espresso Granita with Whipped Cream JAMES BAIGRIE Top the granita with a hefty portion of whipped cream; you'll need the mild sweetness of the cream to balance the strong espresso. How To Make Coffee Go to Recipe 14 of 20 Caramelized-Pineapple Baked Alaskas © Stephanie Foley Baked Alaska is a layer of cake covered with ice cream and meringue. In this version, Grace Parisi skips the cake. Instead, she tops ice cream (preferably coconut) with pineapple chunks that have been sautéed with store-bought dulce de leche, then spoons a quick meringue over the fruit and broils until golden. Best Store-Brought Holiday Cookies Go to Recipe 15 of 20 Rich Baked Chocolate Puddings © John Kernick Although this deep, dark chocolate pudding is easily made in ramekins, it's fun to bake and serve in small glass jars. Pim Techamuanvivit likes using old, mismatched jam jars. Best Chocolate Recipes Go to Recipe 16 of 20 Citrus Gratin with Toasted Almonds © Dana Gallagher This warm citrus dessert is an updated version of the old-fashioned half grapefruit broiled with brown sugar. In addition to vitamin C, the recipe provides vitamin E from the scattering of sweet and crunchy almonds on top. More Healthy Desserts Go to Recipe 17 of 20 Manhattan Ice Cream Float Frasca makes his own bourbon ice cream and cherry syrup for this clever riff on a Manhattan. For his superquick version, he blends vanilla ice cream with bourbon and uses a high-quality black cherry soda. Best Soda Fountains in the U.S. Go to Recipe 18 of 20 Salted Fudge Brownies © Tina Rupp Kate Krader has been making these fudgy, sweet-salty brownies since she was 10 years old. As a kid she used regular table salt; now she recommends a flaky sea salt like Maldon, because the flavor is less harsh and it melts so nicely into the batter, accentuating the chocolaty sweetness. More Fudge Recipes Go to Recipe 19 of 20 No-Bake Chocolate Custard © Amy Sims This supersilky chocolate custard is ready in just 30 minutes. A Guide to Fast Recipes Go to Recipe 20 of 20 Chocolate-Almond Bars © David Malosh Almonds and chocolate are a winning combination. For these crisp, chewy bars, Grace Parisi mixes roasted almonds, almond butter and chocolate chips with sugar and egg, then bakes them. The Ultimate Camping Recipe List Go to Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit