Strawberry

The chocolate topping on this striking rectangular tart is very rich, so a small serving of the dessert goes a long way.

This is a refreshing and fast adults-only dessert for any summer meal. Active time: 15 min Start to finish: 15 min

A wonderful topping for crepes or for vanilla ice cream.

Berries are in top form here; the filling is a cool, tangy crème fraîche sorbet rather than the usual whipped cream.

The silky texture and tangy buttermilk flavor of this panna cotta are irresistible. Start preparing the dessert one day ahead.

Ground cardamom is a clever addition to the sugar in this simple recipe.

This recipe was created to accompany Chocolate Strawberry Orange Wedding Cake .

A quick, colorful and low-cal dessert. What else could you ask for?

Elegance doesn't come any easier than this treat made with purchased puff pastry.

An elegant tart with a cookie-like crust.

Majorca, Spain When this dessert is made on Majorca, rum-soaked raisins are baked on top. Here the filling is flavored with rum; then the cake is served with a strawberry compote.

Like the cake layers, the frosting is made in two separate batches; each batch yields about eight cups. Ivy is for decoration only; please remove ivy before cutting cakes.

Assemble this modern take on a classic English dessert the day before to allow the juices to be absorbed. Look for the soft ladyfingers in the cookie or specialty foods aisle of the supermarket.

By the end of the 1940s, Americans were starting a love affair with "gourmet" dishes like strawberries Romanoff. Here’s an updated version, flavored with Grand Marnier and vanilla.