Dessert
This Centuries-Old Milk Pudding May Have Inspired Some of the World’s Favorite Desserts
Before there was panna cotta or blancmange, there was mahalabiya. Learn the history of this creamy pudding.
By Genevieve Yam
Mahalabiya (Milk Custard With Strawberry Compote)
Mahalabiya is an easy, creamy milk custard that’s the ideal canvas for showcasing seasonal fruit.
By Reem Assil
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53 Lemon Desserts to Brighten Your Day
Pucker up for these lemony sweets.
By Joe Sevier and The Editors of Epicurious
Youtiao (Chinese Savory Doughnuts)
Crisp, golden brown youtiao is a staple at the Chinese breakfast table.
By Jeremy Pang
This Coffee and Walnut Cake Gives the Classic British Dessert an Extra Nutty, Chocolaty Boost
A staple at bake sales and tearooms alike, coffee and walnut cake is ubiquitous across the pond. Here’s my take on the beloved dessert, featuring a silky mocha frosting and lots of deeply toasted nuts.
By Tara O'Brady
Fluffy Coffee and Walnut Cake With Mocha Buttercream
This light and fluffy coffee and walnut cake recipe is inspired by the classic British cake—but the mocha frosting takes it over the top.
By Tara O'Brady
Is This Magical Chocolate Dessert a Mousse or a Cake?
Spoiler alert: It’s both. This easy, luscious chocolate mousse becomes a Passover-friendly dessert with just two more ingredients: butter and sugar.
By Genevieve Yam
Mousse al Cioccolato (Chocolate Mousse)
This dairy-free chocolate mousse is made with just two ingredients—dark chocolate and eggs—and can easily be transformed into a rich flourless chocolate cake.
By Benedetta Jasmine Guetta
Passover Chocolate Mousse Cake
What makes the cake so special is its texture. The egg whites make the base of the cake fluffy and the top of the cake gets richness and creaminess from yolks.
By Benedetta Jasmine Guetta
This Italian Easter Dessert Takes 5,400 Minutes to Make and Is Worth Every Second
With its sunny citrus flavor and wonderful combination of textures, pastiera Napoletana is a sensory experience worth having.
By Jarrett Melendez
Pastéis de Nata (Custard Tarts)
Pastéis de nata have a melt-in-the-mouth, fragile, flaky crust and a not-too-sweet custard that is caramelized and darkened in spots.
By Leandro Carreira
I’m Taking Pride in My Chinese Heritage By Making Hong Kong Egg Tarts
Hong Kong egg tarts are a quintessential part of Cantonese cuisine. Learning to make the pastry helped me reconnect with my culture.
By Genevieve Yam
Hong Kong Egg Tarts
To make classic Hong Kong egg tarts, fill flaky pastry shells—or store-bought dough—with a vanilla-scented custard and bake until just set.
By Andrew Wong
Sheer Korma (Vermicelli Eid Dessert)
Sheer korma is a traditional dessert of milk, nuts, and vermicelli that’s served on the morning of Eid in many Indian households.
By Asma Khan
For the Easiest Passion Fruit Curd, Fire Up the Pressure Cooker
Counterintuitive as it may seem, you can make perfectly delicious fruit curds in the high heat of your Instant Pot.
By Jarrett Melendez
Basbousa (Semolina and Almond Drizzle Cake)
Basbousa is a semolina cake that's soft, dense, and flecked with texture throughout.
By Salma Hage
Egyptian Bread Pudding (Om Ali)
This easy Egyptian bread pudding (called Om Ali or Umm Ali) is made with puff pastry, perfumed with rose water, and topped with an assortment of toasted nuts.
By Salma Hage
Fluffy, Crunchy Melon Pan: When Bread Meets Cookie, Everyone Wins
My entire life, I’ve loved the sorts of treats that combine a fluffy bun with a crunchy cookie top. Here’s how to make my black sesame melon pan.
By Clarice Lam