Dark-Chocolate Mousse

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.

Yes, it's a shortcut in a microwave. It's also a gooey, fudgy, wildly good chocolate cake.

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

Make this versatile caramel at home with our slow-simmered method using milk and sugar—or take one of two sweetened condensed milk shortcuts.

Palets bretons are oversize cookies that feature butter, and because they’re from Brittany, they’re traditionally made with beurre salé, salted butter.

Fluffier, fresher, and fancier than anything from a tub or can.

This cake was created from thrift and was supposedly named after its appearance, which reminded people of the muddy Mississippi River bottom.

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