For an even sweeter summer, take advantage of the season's perfectly ripe peaches.
Author: Martha Stewart
A perfectly layered napoleon is a showstopping dessert; slicing it, however, can be a tricky matter. Don't be discouraged if yours doesn't cut neatly into serving pieces; even if it's slightly flattened...
Author: Martha Stewart
We mixed sour cream into the batter to add moistness and a subtle tang. Silky smooth ganache makes a rich topping; other options include seven-minute frosting and cream-cheese frosting. The chocolate curls...
Author: Martha Stewart
Don't bake these rich double-chocolate cookies to a crisp; they are meant to be soft and chewy.
Author: Martha Stewart
Note: These recipes have been adapted from "Lobster Rolls and Blueberry Pie" by Rebecca Charles of Pearl Oyster Bar and Deborah DiClementi. Text copyright 2003 by Rebecca Charles. Reprinted by permission...
Author: Martha Stewart
This cheery lemon cake is perfect for festive occasions. Top it off with our Whipped Frosting that's the perfect light and fluffy complement to this moist cake.
Author: Martha Stewart
Fresh peaches and blueberries are baked beneath a fluffy layer of vanilla-cream biscuits. The tops are brushed with heavy cream and sprinkled with sanding sugar for a crispy-sweet crunch. When Martha made...
Author: Martha Stewart
A combination of fresh and ground ginger, molasses, and chunks of semisweet chocolate makes the cookies sophisticated enough for adults but chocolaty enough for children.
Author: Martha Stewart
Rich, buttery, and made with lots of vanilla, these cookies are simple to make. Use a cookie press-a hollow tube fitted with a decorative nozzle at one end and a plunger at the other-to press the cookies...
Author: Martha Stewart
No forks are needed for these. The dough is pressed into muffin tins to make kid-friendly sizes.
Author: Martha Stewart
Toasted coconut balances the tart sweetness of pineapple and provides a crunchy topping for this buttery cake. Not too delicate, it's a treat just right for toting.
Author: Martha Stewart
Underneath the spiced oat topping of this crisp is a double-fruit filling: tender apples and sweet-tart blueberries.
Author: Martha Stewart
Both make-ahead and no-bake, this Italian treat will lift everyone's mood-including the chef's! Grab an Americano at a coffee shop to infuse the store-bought ladyfingers with freshly brewed flavor. Then,...
Author: Shira Bocar
Bings fill in for the usual (but harder to find) sour cherries in this summer pie. A simplified lattice crust gives you all the wows with half the work!
Author: Martha Stewart
This mash-up recipe combines two holiday dessert favorites: apple pie and pecan pie. Delicious on its own, this pie also pairs well with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Author: Martha Stewart
Want to learn how to make macarons? We've taken the guesswork out of making these patisserie beauties, so you can prepare them at home. Our foolproof macarons recipe calls for making your own almond flour...
Author: Martha Stewart
Blueberry pie is a perfect summer dessert. Yes, it's pie; but blueberries are one of the healthiest foods around, and they require no pitting or peeling.
Author: Martha Stewart
Everyone will ask for seconds of this casserole made with mashed sweet potatoes and a marshmallow topping that's a perfect combination of gooey and crunchy. With the help of a little nutmeg for flavor,...
Author: Martha Stewart
Use this rich frosting to decorate Magnolia Bakery Vanilla Cupcakes. This recipe comes from "More from Magnolia: Recipes from the World-Famous Bakery and Allysa Torey's Home Kitchen."
Author: Martha Stewart
It's hard to improve upon a giant -- and downright delicious -- chocolate chip cookie, but we've found a way: Stuff it with caramel! The secret to this recipe is freezing the balls of dough for just 15...
Author: Martha Stewart
Be very careful to stand away from the stove when you add the rum -- the flames will be brief but dramatic.
Author: Martha Stewart
Mini marshmallows are melted into this dark chocolate fudge, giving it the smoothest, creamiest texture.
Author: Martha Stewart
Because it is so often used in pies, rhubarb is sometimes called "pie plant." For best results, make this pie the day before you plan to serve it.
Author: Martha Stewart
For best results, bake these cakes at least a day before serving. Store, wrapped in plastic, for up to three days at room temperature, or freeze for up to three months.
Author: Martha Stewart
The starch in Arborio rice -- typically used for risotto -- makes this pudding extra creamy.
Author: Martha Stewart
Sticky toffee pudding is essentially a rich, moist cake permeated with a thick caramel-like sauce (with extra for serving). Most recipes say to soak the dates in hot water, but here we use coffee. It gives...
Author: Martha Stewart
Add these chunky, sweet treats to your holiday dessert menu.
Author: Martha Stewart
Lemon lovers, rejoice -- these crisp, delicate cookies are made with lots of juice and zest for a delightful tang; poppy seeds add crunch.
Author: Martha Stewart
Use this sweet, buttery crumble topping on Rhubarb Pie or any other fruit pie in place of a top crust.
Author: Martha Stewart
Use this graham cracker crust recipe to make our Summer Fruit Cream Pie.
Author: Martha Stewart
Rich with molasses, hermit bars are spicy, old-fashioned treats that keep for days. Martha made this recipe on episode 706 of Martha Bakes.
Author: Martha Stewart
A signature Christmastime sweet, our tiny almond-flavored cookies bear the print of the baker's thumb, which is gently pressed into the partially baked cookie to create a well. A dollop of apricot, red...
Author: Martha Stewart
Made from 2 small chocolate sponge cakes filled with fluffy vanilla icing, whoopie pies have been a lunch-box staple for generations. In this classic recipe, Martha uses a 1-ounce ice cream scoop to form...
Author: Martha Stewart
Spoonfuls of vanilla and chocolate swirl together to make this delightful marble cake for dessert.
Author: Martha Stewart
Author: Martha Stewart
These colorful fruit jellies are simple to make and fun to eat.
Author: Martha Stewart
Use this recipe to frost your favorite layer cake.
Author: Martha Stewart
Just like the ones sold in those iconic blue tins but Martha's are even tastier! The secret is using the best-quality salted butter you can find.
Author: Martha Stewart
With a nod to the north, these buttery sugar cookies pack a delicate crumb and a pure-maple oomph. Package them inside maple-leaf boxes for a great fall gift.
Author: Martha Stewart
Today's prepared mincemeat fillings rarely include suet or meat, as they did in the seventeenth century, and can be found in grocery stores around the holidays. Before baking the pie, pierce the upper...
Author: Martha Stewart
Light on effort, heavy on flavor, pound cake has earned its centuries-long popularity. Learn how to make this traditional, crowd-pleasing dessert.
Author: Martha Stewart
Many cooks are intimidated by pastries and pies, thinking they'll make a mistake with the dough and ruin the recipe. The fact is, most of the errors that cause problems are easily preventable, and achieving...
Author: Martha Stewart
Irresistible desserts don't need a mile-long ingredient list or an elaborate prep -- and this tempting crisp proves it.
Author: Martha Stewart
Pull a fast one on the kids: In just 10 minutes, whip up the dough for these sweet, crunchy treats made with whole-wheat flour. Many recipes for baked goods can be tweaked to use equal parts whole-wheat...
Author: Martha Stewart
No one can resist these cloud-like cookies studded with chocolate chips.
Author: Martha Stewart
The incomparable flavor of pure maple syrup is reason enough to make this sweet treat; that it is also quick to prepare is an added bonus. Maple syrup is marked and graded by its color, ranging from light...
Author: Martha Stewart