dessert

Ideas for dessert.

Baked apples are what happens when dessert is cozy instead of complicated. You take whole apples, core them, and let the oven do most of the work, baking them until they slump slightly and turn soft, fragrant, and spoonable.

You can keep them ultra-simple: just apples, a splash of water, maybe a little cinnamon. Or dress them up with an optional nutty filling, chopped walnuts or pecans mixed with a bit of honey or maple syrup, tucked into the center so it melts into a gooey, toasty pocket as they bake.

These roasted grapes with yogurt are simple but feel surprisingly elegant, like dessert and breakfast had a very good idea together. Fresh grapes go into the oven just long enough to slump, blister, and release their juices, which turn into a glossy, jammy syrup right on the pan. Spoon them while they’re warm over a bowl of thick, tangy yogurt, and you get this beautiful contrast: cool and creamy underneath, sweet and roasty on top.

Huevos chimbos are a delicious traditional dessert from the Zulia region of Venezuela, steeped in history. It's a type of flan made primarily with egg yolks, sugar, and rum, typically served on special occasions.

Made with just a handful of ingredients, this decadent dessert balances deep chocolate flavor with the subtle warmth of Irish cream. 

This mousse is simple to make yet impressive to serve, making it the perfect ending to a festive meal, or any time you’re craving a sophisticated chocolate treat.

This dessert consists of soft balls of fresh cheese soaked in a thick, sweet milk flavoured with cardamom and saffron. Frequently garnished with pistachios.