Pastries

Staff Picks

Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie

Although this dessert looks impressive, it's a cinch to make thanks to refrigerated piecrusts and cinnamon rolldough.

Snickerdoodle Doughnut Hole Muffins Recipe

The name says it all: they're muffins, but with the flavor of snickerdoodle cookies and the richness of doughnut holes.

Sweet Potato-Cranberry Scones with Molasses-Orange Butter Recipe

These cranberry-speckled scones make the perfect food gift to give this holiday season.

Simplest Pear Tart

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It might be simple, but that doesn't mean it won't impress.

Chicken Alouette Recipe

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Ideal for a shower, brunch or holiday meal, pair this savory dish with a tossed salad, green beans, or a congealed salad.

Homemade Pop Tarts

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The filling for these pop tarts can easily be replaced with your favorite jam or fruit filling, but we're partial to the classic brown sugar-cinnamon center. The soft pastry is buttery and crumbly, making it hard to justify grabbing store-bought pop tarts ever again.

Christmas Wreath Pastry

This pastry can be a decadent addition to your Christmas morning tradition.

Peach Scones

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Fluffy and tender, these scones are speckled with peach pieces.

Best-Ever Scones

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If you want to bake up an extra batch for good measure, we won't blame you.

Apple Rose Tart

An apple (tart) a day keeps the doctor away. Bonus points if it's as beautiful as this one.

Blackberry, Browned Butter, and Almond Tart Recipe

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It's ike a cookie on the outside and a cake on the inside—with pockets of juicy blackberries.

New Orleans Beignets

This classic recipe will trasnport you back to the Big Easy in just one bite.
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Inspiration and Ideas

Our Best Tart Recipes
Don't miss out on these sinfully scrumptious tart recipes—filled with an assortment of plump fruit, creamy custards, and tangy citrus. Consider yourself lucky if you have any leftovers!
Our Favorite Fall Pie, Tart, and Cobbler Recipes
Need an indulgent dessert? Try our stone Fruit Lattice Slab Pie. Want some comfort food for dinner? Chicken-and-Biscuit Cobbler is just the ticket. Whether you're in the mood for a pie, tart, or cobbler, we have rounded up some of our top-rated fall recipes. These delicious treats are perfect for serving a crowd during the holiday season or simply making ahead of time to enjoy throughout the week. If you can't decide on just one, don't fret. Some of these desserts combine more than one sweet treat. Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie and Pecan Pie Cobbler are excellent choices. Of course, if you need a classic dessert everyone is sure to enjoy, go with Kentucky Bourbon Pie or Chocolate Pudding Pie. Our Skillet Chicken Pot Pie is a great choice for feeding family and friends during the fall season. You can't go wrong. Select the recipe that's perfect for your occasion.
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Banana Cream Donuts
Gingered Peach Galette
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Traditional Cannoli Recipe

Apple Strudel Recipe

This delicate, fruit-filled pastry will keep you coming back for more.

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Our Best Recipes For Celebrating Christmas In The South

Our best recipes for an inspiring season.

Jolly Holiday Pie and Tart Recipes

Dig in to a warm and comforting slice of one of these holiday pie and tart recipes.

Our Favorite Pumpkin Muffin Recipes for Fall

Wake up to the sweet smell of fresh pumpkin muffins.

8 Rustic Fruit Tart Recipes

It's hard to resist the fruity centers and flaky crusts of these satisfying fruit-filled tarts.

Fresh Lemon Tart Recipes

These fresh citrus tart recipes will dazzle your taste buds.

Donut Recipes We Can't Stop Making

Check out our favorite recipes for the holy grail of all breakfast desserts.

Our Easiest Puff Pastry Desserts

Pastry dough is easy-to-use, convenient, and instantly transforms into elegant desserts that can be assembled with a few simple steps. The light, flaky pastry puffs up during baking as the butter melts between its multiple layers creating its signature texture. Keep a few frozen sheets on hand whenever you need to make a quick, no-fuss sweet treat.

How To Make a Fruit Tart

You're just a few steps away from serving this fruit tart on your holiday table. Simply wrap warm pears and bourbon-laced fruits in a golden brown crust.
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