Velvet-Smooth Dark Chocolate Pudding

This warm stove-top pudding packs a punch of deep chocolate flavor. It’s the perfect recipe for a quick company dessert or a simple nighttime treat.

No-Bake Peanut Butter-Pretzel Cookies

Need a fast after-school snack? These salty-sweet nuggets are just the ticket.

Broiled Figs with Honey-Balsamic Drizzle over Cottage Cheese

This is the perfect dessert for folks who don’t care much for sweets. It’s a bit like a fruit-and-cheese course and pairs nicely with wine. When figs are out of season, try it with halved strawberries.

Quick Tiramisu Trifle

With this recipe, you’ll be able to serve dessert to a crowd in less than 20 minutes. You can change the flavor and texture of the trifle by the type of cake you choose: for the rich, eggy flavor typical of tiramisù, use yellow pound cake; for a light-as-air trifle,

Sauteed Apples with Caramel Sauce

The dairy-free caramel sauce for this recipe wowed the VT staff with its luscious, ooey-gooey texture. The sauce will keep for up to two weeks in the fridge, so you might want to double it to have extra for topping other desserts.