Gingerbread Cupcakes with Eggnog Frosting

Gingerbread Cupcakes with Eggnog Frosting provide a delightful flavor combination for the winter holidays.  Eggnog is used in both the cupcake batter and the frosting, creating a wonderfully spiced confection.  

Cannoli Dip

Cannoli Dip is a quick and easy way to enjoy the flavors of a classic Italian dessert, but with far less work.  Simply whip up a creamy filling of ricotta and cinnamon, sprinkle in some chocolate chips, and serve with an assortment of crisp cookies.  

Pumpkin-Peach Rugelach

Pumpkin-Peach Rugelach have a delicate cream cheese pastry wrapped around a sweet filling made with pumpkin, peach preserves, walnuts, and plenty of cinnamon.  These little cookies are easy on the eyes, and easy to make, too.

Last-Minute Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes

 

It happens to all of us: we plan a decadent, impressive dessert to serve at a special meal.  And despite our best efforts, something goes awry along the way.  Egg whites won't whip into a meringue.  The cake doesn't rise.  The souffle falls.  Or, in my experience, the pie crust simply won't cooperate.  And yet, you still need to serve some type of dessert.  You need a Plan B.

Cranberry Applesauce

Cranberry Applesauce is a quick no-bake dish that also happens to be easy on the waistline.  Fresh cranberries lend a pleasing tartness and create a lovely light-pink color.