RecipesFlan de Queso A small slice of this impressively rich, creamy, caramel flan dessert goes a long way. What a delightful finish for a special meal or holiday celebration. —Pat Forete, Miami, Florida
RecipesCranberry Celebration Cheesecake This pretty cheesecake is a cranberry and dessert lover’s dream. Cool and creamy, it’s just right for the holidays—or any day! —Teri Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan
RecipesMint Baileys Bars This Baileys bars recipe is a combo of two St. Patrick’s Day goodies. You can use any type of chips in the brownies, and you can choose to swirl in the cheesecake instead of using it as a separate topping. —Teri Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan
RecipesCaramel Cheesecake The gooey caramel on top really makes this cheesecake. It’s definitely a family favorite. —Rena Fields, Sackets Harbor, New York
RecipesPumpkin Cheesecake Brownies I created this by taking my favorite cheesecake brownie recipe, which is about 40 years old, and kicking it up with pumpkin and spices. These will disappear fast, so consider doubling the recipe. —Judy Castranova, New Bern, North Carolina
RecipesChickaritos After our son grew fond of a fast-food restaurant’s fried burritos, I created this recipe by substituting beef with chicken and skipping the frying. It’s been a hit with our family ever since! —Nancy Coates, Oro Valley, Arizona
RecipesChocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake Our daughter first astounded us with her cooking talents when she made this cheesecake at 13 years of age. With a unique cookie crumb crust and extra-creamy filling, people think this dessert was made by a gourmet baker! —Kathleen Gualano, Cary, Illinois
RecipesChocolate Cream Cheese Cupcakes I got the recipe for these moist , filled cupcakes from a dear friend about 25 years ago. I have made them many times for my family and for church functions. They’re irresistable. —Vivian Morris, Cleburne, Texas
RecipesMagnificent Carrot Cake If you’re looking for something a little more traditional, nothing says Easter like a homemade carrot cake covered in rich cream cheese frosting. A touch of rum extract lends wonderful flavor to every bite of this baked-from-scratch indulgence.—Melanie Madeira, Dallas, Pennsylvania
RecipesFiggy Apple Brie Tart Our holiday gatherings often included baked Brie. I transformed it into a dessert that’s savory and sweet. It makes a wonderful appetizer, too. —Kristie Schley, Severna Park, Maryland
RecipesMint-Frosted Chocolate Cake I often make a peanut butter version of this cake but wanted to switch things up by introducing a new flavor. I tinkered with the recipe and decided mint was my new go-to ingredient. My son came up with the idea for the frosting. The rest is delicious history! The cake is fragile, so freezing the layers makes them easier to handle. —Melanie Cooksey, Monroe, Georgia
RecipesBrisket Sliders with Caramelized Onions For a dear friend’s going-away party, I made a juicy brisket and turned it into sliders. If you cook the brisket ahead, slider assembly is a breeze. —Marlies Coventry, North Vancouver, British Columbia
RecipesChocolate Cream Cheese Brownies Whenever I take these to a gathering, someone will usually announce. “Lisa brought those brownies”—and everyone knows exactly which ones they are! We live on 10-1/2 acres out in the country with our daughters, 7 and 4.
RecipesRicotta Cookies A single batch of these ricotta cheese cookies is never enough. I usually make one to give away and two more to keep at home. The ricotta cheese makes the morsels extra moist. —Doris Marshall, Strasburg, Pennsylvania
RecipesCaramel Apple Cheesecake This apple cheesecake won the grand prize in an apple recipe contest. With caramel both on the bottom and over the top, every bite is sinfully delicious. —Lisa Morman, Minot, North Dakota
RecipesTraditional Cheesecake Here’s a delicious classic cheesecake that tastes great alone or with any number of garnishes. Use this basic recipe as a palette for your creativity!