Dessert Sauce & Topping Recipes

Drizzle, sprinkle and drool over our dessert sauce and topping recipes. Perfect for ice cream sundaes and rounding out your favorite desserts!

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    Christmas Pudding with Brandy Sauce

    We developed this classic Christmas pudding that's served with a caramel brandy sauce. Packed with fruits, nuts and spices, it's...


    Blueberry Ice Cream Topping

    4 reviews

    Here's the scoop on a sensational sauce! Describes Betty Leibnitz of Hallock, Minnesota, "It has fresh-fruit flavor and is delicious...


    Caramel Dumplings

    4 reviews

    My family just loves these tender dumplings in the sweet, rich sauce. I love them because they turn out wonderful...


    Blueberry Breakfast Sauce

    6 reviews

    This fresh-tasting sauce, chock-full of blueberries, tastes great served over pancakes, French toast, waffles or even ice cream. Whether you...


    Strawberry Rhubarb Sauce

    3 reviews

    This versatile sauce brings a sunny new taste to pound cake, ice cream and bread pudding. I wouldn't be without...


    Cinnamon Dip

    1 review

    This creamy dip can be prepared the night before and chilled. Serve with apple wedges or an assortment of cookies...


    Homemade Strawberry Dessert Topping

    1 review

    From Roanoke, Illinois, Evelyn Kennell sends this colorful berry topping that's simply ideal draped over angel food cake or low-fat...


    Contest-Winning Gingerbread with Lemon Sauce

    6 reviews

    I asked my mother-in-law for this recipe once I learned it's my husband's favorite. Now I bake it whenever he...

    Meringue Shells with Lemon Curd

    5 reviews

    We love a dazzling dessert of meringue shells filled with sunny lemon curd. It’s sweet and tart, crunchy and fluffy....


    Fresh Apple Cake with Caramel Sauce

    27 reviews

    I've had this recipe for years and make it often since Michigan has an abundance of apples. The caramel sauce...


    Sweet Pineapple Sauce

    1 review

    I simmer up a yummy pineapple sauce that's sensational whether served warm or cold. It's delicious drizzled over ice cream...


    Hard Sauce

    5 reviews

    I remember making this sauce for my mom when I was about 8 years old. I loved the aroma and...


    Cheesecake with Caramel Apple Topping

    Years ago, I decided to dress up my basic cheesecake by adding a topping of caramel apple slices. The rich,...


    Spiced Peaches with Cinnamon and Brown Sugar

    Canned peaches get special attention from cinnamon and brown sugar in Debbie Schrock's kitchen. "Served warm, these peaches offer down-home...


    Blueberry Pound Cake

    4 reviews

    My husband and I have blueberry bushes in our backyard, so I developed this dessert using a basic pound cake...


    Apple-Raisin Bread Pudding

    25 reviews

    "Our six children love this for breakfast on a chilly morning, but try it for your next party. It makes...


    Black Raspberry Dumplings

    1 review

    These scrumptious dumplings are very easy to fix. I like to prepare them just before a meal and then set...

    Buttermilk Bread Pudding with Caramel Creme Fraiche

    1 review

    This is simple and incredibly tasty. It always gets two thumbs up! Caribbean flavors shine in this homey recipe. Serve...


    Angel Food Cake with Berry Sauce

    9 reviews

    We top light and airy angel food cake with a lovely berry sauce for a heavenly dessert. The sauce can...


    Lemon Snow Pudding

    2 reviews

    My mother first served this light and refreshing snow pudding at a dinner for my brother, his new bride and...


    Blueberry Quick Bread with Vanilla Sauce

    11 reviews

    This loaf is chock-full of blueberries—two whole cups! When you pour the vanilla sauce over the bread, it makes it...


    Cranberry Strawberry Sauce

    1 review

    This recipe was given to me by my aunt quite a few years ago. It's especially good with turkey, chicken...


    Peppermint Stick Sauce

    1 review

    This pepperminty sauce is one of my favorite Christmas gifts to give. I package it in a decorative jar, then...

    Southern Bread Pudding

    2 reviews

    I used to teach in a cooking school, and this was one of the most popular recipes. We often made...


    Homemade Apple Dumplings with Caramel Sauce

    5 reviews

    When our apples become ripe, it's not unusual for me to make as many as 30 of these fruity dumplings!...


    Cinnamon Chocolate Nachos

    7 reviews

    Field editor Kathy Kittell from Lenexa, Kansas found a “sweet” way to serve nachos. “It’s the perfect variation for my...


    Easy Raspberry Sauce

    8 reviews

    Spoon this smooth sauce from our Test Kitchen over waffles or pancakes for a fabulous breakfast. Or try over ice...


    Sour Cream Bavarian

    7 reviews

    Are you ‘sweet on’ someone who’s counting calories? Show them you care with this light and refreshing dessert. It’s sinfully...


    Hawaiian Waffles

    5 reviews

    I created this waffle recipe to recapture the memorable tropical tastes we enjoyed while visiting Hawaii. —Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon