Cranberry Goat Cheese Ice Cream

This ice cream has a satisfying balance of sweet and tart flavors, with a hint of goat cheese on the finish that'll give you something to think about.

Scooped: White Chocolate Mint Ice Cream with Pomegranate Molasses

White chocolate, of course, isn't chocolate. It's comparisons to the dark stuff that so frequently disappoint tasters. So let's step past the unfortunate comparisons and consider white chocolate on its own terms. Once you get by the whole chocolate malapropism, white chocolate's flavor is pretty awesome: a buttery vanilla with strong hints of mint and other leafy herbs.

White Chocolate Ginger Shortbread Ice Cream

Trader Joe's makes the best white chocolate for this ice cream. It's extremely creamy with strong notes of vanilla, chocolate, and herbs.

Cherry Ice Cream

Without any egg yolks to get in the way, this ice cream tastes like pure cherry and nothing more—although if you'd like a hint of smoke try throwing the cherries on a hot grill until wilted and soft.

Blackberry Ice Cream

This eggless ice cream puts summer blackberries center stage, without any hint of custard to distract from their tart, jammy flavor. A tiny pinch of ground cinnamon highlights their natural aroma without any overt spiciness, while a squeeze of fresh lemon juice helps cut through the richness of cream.

Cranberry Curd Tart

This fuchsia-hued Cranberry Curd Tart features a luscious sweet-tart filling, and is perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and any fall or winter celebration.

The Secret Ingredient: Crème Fraîche

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Cranberry White Chocolate Bread Pudding

This pudding, inspired by the highly delicious White Chocolate Bread Pudding at the Palace Cafe, has the soul of a New Orleans bread pudding. But it's gussied up for the season with cranberries, which add a wonderful tart contrast to the white chocolate in the butter and cream-rich custard, and a nice glug of bourbon, which certainly doesn't hurt anything. It's a perfectly decadent entrée into the Thanksgiving season.

Gingerbread Ice Cream

Spicy gingerbread cookie crumbs thicken and flavor this satisfying winter ice cream.

Cranberry and Lillet Rouge Sorbet

Serve this tart sorbet as a palate cleanser between courses, or as a light dessert with whipped cream and candied ginger.