Chocolate Cherry Pound Cake

Jeni Britton Bauer's Tuscan Sundae

The flavors here are so complementary and play off each other perfectly: the salt and caramelized sugar in the ice cream, the warm honey and Vin Santo sauce—delicious

Roasted Cherry Chocolate-Almond Ice Cream

A lush cherry ice cream with crunchy bits of dark chocolate and crunchy almond.

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.

Chocolate Marquise

A handsome ramekin of dark chocolate mousse is a Seriously Bitter Sweet indulgence. Take the time to make the Cocoa Bean Cream to serve on top; the cocoa nibs add a depth that complements the mousse beautifully.

Fruity No-Churn Ice Cream

This ice cream relies on the power of a stand mixer, rather than a proper ice cream machine, and can be made with any sort of freeze-dried fruit.

Bourbon-Vanilla Ice Cream

I know Robin Bellinger wrote an Essentials post about Vanilla Ice Cream a few weeks ago, and far be it from me to try and one-up a recipe adapted from Chez Panisse Desserts, but I just made the most amazing,...

Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta

Panna cotta is one of my favorite desserts, equally delicious as a delicate dish all on its own or as a creamy canvas for seasonal fruits.

Scooped: Pistachio Gelato with Strawberry Sauce

When I started to run out of things to eat strawberries with—by which I mean I got tired of them sliced with frothed cream—I started poking through my pantry for inspiration. I came across some pistachio butter and knew I need look no further. Pistachio butter (there's a recipe here) is ridiculously nutty and almost unbearably complex, with a lusciousness that puts Nutella to shame.

Banana Cookies and Bourbon Ice Cream Sandwiches

Notes: Bourbon ice cream is a serving suggestion; you can skip this step and use your favorite flavor of ice cream. Use a stainless steel skillet to brown the butter--a dark-bottomed skillet will make it difficult to see the butter...

Spiced Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe | Scooped

I have long resented the use of the word "vanilla" to mean bland, blah, and boring. Real vanilla is deep and complex. Anyone who thinks vanilla is boring hasn't tasted this ice cream.