Christopher Baker
Seduce your sweetheart with one of these decadent seal-the-deal recipes.
Individual Chocolate Melting Cakes
Top off these warm, melt-in-your mouth cakes with a swirl of caramel sauce and a scoop of ice cream.
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Raspberry Fool
Serve raspberry-infused whipped cream with cookies and fresh berries for a simple yet sexy ending.
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Orange Soufflé
This light, airy dessert incorporates grated orange zest and orange liqueur for a double dose of citrus.
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French Toast With Raspberry Syrup
A classic brunch staple makes a playful finale to a romantic meal—especial when it’s drizzled with raspberry syrup and dusted with confectioners’ sugar.
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Chocolate Bar Fondue
Use your imagination when choosing ingredients for dipping—try pound cake, flavored marshmallows, graham crackers, or even pretzels.
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Romantic Brownie Sundaes
You can prepare the charming brownies and raspberry sauce ahead of time, so you’ll only need a few minutes to assemble the dessert.
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Strawberries and Syrup
Spike simple syrup with Grand Marnier or cognac to give this easy dessert a little kick.
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Chocolate Pecan Tart
Crunchy toasted pecans sprinkled on top contrast nicely with the smooth, fudge-like filling.
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Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
These classic seductive treats can be made up to 3 days ahead.
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Raspberry S'mores
A childhood favorite gets an unexpectedly adult twist with the addition of fresh raspberries.
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Raspberry Panini
Score bonus points by using a heart-shaped cookie cutter to create sandwiches that look as sweet as they taste.
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Tiramisu
This simple take on the popular Italian dessert incorporates vanilla ice cream and a hint of rum.
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Chocolate-Dipped Espresso Meringues
These crisp, light-as-air cookies are a delicious marriage of coffee and chocolate.
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The Ultimate Chocolate Pudding
This easy homemade version of the comfort-food classic leaves packaged mixes in the dust.
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Dulce de Leche Mousse
Whip up this silky caramel mousse using heavy cream, dulce de leche, and shredded coconut.
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Ice Cream Truffles
Use ice cream instead of chocolate ganache to create these surprising candy-coated treats.
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Boozy Clementines With Pound Cake
Clementines steeped in honey and brandy are a delicious grown-up topping for slices of buttery cake.
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Croissant and Chocolate Bread Pudding
This rich, decadent dessert couldn’t be easier—just combine all the ingredients and bake for 30 minutes.
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Cherry Trifle
Simmer crimson cherries in brandy and serve with sweet cream and ladyfingers; grated dark chocolate adds a final decadent touch.
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Double-Chocolate Profiteroles
Pastry puffs filled with chocolate ice cream and drizzled with dark chocolate sauce make an elegant finale to a romantic meal.
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Yellow Cake With Fresh Strawberry Filling, Chocolate Sour Cream Frosting, and Strawberries
A beautiful strawberry garnish enhances the luscious fruit filling inside the two-layer cake.
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