Like Jell-O, but all grown up, these tart little puddings have a bracing fruitiness that is just what’s needed after a sumptuous holiday spread.

As this cake bakes, it separates into a soufflé-like layer on top and citrusy pudding on the bottom.

One of the great things about a trifle is that you make it ahead of time. It’s a perfect holiday dessert.

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Known as pepitorias, these tasty caramel-filled wafer “tacos” embellished with toasted pumpkin seeds are a regular offering at Mexican markets and sweets shops....

Here, leftover fennel goes in a decidedly different direction: Candied in a sugar syrup, it has a softer snap and becomes more mellow.

The combination of caramelized milk, bittersweet chocolate, and almond butter produces a deeply flavored, not-too-sweet confection.

As ingredients go, prunes don’t exactly have the best reputation—but this writer is waging a one-woman campaign to change that.

Cranberries, pears, and apples form a sweetly irresistible autumn trinity beneath a crisp oat topping.

Before the storm of desserts comes the palate-cleansing calm. This mound of savory celery with hints of green apple and tarragon refreshes after the preceding spread.