Satisfy your sweet tooth with spectacular soufflés, traditional pies and cookies, elegant dark chocolate or our many other party dessert recipes.

Whether it’s the main attraction or a party’s end note, dessert seems to complete an event. It’s something even the host can relax with. Here are some dessert recipes to suit a variety of gatherings.

Three classic desserts get modern makeovers.

Disguise dessert: Serve panna cotta in shot glasses.

Even with a simplified recipe, soufflés are still special.

The best pies start with the perfect crust.

At a cookie exchange, the dessert is the the party.