Orange-Vanilla Ricotta Cheesecake

An orange-tinged cheesecake topped with vodka-marmalade glaze turns the childhood Creamsicle treat into a sophisticated dessert. (By Adela Jung)

Pistachio-Strawberry Ice Cream Cake

Strawberry, vanilla, and pistachio ice creams are layered for triple the ice cream magic. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Royal Icing

The ultimate icing for decorating cookies. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Metropolitan Granola Cookies

Oatmeal cookies with a touch of whole wheat and granola. (By none)

Caramel Sundae with Cinnamon-Sugar Chips

An adult take on the childhood staple, this sundae combines caramel ice cream with a bittersweet chocolate sauce and crispy cinnamon-sugar chips. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Girl Scout Cookie

Peppermint schnapps, crème de cacao, and cream— yum! (By Rob Chirico)

Apple Tarts with Apple Ice

A marriage of sweet, tart, warm, and cold. (By Traci Des Jardins)

Strawberry Shortcake Milk Shake

Strawberry ice cream blended with vanilla wafer cookies. (By CHOW Food Team)

Pumpkin Butterscotch-Chip Cookies

A rich buttery flavor and toffeelike sweetness. (By Elinor Klivans)

Chocolate Coconut Sherbet

A nondairy dessert that’s nice and creamy. (By David Lebovitz)

Broiled Summer Fruit with Anise-Honey Butter

Summer fruit gets saucy. (By Aliza Green)

Twixt

Cookie crust and gooey caramel covered in milk chocolate. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Monte Bianco

An airy, snowcapped mountain of chestnuts and chocolate. (By Roy Finamore)

Peanut Butta Cups

Crunchy peanut filling covered in milk chocolate. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Christmas Vanilla Sugar Cookies (By Allysa Torey)