Frozen Dessert

For this dessert a dramatic shape can be achieved by using molds made from foil. The mousses are equally delicious, of course, when made in 3/4-cup ramekins — they just won't be as tall.

A treat for mint julep fans. Traditional silver mint julep cups or frozen parfait glasses add a nice accent at serving time.

Tropical flavors star in this cool indulgence.

Taking a cue from the classic drink, this dessert has a rich and creamy coffee flavor. It looks pretty spooned into glass coffee cups or mugs and topped with a few coffee beans (real or chocolate).

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

In this recipe we call for creamed honey, another name for the crystallized, or non-liquid, form of this sweetener.

Inspired by the creamy mint-chocolate after-dinner drink, grasshopper pie was a hostess's dream: Composed of only a handful of ingredients, it took just minutes to assemble; then it could be stored in the freezer until serving time. Here is an updated rendition-with white chocolate instead of the original marshmallows-that is every bit as cool and minty as its predecessor. Those who don't want a grasshopper-green dessert can substitute clear ("white") crème de menthe for the colored liqueur.

Active time: 45 min Start to finish: 2 3/4 hr

The frozen berry sabayon is smooth and creamy, like ice cream.

Carl Taplin of Gott's Island, Maine, writes: "Every summer, I look forward to homemade vanilla ice cream. Do you have a favorite recipe for it?"

This lovely dessert combines the flavors of cherries jubilee in an easier rendition of the classic recipe.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time.

Try the compote on pound cake, too.