10,000 cream recipes

Obsttorte, the German fruit torte built on a buttery pressed shortbread crust, filled with whole fruit set in a glossy fruit glaze, edged in almond meringue, and crowned with vanilla whipped cream. Works with any fruit you love.

Uunissa paistettu hauki, the Finnish whole baked pike stuffed with rice, cucumber, hard-cooked eggs, chives and parsley, browned in butter and finished in the oven until firm and flaky.

Quick hot quiche with ham, Swiss cheese, mushrooms, and green peppers in a creamy egg custard with red pepper flakes for gentle heat. Flexible fillings, minimal prep.

My good friend Amy made this for me when I went to visit her in Connecticut. I was in love, and no other quiche could compare.

A creamy curried vegetable casserole of broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots baked in a cheesy, mildly spiced mushroom-soup sauce under a golden breadcrumb crust. An easy, cozy vegetable side or main.

Irish potato pie loaded with diced ham, Swiss cheese, scallions, and bell pepper baked in a creamy egg custard. A crustless, hearty one-dish meal that slices into golden wedges.

Black currant tea brownies layer cassis-infused fudge squares with a glossy berry preserve and a silky black currant tea ganache. A boozy, perfumed showstopper.

Rich Bolognese meat sauce layered with tender noodles, creamy béchamel, and nutty Parmesan in this authentic Italian comfort classic that feeds a crowd.

No-bake frozen pumpkin pie with crushed gingersnaps, pecans, whipped topping, and pumpkin pie spice in a graham cracker crust. Creamy, spiced, and scoopable.

Chocolate Syrup Cake with Chocolate Coffee Frosting recipe

Moist chocolate truffle cake with melted semi-sweet chocolate, cocoa, butter, and whipped egg whites. Dense, fudgy, and barely set in the center. Just a dusting of powdered sugar.

Surprise-center butter cookies with 4 hidden fillings: Andes mints, cherries, chocolate chips, and pecans. Each batch gets its own color-coded icing. A fun holiday baking project.

Microwave Peanut Butter and Kisses Layer Pie recipe

Crispy corn tortilla strips layered with seasoned ground beef, Anaheim chiles, pinto beans, red sauce, and melted cheddar. This Tex-Mex casserole feeds eight and bakes in 30 minutes.

Hamburg-style fish salad: poached fish cubes tossed with hard-cooked egg, pickles, and capers in a lemony mustard-mayo sauce. Chilled German salad with beet and egg garnish.

Mocha crinkle cookies with deep cocoa, instant espresso, and a surprising pinch of black pepper, rolled in powdered sugar for that signature cracked-top look. A grown-up twist on classic chocolate crinkles.