About the Show

In her "In the Kitchen" Food Network cooking series, Dessert First with Anne Thornton, expert pastry chef Anne Thornton shares indulgent recipes for tantalizing and tasty sweet treats. From fresh pie crust and creamy ice cream cake to flaky pastries and make-ahead tarts, Anne demystifies and simplifies the sweet world of pastry and dessert. While sprucing up old-fashioned favorites like apple turnovers and pecan pie, Anne teaches viewers the keys to no-fear baking, proving any home cook can create showstopping desserts. Whether she's planning a dinner party for friends or whipping up a quick weeknight meal, Anne always thinks about Dessert First.

About the Host

Anne Thornton

Expert pastry chef Anne Thornton shares recipes for tantalizing treats on her Food Network series, Dessert First with Anne Thornton.

Most Popular Recipes

All Dessert First Recipes

Fabulous Fudge

Peach, Mascarpone and Pecan Wontons

Creamy Apricot Rice Pudding

German Chocolate Cupcakes

Raspberry Crumble Bars

Couture Caramel Apples

Apple Turnovers with Caramel Sauce and Ice Cream

Spiced Tea with Cardamom

Creamy Caramel Sauce

Gooey Chocolate Pudding Cake

Fudgy Salty Peanut Butter Brownies

Blueberry Almond Breakfast Tart

Mini Cherry Pies

Whoopie Pies

Cheddar Cheese Apple Pie

Salted Caramel Apple Tart Tatin

Other Worldly Sticky Buns

Decadent Brownie Pops

Deep-Fried Cookie Dough with Fleur de Sel

Luscious Lemon Squares

Fleur de Sel Chocolate Chip Blondies

The Elvis Milkshake

Chocolate Cake

Apple Cider Beignets with Butter-Bourbon Dipping Sauce

Ruby Royale

Chocolate Peppermint Ice Cream Cake

Red Velvet Brains Cupcakes