We all know that cutting out dessert completely will turn normal people into dieting monsters. So how about subbing the heavy cakes and cookies for a light and tangy lemon mousse? More

Even though Edible DIY presents this as more of an autumn treat, there's no reason to confine the flavors of cinnamon, fleur de sel, and a kick of cayenne to one season. Liven up winter's monotony with the sweetly spicy crunch of this brittle. More

Of our 11 favorite sugary bites this year, only 2 were in the same city, let alone the same state. We found delicious desserts in 5 different countries, proving that there is, well, always room for the sweet stuff. More

Just because you're trying to eat better doesn't mean you need to swear off frozen desserts. Instead, think sorbet, not ice cream, and focus on seasonal fruits. Case in point: persimmons. More

This mold shuns dyes and artificial flavorings to focus on booze and fruit, geling prosecco with white cranberry juice, a bit of sugar and raspberries for a light and refreshing treat. And honestly, what better way to kick off the New Year than with some booze and fruit? More

Isabella's Cookie Company doesn't solely sell vegan cookies, but in the spirit of a "new" new year I did try four cookies from their vegan line: chocolate chip, chocolate chocolate chip, peanut butter, and oatmeal with chocolate chips. More

December was, predictably, an awesome month for eating sweets. We indulged in holiday flavors like fruitcake ice cream, in sweets with seasonal fruit like persimmons, and, of course, gorged ourself at our epic Cookie Swap. More

Winter is the perfect time for custard and pudding-based pies. You'll love this version, with its delicate and tangy flavors, creamy texture, and a higher-than-average crispy crust to creamy custard ratio. More

Every year, November and December are full of cakes, cookies, candy, and every other conceivable dessert. Here are some of your favorite holiday creations from 2012. More

The recipe for these crackers is inspired by the flavors of bavette cacio e pepe, a pasta dish seasoned with pecorino cheese and black pepper that charmed Edible DIY: Simple, Giftable Recipes to Savor and Share author Lucy Baker. They're buttery, savory with a kick, and make lovely host gifts. More

Crunchy and delicate, these refined cookies will gobbled up in a flash. More

These light and airy cookies are a perfect sweet for when you want a bite that won't weigh you down. In fact the rich coffee flavor might just spur you on. More

Happy New Year, serious eaters. May your 2013 be filled with lots of seriously delicious food with people whose company you enjoy. That's in fact what we strive to do every day on Serious Eats, and to the extent that we succeed, it's largely because of the warm embrace we receive from the ever-growing community of serious eaters all over the world. Here's to a happy, healthy new year! And if you're throwing a party tonight, here are 60+ easy, tasty nibbles to prepare in a jiffy and tips for affordable bubbly to pop. More

From marshmallow apples oozing liquid caramel to decadent red velvet cakes and whisper light coconut cakes to gigantic, golden honey toast, desserts in this city seem to only get better and even more delicious with each passing year. Click through for my picks of the top ten Sugar Rush sweets of the year. More

On New Years Eve, most of us throw cocktail parties and let our guests graze their way into the new year. We're in full support of this method, just don't forget dessert. These one-bite treats are the perfect sweet way to cap off the old year, bubbly in one hand, sweet in the other. More

Ice cream just may be the national dessert. Every city and state has great scoops, with new shops springing up all the time. We did our best to cover them, hopping from Portland to DC to LA and back again. Check out the year's highlights, from coast to coast. More