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

Chocolate Cake

Apple Cider Beignets with Butter-Bourbon Dipping Sauce

Ruby Royale

The Elvis Milkshake

Mini Cherry Pies

Whoopie Pies

Hot Cocoa Bar

Salted Caramel Apple Tart Tatin

Cheddar Cheese Apple Pie

Salted Caramel Milk Chocolate Cake

Nutella Banana Brioche Bread Pudding

Deep Fried Cookie Dough with Fleur de Sel

Blueberry Almond Breakfast Tart

Red Velvet Brains Cupcakes

Peach Sparkler

Decadent Brownie Pops

Pumpkin Maple Pecan Cheesecake

Strawberry-Rhubarb Napoleons with Creme Fraiche Ice Cream

Blueberry Almond Breakfast Tart

Fudgy Salty Peanut Butter Brownies

Pumpkin Maple Pecan Cheesecake

Deepest Darkest Chocolate Cheesecake

Milk Chocolate and Almond Croissants

Milk Chocolate Graveyard Cake

Fleur de Sel Chocolate Chip Blondies

Deep-Fried Cookie Dough with Fleur de Sel