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

Ruby Royale

The Elvis Milkshake

Chocolate Cake

Apple Cider Beignets with Butter-Bourbon Dipping Sauce

Other Worldly Sticky Buns

Red Velvet Brains Cupcakes

Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Cream Pie

Russian Tea Cakes

Salted Caramel Milk Chocolate Cake

Almond, Pear and Cherry Pocket Pies

Pumpkin Maple Pecan Cheesecake

Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches

Decadent Brownie Pops

Peach Sparkler

Pumpkin Maple Pecan Cheesecake

Christmas Cookies

Strawberry-Rhubarb Napoleons with Creme Fraiche Ice Cream

Chocolate Peppermint Ice Cream Cake

Fabulous Fudge

Hot Cocoa Bar

Deep-Fried Cookie Dough with Fleur de Sel

Milk Chocolate and Almond Croissants

Deepest Darkest Chocolate Cheesecake

Milk Chocolate Graveyard Cake

Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee with Raspberries

Blueberry Almond Breakfast Tart

Red Velvet Brains Cupcakes