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

Chocolate Cake

Apple Cider Beignets with Butter-Bourbon Dipping Sauce

Red Velvet Brains Cupcakes

Mini Cherry Pies

Whoopie Pies

Other Worldly Sticky Buns

Christmas Cookies

Blueberry Almond Breakfast Tart

Fudgy Salty Peanut Butter Brownies

Decadent Brownie Pops

Peach Sparkler

Ruby Royale

Pumpkin Maple Pecan Cheesecake

Strawberry-Rhubarb Napoleons with Creme Fraiche Ice Cream

Fabulous Fudge

Salted Caramel Milk Chocolate Cake

Salted Caramel Apple Tart Tatin

Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches

Hot Cocoa Bar

Other Worldly Sticky Buns

The Elvis Milkshake

Deep-Fried Cookie Dough with Fleur de Sel

Deep Fried Cookie Dough with Fleur de Sel

Peach Mascarpone and Pecan Wontons

Bridge Mix Bark

Red Velvet Brains Cupcakes

Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Cream Pie