Dessert

Looking for something rich and impressive to bring to that holiday gathering? You can serve this stout-enriched torte simply—ideally, with fresh whipped cream—but you can you also use it as a base for mousses and ganaches.

For a riff that goes beyond pumpkin pie, this tiramisu made with a splash of Belgian strong dark ale is ready to take center stage at your holiday gathering.

Fun to make and fun to eat—and it makes for killer pairings—this cheesecake is a celebration of the season and the classic seasonal beer style.

Need a treat for that holiday gathering? Here, a spiced holiday ale contributes subtle warmth to these profiteroles, nicely complementing the mousse's rich maple flavors.

A splash of kriek deepens the tart berries and cherries in this traditional fruit crisp, ideal for bringing to summertime cookouts—scoop of ice cream, recommended.

When peaches are in season, pick a favorite malt-forward beer to take this summertime treat to the next level. (And don’t forget the ice cream.)

Need an impressive dessert for that holiday gathering? These truffles are richly flavored and easy to make. For best results, use high-quality chocolate and a delicious milk stout.

Need a surprising dessert for the holiday table? Here, rich imperial stout deepens a simple and palate-refreshing ice cream preparation.

There’s no shortage of creative pastry stouts out there these days. Mixing a dessert-like base style with actual dessert has become a decadent sort of art form. We asked five brewers to share their suggestions for this sweet treat of a style.

Here is a delicious recipe for Bananas Foster and crepes made with rum barrel aged beer.

While more associated with savory dishes, IPA adds layers of flavor to desserts such as this chocolate pain perdu with butter caramel-salted peanut ice cream.

These bars are the grown-up version of the Samoa Girl Scout cookie, with chocolate drizzled over the porter caramel, toasted coconut, and a bed of sweet, buttery shortbread.

This is a tasty Indian dessert. These little “doughnuts” are awesome with tea. They’re very sweet but surprisingly munchable, and the texture is out of this world.

Grab your favorite oatmeal stout and head for the kitchen to try this recipe for a rich and creamy cheesecake.

The sweet creaminess of oatmeal stout is the perfect complement to the dark chocolate, cinnamon, and vanilla in this flourless cake.

It’s not uncommon to incorporate rum or bourbon in bread pudding, but in this case, we use an imperial stout for an added bit of decadence. The high alcohol content adds a bit of bite, complementing the sweetness of the dessert.

This rich custard pie, traditionally dusted with nutmeg, comes from Amish and Shaker communities that settled in Indiana in the nineteenth century. Porter adds a complexity to this simple pie.

Although commonly associated with the South, this sweet layered dessert is really ubiquitous in the United States. Here, we make the custard with Belgian golden strong ale for complementary warmth and banana notes.

We’ve taken the classic chocolate ice cream and adapted it to include your favorite milk stout.

No campfire needed! A fruit-forward IPA adds lightness to this grown-up version of the classic campfire treat.