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

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

Salted Caramel Apple Tart Tatin

Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee with Raspberries

Nutella Banana Brioche Bread Pudding

Blueberry Almond Breakfast Tart

Fudgy Salty Peanut Butter Brownies

Blueberry Almond Breakfast Tart

Decadent Brownie Pops

Other Worldly Sticky Buns

Mini Cherry Pies

Whoopie Pies

Christmas Cookies

Peach Sparkler

Deep-Fried Cookie Dough with Fleur de Sel

Bridge Mix Bark

Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Cream Pie

Almond, Pear and Cherry Pocket Pies

Milk Chocolate Graveyard Cake

Pumpkin Maple Pecan Cheesecake

Deepest Darkest Chocolate Cheesecake

Milk Chocolate and Almond Croissants

Red Velvet Brains Cupcakes

Cheddar Cheese Apple Pie

Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches

Hot Cocoa Bar

Russian Tea Cakes

Salted Caramel Milk Chocolate Cake

Pumpkin Maple Pecan Cheesecake

Other Worldly Sticky Buns

Chocolate Peppermint Ice Cream Cake

Red Velvet Brains Cupcakes

Strawberry-Rhubarb Napoleons with Creme Fraiche Ice Cream

Luscious Lemon Squares

Fleur de Sel Chocolate Chip Blondies

The Elvis Milkshake

Chocolate Cake

Apple Cider Beignets with Butter-Bourbon Dipping Sauce

Fabulous Fudge

Ruby Royale

Peach Mascarpone and Pecan Wontons

Deep Fried Cookie Dough with Fleur de Sel

Strawberry, Mint and Thyme Shortcake

Gooey Chocolate Pudding Cake

Creamy Caramel Sauce

Salted Caramel Banana Pudding Pie

Cookie Dough Truffles with Sea Salt

Cherry Almond Clafouti

Couture Caramel Apples

Cheddar Cheese Apple Pie

Bumbleberry Fool Parfait

Apple Cider Beignets with Butter-Bourbon Dipping Sauce

Milk Chocolate Graveyard Cake

Mama Thornton's Peach Pie

Russian Tea Cakes

Creamy Caramel Sauce