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

Nutella Banana Brioche Bread Pudding

Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee with Raspberries

Blueberry Almond Breakfast Tart

Milk Chocolate Graveyard Cake

Bridge Mix Bark

Peach Mascarpone and Pecan Wontons

Deep-Fried Cookie Dough with Fleur de Sel

Deep Fried Cookie Dough with Fleur de Sel

Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Cream Pie

Almond, Pear and Cherry Pocket Pies

Luscious Lemon Squares

Fleur de Sel Chocolate Chip Blondies

German Chocolate Cupcakes

Raspberry Crumble Bars

Creamy Apricot Rice Pudding

Couture Caramel Apples

Apple Turnovers with Caramel Sauce and Ice Cream

Gooey Chocolate Pudding Cake

Spiced Tea with Cardamom

Creamy Caramel Sauce

Peach, Mascarpone and Pecan Wontons

Pumpkin Maple Pecan Cheesecake

Deepest Darkest Chocolate Cheesecake

Milk Chocolate and Almond Croissants

Apple Cider Beignets with Butter-Bourbon Dipping Sauce

Russian Tea Cakes

Cheddar Cheese Apple Pie