Macadamia Milk Chocolate Biscotti

This is a recipe from Lynn Lilje of Surrey, B.C. You can also use white chocolate or semisweet chocolate chips. For a festive touch, add 1/2 cup (125 mL) candied fruit to the dough. Or dip one end of each cookie into melted milk chocolate then sprinkle with dark chocolate or sliced nuts.

Truffle Croquembouche

Orange White Chocolate Cake with Strawberries

For extra flair, decorate the top with curls of white chocolate, which are a snap to shave with a vegetable peeler.

Chocolate-Hazelnut Fondue

Strawberry Souffle for Six

These light and airy individual soufflee must be served right away, but they're such a delicious surprise that they're worth the last-minute effort. Sliced macerated strawberries on top echo the flavour and add a hit of freshness.

Hazelnut Coffee Truffle Tart

This tart is more candy than dessert and is best served in small 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide slices along with a cup of coffee. Garnishes such as drizzled chocolate, sliced hazelnuts or a light sprinkling of Hazelnut Brittle (recipe below) are lovely ways to finish it off.

Almond Cake with Candied Apples & Beet Caramel

Strawberry Vanilla Cheesecake

This classic New York-style cheesecake gets an update with vanilla and strawberries. Choose small uniform-size berries.

Two-Tone Mocha Cheesecake

Coffee and chocolate are a match made in heaven, and when they are combined in this rich, creamy-smooth layered cheesecake, each mouthful is divine. If you like, decorate the cake with Chocolate Trees, supporting each with a small piece of chocolate if desired.

Blueberry Cream Layer Cake

Watch out, strawberry shortcake—this sweet and tangy blueberry dessert might just become the new go-to summer treat. Double the blueberry mixture and use the extra (which can be refrigerated for up to 5 days) to top scones or brioche.