From Ready Crust

Key Lime Pie

From Family Circle

The blend of pineapple, lime, and coconut in this moist pound cake are as sweet as a tropical breeze. It's the perfect dessert for a Mexican or Caribbean dinner.

Pina Colada Poundcake

From Midwest Living

If you've never had dessert off the grill, try this recipe. Grilling softens the sweet bananas that are absolutely irresistible when topped with hot fudge sauce.

Grilled Banana Split Sundae

From Food & Wine

You can use store-bought pralines to make the crust for this fluffy cheesecake, but Big Sugar's quick praline recipe is worth the extra effort, as is the buttery caramel sauce that gets pooled on top.

Pecan-Praline Cheesecake with Caramel Sauce

From Better Homes and Gardens

Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy recipe instantly awes guests. Brown sugar, bananas, and a splash of liqueur are warmed and poured over ice cream for an enticing dessert.

Bananas Foster

From Betty Crocker

A Bombayite's version of bananas Foster, this recipe stirs in highly aromatic cardamom for that quintessential flavor associated with many an Indian dessert.

Red Bananas with Cardamom (Elaichi Kela)

From Better Homes and Gardens

From New Orleans' French Quarter coffee houses, beignets (ben yayz) are square hole-less fried dough that are airy and delicate. Use a deep saucepan to fry the beignets, leaving at least 3 inches between the oil and the top of the pan. Roll in powdered sugar and serve warm for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.

Nutmeg Beignets

From Better Homes and Gardens

Fried dough squares are sprinkled with powdered sugar to make these sweet rolls. Serve them while still warm for brunch, a snack, or dessert.

French Market Beignets

From Vegetarian Times

This classic Southern dessert with its flaming presentation makes a dramatic finale for any meal.

Bananas Foster

From Better Homes and Gardens

This New Orleans dessert is truly sublime, as is the rich sauce that blankets every serving. It's a worthy indulgence.

Raisin Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce

From Food & Wine

Gerald Hirigoyen's airy beignets (doughnuts) can be deep-fried a few hours in advance and recrisped in the oven just before serving.

Vanilla-Scented Beignets

From Vegetarian Times

Beignets are commonly referred to as the Southerner's doughnut. In this family recipe, the dough should be stiff add just enough water to let you press the dough flat. To make cutting the stiff dough easier, use a floured pizza cutter.

Cheese Beignets

From Better Homes and Gardens

The traditional French fritter or beignet is a puffy, deep-fried doughnutlike pastry. Mixing the dough is easy with the help of your bread machine.

New Orleans Beignets for 48

From Parents

Bananas, ice cream, fruit toping, and fudge topping are layered into a frozen dessert that won't melt as fast as the classic version.

Banana Split

From Midwest Living

Try this light and deliciously crispy, cherry-packed bar recipe at your next party or bake sale.

Crispy Cherry-Almond Bars with Marshmallows

From Ready Crust

Banana Split Pie

From Better Homes and Gardens

Hot fudge topping, cookies, and strawberry preserves make these ice cream sundaes a real treat.

Banana Split Trifles

From Betty Crocker

From Betty's Soul Food Collection... Everyone goes bananas for this dessert. It's even sweeter when you use slightly overripe bananas--the slightly brown ones that kids won't touch.

Banana Split Tart

From EatingWell

A cake with a meringue? Though not unheard of, this one is definitely a flight of fancy, a cakey version of Key lime pie.

Key Lime Meringue Cake

From Betty Crocker

Love banana bread? Try banana cake! Chocolate chips and chocolate frosting make it extra special.

Banana Split Cake

From Betty Crocker

Take strawberry shortcakes to the next level with tender shortcakes filled with ice cream and topped just like a banana split.

Banana Split Shortcakes

From Betty Crocker

Try a Betty Crocker frozen dessert recipe!

Banana Split Ice-Cream Sandwiches

From Better Homes and Gardens

For breakfast, spoon this syrup over French toast or waffles. For dessert, try it over ice cream.

Bananas Foster Syrup

From EatingWell

Mangoes and strawberries make a magical marriage. Splashes of tequila, Triple Sec and lime add a subtle kick to the mix. For a nonalcoholic or kid-friendly version, substitute fresh orange juice for the tequila and Triple Sec.

Strawberry-Mango Margarita Compote