Late-Night Dessert Party

Sticky Toffee Pudding Eggnog
Eben Freeman’s foamy interpretation of eggnog—infused with the sweet, caramelly flavors of sticky toffee pudding, a British favorite—is halfway between a drink and a dessert.

Applesauce-Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake
Black pepper adds a kick to this simple, spicy cake. Serve each slice with a cool-sour dollop of crème fraîche.

Best-Ever Nut Brittle
Tina Ujlaki adapted this crunchy, buttery, slightly salty brittle from a recipe by pastry chef Karen DeMasco of New York City’s Craft.

Cocoa Nib-Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chocolate with cocoa nibs adds an ingenious twist to the classic chocolate chip cookie.

Raspberry Pâte de Fruit
Jacques Pépin on a French classic: "Pâtes de fruits, or fruit jellies, are very popular around the holidays—and usually expensive."

Salted Fudge Brownies
A flaky sea salt like Maldon melts so nicely into the batter, accentuating the chocolaty sweetness.