Cook's Illustrated All-Time Best Fruit Desserts Special Issue

Whether you're in search of a showstopping summer stunner, a simple treat to share with a friend over tea or coffee, or the all-time best version of a crowd-pleasing family favorite, you’ll find the recipe here. With over 80 foolproof fruit dessert recipe handpicked from 25 years of Cook’s Illustrated magazine, we’ve got you covered for pies, cobblers, crumbles, crisps, tarts, cakes, mousses, gratins, sorbets and ice creams. We also share out picks for key ingredients, step photos, and the best quality equipment.

Featured recipes include: Summer Berry Trifle, Raspberry Charlotte, Fresh Fruit Tart, Peach Crumble, Blueberry Buckle, Key Lime Pie, Strawberry Shortcake, Lemon Layer Cake, Best Banana Cream Pie, Rustic Plum Cake, Bananas Foster, Sweet Glazed Peaches, and more.