6 inspiring dessert sauces, chutneys and creams

If you're going to do dessert, do it right. These quick recipes will match with whatever dessert you choose to whip up. Perfect for a family bbq, dinner with friends or just a sweet ending to a Monday night dinner.

Buttercream frosting is classic. Flavour it with vanilla or chocolate, give it a dash of lemon or invent your own creation. It's your frosting now, baby.

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And for the perfect pairing to this frosting? Try our Canada's Day Fireworks Cake for an explosive, festive dessert that will be delicious anytime of year.

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Cream cheese frosting is a kid-friendly way to top almost any dessert. For a nutrition-conscious version substitute light or non-fat cream cheese.

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And for a perfect pairing try this with our Delicate Carrot Cake for a nutrition-packed dessert that's fresh for the summer.

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Chutney is often forgotten when it comes to desserts. This recipe, however, is great in the summer on your favourite cake or even on pies and ice cream.

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And for the perfect pairing try this fruity chutney with our Practically Perfect Pound Cake, a great combination after dinner or for an after-school snack.

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Here's a quick, yummy topping for trifle (or plain ice cream!) that you can whip up ahead of time.

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And for a perfect pairing try this colorful topping with our Ice Cream Sundae Pie for a refreshing dessert for the many hot days of summer.

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You can simply pour maple syrup over your ice cream, and it will be quite lovely. But if you want a really goopy, nutty sauce that will stand up to whatever ice cream you happen to glop it over, you'll want to make this.

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And for a perfect pairing try this sweet sauce with our Apple Caramel Flip Tart for a decadent dessert that also works wonderfully well with brunch.

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Make this sauce the night before and reheat it in the microwave when you want to serve it.

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And for a perfect pairing try this bright sauce with our Two-Berry Phylllo Wraps for a no-cook and no-bake alternative to dessert

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