1.  With a cherry on top: Bake brownies in a muffin pan and top with a scoop of your favorite ice cream to form these childhood-inspired  hot fudge brownie sundae cups from   Leanne Bakes.

2. This stunning  three-layered cream cake from  Box of Spice is studded with chopped pecans and shredded coconut, then smeared with fluffy cream cheese frosting.

3. Our Four Forks gives empanadas a tropical twist by stuffing the flaky pockets with sweet potato and topping them with a bright mango salsa.

4. Frozen blackberries and raspberries double as ice cubes in Boulder Locavore's elderflower gin fizz cocktails.

5. Paired with a smoked paprika aioli,  Knead for Food's  beer-battered onion rings are the perfect party finger food.

• Chill out with Cooking Channel's favorite ice cream treats.
• Learn to make gyoza, pierogies and other stuffed foods from around the world.