The first--ever collection of prizewinning Bake--Off dessert recipes For more than 50 years, the Pillsbury Bake--Off Contest has showcased the most delicious, exciting and uniquely American recipes our countrya s home cooks have to offer. Now this all--in--one collection of desserts from this legendary event brings you the most sought--after cakes & tortes, pies & tarts, cheesecakes & puddings, cobblers & crisps, pastries and more! Pillsbury Best of the Bake--Off Desserts gives you more than 100 prizewinning recipes so you canre--create these dazzling desserts in your own kitchen. From 1957a s French Silk Chocolate Pie thata s now an American icon, to the Tunnel of Fudge Cake that became a household name in 1966, to the Oats a n Honey Granola Pie that took home the $1 million Grand Prize in 2004, these recipes are sure to win top honors from your friends and family. Inside youa ll find: aeo 108 easy--to--follow recipes and 39 full--color photos to tempt your taste buds. aeo A history of the Bake--Off? Contest and the fascinating evolution of desserts through the decades. aeo For each recipe, the contestanta s name, city, contest year and prize received. aeo Plenty of inspiration to come up with your own $1 million creation! For more great recipes visit pillsbury.com