Honey panna cotta with candied zest

Classic chocolate-dipped strawberries with white and dark chocolate shavings

Berry puff pastry tart

Warm Pixie tangerine pudding cake

Mocha truffles

Bittersweet chocolate clusters

Persimmon drop cookies

Persimmon bars

Baked raisin-stuffed apples

No-bake California fruitcake

Angela Martino makes this "holiday must" a few times a year to serve as dessert and give as gifts. It is a family favorite because of its ease of preparation and mixture of tempting flavors.