Dessert recipes

The combination of mint white chocolate and dark chocolate chip cookies is the perfect dessert for the winter holidays. You'll get a big batch of cookies that you can break into pieces and serve...

This delicate bread with citrusy, spicy notes uses pureed Hachiya persimmon. It should be overripe, like a balloon filled with water, so you don't have to puree the pulp. So...

At first glance, these spectacular holiday cookies seem complicated to make, but they're not! The cookie dough is divided in half, and a little cocoa powder is added to one half to create two...

There's no such thing as a good thing! And this cake is a perfect example: it's got peanut butter, chocolate, and coconut, all of which complement each other perfectly. Chocolate...

These soft chocolate truffles are filled with toasted pecan bits and sweet-tart dried cherries, topped with crunchy turbinado sugar. Make them as a gift for loved ones or as a treat...

These adorable muffins taste as wonderful as they look. If you love peanut butter, try it with berry jam. Peanut butter is added to the muffin batter and...

This ice cream cake will delight everyone with its classic combination of peanut butter and jam, and its base is made with fluffy Angel Food sponge cake. Use store-bought sponge cake, and you won't have to...

Breakfast cereal desserts are simple, delicious, and crunchy. Kids love them, and older kids can make them themselves, as the recipe requires no baking. These crispy, sweet-and-savory bars...

This mint gingerbread house, dusted with sugar snow, tastes as good as it looks, and unlike most other pretty gingerbread houses, you'll actually want to eat it....

The classic Melba dessert is made with heat-treated peaches and raspberry puree. This is a simpler, summery version. Ripe, juicy peaches are served with vanilla yogurt ice cream...

Delight your loved ones with these delicious peach-themed cakes, which look just like ripe peaches. They're filled with peach custard on the inside and coated with sugar on the outside, creating a velvety...

These adorable cupcakes are packed with all the flavors and textures of summer peach cobbler. Peach slices are baked into the moist, fragrant cupcake, topped with a light, fluffy...

Even a beginner can make this simple cheesecake: instead of a crust, simply line the bottom of the pan with gingersnaps, top with cream cheese filling, and bake. Peach...

This fridge cake is a baklava lover's dream come true. It features the familiar combination of honey and pistachios, along with juicy peaches. The cake requires no baking, but it does need to set well in...

There's something inexplicably pleasant and addictive about this elegant, gluten-free dessert. It's crispy yet tender and sweet. The meringue is whipped with powdered sugar, creating...

Pâtissière is a classic vanilla custard thickened with egg yolks and cornstarch. You can fill doughnuts, éclairs, or other pastries with pâtissière, or simply enjoy it on its own...

Peach cobbler has never been easier to make! This is a no-fuss, no-dish pie. Instead of cake mix, we use store-bought corn muffin mix, which...

Make a quick chocolate pudding mix, pour it over chia seeds, then simply let it set overnight in the fridge for a thick, delicious pudding perfect for breakfast...

Bake one large cookie with dark, semisweet, and white chocolate chips. They'll be perfectly crispy around the edges and soft in the center. One cookie will feed a crowd, or...

Fans of the chocolate and peanut butter combination will love these crescent-shaped sandwich cookies with peanut butter filling. Bake the chocolate cookies ahead of time, and once they've cooled completely,...

A fun way to make your favorite cookies even better: turn them into mini summer watermelon cookies! For this recipe, in addition to the Oreo cookies themselves, you'll need red and green melt-in-the-mouth...

To transform leftover healthy vegetable or fruit muffins (zucchini, banana, or carrot) into beautiful dessert cupcakes, simply decorate them with frosting. It's best to...

If you love soft cookies with chocolate chips and nuts, you'll love this cupcake version. Soft and moist, they're made with the same cookie dough and generously...

These cupcakes are infused with the flavor of a classic Moscow Mule, with spicy notes of candied ginger and a refreshing lime syrup. The cakes are topped with a vanilla lime buttercream, which...

Mooncakes are traditionally served in China and Vietnam during the Mid-Autumn Festival, when families gather to celebrate the harvest and pray for longevity and good fortune. Mooncakes, or...

"My mother moved to the United States from Colombia when she was 16," says recipe author Claudia Sidoti. "She got married at 17, had her first child at 18, and quickly had to...

"My mom is an incredible cook," says recipe author Robert Blaifer. "I always looked forward to big family dinners, not only to see relatives, but also because I knew...

This classic pecan pie is filled with crisp, toasted nuts nestled in a soft, rich, molasses-flavored filling with spicy bourbon notes. It's just the right amount of sweet, and its...

If you love the Japanese dessert mochi, you'll love this cake! Mochi ice cream cake is a Hawaiian classic made with coconut and rice flour. While you can find ready-made mixes for...

Don't be discouraged if your mochi doesn't turn out perfect the first time. Mastering these Japanese sweets takes time and practice. Stick to the step-by-step recipe, and you'll be ready in no time...

If you're looking for the perfect cookie to dip in your coffee or tea, look no further than biscotti! These cookies are double-baked, making them crisp and crunchy. If you plan to serve them with...

Soft chocolate cookies with coffee notes are filled with caramel buttercream, so you can enjoy the luxurious taste of a mocha with every bite. The caramel flavor adds a touch of...

Whipped cream flavored with natural vanilla and orange zest makes a wonderful complement to a serving of fresh berries or fruit. You can use any combination of berries. This luscious...

This recipe was shared by the White House pastry chef. Apple crisp is the Biden family's favorite holiday dessert, typically served on Thanksgiving. The president likes to top his portion with...

Banana bread is especially good for breakfast. It's like having cake right in the morning! This recipe uses the entire banana, including the peel, which reduces food waste. Half the weight of the banana...

When it comes to candy, chocolate truffles are considered some of the most exquisite candies on the planet. These are most often made with dark chocolate. But with white chocolate, the results are no less...

This recipe features two variations of quick and delicious Christmas cookies. Both are made with store-bought cookie dough, and both were inspired by peppermint red and white candy canes...

The beauty of homemade ice cream is that you make it with fresh, natural ingredients and can create flavors that are hard to find commercially. For example, try adding...

Experience the intriguing combination of white pepper and cherry flavor in these cookies, baked by Valerie Bertinelli specifically to pair with wine. "I decided to bake these cookies because white...

"Besan laddu is the most popular Diwali treat. It's the first mithai (sweet) recipe I mastered, and it's been my favorite since childhood," says Surbhi Sahni. "When I was growing up, my dad would often..."

This amazing pudding is made with basmati rice and whole milk. A long simmering process results in a perfectly soft and creamy pudding, with a pinch of cardamom and coconut flakes adding a touch of...

Indian halva is made from a wide variety of ingredients, such as wheat flour, almond flour, semolina, or yellow lentil flour. This semolina (suji) version of the dessert is the most...

Almond burfi is a wonderful marzipan-like candy with a ghee-like flavor. This Indian delicacy has a dense texture reminiscent of fudge or soft toffee. Burfi can be stored in a tightly...

Kheer is a popular Indian dessert. Delicious, creamy, and rich, it's usually made with rice and is perfect for both holidays and everyday meals. This seasonal version uses...

Carrot halva (gajar ka halva) is a fragrant dessert from northern India that has become popular around the world. It's made with carrots, whole milk, milk powder, and cardamom.

Indian rice pudding is made with starchy basmati rice and flavored with pistachios, cardamom, and rosewater, which imbues the dessert with a captivating oriental aroma. For this recipe, the rice is...

"Jalebi is a very popular delicacy in India, most often found at street vendors," says Nidhi Jalan. "It's also prepared for major holidays, including weddings, Holi,..."

It's traditional to serve huge trays of laddoos at Diwali, making them a very festive treat. These hand-rolled dessert balls can vary in color, texture, and flavor depending on their...

This fruit and nut snack boasts a light, chewy texture thanks to puffed brown rice and rice syrup. Dried cherries add a sweet and tart flavor, while sea salt and pumpkin seeds...