Dessert recipes

This classic pumpkin pie will delight everyone with a subtle smoky flavor—it's grilled! A perfect idea for a backyard holiday dinner. After grilling meats and vegetables...

The best dessert for a barbecue is grilled fruit. It's light and refreshing—just what you need after a meal of meat! Grill ripe summer peaches and serve them with a low-calorie...

Japanese green tea (matcha) is often used as a natural coloring in desserts and baked goods. It not only imparts a pleasant herbal hue but also infuses baked goods with its flavor and...

Granita is a light, refreshing Italian dessert that's easy to make at home with a minimum of ingredients. Green apple, mint, and lime add a vibrant flavor to the granita—just the thing on a hot day.

These cookies were inspired by Godiva's chocolate caramel pecan cookies. These chocolate, nut, and caramel cookies are absolutely stunning, rich, and perfect for...

These Mexican chocolate cookies boast a rich flavor with warming notes of cinnamon and cayenne pepper. Made by cutting, they're crispy on the outside and soft in the center. Try them...

A charming flowerpot cake looks truly impressive, especially if you choose several types of bright edible flowers for decoration. But if you can't find flowers, fresh ones will do...

We don't usually recommend meat and potatoes for dessert, but in this case, it's the perfect treat for dad on Father's Day or February 23rd. The deconstructed ice cream cake is served as deliciously fried...

Pastry chef Eliza Strauss, owner of New York City-based Confetti Cupcakes, spends her time creating realistic-looking confections in the shape of various objects, including edible Chinese...

This adorable carrot cake comes together in no time. You don't even need carrots, and you don't even have to turn on the oven. Your main ingredients are store-bought pound cake, frosting, and baking soda...

This fabulous igloo-shaped cake looks intricate, but it's much easier to make than it looks. It doesn't require any special equipment, just a cake pan and...

This giant taco is actually an ice cream cake! We baked two large cornflake cookies and filled them with chocolate ice cream and chocolate chips to resemble ground beef,...

This recipe transforms Starbucks' popular seasonal coffee into a stunning dessert. This coffee-and-spiced pumpkin pie milkshake is perfect for early fall, when the weather is still...

This super-simple peanut butter, chocolate, and cookie dessert is a great way to please the sweet tooth in your family! Peanut butter bars require no baking and are easy to store in...

These cookies, bursting with carrot cake flavor, require no baking, are gluten-free, and can be made vegan. Making this cookie dessert allows you to easily control...

The crunchy Rocky Road dessert is a delightful combination of nuts, marshmallows, and chocolate. This recipe features no-bake bars. The delicious mixture simply hardens in...

The wonderful aromas of summer and strawberry shortcake are captured in this popular rice cereal bar. In this recipe, we've reduced the amount of marshmallows (and thus sugar) and added a little...

These fun chocolate chip cookies with an equally fun name are perfect for summer, as you don't have to turn on the oven in hot weather to make them. They're filled with oatmeal...

If you're planning a US flag theme for your party, these tartlets are the easiest and most delicious option. Fill them with frosting, arrange them in a rectangle on a serving tray, and decorate them with a matching pattern of red...

This delicious fruit dessert in the colors of the national flag makes a great light end to a holiday dinner or a pleasant snack on a hot day. Simply mix the berries in individual bowls and...

Delicious and quick chocolate donuts made with just three ingredients—it's possible! Your secret ingredient is Nutella. Mix it with eggs and flour for the dough, and don't forget to leave a little...

Freshly brewed coffee enhances the chocolate flavor of these delicious donuts, making it richer and more intense. Coffee is added to both the dough and the glaze. Glaze the donuts...

If you're making ice cream sandwiches at home, try funnel cakes instead of traditional cookies. They're simple, quick, and delicious! The dough is made with store-bought ice cream mix...

Frozen bananas on sticks are a great alternative to regular ice cream, especially for little ones: they don't melt or make a mess, and they contain less sugar. This dessert is easy...

Molasses gives oatmeal cookies a rich, traditional flavor that's beautifully enhanced by walnuts and raisins, yet the cookies are just the right amount of sweet. You can make them soft, like...

These sesame rings originate from Spain, where they are popular among Sephardic Jews, especially on Shabbat and holidays. The pleasant sesame flavor of the topping is enhanced by the tahini paste added to the dough. These...

Aida Mollenkamp decided to add an American twist to her version of this Austrian sandwich cookie: toasted pecans and brown sugar give the cookies a rich aroma and flavor, while blackberry...

Ann Burrell's biscotti are buttery and deliciously crisp, delicate but not rock-hard. The combination of anise and orange imbues the cookies with incredible flavor, while the almonds and raisins add...

Apples in a thick, rich milk caramel are a festive treat that every child will love. When cooking creamy caramel, it's important to use a thermometer to ensure it reaches the right temperature...

If you're looking to surprise your loved ones with a truly unique dessert, deep-fried cheesecake in batter is just the ticket! Cheesecake balls (a mixture of cream cheese, sugar, and crushed graham crackers) are dipped in...

These simple donuts are quick and easy to make. Their shape isn't perfect, but the flavor and texture are amazing! Simply drop the dough pieces into hot oil and fry until golden brown. Serve with...

These no-bake chocolate oatmeal cookies are easy to make and delicious. The combination of almond butter, butter, and hearty oats creates a chewy, soft, and...

"What kind of cookie is ideal for breakfast? I've realized that many people like cookies with reduced sugar content. They also really love oatmeal. As for chocolate, there's plenty of it..."

This cookie has other names, such as Mexican cookies or Italian wedding cookies, but it doesn't originate from any of these countries, nor does it originate from Russia. It was invented in the United States. However...

"They're certainly not the most sophisticated cookies in the world, but they're big, flavorful, and packed with goodness," says Giada De Laurentiis. "I love the combination of cranberry and chocolate because cranberry has...

Soft oatmeal cookies with raisins, walnuts, and fragrant spices are perfect for making sweet sandwiches, a more festive take on oatmeal cookies. Whip up the filling...

"These sugar-coated oatmeal cookies remind me of home, family, and baking on a cold winter day," shares Rick Martinez. "I love these cookies because they're classic (oatmeal, cinnamon, and...

These soft bars filled with berry jam and cherry pieces are infused with the aroma of cinnamon, cloves, and citrus, perfect for the winter holidays. A key ingredient in this recipe is dark brown sugar. It...

Rugelach is often made for Hanukkah, but it's also popular year-round. The crumbly dough used to roll up fruits and nuts is easily mixed in a food processor, and...

This luxurious summer dessert combines fresh berries with a rich berry sauce, airy cream cheese frosting, and pieces of delicate angel food cake. The sauce is quick and easy to make with...

This berry trifle, in the colors of the tricolor, looks bright and striking in a clear glass dish. It's made with fresh strawberries, blueberries, and cream cheese. All ingredients are laid out in even layers...

Frozen strawberries and watermelon, along with blue curaçao liqueur, will transform your daiquiri into a truly vibrant fireworks display. Make three types of frozen cocktail (in different colors)...

Impress your guests with a patriotic flag-shaped cake for a national holiday, whether it's a celebration or election. A few colorful berries and white frosting work wonders. This...

French toast is made as a casserole. It's much faster and more convenient than frying several slices at a time. Simply pour the egg-milk mixture over the bread, let it soak, and...

Even with store-bought cake mix and store-bought icing, you can create a unique dessert that tastes special, just like homemade. This simple recipe proves it. Add to store-bought...

This delicate pudding cake with toffee chunks and a rich caramel flavor is easily made using store-bought chocolate cake mix and pudding mix. The key ingredient is grated carrot, which...

These bars are bursting with the aroma of apples, walnuts, and warm spices—the perfect fall treat to beat the blues! The spiced sponge is layered with cream cheese and apple butter and topped with a...

Buckwheat honey has a rich color and flavor with floral and caramel notes, almost like molasses. It balances the tartness of the stewed apples in the filling and imparts a truly unique taste...

Whole-wheat flour gives these biscotti a subtle nutty flavor that pairs beautifully with the pistachio and warm honey notes. The cookies are crispy, just the right amount of sweet, and perfect...