Dessert recipes

These unusual miniature pastries are considered a signature pastry in the bakeries of the French city of Bordeaux, where they were created by nuns over 200 years ago. With their vanilla flavor and contrasting...

French apple tart is simple to prepare and present, yet its fruity flavor is incredibly rich. The tart dough can be made ahead of time; it needs to rest for a few minutes...

Make French chocolate mousse for a light and elegant dessert everyone will love. The entire process doesn't take long, but the mousse needs a few hours to set properly...

A whole tray of gouged-out eyes makes a great Halloween treat. They look spooky, but they taste amazing! After all, these eyes are nothing more than chocolate-coated sponge cake balls. To make...

Bake a stunning cauldron cake for Halloween. For a realistic look, trim the four-layer cake according to the recipe instructions. The cauldron base is made from chocolate sponge cake,...

Make homemade sugar syrup that lasts forever in the refrigerator and is convenient to have on hand if you frequently make soft drinks, cocktails, or desserts. It...

If you want to delight your guests, treat them to crème brûlée. This classic French dessert always delights, and it's unlikely anyone can resist the velvety vanilla flavor...

This crème brûlée recipe is surprisingly quick and easy to make, even for first-timers. This delicate dessert is infused with enchanting coffee notes, imparted by the spoon...

Handmade chocolate bars are a wonderful holiday treat or gift for friends, and they're also a great way to feel like a French chocolatier without any special skills. In...

French sable shortbread cookies literally melt in your mouth with every bite. They're crumbly, light, and, despite their apparent simplicity, delicious. Their main ingredient is butter,...

Rum baba is a fragrant yeast cake soaked in alcoholic syrup and topped with whipped cream. Despite its Slavic roots and name, this dessert originated in France.

Classic American donuts are fluffy, fried rings topped with a delicious glaze. They're irresistible. Yeast-raised donuts have a more porous, airy texture and...

In America, yeast-free doughnuts are also called "muffin doughnuts" because the dough is mixed almost like a muffin. It rises with baking powder and can be flavored with various...

No matter how many Mexican empanadas you bake with this sweet filling, they're always a hit. How can you resist the crispy shell and soft caramel filling of these pastries?

This stunning summer pie with peach topping combines notes of caramel, spicy bourbon, and pecans tucked into the batter. To create a beautiful upside-down pie, first...

This luxurious cake contains all the ingredients of the American camp dessert s'mores: graham crackers, chocolate, and marshmallows. Together, they create a delicious flavor and texture. Crushed...

All your guests will think they're getting a big glass of delicious latte with a decorated froth, but in reality, it's a unique ice cream cake. To make it, start with a cardboard bucket of coffee...

A favorite childhood treat, glazed apples on sticks will be a Halloween party highlight if decorated appropriately. The base will be apples coated in white lauric glaze. From...

Transform store-bought chocolate pudding into a unique dessert that looks homey, cozy, and inviting. Instead of milk, thin the pudding with brewed coffee, and it'll be full of flavor...

Prepare a hearty and delicious Asian-inspired breakfast. Its highlight is pancakes, tossed with Japanese teriyaki sauce and green onions. To make the pancakes extra fluffy and...

Summer is the perfect time to switch from heavy, calorie-laden pies to lighter baked goods filled with a wealth of fruits and berries. American crisps are one such baked good. To prepare them...

This exquisite salad of juicy melon with shaved Parmesan and crushed hazelnuts is quick and easy to prepare, instantly transforming your ordinary dinner into something special. You'll be surprised how harmoniously the sweet...

A microwave-baked mug cake is a quick and easy dessert you can indulge in every day. The benefits of this dessert: no oven required, convenient for small...

There's nothing easier than making homemade applesauce! Besides being a healthy food for babies, applesauce has a variety of uses. It's added to batter for dietary baking,...

Making vanilla pudding isn't difficult. For the cream, you'll need milk, eggs, sugar, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and butter. While it's still warm, you can stir in...

Loose fruit ice in a cup isn't just for kids. Make a more adult version that's perfect for after-dinner indulgence or simply for refreshing on a hot summer day.

Impress your guests with this spectacular Banana Split-flavored ice cream bomb. Each slice is filled with layers of banana, chocolate, and strawberry ice cream, and at the very core...

This vibrant and eye-catching cake is crafted to look just like a strawberry ice cream pop, with real strawberry ice cream filling hidden beneath a layer of fluffy sponge cake, white icing, and...

Multicolored grapes and almond petals make a sophisticated filling for baked goods, too beautiful to hide under dough. Arrange the harvest of red, black, and white grapes on...

This luscious fruit galette looks impressive and comes together quite quickly if you take the shortcut and use store-bought puff pastry for the crust. The quality of the pie, however, is...

This enormous pancake is baked in the oven on a baking sheet and is filled with the savory flavor of apple pie, but it's much easier to make than a pie and turns out incredibly tender. And to make the pancake even more beautiful,...

Crispy fried chicken with fluffy waffles and maple syrup is a traditional American combination that seems crazy at first, but once you try it, you realize it's very...

These charming cakes are infused with the aromas and flavors of fall baking, thanks to apple and apple pie spice. They're baked as a whole crust, then cut into rectangles and...

This homemade ice cream doesn't require any custard—it can be easily replaced with instant vanilla pudding mix, mixed with unsweetened condensed milk and whole milk.

If you're planning a Halloween party with your kids, treat them to these crispy mummy-shaped cookies. They're made with cinnamon-flavored breakfast cereals, like Cini-Minis, mixed with rice flour...

These adorable mummies are a stunning chocolate-almond cookie dusted with powdered sugar. You can cut them out of cookie dough with a special mummy-shaped cutter, or try drawing a mummy yourself...

This black-as-night chocolate cake is a stunning addition to any themed party or Halloween celebration. Two pitch-black sponge layers are sandwiched between a jet-black, airy cream. Despite the...

If you start your breakfast, lunch, or dinner with dessert, you'll love these irresistible cookies. They're easy to make and literally packed with...

Blondie brownies are an American dessert similar to brownies, but without cocoa powder. Instead, they typically add other goodies: caramel, nuts, chocolate chips, or, as in this recipe,...

These amazing bars fuse three popular American desserts: brownies, chocolate chip cookies, and rice cakes, each distinct not only in taste but also in texture. Everything...

If you're planning a small sandwich party, bake a cake in the shape of a giant hot cheese sandwich for dessert. It looks just as delicious as a real sandwich and is just as easy...

For a family holiday or a gathering, prepare healthy banana treats that are as delicious and elegant as cakes. Very sweet, overripe bananas are sliced...

This juicy, refreshing Mexican-style salad is a great way to use honeydew melon. It's diced and tossed with traditional Latin American seasonings: lime juice,...

Top simple vanilla ice cream with a stunning topping of baked figs in honey syrup and crispy pecan pieces. All topping ingredients are combined in a baking dish, finished with...

Bake unique popcorn cupcakes using ready-made cake mix—no one will guess you made them with pre-made ingredients. When mixing the dough, use the liquid from a can of...

Cherry Vanilla Crisp is a thick, dense, and juicy berry filling covered with a thin layer of crunchy topping. Perfect as a fruit dessert, it's also a wonderful addition to...

Sweet caramel-coated popcorn can be just as delicious a cookie filling as, say, chocolate chips. And if you add coconut and oatmeal, the cookies will acquire...

This blueberry cheesecake-filled galette is a godsend for those who love cheesecake but are afraid to tackle this delicate dessert. The charm of a true French galette lies in its simplicity of assembly and...

This French galette is a wonderful example of a seasonal summer pastry. Although it's classified as a pie, its simplicity makes it more like a crumbly, slightly...

The highlight of this upside-down cake is its fruity caramel topping, which will reveal its full glory only after baking. To ensure the cake delights not only with its taste but also with its elegant appearance,...