Almond extract

• Red Velvet Cakes
• Dark chocolate cakes
• Almond buttercream on Swiss meringue
• Green American Buttercream

Making a Christmas dessert is truly a creative process for the home cook, so recipe author Heather Baird lets you explore your creative side and provides a detailed and simple explanation of how to shape and color the dessert. Swirls - read more

• Pudding
• Cookie
• Assembly

Salad is usually the last thing you associate with dessert, but only if it's not cookie salad! This fluffy vanilla pudding, filled with Molly Yeh's homemade cookie pieces and preserved mandarin oranges, is simply gorgeous and perfect for - read more

Clafoutis is a French pie made with fruit batter. Sunny Anderson suggests making it easier by mixing the batter with store-bought pancake mix, and for the filling, she chose a wonderful combination of raspberries and chocolate. Sprinkle the finished clafoutis with... read more

• Lemon Curd
• Pancakes

This delicate and easy-to-make cake is made from thin pancakes layered with airy cheesecake and lemon curd. The top is garnished with sliced ​​fresh strawberries and almonds. A perfect treat for summer family gatherings. read more

• Chocolate Maple Ganache
• Whipped cream with cinnamon
• Mexican Chocolate French Toast

This is when breakfast French toast turns into a true pastry. These white bread sandwiches with chocolate filling are soaked in chocolate egg custard, toasted, and served with chocolate-maple ganache and whipped cream. read more

Unlike traditional cream cheese cheesecake, this ricotta dessert is lighter and lower in calories. And the delicate creamy flavor of the filling is harmoniously complemented by light citrus notes of orange. For the perfect texture, use the most... read more

Crushed peppermint candies add a pleasant, refreshing flavor to these red and white cookies. The cookies are made using a syringe with a Christmas wreath-shaped tip. As you fill the syringe with dough, alternate red and white pieces. Then your edible... read more

• Custard
• Cake
• Decoration

Delight your loved ones with these delicious peach cakes that look just like ripe peaches. They're filled with peach custard on the inside and coated with sugar on the outside, creating a velvety effect. Garnish each "peach" with a clove and... read more

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, pumpkin seeds, and almonds provide the perfect balance. read more

Store-bought puff pastry is a great ingredient for homemade pies. Keep it in the freezer so you can add fruit filling at any time and delight your loved ones with fresh baked goods without the hassle. These pies boast a fragrant combination of pears, read more

• Glaze
• Cake
• Basic vanilla cake

Apple, honey, and almond flavors blend together in this magnificent cake, which will be a true highlight of your celebration, especially if it falls in the fall. Soft vanilla layers are soaked in honey syrup and topped with... read more

Japanese green tea (matcha) is often used as a natural coloring in desserts and baked goods. It not only adds a pleasant herbal tint but also infuses baked goods with flavor and antioxidants. Add a little matcha powder to... read more

• Christmas cookies
• Option 2

These cookies have other names, such as Mexican cookies or Italian wedding cookies, but they are not native to any of these countries, nor to Russia, and were invented in the United States. Nevertheless, the cookies are very tender and delicious. read more

This berry trifle in the colors of the tricolor looks bright and impressive in a clear glass dish. It's made with fresh strawberries, blueberries, and cream cheese frosting. All ingredients are laid out in even layers, alternating with pieces of airy sponge cake. What a great idea! read more

• Lemon yogurt cream
• Lakhokh flatbread

Yemeni yeast flatbread, lahoh, is typically served for breakfast with a variety of toppings, but this recipe from Molly Yeh is so good it's also perfect for dessert. Each loaf is served with whipped yogurt cream, drizzled with honey, and topped with... read more

Capture a little bit of summer with this incredibly simple jam recipe, which is best made with very ripe fruit. If desired, you can substitute any smooth-skinned stone fruit for the plums, such as nectarines, apricots, or— read more

These huge cookies are perfect for big family gatherings. They're assembled from dough crumbs and topped with crumbs—a rustic, delicious look! Place the cookies in the center of the table and tap them with a spoon to break them into pieces. read more

• Macaroon mix crust
• Filling
• Topping

This pie combines two popular American desserts: brownies and coconut macarons. A simple macaron mixture is transformed into a crispy-on-the-edges, chewy-on-the-inside pie crust, infused with the wonderful flavor of toasted coconut. read more

American coconut macarons (not to be confused with French macarons!) are easy to make and incredibly delicious, soft inside and crispy on the edges. In this recipe, the sweetness of coconut is tempered by the tartness of dried cherries. Each finished... read more

If you love almond cookies, this is a great choice, especially for the holidays. These cookies are made with ground almonds, the flavor of which is beautifully enhanced by Amaretto liqueur, and in the center of each "snowball" there's a surprise—a liqueur-soaked almond. read more

If you love Linzer Torte, you'll definitely love this cookie. And if you haven't tried this famous Austrian dessert yet, just imagine a shortcrust pastry crust spread with sweet fruit jam and topped with a lattice of - read more

Danish cookies, which are usually sold in beautiful tins, can easily be baked at home and will have the same crispy, crumbly texture with a wonderful vanilla-almond aroma, but with a fresher, more delicate taste than store-bought cookies. read more

Italian wedding cake is actually a traditional dessert of the American South, and no one knows how this coconut cake got its name because it has nothing to do with Italy or weddings. In her recipe, Sandra Lee read more

Transform simple vanilla ice cream into a luxurious cherry dessert for a special occasion. Scoop scoops of ice cream into red wine glasses and top with warm homemade cherry sauce. Top each serving with whipped cream. read more

At many Chinese restaurants in the United States, guests are offered fortune cookies at the end of dinner—crunchy, ear-shaped treats with a message on paper inside. These cookies are easy to make at home anytime for a fun treat with friends. Here - read more

• Cookie
• Chocolate glaze

This recipe transforms the classic Italian rainbow cake into a vibrant, eye-catching holiday cookie. Unlike the cake, it doesn't contain almond flour, but it retains the almond aroma and flavor. Dip the corner of each cookie into the chocolate-raspberry icing. read more

• Cake
• Glaze

This whimsical vanilla cake is the perfect birthday treat. It's filled with colorful sprinkles like confetti on the inside and covered with the most delicate buttercream on the outside. You can leave it pure white to impress— read more

To brighten the flavor of this pound cake, add both lemon and orange zest to the batter. And for a festive look, bake it in a ring shape and dust it with powdered sugar. This beauty will be the center of attention at your... read more

• Cookie
• Deep

This recipe will bring back childhood memories of mom baking a cake and us sneaking our fingers into the delicious batter. Cardea Brown has created a sweet, batter-flavored dip with colorful sprinkles that pairs perfectly with shortbread cookies. read more

Gluten-free baked goods often turn out dry and dense, but not this cake! It's baked with almond flour, potato starch gives it a soft texture, and the addition of whipped egg whites to the batter makes it fluffy and airy. read more

Light, airy, and crispy meringues will delight you with their subtle almond flavor and aroma. When piping the meringue mixture onto a baking sheet, make small pieces so they dry well in the oven and don't darken. These meringues will make an excellent... read more

• Almond cream
• Streusel
• Assembly
• Sugar syrup

Store-bought croissants are smeared with almond cream, topped with frozen berries, sprinkled with streusel, and baked into a delicious breakfast or dessert, depending on your preference. Ree Drummond makes a large batch - read more

White chocolate toffee is an elegant dessert that can be served on a holiday table or with coffee. Once the toffee has set, sprinkle it with chopped dried cherries and pistachios. With these dark red and... read more

• Cake
• Filling

This recipe for classic vanilla cheesecake on a graham cracker crust offers three toppings to choose from: cherry-vanilla sauce, malt ganache, and tropical fruits in ginger-lime syrup. Each will add a touch of... read more

Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, these cookies are a dream come true for any chocolate and cherry lover. They're filled with chunks of semi-sweet chocolate and dried cherries, the flavors of which complement each other perfectly. Red food coloring is also added to the dough. read more

Make French toast for a large group. This recipe is perfect for breakfast if you have overnight guests. You won't have to get up early in the morning to make French toast for everyone: everything will be prepared in one go. read more

• Dough
• Filling

This lattice pie will fill your home with coziness and the wonderful aroma of freshly baked goods. For a richer and more complex flavor, use several types of apples, both sweet and tart, for the filling. Combined with canned cherries, the flavor is... read more

These almond cookies are believed to resemble coins, making them a particularly popular symbol of good luck during Chinese New Year celebrations. Traditional recipes call for the cookies to be made from pork fat and flavored with almond oil. read more

• Dough
• Frangipane
• Apples

This charmingly rustic French galette is filled with fragrant frangipane and baked apples. The filling is simply spooned onto the dough circle, and the edges are folded up to contain the juices. Sprinkle the bare dough with sugar. read more

• Cake
• Butter cream

If you're a big fan of American chocolate chip cookies, you'll definitely want to try this cake. Its base is a giant cookie, soft, crispy, and studded with chocolate chips. To give it the cake-like appearance, simply... read more

Transform a simple, everyday pound cake into a spectacular holiday treat. The cake will be marbled, streaked with raspberry, and topped with icing and crushed freeze-dried raspberries. To create a beautiful pattern on the cut side, read more

These cheerful Christmas wreath cookies will be a great addition to your holiday candy. They're easy to make, with no fuss or icing required. You'll need a piping bag and a cookie cutter. read more

This festive cheesecake boasts an incredibly creamy, silky texture and captivates everyone with its striking black and white color. A crumbly chocolate wafer cookie crust is layered with two types of filling—chocolate and vanilla—and... read more

The dough for these cookies is made with ricotta and olive oil, which makes the cookies soft and just the right amount of moist, while mandarin zest imbues them with a delicate citrus note, which is perfectly complemented by vanilla and almond extracts. The finished cookies are read more

• Filling
• Cake
• Topping

With this recipe, you can bake a cozy summer lattice pie without any fuss. The secret is using store-bought dough and a baking sheet instead of a round pie pan. A round pie certainly looks charming, but... read more

Pizzelle are traditional Italian cookies, thin and crisp like wafers. They are baked in a special patterned press. Once you remove the pizzelle from the press, they are still flexible, pliable, and moldable. In this pizzelle recipe... read more

• Nectarines
• Pie

Nectarine pie is perfect as a dessert for an outdoor barbecue party. Baked in a cast iron skillet over indirect heat, the juicy nectarine halves are deliciously nestled in the golden crumb of the pie: delicious, and prepared in a... read more

• Donuts
• Glaze and toppings

Oven-baked donuts have become incredibly popular lately, and for good reason. The ability to indulge in a homemade donut without heating up a pan with a ton of oil is very appealing. But oven-baked donuts are still... read more

Instant noodles are an excellent base for a delicious pudding, as they soak up flavors like a sponge, in this case, sweet (throw away the seasoning packets). Plus, making this pudding couldn't be easier. Steamed noodles together with - read more

These gluten-free cookies use almonds in three forms: almond flour, almond extract, and chopped almonds. Combined with cream cheese and butter, they create the perfect base for a delicious, crumbly shortbread cookie. read more

• French toast
• Topping

If you love soft French toast, you'll love this French toast casserole. The casserole is made the night before: slices of whole-grain bread are covered in a light egg custard with semi-skimmed milk and soaked for - read more

In this recipe, you can use store-bought pie dough or make your own. The key here is the amazing cherry filling, which is juicy, just the right amount thick, and sweet and sour. And if you add... read more

• Cupcake
• Glaze

This large Christmas cake, decorated with icing, pomegranate seeds, and chopped almonds, is both stunning in appearance and delicious in flavor. To bake, you'll need a large round pan with a hole in the middle to ensure the cake bakes evenly. read more

This dessert is a simplified version of the famous German Black Forest cake. It's baked as a rectangular cake; it's then cut into squares (bars) and served like cookies. The bottom layer of the dessert is a crumbly chocolate cake, which is topped with... read more

A decorative wreath is one of the attributes of Christmas. After decorating your home with charming wreaths, don't forget about the dessert table. Themed cookies will look no less festive. Bake them using almond dough, which is pressed from - read more

Curly cookies are especially popular for holidays: they look unique and interesting, and are loved by both children and adults. To make the pistachio-filled curls even more colorful, add chopped pistachios, sugar, butter, and egg to the mixture. read more

These soft cherry cookies, covered in delicious cracks, are captivating just by their appearance, and once you taste them, you'll be delighted by their extraordinary flavor and texture. Inside, they're filled with contrasting sweet and sour pieces of dried cherries and... read more

These crumbly, melting cookies with delightful hints of lemon, vanilla, and almond make a beautiful holiday treat. Sandwich two cookies with a little lemon curd, then top each one with read more

• Cake
• Glaze and filling

The Yule log is a charming holiday cake loved by both adults and children. This recipe offers a fun twist on this traditional birch log treat. The cake base is an almond sponge roll filled with - read more

• Cake
• Glaze and topping

This single-layer cake is easy to make and incredibly moist and rich thanks to olive oil, while almond flour and lemon zest and juice infuse it with exquisite flavor. The bright pink glaze is flavored with natural cranberry coloring. read more

This pie originates from the French Basque Country. It's quite simple to make and turns out very tender, moderately moist, not too sweet, and has a delicious cherry jam filling, the aroma and flavor of which is enhanced by almond extract. The pie dough is read more

• Cupcakes
• Cheese cream

These cupcakes with snow-white fluffy tops made of cream and coconut flakes look very festive and will perfectly complement a festive cake or become the centerpiece of your celebration. The dough contains butter, eggs, read more

• Ganache
• Cookie

These crisp and flaky pastries taste as delicious as they look. Two almond cookies are held together with chocolate ganache, creating a sophisticated French macaron. However, this pastry can be quite fickle! Even professional bakers... read more

These adorable mummies are amazing chocolate-almond cookies dusted with powdered sugar. You can cut them out of cookie dough with a special mummy-shaped cutter, or try drawing a mummy with a knife. Glue thin scraps of dough onto each one. read more

Serve your guests at a home party with a uniquely flavored sparkling water that you won't find in stores. It combines the flavor of cherry with the intoxicating notes of almond. The drink is based on cherry-almond syrup, which is diluted with - read more

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 a unique texture and become even more appetizing. All - read more

This vibrant, layered ice cream will delight both children and adults. And to make it, you don't need a special ice cream maker—just popsicle molds and sticks. Besides the amazing flavor, this ice cream combines several benefits: read more

• Cake
• Fillings

This American pie, with its crumbly crust, beautifully combines two fillings: a delicate whipped cream cheese frosting and fragrant cherries in syrup. The crust is baked from crushed graham crackers and butter. Once... read more

This amazing homemade cake harmoniously blends the vibrant flavors of chocolate, cherry, and almond. A crumbly chocolate cake, cut in half and featuring chocolate chips inside and a crispy sugar crust on the outside, is topped with a cherry-almond filling. read more

• Granite
• Almond milk

To make this fragrant and delicious frozen dessert, almond milk is mixed with almond paste, sugar, and a little lemon juice. It is then frozen in the freezer. The almonds used in the recipe are read more

A vibrant and eye-catching dessert appetizer featuring strawberries filled with cream cheese frosting and sprinkled with crushed pecans. The strawberries look adorable and taste like miniature cakes. Choose larger berries for easier handling. read more

• Cake
• Glaze and decoration

Surprise your friends and family with a beautiful cake in the shape of an adorable chick. It's a perfect replica of the marshmallow Peeps chicks popular in America for decorating Easter treats. It looks very bright and natural and will be a hit with... read more

A cupcake cake is very creative, impressive, and convenient. For example, standard-sized cupcakes can be arranged in the shape of a lamb and decorated. This will make a wonderful Easter treat. Even a beginner can handle this treat, because for them... read more

These cupcakes can be made with either fresh or canned pineapple. They turn out very airy, moist, aromatic, and incredibly delicious. The recipe is quite simple, however, as the dough is mixed with a ready-made white mix. read more

This quick and simple fruit salad made with thinly sliced ​​red and green apples acquires a sophisticated aroma and flavor thanks to a dressing made from orange confit, almond extract, and dried cherries. The appetizer also gets its interesting flavor from read more

This shortbread crust is baked with wheat flour without the use of ground almonds or almond flour, which makes it quite budget-friendly, but at the same time the crust turns out amazing, filled with exquisite flavor and aroma. Among the main ones are - read more

The dough for a syringe press differs from the dough for other types of cookies because it needs to be pliable and easy to press out. This means it contains more butter, resulting in the most tender, melt-in-your-mouth cookies that... read more

• Compote
• Pancake

The fluffy pancake, also known as a Dutch baby pancake in the US, is quite different from traditional pancakes. Firstly, it resembles a pie or Yorkshire pudding and is made for one or more people. read more

Oatmeal cookies have been baked since the 15th century. It's believed that the Scots originally came up with the idea of ​​baking oatcakes, but the exact origin hasn't been determined. Oatmeal cookies are easy to make, and they'll always give you something to snack on. These crispy... read more

A shortbread crust with a delicate almond flavor that literally melts in your mouth. This perfect texture is achieved thanks to the generous amount of butter in the recipe. Mix it with sugar, flour, and ground almonds, adding vanilla and almond extract. read more

• Donuts
• Maple glaze

Donuts are found in many cuisines around the world, but Americans have embraced this dessert so much that it's practically become a national icon. Every year on the first Friday of June, the United States celebrates Donut Day, and two world-famous donut chains— read more

• Cupcakes
• Butter cream
• Christmas tree

This cupcake Christmas tree will surprise your guests with its originality, beauty, and amazing taste. To assemble it, you'll need a foam cone to hold the cupcakes. Bake mini cupcakes and frost them with buttercream. read more

• Cookie
• Assembly and decoration
• Royal icing

A gingerbread house isn't just a Christmas treat, it's also a festive attribute whose fairytale-like appearance will bring a sense of magic and comfort to both children and adults. Building a gingerbread house isn't all that difficult, but it is painstaking work. read more

These airy, coconut-flavored cakes, with a wonderful almond aroma, are baked in the shape of mini snowballs and garnished with halved cherries and flaked almonds. The dough is easy and quick to mix, and the entire preparation takes no more than half an hour. read more

This cake was inspired by the popular American Italian rainbow cookies, almond-flavored and covered in chocolate. So, this cake is a larger version of the Italian cookie, but instead of almond paste, the cake layer is made with... read more

• Cakes
• Cream

Pineapple and coconut add a unique twist to this carrot cake. Canned pineapple is used. Its pulp is incorporated into the cake layers along with the carrots and nuts, and the remaining syrup is added to the cream cheese filling. The generous amount of fruit... read more

• Dough
• Hot glaze
• Decorating
• Marzipan (yield: 450 g)

These cross buns are made in the style of the famous Battenberg cake – a sponge cake with a yellow and pink checkerboard pattern covered in marzipan. Cross buns are considered a traditional Easter pastry in many Catholic countries. They are baked from a rich pastry – read more

Amaretto biscotti are Italian dry cookies that pair perfectly with a cup of coffee, adding a wonderful almond aroma. They take a while to make, but they're worth it. They're baked in two stages. First, read more

These bright and delicious cookies are perfect for sharing with family and friends at the holiday table. Once the finished cookies have cooled, you can place them in the freezer for 5-10 minutes to allow the chocolates to harden. This dessert is well worth the extra effort. read more

These cute, bright cookies are perfect for any occasion; they resemble confetti poppers, which will lift your spirits. The crisp, chewy cookies with colorful Rice Krispies flecks will simply keep you from feeling down. And these almond cookies... read more

• Cookie
• Glaze

This recipe has one very significant advantage: the dough can be made in advance. If desired, you can even freeze a couple of batches and then simply defrost them before using. The cherries, combined with vanilla and almonds, give the cookies a unique flavor. read more

This pudding cannot be confused with other types of pudding; like many English puddings, it is fundamentally different from the creamy mass you eat with a spoon. Legend has it that Bakewell pudding was invented in the small English town of Bakewell, although its history is... read more

Financiers are traditionally baked using ground almonds and egg whites. Although they were invented by Visitation nuns in the Middle Ages, they gained their true popularity and their modern name in the 19th century. read more

French Madeleines are traditionally baked in the shape of scallops using Genoese sponge cake with almond flour added. Since the sponge cake does not contain baking powder, the dough is made from well-beaten egg whites and yolks, adding them in batches. read more

Blueberry Almond Cake with Lemon Zest – a stunning dessert with a layer of whipped cream, drizzled with lemon glaze and sprinkled with toasted almonds, it's a perfect treat for any occasion. The light vanilla almond cake layers are a great deal – read more

• Chocolate cake
• Cottage cheese filling with cherries in syrup
• Chocolate glaze

This Candy Cake is inspired by an elegant box of chocolates. Cherries and chocolate are a classic, and therefore time-tested, dessert combination. This dessert is sure to leave a lasting impression. read more

• Sandwich cookies
• Filling and glaze

These delicate shortbread cookies are sandwiched with a layer of jam, topped with icing sugar, and topped with a candied cherry. These traditional British cookies are very similar to Linz almond cookies, and that's basically it. read more

Linzer cookies are an elegant and refined delicacy originating from the Austrian city of Linz. Their distinctive features include a shortcrust pastry made from almond flour and an attractive sandwich-like appearance, consisting of two figures with a jam center, which is brightly colored. read more

• Eclairs
• Almond whipped cream
• Chocolate glaze

French pastries are considered the most exquisite, and their delicate flavors are perfect for any occasion. One of the most popular and world-famous French desserts is the éclair. The airy pastry and melt-in-your-mouth custard are delectable. read more

• Cranberry filling
• Dough

This jewel-like upside-down cake achieves sweet and caramelized berries thanks to a secret: baking them in the cake pan before adding the batter. Since only one bowl is used, there's no dishwashing involved. read more