Desserts

If you’re looking for something sweet, try this easy-to-use dessert guide. We have tons of dessert recipes with pictures that will make your mouth water.

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    Scotcharookies

    1 review

    I wanted a bakery-style cookie with the rich flavor and experience of a scotcharoo. I searched for recipes but came...


    Cherry Cordial Cookies

    This is hands-down my most-requested cookie recipe at holiday gatherings. These cookies are reminiscent of chocolate-covered cherries, so they are...


    Butterscotch Pecan Pound Cake

    My father just loves nuts and anything butterscotch flavored, so I'm always on the lookout for recipes that combine these...


    Copycat Samoa Cookies

    We love Girl Scout cookies, especially Samoas, but you can only buy those once a year. I started tweaking a...


    Caramel Apple Toffee Cookies

    I had bags of caramel bits and toffee bits in my pantry that I needed to use, and that's how...


    Cranberry Orange Layer Cake with Rosemary

    This special layer cake has a refreshing orange flavor with a hint of rosemary. Since it's an oil-based cake, it...


    Almond Joy Cupcakes

    I created these Almond Joy cupcakes for my daughter, Julianna, after our spring break trip to Fort Lauderdale. I wanted...


    Key Lime Pie Cookies

    4 reviews

    I love baking cookies for family and friends. I was getting bored making the same cookies over and over again,...

    Classic Almond Ricotta Cake

    1 review

    After I started making homemade ricotta cheese, I was inspired to use it in desserts, not just savory dishes. This...


    Chocolate Peanut Butter Candy Crunch

    1 review

    If you love chocolate and peanut butter, you'll love this easy candy recipe! Anyone who's ever tried it wants me...


    Homemade French Cruller Doughnuts

    Looking for a fancy breakfast pastry? Learn how to make delicate, swirled French cruller doughnuts at home.


    4-Ingredient Chocolate Dump Cake

    1 review

    This very moist 4-ingredient chocolate dump cake has chocolate chips on top instead of frosting. It tastes wonderful served warm...


    Chocolate Cupcakes with Strawberry Filling

    2 reviews

    My husband and I got engaged on Valentine’s Day, so the holiday is extra special in our house. Each year...


    Brandy Alexander Cheesecake

    1 review

    My husband and I really enjoy a good brandy Alexander, so I thought it would be fun to create a...


    Halva-Caramel Alfajores (Caramel Filled Sandwich Cookies)

    A modern twist on a Latin American classic, my delicate butter cookies have an irresistible halvah-caramel center. —Andrea Potischman, Menlo...


    How to Make an English Custard Tart

    This creamy custard tart is steeped in British culinary history and it tastes marvelous too. Simply dust the top with...


    How to Make Pecan Pie Brownies for the Ultimate Last-Minute Thanksgiving Dessert

    This mash-up of chocolaty brownies and a gooey pecan topping is irresistible!

    How to Make Canadian Butter Tarts

    Our step-by-step guide will show you how to make an iconic Canadian treat: butter tarts.


    How to Make a Traditional Bakewell Tart

    A Bakewell tart is an almond-and-jam-based pastry that's simple in looks but rich in flavor. Beginner bakers and professionals alike...


    How to Make a Pear Tarte Tatin

    Move over apples, because pear tarte tatin is having a moment.


    How to Make Homemade Sugar Doughnuts

    A breakfast classic! Our recipe for homemade sugar doughnuts will have you frying up rounds like a pro.



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    I Made Giada De Laurentiis’ Viral Lemon Ricotta Cookies, and They’re Heavenly

    These soft-baked lemon ricotta cookies by Giada De Laurentiis are the perfect treat when you're craving something lemony and sweet.


    We Made Giada De Laurentiis’ Tiramisu, and We Can’t Believe How Easy It Rea...

    Anyone who loves coffee will love Giada's take on this traditional Italian dessert. Tiramisu is cool, creamy and a cinch...



    Raspberry Ricotta Mug Cake

    Who wouldn't want to dig in to a personal cake? Mug cakes are such a fun, casual treat, and you...


    Raspberry-White Chocolate Lava Cakes

    There is something so magical about a warm, luscious lava cake. Cutting into it and seeing the warm chocolate come...


    Trader Joe’s Just Brought Back a Beloved Fall Dessert and People Are Freaking Out

    If you have never tried the Trader Joe's pumpkin kringle, now is the time! Hurry, because this limited seasonal offering...