Dessert Ideas
There’s nothing better than finishing off a meal with something sweet. If you are looking to treat yourself, or wow your dinner guests, then try some of our favorite dessert recipes. We’ve taken our extensive dessert catalogue and broken it down into 10 categories so you can find exactly what you are craving! Be sure to check out our bonus recipe for fruit tarts below and our seasonal recipes.
Halloween Desserts
Cake Recipes
As the saying goes, a party without cake is just a meeting. With options for cake batter from scratch, and simple recipes that start with a box mix, you are sure to find something to make your next party a hit!
Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars (Your friends will beg for this recipe!)
Halloween Charcuterie Board: The BEST Halloween Party Centerpiece
Halloween Rice Krispie Treats
Harry Potter Butterbeer
Chocolate Cakes
Instant Pot Chocolate Lava CakeChocolate Pudding CakeChocolate Bundt Cake (Nothing Bundt Cake Copycat Recipe)Easy Flourless Chocolate CakeBetter Than Sex CakeTexas Sheet CakeTwice Chocolate TorteGerman Chocolate Cream CakeWarm Chocolate Melting CakeDutch Oven Chocolate Raspberry CakeChocolate Cherry CakeEasy Chocolate Cake with Cherry ToppingRidiculously Delicious Chocolate CakeSlow Cooker Molten Chocolate CakeDouble Chocolate Oreo Bundt CakeChocolate Malt Cake with Chocolate Malt Icing
Fruit Flavored Cakes
White Chocolate Raspberry Bundt CakeHawaiian Wedding CakeLemon Bundt CakeBanana Cake with Cream Cheese FrostingPiña Colada CakeRaspberry Lemon Jello Poke CakeOrange Pineapple CakeAngel Food Cake with Pineapple WhipFresh Strawberry CakeBlueberry Coffee CakeStrawberry Shortcake
Pumpkin Cakes
Pumpkin Poke CakePumpkin RollPumpkin Sheet CakePumpkin Bundt Cake (Nothing Bundt Cake Copycat)Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Coffee CakeYummy Pumpkin Eclair Cake
Other Cake Dessert Ideas
Homemade Cake MixOlive Oil CakeCoffee CakeRed Velvet Bundt CakeClassic Carrot CakeCarrot Bundt CakeCoconut Cream Cake with Coconut FrostingCinnamon Swirl CakePicnic Cake4th of July CakeEaster Bunny Cake
Cupcakes
Cherry Limeade CupcakesMini Cupcakes with Nutella SwirlLemon Cupcakes with Lemon Cream FrostingChocolate Coconut CupcakesApril Fools’ CupcakesEaster CupcakesEasy Filled CupcakesChristmas Tree Cupcakes
Frosting and Fondant
How to Make FondantEasy Chocolate Buttercream FrostingVanilla Buttercream FrostingHow to Make Cream Cheese FrostingCherry Buttercream Frosting
Birthday Cakes
Pirate Ship CakeIce Cream Cone CupcakesHamburger CakeHow to Make a Barbie Cake (Princess Birthday Cake)
Cheesecakes
How to Make CheesecakeCheesecake with Raspberry SauceNo Bake CheesecakeSopapilla Cheesecake BarsButterfinger BitesWhite Chocolate Cheesecake with Caramel and Macadamia NutsPumpkin CheesecakeTriple Berry Cheesecake BitesMini Cherry Cheesecakes
Pie Recipes
Some of our most delicious recipes are our pie recipes. We’ve perfected the pie crust, created crave-worthy chocolate pie fillings, and formulated fruit fillings worth fantasizing about. Don’t forget to top each slice with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream!
Piña Colada Cake
Chocolate Cherry Cake
Coffee Cake
Raspberry Cheesecake
Better Than Sex Cake
Chocolate Malt Cake with Chocolate Malt Icing
Warm Chocolate Melting Cake
Super Moist Texas Sheet Cake Recipe (and Frosting!)
Fresh Strawberry Cake
Raspberry Lemon Jello Poke Cake
White Chocolate Raspberry Bundt Cake
Orange Pineapple Cake
Pumpkin Poke Cake
Pumpkin Bundt Cake
Pumpkin Roll
Yummy Pumpkin Eclair Cake
Cinnamon Roll Cake
Classic Carrot Cake
Olive Oil Cake
Coconut Cream Cake with Coconut Frosting
Cherry Limeade Cupcakes
Lemon Cupcakes with Lemon Cream Frosting
Mini Cupcakes with Nutella Swirl
Chocolate Coconut Cupcakes
How To Make Fondant: The Best 10 Minute Fondant (Just 4 Ingredients)
Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
Cream Cheese Frosting
Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
Pirate Ship Cake
Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes
How to Make a Barbie Cake (Princess Birthday Cake)
Hamburger Cake
No Bake Cheesecake
Pumpkin Cheesecake
Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars
How to Make Cheesecake
Chocolate Pies
Chocolate Haupia Pie (Ted’s Bakery Copycat)Creamy Peanut Butter PieChocolate Satin PieGerman Chocolate PieSalted Caramel PieMud Pie
Fruit Flavored Pies
Island Pecan PiePeach PiePeach Galette (with fresh peaches)Easy Key Lime PieDutch Apple PieTraditional Homemade Apple PieGluten Free Apple PieFresh Strawberry PieEasy Berry Pie (made with frozen blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries)Lemon Meringue PieCreamy Lemon PieSour Cream Lemon Pie
Other Pies
Pumpkin Pie RecipeCoconut Cream PiePecan PieButterscotch Pie
Pie Crusts
Perfect Pie CrustPerfect Graham Cracker Crust
Pastries
What is better than layers of flaky, buttery pastry? Pastry making may seem intimidating, but we give you step by step instructions and pictures to help you succeed!
Chocolate Satin Pie
Island Pecan Pie
Fresh Strawberry Pie
Easy Key Lime Pie
Chocolate Haupia Pie
German Chocolate Pie
Creamy Peanut Butter Pie
Salted Caramel Pie
Dutch Apple Pie
The Best Homemade Peach Pie in 30 mins
Lemon Meringue Pie
Berry Pie
Pecan Pie
Pumpkin Pie
Butterscotch Pie
Coconut Cream Pie
Alligator Jaws PastryChocolate Covered Strawberry TartsEasy Phyllo Cups with FruitHomemade DonutsAir Fryer DonutsCheater CronutsMalasadas (Plain or Haupia Filled)The BEST Homemade Cinnamon RollsPumpkin PastiesStrawberry Rhubarb Danish PastriesMexican Baked Strawberry EmpanadasApple DumplingsNew Orleans Beignet RecipeBaklavaFruit Tarts (see recipe below)
Cookie Recipes
When it comes to easy dessert recipes, cookies take the cake. Whip up a tray of delicious cookies in no time, with ingredients you probably already have in your pantry.
Malasadas (Plain or Haupia Filled): Leonard’s Bakery Copycat Recipe!
Pumpkin Pasties
Air Fryer Donuts
Easy Phyllo Cups with Fruit
Cookies with Chocolate
Bakery Chocolate Chip CookiesBasic Cookie Dough MixS’mores CookiesCadbury Egg CookiesM&M CookiesSkillet CookieEasy No Bake CookiesChocolate Marshmallow CookiesAndes Mint CookiesHomemade Oreo CookiesDipped Ritz CookiesReese’s Pieces CookiesPeanut Butter Chocolate Chip CookiesCadbury Creme Easter CookiesReese’s Peanut Butter Cup CookiesPumpkin Chocolate Chip CookiesTurtle CookiesPeanut Butter Fudge CookiesMonster Cookies
More Cookies
Cut Out Sugar Cookies (No-Chill Recipe)Swig Sugar Cookies Recipe (with 4 variations)Sugar Cookies with Raspberry Cream Cheese FrostingPeanut Butter CookiesCherry Vanilla CookiesPeanut Butter and Jelly CookiesMolasses CookiesChewy Oatmeal CookiesOatmeal Butterscotch CookiesHealthy Oatmeal CookiesOld-Fashioned Raisin Filled CookiesFunfetti Cake Mix CookiesLofthouse Cookie RecipeSnickerdoodles (Cinnamon Sugar Cookies)Carrot Cake CookiesGingerbread CookiesGraham Cracker Cookies with CoconutChewy Pecan CookiesPumpkin Sandwich Cookies with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting
Brownies and Bars Dessert Ideas
If I get to heaven, there better be a platter of freshly baked brownies dusted with powdered sugar waiting for me when I arrive. These brownie and bar recipe are great for feeding a crowd!
Bakery Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies
Snickerdoodles
Swig Sugar Cookies
Homemade Oreo Cookies
S’mores Cookies
M&M Cookies
Andes Mint Cookies
Cut Out Sugar Cookies
Funfetti Cake Mix Cookies
Peanut Butter Cookies
Lofthouse Cookie Recipe
Brownies
The BEST Homemade Brownies EverRed Velvet BrowniesWhite Chocolate Peppermint Bark BrowniesPretzel Crust Cheesecake BrowniesAlmond Joy Brownies
Bars
7 Layer Magic Cookie BarsFirecracker Sugar Cookie BarsLemon Cream Cheese BarsVery Best Lemon BarsApplebee’s Maple Butter BlondiesCoconut Fudge Cookie BarsPeanut Butter Bars RecipeRaspberry Oatmeal BarsCoconut Pecan Nanaimo BarsCaramel Apple Cheesecake BarsAvalanche BarkGerman Chocolate Cookie BarsEasy Fruit Pizza
Rice Krispie Recipes
Rice Krispie Treats {5-Minute Microwave Recipe}Salted Caramel Rice Krispie TreatsScotcharoosPeanut Butter Rice Krispie TreatsHalloween Rice Krispie Treats
Pudding Recipes
Pudding is a nostalgic childhood dessert for me. You can enjoy it on its own or layer it with other delicious treats in a trifle.
The Best Homemade Brownies
Very Best Lemon Bars
7 Layer Magic Cookie Bars
Raspberry Oatmeal Bars
Almond Joy Brownies
White Chocolate Peppermint Bark Brownies
Cheesecake Brownies
Cake Mix Red Velvet Brownies
Lemon Cream Cheese Bars
Coconut Fudge Cookie Bars
Applebee’s Maple Butter Blondies
Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars (Your friends will beg for this recipe!)
Microwave Rice Krispie Treats
Scotcharoos
Salted Caramel Rice Krispie Treats
Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats
Ris a La Mande (Danish Rice Pudding)Banana Pudding RecipeChia Seed PuddingApple Bread Pudding with Caramel SauceHaupia (Hawaiian Coconut Pudding)Instant Pot Lemon Custard CupsGrey StuffPeppermint Brownie ParfaitsEasy Pumpkin TrifleTriple Chocolate Trifle
Cobbler Recipes
Cobbler is a classic summer recipe that works great for feeding a crowd. It is easy to make and tastes great with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
Apple Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce
Banana Pudding Recipe
Chia Seed Pudding
Triple Chocolate Trifle
Easy Blackberry CobblerCrock Pot Peach CobblerRaspberry Peach CobblerPumpkin CobblerTraditional Apple Crisp RecipeSummer Peach Crisp
Ice Cream Recipes
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!
Crockpot Peach Cobbler
Easy Blackberry Cobbler
Raspberry Peach Cobbler
Traditional Apple Crisp Recipe
Cookie Ice Cream SandwichesGrasshopper PieDuke’s Hula Pie Recipe (Copycat)Pink Lemonade Ice Cream PieFrozen Layered Gelato CakeFried Ice CreamFried Ice Cream Cake (No Fry)Raspberry Almond Fudge Ice Cream CakeOne-Ingredient Banana Ice CreamHot Fudge SauceFrozen Banana Split DessertDeceptively Easy Ice Cream CakeGrilled Banana BoatsHow to Make a MilkshakeShamrock Shake
Candies and Chocolates
Candies and chocolates can be a little more work than a typical dessert, but the result is worth it! From decadent chocolate truffles to crunchy cinnamon almonds, you will love these fancy treats!
Raspberry Almond Fudge Ice Cream Cake
How to Make a Milkshake
Duke’s Hula Pie Recipe (Copycat)
Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches
Candies
Homemade Almond Joy CandiesHomemade Reese’s Peanut Butter CupsHomemade Peanut Butter Easter EggsPeanut Butter Bon BonsOld Fashioned Chocolate Covered CherriesBelly Button M&M Pretzel KissesDivinity Candy with PeanutsChocolate Dipped Cream Cheese Butter MintsPecan PralinesCinnamon Almonds in the Slow CookerEasy Crock Pot Peanut ClustersCoconut MacaroonsChocolate Protein Balls {No Bake}PB & J Energy BitesCandy ApplesTigger Tails (Disneyland Copycat)English ToffeeMom’s Homemade CaramelsPeppermint Bark
Chocolates
Easy Chocolate TrufflesEasy Mint Oreo TrufflesCaramel Pecan TrufflesSee’s Fudge RecipeMarshmallow Rocky Road FudgeChocolate Peanut Butter Fudge SwirlMint Chocolate FudgeGerman Chocolate Fudge
Other Dessert Ideas
We couldn’t fit these into a category, but they can’t be left out! Try these fun sweets next time you need a unique dessert.
Homemade Almond Joy Candies
Easy Chocolate Truffles
Homemade Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
Tigger Tails (Disneyland Copycat)
Peanut Butter Bon Bons
Easy Crockpot Peanut Clusters
Candy Apples
Mom’s Homemade Caramels
See’s Fudge Recipe
Ridiculously Easy Mint Oreo Truffles
Marshmallow Rocky Road Fudge
Caramel Pecan Truffles
Easy Chocolate Fondue (2 Ingredients)Dessert Charcuterie BoardPeanut Butter PopcornWhite Chocolate PopcornS’mores Dip
How to Make Fruit Tarts
Peanut Butter Popcorn
How to Make a Dessert Charcuterie Board {Perfect For Any Party}
S’mores Dip
Easy Chocolate Fondue (2 Ingredients)
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