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)

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

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

Raspberry Oatmeal Bars

Almond Joy Brownies

White Chocolate Peppermint Bark Brownies

Cheesecake Brownies

Cake Mix Red Velvet Brownies

Lemon Cream Cheese 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)

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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