Desserts
The nutty flavors in the brown butter transform these rice crispies from the gelatinous classroom snack you remember into a dessert worth splurging on.
If the yogurt is watery, you’ll want to drain it in a cheese cloth overnight to keep the popsicles from being too icy.
Homemade marshmallows are easier than you think to make — and with this sweet and salty butterscotch sauce, they taste way better than the store-bought variety.
This isn’t really a cake, but some occasions call for stacking your multi-flavored donuts and topping them with all the fixings.
Cheesecake is a timeless dessert and the luscious blueberry topping is a classic pairing.
This Danish dessert is a cross between pancakes and donut holes that are baked in a special pan and doused with sweet glaze.
You don’t even need a recipe for this semi-homemade dessert, just assemble the ingredients and consider your sweet tooth satiated.
This cake gets a double dose of veggies from carrots and zucchini which add nutritional value and keep it from drying out.
Use a variety of quality ice cream, chocolate, and toppings to take this childhood favorite up a notch.
All the sweetness in this healthy cake comes from honey for a guilt-free treat.
This no-bake dessert has all the components of a classic trifle rearranged into a cake pan.
Sweet custard cream offsets the tanginess of the kiwi fruit in these unexpected pastries.
The key to this recipe is to ensure the cake is served chilled as this allows the curd and cream to solidify and act as a cement.
Ice cream cake would make a spectacular end to a Labor Day cookout and with store-bought ice cream, you won’t be stuck cooking all day.
Break out these frozen treats at your Labor Day gathering for sweet and nostalgic end to the summer.
This creamy and refreshing lemon mousse cake is perfect for any time of the year and is super simple to make.
A cheese and beer pairing seen in a whole new, much sweeter, light.
A touch of cayenne pepper balances out the sweetness of these ice pops for a more complex flavor profile than your typical frozen treat.
Make no mistake: these stunning tartlets take time, but they’re the perfect impressive dessert for any event worth the extra effort.
Greek yogurt adds extra creaminess to this cheesecake and peanut butter fans will love the candy surprise.
You can swap in all purpose flour if you don’t have a gluten allergy, but the almond flour’s subtle nutty flavor is a nice compliment to the apples.
Sourdough starter gives these doughnuts an extra depth of flavor and balances with the baking powder for a texture that is somewhere between cake doughnuts and yeast ones.
These sweet treats are naturally gluten free and bursting with flavor – the perfect party bites.
This fool-proof basic cheesecake recipe gets a sophisticated upgrade with the sweet-tart combo of cherries and balsamic glaze.
The addition of unsweetened cocoa powder and a sauce that is baked in instead of poured on top keeps this take on the traditional English dessert from being cloyingly sweet.
These sweet treats come together without butter or baking for the perfect summer dessert.
Smoky, salted caramel, cocoa nibs and roasted peanuts swirled into a velvety smooth vanilla ice cream. Sounds delicious? It is amazing.
This super-simple, semi-homemade crowd pleaser will appeal to the kid in everyone.
This three-ingredient ice cream is not only delicious, it’s a nutritional powerhouse packed with vitamins and antioxidants. Go ahead, have seconds.
A refreshing granita is the perfect antidote to scorching summer days.
Despite using over half a dozen eggs, this cake is not at all dense but rather light and almost sponge-like.
Try this healthy twist on a summer classic for a guilt-free indulgence you can make without ever turning your oven on.
These nearly butter-free cupcakes are light and airy with a subtle fruit flavor, perfect for savoring summer.
Frozen bananas give this healthy treat an ice cream-like texture, and with no fancy equipment required!
The ground sesame paste lends this striking and unique ice cream a nutty quality.
Créme fraîche adds an elevated quality to whipped cream in this stunning, but easy-to-assemble dessert.
One key to a perfect apple pie is baking it on the lowest rack position in the oven and on top of a pizza stone to ensure that the crust will not be soggy.
Contrary to their name, there is nothing nutty about coconuts – but they do make for delicious cupcakes nonetheless.
Open faced cups of baklava are topped with slightly-spiced, super-chocolatey ice cream for a party-worthy dessert.
You can skip the bourbon and reduce the confectionaries sugar to make the whipped cream family-friendly. But the adults-only version is something special.
You need just two ingredients to make these nutty, not-too-sweet candies that are popular during Eid, the Muslim holiday celebrated at the end of Ramadan.
Kulfi is an Indian ice cream that is creamier and thicker than traditional ice cream.
Roasting the cherries releases sweet juices that turn this super-smooth ice cream a vibrant hue.
These bite-sized sweets come together in mere minutes and require no baking.
Chocolate adds a delicious twist to the traditional peaches and cream. Serve this over vanilla ice cream for a heavenly dessert.
This sweet delicacy from southwest Indian is made from coconut milk and jaggery and is a lighter version compared to other ghee-sugar sweets.
Melopita – a Greek cheesecake that is sweetened with honey and served with even more honey is a perfect light dessert for the summers.
These doughnuts are baked, making them slightly healthier than the fried variety, but just as tasty.
The tartness of the blackberries pairs well with the sweet vanilla yogurt and honey definitely adds a unique taste to the recipe.
Who doesn’t love pie? This one is loaded with summery blackberries while diced candied ginger adds an element of surprise.
This pudding is not only embarrassingly easy, but also has the simplest flavors that are delicious and refreshing.
Homemade French vanilla ice cream marbled with strawberry puree and crumbled pound cake might be one of the best things ever.
It’s easier to separate egg yolks from whites when the eggs are cold. Make sure no yolk gets in the whites. They won’t whip up if there is any fat in them.
If you’re also looking for a dessert that’s a little less naughty than usual, try these tasty chocolate meringues.
If you want to make these a little more decadent, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream or some freshly whipped cream on top for a taste of pure, summery bliss.
You’ll have leftover streusel which will keep refrigerated for up to one month – make more coffee cakes.
This stracciatella flavour ice cream is a good way to fight against these hot days.