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85 Easy Dessert Ideas

Looking for something sweet? We've rounded up our top-rated easy dessert ideas, like strawberry pretzel salad and homemade ice cream, from home cooks across the country.

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50 Mother’s Day Cake Recipes

Any mom (or grandma) would be delighted to receive one of these gorgeous Mother's Day cakes. They taste just as...

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50 Spring Cookies to Celebrate Warmer Days

Winter is done and we're ready to embrace all things springtime! These spring cookies include plenty of lemon, berries, zest...

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75 Light Cakes to Make All Spring Long

Sweeten the season with any one of these delicious spring cakes. From layered lemon and orange to roasted strawberry there's...

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Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream

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We don't want to brag, but as far as vanilla ice cream recipes go, this one is the best. And...

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Easy Peanut Butter Fudge

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My sister shared the recipe for this unbelievably easy peanut butter fudge with marshmallow cream. I prefer using creamy peanut...

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Chocolate Cupcakes with Strawberry Filling

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

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Brandy Alexander Cheesecake

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

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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...

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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...

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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!

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How to Make Canadian Butter Tarts

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

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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...

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How to Make a Pear Tarte Tatin

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

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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 Ina Garten’s Apple Pie Bars and I Like Them Even More Than Apple Pie

This recipe is easier than apple pie, too!

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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.

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How to Make Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Rolls from Scratch

pumpkin spice cinnamon rolls > PSL

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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...

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This Is the Infamous S’mores Dip That Took Over the Internet Last Fall

Grab a box of graham crackers, stat!

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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...

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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...

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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...

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How to Make Red Velvet Brownies with Cream Cheese Frosting

The secret to fudgy red velvet brownies? A box of red velvet cake mix—and a rest in the refrigerator.

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Pumpkin S’mores Cookies Are the Perfect Mash-Up Dessert for Fall

These soft-baked pumpkin s'mores cookies are the perfect combination of summer campfires and fall harvest.

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Eggnog Truffles

I found this recipe in a grocery store handout. I tweaked the ingredients to create a stronger flavor and everyone...

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How to Make the Viral (and Simple!) Frozen Fruit Shaved Ice

This simple recipe for frozen fruit shaved ice is the summer treat we've all been waiting for.

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This Mango Delight Recipe Is a No-Bake Summer Stunner

Mango delight is an easy, fruity no-bake dessert that will transport you to the tropics.

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How to Make Easy S’mores in Your Air Fryer

You can have air-fryer s'mores ready in two minutes!

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We Can’t Get Enough of These Upside Down Puff Pastries Going Viral Right Now

These upside-down puff pastry tarts are as delectable as they are easy to make.

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We Are Drooling Over These Viral Chocolate Strawberry Yogurt Clusters

These sweet treats are being called the "snack of the summer"!

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FAQs

What is the best dessert to be served after having a heavy meal? ›

Finish your evening in style with a decadent chocolate tart, fruity trifle, cheesecake or ice cream dessert.

What is the most delicious dessert in the world? ›

25 Best Desserts in the World
  • Mochi ice cream.
  • Flan.
  • New York cheesecake.
  • Dulce de leche ice cream.
  • Lamingtons.
  • Cendol.
  • Key lime pie.
  • Bingsu.
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What is the simplest type of dessert? ›

The simplest dessert and one of the best are fruits because they are nutritious, appetizing, and easy to prepare and serve. Baked and soft custards vary in so many ways.

What is America's most famous dessert? ›

Among the most famous American desserts there is the classic apple pie, the one celebrated in many books, movies and even songs. This cake is so representative of the American tradition that it is called American Pie.

What is a healthy dessert after dinner? ›

Coconut-milk yogurt is sweetened with maple syrup, spread into a thin layer and studded with fresh pineapple and coconut flakes. After freezing, break it into pieces to enjoy as a healthy vegan snack or dessert!

What is something usually sweet that you eat after dinner? ›

Dessert pronounced [ dih-zurt ] is “the sweet, usually last course of a meal.” We're talking cake, pie, ice cream, pudding, fudge, fruit—you know what dessert is. Dessert is most commonly eaten after dinner, but it's sometimes eaten after lunch, too.

What desserts are trending in 2024? ›

The sweet goods category will continue to see growth as consumers reach for things that make them happy. Nostalgic flavors like birthday cake, cookie dough, cookies & cream and s'mores remain appealing because they bring joy.

What is a zillionaire dessert? ›

And Zillionaire may be our finest work yet. The surprise of bronzed sugar. Followed by smooth, rich double chocolate ganache. Then sumptuous treacle cheesecake, floating on a buttery salted caramel, draped over a cocoa biscuit base.

What sells the best at a bake sale? ›

What sells best at bake sales? Cupcakes, brownies, and cookies are always winners, but any small, portable baked items are good bake sale ideas. Note that bake sale cookies, cupcakes, brownies, and muffins are easier to package and sell by the piece than are cakes and pies.

What are the most common desserts? ›

Most Popular Desserts in the US:
  • Peanut Butter Cups. Score: 08. ...
  • Banana Pudding. Score: 09. ...
  • Peach Cobbler. Score: 10. ...
  • Pumpkin Pie. Score: 11. ...
  • Pecan Pie. Score: 12. ...
  • Brownies. Score: 13. ...
  • Key Lime Pie. Score: 14. ...
  • Red Velvet Cake. Score: 15.
Sep 8, 2023

Can you give me a list of desserts? ›

Desserts and Sweets Word List
  • almond cookie. ambrosia. angel food cake. apple brown Betty. ...
  • baked Alaska. baked apple. baklava. banana split. ...
  • cake. cannoli. caramel apple. carrot cake. ...
  • Danish pastry. dessert. devil's food cake. doughnut. ...
  • eclair.
  • flan. fortune cookie. French toast. fritter. ...
  • gelatin. gelato. gingerbread. ...
  • honey. hot-fudge sundae.

What is the most common dessert in the world? ›

  • Mar 31, 2023, 08:13 PM IST. 10 Most Popular Desserts in the World. ...
  • Apple Pie. This traditional American dessert is popular due to its flaky crust and sweet apple filling. ...
  • Tiramisu. ...
  • Baklava. ...
  • Crème Brûlée. ...
  • Panna Cotta. ...
  • Cheesecake. ...
  • Mochi.
Mar 31, 2023

What are the 3 major types of desserts? ›

Dessert Categories
  • Cakes are sweet and tender bread made from flour and sugar. ...
  • Small cakes and pastries have become popular, especially cupcakes, cookies, and biscuits. ...
  • Confection, more commonly known as candy or sweets, is made from sugar heated into crystals.

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