19 European Dessert Recipes Perfect for Home Baking

Craving something sweet? Europe has amazing desserts to try! From fancy French pastries to light and yummy Italian cakes, there's something for everyone. You can make many of these delicious treats yourself at home!

This blog post will share 19 easy European dessert recipes that you can bake in your own kitchen. So get your oven ready and let's bake a delicious trip around Europe!

Homemade Greek Baklava Recipe

Baklava is made of only a few ingredients super quickly and easily and it does not have to be soggy neither overly sweet like many of those baklavas served in some lower quality places. Baklava, if made well, should be juicy and crispy at the same time with intense nut taste without being overly sweet. Try this homemade baklava recipe, you will love it! Get the recipe.

Chocolate Eclair Cake

Lighter than air and utterly delicious Chocolate Eclair Cake Recipe for when your tooth craves something sweet. Distant relative of traditional Chocolate Eclair, this beautiful dessert is perfect for special events or weekend baking with the kids. Get the recipe.

Best Creme Brûlée Recipe 

Hands down, the Best Creme Brûlée Recipe is right here. Easy-peasy, creamy, melt in your mouth dessert your family and friends will devour in no time and ask for seconds. Get the recipe.

Viennese Cookies 

5 simple ingredients, 15 minutes to put everything together and you have the most amazing Viennese Cookies or Pierre Herme Chocolate Sable in the world. Classic Austrian butter cookies that are perfect for holidays or an afternoon pick-me-up. Get the recipe.

Almond Butter and Yogurt Panna Cotta

Almond Butter and Yogurt Panna Cotta is creamy, rich and delectably delicious.I'is made with the best, better for you ingredients. With the simple twist on this traditional Italian dessert, it's healthy meets delicious. Get the recipe.

Apple Sponge Cake

Super delicious and moist Apple Sponge Cake, also called Sharlotka will become your new favorite apple dessert. It's so easy to make, topped with a sweet and crispy almond layer which literally melts in your mouth. Give this decadent fall treat a try and it won't disappoint! Get the recipe.

Mini Chocolate Eclairs

If you ever wanted to make chocolate eclairs, but hesitated, start with this recipe of Mini Chocolate Eclairs. They are easier and faster to make that traditional eclairs and taste absolutely scrumptious. Although the recipe makes a huge batch of mini eclairs, be warned  - they will be gone before you know it.:) Get the recipe.

German Christmas Cake - Stollen

Christmas is right around the corner and it's about time to bake traditional German Christmas Cake - Stollen. Packed with a delicious mixture of dried and candied fruits, almonds and marzipan, this decadent cake is a true Christmas treat. Get the recipe.

Apple Tarte Tatin

Apple Tarte Tatin will give you a classic French dessert with the most delicious flavor. This is an incredibly fancy and elegant dessert you’ll be able to make it perfectly from scratch even on your first try! Get the recipe.

Soffioni Abruzzesi (Sweet Ricotta Pastries)

Soffioni Abruzzesi are cute little Italian cupcakes or muffins filled with fluffy Ricotta cream. They are easy to make and are an excellent addition to any occasion. Get the recipe.

Hungarian Gerbeaud Cake

Shortcrust pastry layers are smothered with almond jam-walnut filling and covered with rich dark chocolate. This Hungarian Gerbeaud Cake is moist and so delicious! Get the recipe.

Lemon Tartlets

These Lemon Tartlets are creamy, lemon curd filled pastries that are totally a crowd-pleaser. Restaurant-style dessert perfect for holidays or special occasions. Get the recipe.

Classic Tiramisu

Treat yourself to our amazing Italian Tiramisu recipe that's easy to make and tastes fantastic! This dessert has layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers, smooth mascarpone cream, and a touch of liqueur. Get the recipe.

English Sticky Toffee Pudding

Baked with sweet and hearty dates, drenched in homemade caramel sauce, this English Sticky Toffee Pudding is seriously addictive. Stock up on dates because your pantry already carries the rest of the ingredients. Get the recipe.

German Crumb Cake

The cake has a light, airy texture with just enough sweetness and crunch from the jam, crumble, and almonds! Get the recipe.

Biscotti X Fig Cookies – Buccellati

These biscotti X fig cookies (obviously) get their name for the way they look. If you are a lover of figs, you need to try this recipe! These Italian style treats have quite a long list of steps and ingredients, but they are well worth making. Get the recipe.

Financiers

These Financiers are small, yet pack a wallop of flavor and texture, being rich with almond meal, sugar and butter. They are moist, a little crumbly from the almonds and sweet but not too sweet. They are great plain, too, or simply embellished with a few almond slices. Get the recipe.

Lemon Ricotta Cake

Enjoy a slice of this moist and zesty Lemon Ricotta Cake, perfect for a refreshing dessert. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious! Get the recipe.

Cornulete Recipe

Romanian Cornulete Recipe, some fantastic cookies filled with jam and Turkish Delight. Super easy to make, and quick too, these cookies simply melt in the mouth. Get the recipe.