Step into a world of delicious desserts with our collection of 18 tempting recipes that are designed to satisfy your sweet cravings. These recipes offer a wide range of treats, from chocolate delights to fruity pleasures and creamy classics. They're perfect for special occasions or just to treat yourself after a long day.
Drunken Cherry Cake
Cake perfection is right here. This Drunken Cherry cake is anything but ordinary. Moist, drenched in a decadent mixture of Dulce de Leche, cherries and rum, this out of this world cake will make you want to dance. Get the recipe.
Greek Apple Hand Pies
Homemade Apple Hand Pies. These tasty apple pocket pies are great for an afternoon snack, dessert, or as breakfast treat. Also called Milopitakia, these sweet Greek hand pies are made with fresh apples and walnuts. They're flavorful, delicious and perfect for weekend baking. Get the recipe.
Pumpkin Pecan Pie
Pumpkin Pecan Pie is a flavorful egg-free and dairy-free dessert made with a simple homemade crust, best caramel sauce filling and a crunchy Pecan topping. Surprisingly easy to make and outrageously delicious, this fall treat is sure to impress your family and friends. Get the recipe.
Coconut Raspberry Panna Cotta
This 15-minute easy Raspberry Panna Cotta is creamy, rich and literally foolproof. With no gelatin, it is so easy, you can make it every day. I'll show you how to make Panna Cotta that is dairy-free, sugar-free and absolutely delightful. Perfect for 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.
Mini Chocolate Cake For Two
This Mini Chocolate Cake For Two With Mascarpone Cream makes a perfect little dessert for a date night or when you want to indulge in a fancy treat but no willing to spend hours in the kitchen. This cute dessert is easy to make and so incredibly delicious! Get the recipe.
Orange Creme Brûlée
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.
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.
Soffioni Abruzzesi
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.
Homemade Chocolate Eclairs
This easy Chocolate Eclair Recipe is one of the most famous and most delicious desserts ever created. And I'm going to help you make this classic French treat at home. Get the recipe.
Risalamande (Danish Rice Pudding)
If you want to try something new and incredibly delicious, try Risalamande. It's a creamy, soft and melt-in-your-mouth Danish rice pudding with almonds and topped with a flavorful cherry sauce. Get the recipe.
Soft Brownie Cookies With Raisins
These healthy vegan chocolate brownie cookies are satisfying and delicious. They're like an eggless and dairy-free version of your favorite chocolate brownie, with a twist - they use two secret ingredients to make them stand apart from other chocolate cookies. Find out what those ingredients are here. Get the recipe.
Apple Tarte Tatin
An Apple Tarte Tatin is one of those desserts that looks fancy, but is not so hard to make. Just follow my easy step by step guide and you will be an expert in preparing Tarte Tatins! Get the recipe.
Sweet Italian Ricotta Pie
Sweet Italian ricotta cheese pie recipes are a traditional Italian dessert. Maybe you’ve made ricotta lemon pie which is similar but not the same. This one is a cheese pie with ricotta, vanilla, orange, and spices. This creamy pie with ricotta cheese filling and lattice top will be a family favourite! Get the recipe.
Strawberry Tarts with Ricotta Cheese
Got a puff pastry sheet? Here's a simple yet a no-fail recipe for the delectable strawberry tarts that can be pulled together in no time. Get the recipe.
Easy Apple Crisp
This easy recipe for Apple Crisp without Oats is a great, quick dessert - all done in 35 minutes! With tart green apples coated in cinnamon sugar, and a crumbly crisp topping with a hint of shredded coconut it's amazing on its own, or served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Get the recipe.
Peach Cobbler With Pie Crust
Peach cobbler with pie crust is a classic dessert that combines juicy peaches with a flaky, buttery pie crust. This homemade peach cobbler recipe is the perfect way to make the most of peach season when the fruit is extra ripe and flavorful. Get the recipe.
Brownie with Mascarpone Swirl
Can I just say that brownie is my absolute favorite American dessert?
I'm a real chocolate addict and if you give me a dessert made with this gooey gooey cocoa goodness, I'll be your friend forever. Get the recipe.
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Iryna Bychkiv is the founder and writer of the culinary website Lavender & Macarons, where she shares clean, European-inspired recipes that are delicious, easy to prepare, and made with wholesome ingredients. Iryna loves creating meals that are simple yet healthy and unique, including vegan and vegetarian recipes.
Iryna is also a freelance writer for MSN and Associated Press Wire.
Fulton Li says
I was reading this article by you (16 Really Good Dessert Recipes that You Have Not Tried Before) on an MSN news feed illustrated with a lead-off photo of a multi-layered confection with a chocolate topping. The problem is that no recipe is provided for this and I can't find it on your site. Can you explain where I might find this?
Iryna says
Yes, this is the recipe for Hungarian Gerbeaud Cake. Here's a link to it -
Gerbeaud Cake. Hope this helps:)