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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

Can you give me a list of desserts? ›

  • Tiramisu recipe (with video)
  • Chocolate mousse in minutes recipe.
  • Angel food cake.
  • 'Not so fried' ice-cream.
  • Roasted strawberry crumble.
  • Apple and butterscotch pie.
  • Almond and date cake.
  • Apple cinnamon custard cake.

What is the simplest type of dessert? ›

18 Of The Easiest Desserts Ever
  • Bite-Size Fruit Pies. ...
  • Oreo Fudge. ...
  • Homemade Raspberry Frozen Yogurt. ...
  • Lemon Cool Whip Cookies. eatingonadime.com. ...
  • Reese's Fudge Bars. thefrugalgirls.com. ...
  • Vegan Key Lime Ice Pops. eatgood4life.com. ...
  • Cookie Butter Mug Cake. kirbiecravings.com. ...
  • Ice Cream Pie with Rice Krispies Crust. foodiecrush.com.
Mar 2, 2016

What are the 9 common desserts? ›

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  • Pie.
  • Cobblers and Crumbles.
  • Cheesecake.
  • Banana Pudding.
  • Cakes and Cupcakes.
  • Brownies.
  • Ice Cream.
  • S'mores.
Feb 20, 2024

What are the most popular desserts? ›

According to Grubhub's "2022 Delivered" report, the top 10 dessert orders in the United States were, in order of popularity: tiramisu, baklava, cookies, cheesecake, brownie, churros, cannoli, carrot cake, chocolate cake and flan. But this list doesn't include desserts made at home or eaten in restaurants.

What is the most eaten 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 is the hardest dessert to make? ›

The 11 Most Difficult Desserts, Ever
  • Magic Custard Cake Recipe. This Vanilla Magic Custard Cake really is magic! ...
  • The Best Moist Sponge Cake Recipe. The best moist sponge cake recipe that every home baker needs. ...
  • Japanese Cotton Sponge Cake 日式海绵蛋糕 ...
  • Classic Eclair Recipe (VIDEO) ...
  • Mango & Passion Fruit Chiffon.
Apr 11, 2022

What is the easiest thing to bake? ›

Easy baking recipes
  • Classic cheese scones. A star rating of 4.8 out of 5. ...
  • Salted caramel brownies. A star rating of 4.7 out of 5. ...
  • Ginger & white chocolate cake. A star rating of 4.9 out of 5. ...
  • Double chocolate loaf cake. ...
  • Chocolate traybake. ...
  • Chocolate fairy cakes. ...
  • Easy caramel cake. ...
  • Vegan carrot cake.

What are the 4 major types of desserts? ›

While there are thousands of different dessert recipes, you can generally classify desserts in 7 basic types of desserts:
  • Baked desserts.
  • Frozen desserts.
  • Dessert drinks.
  • Cold desserts.
  • Fried desserts.
  • Puddings and custards.
  • Cobblers.
Dec 31, 2023

What is America's number one dessert? ›

Ice cream is America's favorite dessert and is a key driver of the frozen food category.

What is America's most famous dessert? ›

First trademarked in 1897, Jell-O began its rise in popularity with the introduction in 1904 of the prophetic slogan "America's Most Famous Dessert." Soon accompanying the slogan was the blonde Jell-O Girl, an icon of the product for almost half a century.

What is the best tasting dessert? ›

25 Best Desserts in the World
  • Mochi ice cream.
  • Flan.
  • New York cheesecake.
  • Dulce de leche ice cream.
  • Lamingtons.
  • Cendol.
  • Key lime pie.
  • Bingsu.
Nov 8, 2023

What is the sweet after a meal called? ›

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.

Why is dessert spelled with two s? ›

A desert is a hot and dry place like the Sahara, but add an s and some whipped cream and you have a dessert, a sweet treat to eat. Dessert has two s's because you always want two. (If you prefer two arid ecosystems, that's on you.) A desert (DEH-zert) is dry, but to desert (deh-ZERT) is to leave someone high and dry.

What is the French word of dessert? ›

Le dessert était délicieux. Yes. It was very good. The dessert was delicious.

What desserts to have on a dessert table? ›

There are cupcakes, pies, and cookies, plus more unexpected sweets like donuts or ice cream sandwiches. The sky is the limit, and because you never know which dessert is going to really hit the sweet spot, why not include them all?

What is the best dessert to eat? ›

25 Best Desserts in the World
  • Mochi ice cream.
  • Flan.
  • New York cheesecake.
  • Dulce de leche ice cream.
  • Lamingtons.
  • Cendol.
  • Key lime pie.
  • Bingsu.
Nov 8, 2023

What kind of desserts do you eat? ›

There are a wide variety of desserts in western cultures, including cakes, cookies, biscuits, gelatins, pastries, ice creams, pies, puddings, and candies. Fruit is also commonly found in dessert courses because of its natural sweetness.

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