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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 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. Creamy, delicate, baked custards may be served in their baking cups or may be unmolded and served with fruit garnishes or with dessert sauces.

Are homemade desserts better? ›

Baking at home gives you control over the ingredients in your baked goods, and can be much healthier than choosing store-bought breads, cakes, and cookies. Here are some simple changes you can make to improve your diet and your health.

Can you eat dessert and still be healthy? ›

There are many other indicators of health, including your quality of sleep, your stress levels and how hydrated you are. But if weight loss is your goal, you can (and should) have dessert if you want to. In fact, allowing yourself to enjoy dessert can actually make weight loss easier.

Is ice cream healthier than cakes? ›

Ice cream's low glycemic index, minerals, and vitamins make it a healthier choice compared to other desserts such as candy, soda, or cake. Although ice cream is a dessert, it can be eaten in moderation. Remember, the research is based on eating only one-half cup of ice cream per day.

Is dessert junk food? ›

In Andrew F. Smith's Encyclopedia of Junk Food and Fast Food, junk food is defined as "those commercial products, including candy, bakery goods, ice cream, salty snacks and soft drinks, which have little or no nutritional value but do have plenty of calories, salt, and fats.

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.

What is the common type of dessert? ›

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.

What is a small dessert called? ›

Petit fours are small bite-sized pastries or confections served after a meal. The French word petit four means “small oven” and refers to the very small, secondary oven in which the pastries were baked. They're also known as sweetmeats, fancy cakes, bonbons, or confections.

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