Everyone likes to eat something sweet at some point or another. For most of recorded history, dessert was limited to fruits and honey, or sometimes nuts rolled in honey. Dates were a popular dessert in hot desert climates; the Greeks hailed pomegranates as the “fruit of the gods.” It was not until the late Middle Ages, however, that the idea of dessert as we know it today gradually took form. Because of the cost of sugar at the time, desserts were often made with honey and almost always reserved for the wealthy; this did not really begin to change until the 19th century.
Enjoy Dessert Any Time of the Day
Today, the category of dessert is possibly the broadest of all the food groups. The Fannie Farmer Cookbook alone dedicates some 250 pages to various dessert recipes. Many desserts are based on starches, such as cakes and cookies. Others are milk-based, like ice cream and most puddings. Due to their bonding properties, eggs are frequently an important part of many desserts.
Although typically served at the end of a meal, and especially popular during the holidays, desserts are also enjoyable as a snack or a treat at any time of the day. Desserts are very diverse and can be perfectly suited to almost any meal. Though it may be easier to buy a pre-made dessert at a store, it is much more satisfying to make it from scratch, and it’s often surprisingly easy.
- Chocolate Crepe Roll
- Meringue roll with orange curd
- Raffaello style cake
Diving into the world of desserts, the Raffaello style cake stands out not just for its heavenly flavor but also for its intricate making process and nutritional insights. Originating as a tribute to the popular Raffaello confectionery, this cake is a blend of almond, coconut, and white chocolate flavors that harmoniously come together to create a masterpiece. It’s like a hug for your soul, but in the form of a cake! - Ricotta cookies recipe
Ricotta cookies, with their airy texture that seems to melt as soon as they hit your mouth, offer a delightful treat without the heavy guilt. These cookies, blending the richness of ricotta and the zestiness of lemon, clock in at a reasonable calorie count, making them a smarter choice for those watching their intake. - Plum Tart
Plum Tart is a delicate and delicious dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The dish is believed to have originated in Eastern Europe around two thousand years ago. The recipe has evolved over time, and today, there are many variations of this dessert. - Ricotta cheesecake
Ricotta cheesecake is a classic Italian dessert that has been enjoyed for centuries. It is believed to have originated in the region of Lombardy, Italy, where it was first made with sheep’s milk ricotta cheese. Over time, the recipe has evolved and now includes cow’s milk ricotta cheese, which is more widely available. - Triple chocolate torte
Get ready to embark on a chocolatey adventure with this triple chocolate torte, a delight for both the eyes and the taste buds. This aesthetically pleasing cake boasts three layers of indulgent goodness—beige, light brown, and darker brown. Picture this: sponge cakes filled with luscious white, milk, and dark chocolate, creating a mouthwatering symphony of flavors. - Limoncello Tiramisù
Craving a zesty twist on the classic tiramisu? Look no further than the tantalizing Limoncello Tiramisù. This dessert is a burst of rich sour and sweet flavors that dance on your palate like a summer breeze. Imagine the creamy goodness of mascarpone and the citrusy punch of lemon curd, all nestled between layers of soft ladyfinger biscuits – and the best part? No baking required. - Almond Pine Nut Cookies
These Almond Pine Nut Cookies are not your run-of-the-mill treats; they’re a taste sensation that hits you like a flavor symphony. Picture this: a solid exterior giving way to a soft, heavenly inside. It’s like biting into a cloud that’s been dipped in nutty goodness. - Better than almost anything cake
This cake, often dubbed as the “better than almost everything” or “better than sex” cake, earns its reputation with an indulgent, moist structure that’s laced with caramel and toffee pieces, making taste buds dance in delight without fail. Crafted with Devil’s Food Cake Mix, eggs, milk, and a dash of vanilla extract, this culinary marvel is both easy to make and packed with a flavorful punch. When baked and still warm, it’s generously doused with condensed milk, allowing the sponge to soak up the sweetness and become extraordinarily tender. - Double Chocolate Cherry Cookies
Welcome to the world of divine, chewy goodness – the Double Chocolate Cherry Cookies, a delightful treat that’s not just a feast for the eyes but also a relatively moderate calorie indulgence. Each luscious cookie packs around 170 calories, making them a tempting, yet not overly guilt-inducing, snack for your sweet tooth. With a touch of aesthetic charm, these cookies aren’t just delightful to savor but aesthetically pleasant to behold. - Mixed Berry Crumble Tart
For those craving a delightful dessert without the fuss, the Mixed Berry Crumble Tart emerges as a simple yet delectable creation. With just a handful of ingredients, this tart is a testament to the magic that can happen in the kitchen. No need for an extravagant pantry, just a good selection of frozen berries, and you’re set. - Classic French silk pie
Classic French Silk Pie is a delightful dessert, an American favorite with a touch of French elegance. It’s a slice of pure indulgence without the guilt, given its intriguing history and a few tweaks to the traditional recipe. - Silver White Cake
Introducing the Silver White Cake, a true test of your baking prowess that rewards your patience with a slice of pure delight. Baking this cake is a journey that demands a certain level of experience, but the result is a masterpiece that will leave your family and friends in awe. This cake is more than just a dessert; it’s a testament to your baking skills and a symbol of the care you put into your creations. It’s like crafting a work of art, each layer and decoration a brushstroke in the canvas of culinary excellence. - Caramel Snickerdoodle Cake
Meet the Caramel Snickerdoodle Cake, a delightful treat that’s just perfect for those cozy coffee or tea breaks. Imagine a small, unassuming cake that, when sliced into, reveals a luscious caramel topping that takes center stage in this dessert. It’s like finding a hidden gem in your grandmother’s treasure chest of recipes. - Easy Mexican Lime Icebox Cake
If there’s one thing I love to do, it’s cooking up delicacies in my kitchen for my family. I find joy in cooking dishes that are both healthy and delicious, and one of my all-time favorites is the Easy Mexican Lime Icebox Cake. - Mexican Torrejas Recipe with Piloncillo Syrup
Torrejas are basically slices of bread coated in eggs, lightly fried until they’re crispy, and then soaked in an indulgent piloncillo syrup. The piloncillo syrup is the secret that makes this dish extraordinary! - Peanut Butter Coconut Macaroons
Peanut butter has long had a particular place in the hearts of foodies everywhere because of its rich, velvety texture and nutty richness. It complements both savory and sweet food beautifully because of its versatility. The decadent flavor of peanut butter is a crowd-pleaser whether it is spread on toast, added to smoothies, or served as a dipping sauce. - White chocolate cookies with Lemon & Coconut
The secret to delicious cookies is not just the right ingredients and quantity; it is lots of love! You need to put your heart into them; the results are perfect. The smile you see on your loved ones’ faces as they enjoy freshly baked White Chocolate Cookies With Lemon & Coconut is the real reward of your work and effort! - Tender Caramel Cake
What if you could turn your favorite soft and luscious candy, caramel, into a beautiful cake? You can! With this deliciously simple you can craft the perfect soft and sweet caramel cake for any occasion! - Kurabiye cookies recipe
As a passionate foodie who delights in making healthful and delicious meals for my family, I cherish childhood memories of my wonderful grandma lovingly baking these cookies. - Caramel Apple Pie Cupcakes
If you want to win over a crowd or do something different for your holiday dessert table, caramel apple pie cupcakes are the way to go. Combining the aromatic essence of apple pie with the well-adored hand-held cupcake, you get the ultimate unique treat everyone will love to eat. - Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake
I’ve always had a sweet tooth. Cakes, caramels, chocolate, marmalade—I’m attracted to anything sweet. You won’t believe this, but throughout the years I discovered that some peculiar people don’t have the same craving for sweet foods as I do. This incredible Bundt cake I made, with its toppings of tender melted chocolate and peanut butter cream, is a taste monster, in my opinion. Just look at it! - Homemade Lemon Cake
For all connoisseurs of citrus desserts, I strongly recommend trying to bake this simple lemon cake. Dough preparation takes only about 10-15 minutes, everything is as quick and simple as possible. The cake turns out to be small in size, so if necessary, the number of ingredients can be safely doubled. For this recipe, I use 1 lemon, but I try to buy a large one so the cake gets this amazing rich lemon flavor. - Pumpkin oatmeal cookies with hazelnuts and coconut
This is an amazing baking recipe right from the oven! These orange, crumbly pumpkin cookies are so tasty that even those who are not very fond of pumpkin will like it. After all, nobody will know the exact ingredients of the recipe, my husband doesn’t like pumpkin too much, but he genuinely enjoys these cookies, especially with his morning coffee. - No-Bake Mini Raspberry Cheesecake
This No-Bake Raspberry Cheesecake is an outstanding dessert that looks amazing and will impress your family and friends with its taste. The amazing combination of raspberry, cookies and cream delights everyone who has tasted this cheesecake. - Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte aka Black Forest Cake
What could be better than cherries paired with cognac and dark chocolate? That’s right, just a huge cake made from all of these ingredients. When I first made a Black Forest cake, my husband was simply delighted and asked me to cook it almost every weekend. - Lemon ricotta pancakes
When I was a little girl, my grandmother used to cook these pancakes for me for breakfast, the taste of maple syrup with lemon is associated for me with my childhood and those sunny carefree days. - Caramel Apple Pie Recipe
Caramel apple cake is a true symbol of fall season. Nothing is more cozy than sitting in your home when it’s cold outside and enjoy a nice cup of tea with this caramel pie with cinnamon notes. - Amazing Homemade Caramel Recipe
The caramel itself is so tricky to prepare, I had to make a completely separate recipe for it, although initially I was planning to include it in my caramel apple cake recipe. Anyway, hope you enjoy my recipe and get amazing caramel for your pastry. The recipe doesn’t look too complicated, and the ingredient list isn’t that scary neither, but let me tell you, you’ll surely need some practice too pull this one off. - Delightful blueberry pie
I love this recipe because it doesn’t use rare ingredients and often you can make this pie using leftover components from other, more complicated dishes. This blueberry pie is a perfect dessert to join your coffee morning routine and brighten your plans for the day. - Comforting Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies
Oatmeal cookies have been around for a long time, we can find recipes from around 200 years ago! This recipe contains cranberries, they add a sweet and tart flavor which is perfect for the winter season. Cranberries are a perfect fruit for a healthy diet, since they contain antioxidants, vitamin C, vitamin E and dietary fiber. - Guinness Chocolate Stout Milkshake
Indulge in a decadent treat with this Guinness chocolate stout milkshake recipe! Combining the rich, smooth flavor of chocolate with the bold, malty taste of Guinness stout, this milkshake is a unique and delicious way to satisfy your sweet tooth. - Finger-licking Fudge Recipe
American-style fudge which is a basically a chocolate fudge was originated even during 1886 and it was as actually a super simple fudge recipe, but then they add some toffee in it and made it even better and even softer - Chocolate Flourless Almond Cake
This is an easy, moist and very delicious chocolate flourless almond cake. If you are celiac or gluten intolerant – or know someone who is – and you are wanting a chocolaty dessert, this gluten free cake recipe is perfect. - An Italian Cream Cake Recipe
This is an Italian cream cake recipe which is easy to make and very delicious. If you like moist cakes full of flavor with a cream cheese topping, then give this recipe a try…it is so good. - Easy Apple Pie Recipe
There’s never a time that is not a good time for apple pie! However, fall and winter are perhaps the most joyful time. Baking an apple pie is almost as fun as it is tasty, and the warmth of the oven creates a cozy feeling as it releases the pleasant aroma of apples and spices. - Layered Carrot Cake Recipe
A layered carrot cake recipe can be as simple or as rich and elaborate as you like. However, even when your carrot cake is merely covered in icing sugar and sprinkled with ground walnuts, a generous slice of it is a welcome treat. - Simple Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe for Kids of All Ages
Sweet dough, warm gooey chocolate chips…what’s not to love? Try this basic chocolate chip cookie recipe for kids! - An Appetizing Tiramisu Recipe
Your guests will be delighted to try something out of the ordinary and you will feel pride after crafting a sophisticated dish. Tiramisu is a very popular dessert that is enjoyed the world over, despite the fact that it was first invented around 50 years ago. - Southern Comfort Biscuit Recipe
Whether you live north or south of the Mason-Dixon line, you’ll be sure to love this delicious southern biscuit recipe! - Traditional Yorkshire Pudding Recipe
Becoming more popular around the holidays in America, this traditional Yorkshire pudding recipe comes directly from England! - Easy Dessert Recipe: Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Cookies
With more and more people finding out that they can’t have gluten, it’s harder to find easy dessert recipes that don’t require extra trips to the grocery store for special ingredients. - Simple Scones Recipe
This mild and moist simple scones recipe allows you to do some fun experimentation in the kitchen - Incredible Bacon Maple Cupcakes
The fusion of bacon and maple in these cupcakes will leave you wanting to bake them every week! - Old-Fashioned Rice Pudding Recipe
One of the creamiest and most comforting foods is rice pudding. Some individuals enjoy this dessert chilled, but others like to eat it fresh off the stove. - Holiday Fruit Cake Recipe
Fruit cake and holidays go hand in hand! - Homemade Mince + Shortbread Bars Recipe
Oh delicious mincemeat! Fruit with brandy! Yes please… - Quick and Easy Pudding with Bananas Recipe
This is my wife’s favorite dessert – and the kids love it too! Use ripe bananas for yummiest results! - Delectable Almond Biscotti Recipe
My grandma brought this recipe to us from Italy – a sweet snack or perfect with coffee after a meal! - Chocolate Chip Cookie Fudge Brownie Cake (Brookies) Recipe
This is a great recipe to make for your child’s birthday party, or for their class at school! Don’t forget the coconut oil – it adds that special touch of flavor! - Dutch Oven Apple Cobbler Recipe
Few desserts are as American as apple pie, but when you want something a little different, you might opt for a dutch oven apple cobbler recipe. Though this dish mixes the same apples and seasonings that you might find in a pie, you get the added benefit of a rich cake-like topping. - Easy Frosted Zucchini Chocolate Brownie Recipe
An eccentric take on brownies, impress your guests with this egg-free, more healthy dessert option! - Diabetic Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars Recipe
There is never a bad time to have cookie bars, and your family will always find room for some. What’s not to love about the delectable taste of chocolate, especially when mixed with nuts and vanilla? - Simple Buttermilk Cake Recipe
Try this simple cake recipe, and you can make a wonderful treat for your family or friends without spending hours in the kitchen. - Chocolate Bundt Cake Recipe
Chocolate lovers know that few things in life beat the sweet and rich taste of chocolate cake. While many recipes call for a large amount of chocolate and sugar in the cake itself with a topping of heavy frosting, that classic recipe can sometimes be overwhelming - Apple Crumb Recipe
If you are looking for the perfect dessert to enjoy during cold weather, then hot apple crumb is a delightful alternative to traditional apple pie. What is truly divine about apple crumb is that it goes well with ice cream and is easy to whip together for any occasion.