800+ Dessert Recipes

Sweet, but not too sweet, and chocolatey (extra chocolatey, actually) gelato is smooth, silky, and rich. This sweet treat is for real chocolate lovers.

Hummingbird cake is as sweet as it sounds. This snacky, loaf pan version is made with whole wheat flour but still adores a smear of cream cheese icing.

An exquisitely flavored and heavenly textured frosting--light, silky, buttery, and full of pistachio nuttiness. Perfection on a cake. Or a spoon.

This cake is nothing short of extraordinary. It's delicately flavored with white chocolate and has a dreamy crumb.

Looking for an easier, yet still flaky and tender, pie crust? This little beauty is a little more forgiving and perfect for either sweet or savory tarts.

A refreshing finish to dinner, or just to cleanse your palate, this sparkling sorbet is easy and utterly delish.

This simple caramel sauce was made for weeknight cravings that desperately demand scooping something sweet by the spoonful.

Sometimes, you just want to make a few little jars of preserves without all the fuss of a day-long canning ordeal. We hear that—here's the perfect place to start.

Like a pie in bar form, with a crisp crust and a soft, lemony, blueberry-filled center. These bars are a big hit at summer barbecues when you're in the mood to share.

You know that coffee cake made with sour cream is going to be moist and tender. Add blueberries, lemon, and a sweet-tangy glaze, you've got something special.

In this Paula Deen tart, a shortbread cookie crust cradles a sweet sour-cream custard and peach slices. A spell in the oven makes everything irresistibly golden.

Here's a recipe for a small batch of strawberry jam, without all the fuss of traditional canning. Ready in less than an hour, with all the lush taste of peak strawberry season.

If you know Joy the Baker, you know how great her recipes are. This is no exception, full of fruit and covered with a cookie-like topping, this is one darn good cobbler.

The perfect family-friendly dinner that adds just a little bit of spice to your plate without spending too much time in the kitchen.

Juicy, seared pork and sweet fruit were made for each other—this jammy, balsamic vinegar-infused sauce proves it once and for all.

A chocolate lover's dream come true, in the form of a lightly textured, dark chocolate mousse. Not too sweet, not too rich—just right.

This pie pastry is as easy to make as, well, pie. It's flaky and rich but simple and plain enough to let any filling shine.

Great big chewy, chocolatey cookies so fantastic that our testers absolutely raved about them—try 'em and see for yourself.

Jammy fruit topped with a sweet topping and an unexpected acidic hit of balsamic. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, afternoon snacks, and everything in between.

Trust us when we tell you this cake is about as unfussy as it gets. An hour from start to finish, no tricky ingredients and a taste reminiscent of an old-school boxed cake mix.