10,005 dessert recipes

Classic German chocolate cake: three light layers of sweet chocolate cake with whipped egg whites folded in, stacked with a cooked coconut-pecan frosting made from evaporated milk and egg yolks. The real, from-scratch version.

Citrus cheesecake brightens a rich cream cheese filling with both lemon and orange zest, set in a buttery homemade citrus pastry crust instead of graham crumbs. Tangy, fragrant and bakery-smooth.

Mocha truffle cake: a flourless dark chocolate cake built with a pound of chocolate, a pound of butter, eight eggs, and strong coffee. Chilled overnight and frosted with vanilla whipped cream.

Hippennasse cookie baskets made from a thin batter of egg whites, cream, and confectioners sugar, shaped while warm and filled with fresh berries.

Holiday cheddar date cake bakes a tube of brown sugar batter loaded with shredded sharp cheddar, dates, pecans, candied cherries, and golden raisins. A surprising savory-sweet fruitcake that keeps for 6 weeks.

Maryanne's cheesecake: a low-and-slow New York-style cheesecake with cream cheese, sour cream, butter, and lemon zest on a buttery graham cracker crust. Baked gently for an ultra-silky texture.

Pressure cooked lemon cheesecake comes out of the Instant Pot ultra-creamy and crack-free, with a bright lemon filling over a granola crust. The moist, gentle steam sets it silky in a fraction of oven time.

Buttery spritz cookie bars filled with a date, candied cherry, and nut filling flavored with orange zest. Pressed through a cookie press and cut into bars.

Red pear sorbet grates ripe red pears with their skins on for a delicately pink, naturally textured frozen dessert. Simple syrup and lemon juice amplify the pear flavor. No peeling required.

Tea timers, dainty triangle-cut sour cream cookies rolled in graham cracker crumbs and flecked with orange and pecans. Crisp, lightly sweet little wedges built for an afternoon teacup.

Tunnel of Fudge cake with a gooey chocolate center, chopped walnuts, and cocoa glaze. This Pillsbury Bake-Off classic bakes with a fudgy ring of molten chocolate inside.

Cocoa drop cookies made with cream cheese for an extra-soft, tender crumb. A simple chocolate cookie with just 8 ingredients that comes together in minutes.

Cran-raspberry cheesecake on an almond-genoise base, topped with decorative sponge cake cutouts. An elegant baked cheesecake layered with tangy cranberry-raspberry filling.

Frosty chocolate pudding boosted with melted unsweetened chocolate, topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and toasted coconut. A quick semi-homemade dessert with extra-rich chocolate flavor.

Classic Tollhouse cookies with chocolate chips, walnuts, brown sugar, and butter. Crunchy, crumbly, and baked to a golden crisp with vanilla and a touch of hot water.

Raspberry chocolate sauce made with Dutch-process cocoa, heavy cream, butter, and pureed raspberries. Boiled 8 minutes to a glossy, pourable consistency. Keeps a month in the fridge.