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Desserts & Cakes

85 recipes in this category

Classic cakes, puddings, and sweet treats made from scratch with timeless techniques.

A dense, no-bake chestnut confection studded with candied citrus peel, dates, and raisins, and finished with a glossy dark chocolate glaze.

A light, chilled pineapple cream made with canned pineapple, gelatin, and whipped cream — no oven required, just a few hours to set.

A buttery pastry base topped with jam, poached pears in spiced wine syrup, and a whisked wine custard — an elegant layered torte.

A silky, chilled strawberry cream made with fresh strawberries, gelatin, and whipped cream — no oven required, just a few hours to set.

Dairy-free, egg-free almond wafer bars in three colorful layers — a no-bake Lenten dessert built from almond paste and crisp wafer sheets.

Sweetened chestnut puree is pressed through a ricer over whipped cream and finished with a piped border of cream — a rich chestnut dessert.

A flourless torte of ground almonds, hazelnuts, and dates, sliced into layers and coated in a chocolate and butter filling.

A light, gelatin-set cream layered with apricot compote, made with a cooked meringue and custard base for a safe, silky texture.

A rich, nearly flourless torte built on ground almonds, candied fruit, and raisins, soaked in a warm rum syrup after baking.