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These 17 Dessert Recipes Are Blowing Up for a Reason

Dessert isn’t just the end of a meal—it’s the part everyone looks forward to most. These sweet recipes are bold, over-the-top, and way too good to skip. Think rich chocolate, fruity layers, gooey fillings, and crispy edges that make every bite unforgettable. Each one brings big flavor with just the right amount of indulgence. If you’re going to make dessert, make it one people can’t stop talking about.

Strawberry Yogurt Cake

Strawberry Yogurt Cake.
Strawberry Yogurt Cake. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

This delicious strawberry yogurt cake comes together in a snap and combines sweet strawberries with the delicate tangy richness of Greek yogurt.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Yogurt Cake.

Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake

Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake.
Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

This mayonnaise cake gives you a deep, moist, and flavourful cake that stays fresh so much longer than using butter or oil.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake.

Lemon Blueberry Cookies

Lemon Blueberry Cookies.
Lemon Blueberry Cookies. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

Pretty as a picture, my lemon blueberry cookies are citrusy and buttery. Have the cookies in the oven in 10 minutes or less!
Get the Recipe: Lemon Blueberry Cookies.

Pudding in a Cloud

Pudding in a Cloud
Photo Credit: Vintage Recipes.

Dive into a dreamy dessert experience with Pudding in a Cloud, a heavenly treat of fluffy Cool Whip and rich chocolate pudding. This simple yet sophisticated dessert starts with fluffy Cool Whip spread into glasses and chocolate pudding is spooned into the cloud-like base. 

Get the recipe: Pudding in a Cloud

Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Balls

Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Balls
Photo Credit: The Short Order Cook.

Old-fashioned peanut butter balls are an easy recipe that is a holiday tradition at my house. It only takes 4 ingredients to make this no-bake recipe. 

Get the recipe: Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Balls

Pear Cobbler

Pear Cobbler on a bowl.
Photo Credit: Baked Abndance.

This old-fashioned pear cobbler recipe is super simple to make and is one of my go-to desserts to make when I’m having people over. Impress your guests with this fancy, secretly effortless recipe.

Get the recipe: Pear Cobbler

Old Fashioned Strawberry Glaze Pie

Old Fashioned Strawberry Glaze Pie
Photo Credit: What a Girl Eats.

Fresh strawberry glaze pie is the perfect dessert to make with summer’s most gorgeous berries. With a creamy, not-too-sweet filling, and a homemade strawberry pie glaze, this impressive-looking pie is ideal for any spring or summer gathering.

Get the recipe: Old Fashioned Strawberry Glaze Pie

Pumpkin Custard Pie

Whole Pumpkin Custard Pie with a slice on a plate.
Photo Credit: The Feathered Nester.

Pumpkin custard pie is a scrumptious treat with warm pumpkin flavors in an egg custard pie. This recipe makes a great Thanksgiving dessert!

Get the recipe: Pumpkin Custard Pie

Chocolate Bundt Cake

Chocolate bundt cake.
Chocolate Bundt Cake. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

This chocolate bundt cake is easily the best I’ve ever made. Whenever I make it, someone asks for the recipe, so, I better share it here.
Get the recipe: Chocolate Bundt Cake.

Salted Butterscotch Fudge (With Pecans)

buttterscotch fudge with pecans on top
Salted Butterscotch Fudge. Photo Credit: Seasonal Cravings

This salted butterscotch pecan fudge is a decadent treat that combines caramelized butterscotch flavor with toasted pecans.
Get the Recipe: Salted Butterscotch Fudge (With Pecans).

Tiramisu Brownies

Gluten Free Tiramisu Brownies.
Gluten Free Tiramisu Brownies. Photo Credit: Seasonal Cravings.

If you love chocolate, especially brownie recipes, these Tiramisu Brownies are going to rock your world! They offer everything you love about brownies along with all those amazing tiramisu flavors. This is such a heavenly dessert.
Get the Recipe: Tiramisu Brownies

Gluten Free Apple Crisp

Gluten Free Apple Crisp.
Gluten Free Apple Crisp. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

Gluten Free Apple Crisp is the best way to celebrate the start of fall.  It is ooey, gooey and full of tart and sweet flavors. Easy to make and perfect for those with dietary restrictions. 

Get the Recipe: Gluten Free Apple Crisp

Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies

A plate full of Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies.
Photo Credit: Vintage Kitchen Notes.

Soft and chewy peanut butter cookies with a chocolate center, these cookies are easy to make and loved by everyone. They’re perfect for Christmas, bake sales, potlucks, and picnics. Also known as peanut butter kisses or Hershey’s peanut butter blossoms.

Get the recipe: Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies

Old-Fashioned Date Bar

Old-Fashioned Date Bar
Photo Credit: Two Healthy Kitchens.

They’re a special, old-fashioned cookie for the holidays – but honestly, we love them so much that we make them all year ’round. They’re super-easy and freezable, too, so you can always keep a stash on hand!

Get the recipe: Old-Fashioned Date Bar

Easy Cornflake Tart

A slice of Easy Cornflake Tart.
Photo Credit: Somebody Feed Seb.

Are you looking for a quick and easy dessert that will impress your family and friends? Look no further than this delicious cornflake tart! Made with shop-bought shortcrust pastry, sweet strawberry jam, and golden syrup, this golden brown beauty is topped with crunchy cornflakes – the ultimate breakfast cereal turned into a mouthwatering dessert. 

Get the recipe: Easy Cornflake Tart

Red, White & Blue Shortcakes

Red, White & Blue Shortcakes on a platter.
Photo Credit: Straight to the Hips, Baby.

Served with generous, fluffy clouds of vanilla whipped cream, these Strawberry & Blueberry Shortcakes are the perfect dessert for your next BBQ!

Get the recipe: Red, White & Blue Shortcakes

Orange Blossom Cake

Orange Blossom Cake.
Photo Credit: The Simple Sweet Life.

This small bundt cake is sweet, tangy and perfectly moist. Topped with orange blossom water glaze.

Get the recipe: Orange Blossom Cake

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