Best Desserts Recipes
Dessert is the course people remember. This collection covers cakes, cookies, pies, bars, and no-bake sweets, with recipes that explain the technique and the reasoning behind every step. We've tested every recipe for the details that matter — the bake cue, the chill time, the storage window — so you can bake with confidence. If you're new to baking, start with the no-bake or sheet-pan recipes before moving to the layer cakes and pies.
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Joelle Jacobs Buttercream Recipe
15 min · ★ 4.9

Sunbreak Cafe Banana Bread Recipe
75 min · ★ 4.9

Fudgy Cocoa Brownies Recipe
40 min · ★ 4.8

Zanze's Cheesecake Recipe
70 min · ★ 4.9

Zazvorniky Recipe
30 min · ★ 4.9
Old-Fashioned Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars Recipe
30 min · ★ 4.9
Caramelized Banana Pudding Recipe
55 min · ★ 4.8

Ghirardelli Brownies Costco Recipe
40 min · ★ 4.9
Double Chocolate Crinkle Cookies Recipe
212 min · ★ 4.8

Li Hing Mui Lollipop Recipe
30 min · ★ 4.9

Coopers Hawk Smore Budino Recipe
30 min · ★ 4.9

Yomari Recipe
50 min · ★ 4.9
Frequently asked questions
What's the easiest dessert to make for a crowd?
Sheet cakes, bar cookies, and no-bake desserts. They scale cleanly, don't require individual plating, and stay fresh for days.
How do I make a dessert gluten-free?
Use a 1-to-1 gluten-free flour blend in place of all-purpose flour. For recipes that rely on structure (like cakes), add a binder like xanthan gum if the blend doesn't include one.
Can I make dessert ahead of time?
Most desserts can be made at least a day ahead. Cakes and bars freeze well; pies are best baked the day of serving.