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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Adam Ragusea Brownie Recipe
45 min · ★ 4.9

Perfect Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe
35 min · ★ 4.8
Deliciously Moist Chocolate Layer Cake Recipe
55 min · ★ 4.9
Tiramisu Recipe
45 min · ★ 4.8

Pappadeaux Praline Cheesecake Recipe
75 min · ★ 4.9

Fresa Con Crema Recipe
15 min · ★ 4.9
Mandarin Orange Cake Recipe
30 min · ★ 4.8

Briermere Pie Recipe
40 min · ★ 4.9

Portos Milk and Berries Cake Recipe
60 min · ★ 4.9
Cookie Dough Buttercream Frosting Recipe
15 min · ★ 5
Scotcheroos Recipe
28 min · ★ 4.8

Porto's Tres Leches Recipe
45 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.