Blueberries are Mother Nature’s candy. They’re the perfect sweet snacking berry and, thanks to their hardiness, they store and freeze beautifully, which means we can easily have them on hand all year round to make luscious blueberry desserts whenever the desire strikes! I make a point to load up when blueberries are in season so I always have some ready to bake with—even in the depths of winter.

If you love making desserts with blueberries as much as I do, or have wanted to try it, I’ve gathered 30 fresh blueberry recipes that will allow you to make the most of these sweet little gems. From easy frozen blueberry treats to spectacular blueberry layered cakes, there’s something for every blueberry lover here!

Blueberries add the most vibrant hues to frozen desserts. Whether it’s a creamy gelato or a refreshing granita, the color will be a showstopper on your table. Who could resist a color so bold?

Blueberries are also the key to a quintessential summer dessert: the fresh blueberry pie! But you can put a twist on this summer classic by making a rustic galette, a simple tart, or a blueberry cream pie.

There are also the ever-popular blueberry muffins and bars that are lunch box and breakfast staples year round—especially when you pair blueberries with their best friend, the lemon. These two are meant for each other and create the perfect sweet yet tangy flavor profile.

But don’t forget to try some more unusual blueberry desserts like blueberry cinnamon rolls or blueberry clafoutis. There are so many ways to enjoy these brilliant little berries! These 30 blueberry dessert recipes are sure to give you lots of ideas.

Frozen Blueberry Dessert Recipes

1. Blueberry Gelato

by Food Nouveau 

This breathtakingly beautiful blueberry gelato is a silky-smooth treat highlighting the intense taste of the bright blue late-summer berry. Watch my free gelato masterclass to learn how easy it is to make it at home!

2. Blueberry Granita

by Mangia Bedda 

Cool off with a refreshing glass of Blueberry Granita, an iconic Sicilian treat!

3. Easy Lemon Blueberry Sorbet

by Family Style Food 

Learn how to make crazy good homemade lemon blueberry sorbet with just three ingredients!

4. Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream

by xoxo Bella 

Anyone who enjoys blueberry cheesecake will love this blueberry cheesecake ice cream. Just imagine a hybrid of cheesecake and ice cream, combined with the sweetness and fruity flavor of blueberries. This blueberry cheesecake ice cream recipe is what your summer needs!

5. Creamy Lemon Blueberry Popsicles

by Occasionally Eggs 

These frozen yogurt vegan blueberry popsicles are swirled with sweet berries and tart lemon zest for a beautiful, fresh summer dessert—without an oven in sight!

Blueberry Cookie and Bar Recipes

6. Oats and Blueberry Crumb Bars

by Food Nouveau 

These Oats and Blueberry Crumb Bars are filled with good-for-you ingredients. Delicious as a mid-afternoon snack, or topped with ice cream for dessert.

7. Blueberry Lemon Pie Bars

by Fresh April Flours 

These blueberry lemon pie bars combine a sweet and creamy lemon cheesecake filling bursting with blueberries with a lemon shortbread crust and lemon shortbread crumble on top. Each bite is bursting with zesty sweetness!

8. Blueberry Whoopie Pies

by Kickass Baker 

These blueberry whoopie pies bring delicious summer fruits to a fun dessert recipe, satisfying both kids and adults! Light and bursting with blueberry flavor, these promise to be the stars of your summer potlucks and picnics.

9. Blueberry Skillet Cookie

by Crumb Top Baking 

This mouthwatering blueberry skillet cookie has thick and chewy edges and a soft middle that’s packed with blueberries. It’s gluten- and dairy-free and comes together in just one bowl, using only 10 ingredients!

10. Oats and Blueberry Cookies

by Food Nouveau 

These oats and blueberry cookies are a twist on a classic: fresh or frozen blueberries replace raisins to create a super flavorful, nutritious treat.

Pie and Tart Blueberry Recipes

11. Lattice-Top Wild Blueberry Pie

by Food Nouveau 

This lattice-top wild blueberry pie showcases wild blueberries in all their deep purple, naturally sweet goodness. It’s a glorious late-summer dessert you can make in a breeze, using my foolproof shortcrust pastry recipe!

12. Blueberry Galette

by My Kitchen Love 

This blueberry galette with lemon mascarpone cream combines a bright burst of blueberry-lemon flavor, flaky pastry crust, and cheesecake-like cream. This is a memorable, blueberry-packed summer dessert!

13. Blueberry Tart

by Liv for Cake 

This blueberry tart contains delicious, plump blueberries on a sweet cookie crust. The combination of jammy blueberry filling and fresh blueberries is simply irresistible!

14. Blueberry Cream Pie

by Ask Chef Dennis 

One of the great joys in life is a blueberry cream pie. Loaded with lots of fresh blueberries and just the right balance of cream and sweetness to make this dessert a showstopper!

15. Blueberry Almond Mini Pies

by The Bake School 

Make irresistible blueberry hand pies from scratch including the easy pie dough with butter and a homemade blueberry pie filling.

Blueberry Cake Recipes

16. Blueberry Shortcake Cake

by Liv for Cake 

This blueberry shortcake cake is the perfect light dessert for summer. Layers of vanilla cake, whipped cream, blueberry sauce, and fresh blueberries create an absolutely dreamy treat!

17. Blueberry Olive Oil Loaf Cake

by Family Style Food 

This tender, not-too-sweet blueberry loaf cake will remind you of a favorite muffin, with the rustic crunch of cornmeal and lots of jammy fresh blueberries.

18. Blueberry Lemon Bundt Cake

by Beyond the Chicken Coop 

Perfectly moist and tender blueberry lemon bundt cake is filled with blueberries and lemon flavor and topped with a lemon glaze. This cake is just what you need to serve a crowd, making it a lovely dessert for spring or summer dessert brunches and dinner parties.

19. Wild Blueberry Slab Cheesecake

by Simple Bites 

Whether fruit-topped, jam-swirled, or bathed in coulis, summer cheesecakes are a decadent way to showcase seasonal fruits and berries. In this blueberry slab cheesecake, a quick wild blueberry jam is swirled it into a creamy, vanilla New York-style cheesecake. Simply irresistible!

20. Blueberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake

by Chenée Today 

This streusel-topped blueberry cream cheese coffee cake is perfect for any time of day! This easy recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

21. Blueberry Lemon Madeleines

by Dani’s Cookings 

Elevate your party or Sunday afternoon with these Blueberry Lemon Madeleines dipped in blue chocolate! They are wonderfully tasty and fluffy, with lemon flavor and juicy blueberries inside. Last but not least, they are incredibly easy to prepare!

22. Wild Blueberry Financiers

by Food Nouveau 

These wild blueberry financiers are a delicate, light, and surprisingly easy-to-make French cake infused with the rich, nutty taste of brown butter.

Breakfast and Brunch Blueberry Recipes

23. Honey Blueberry Bran Muffins

by Food Nouveau 

These super moist, super nutritious honey blueberry bran muffins are great from breakfast to dessert. Double the recipe and freeze the extras!

24. Buttermilk Blueberry Muffins

by Salt and Baker 

These buttermilk blueberry muffins are moist and tender, filled with fresh blueberries, and topped with a vibrant blueberry compote to deliver maximum blueberry flavor. We top each muffin with a sprinkle of sugar in the raw to give some sweetness and a subtle crunch to the tops.

25. Lavender Blueberry Scones

by The Flavor Blender 

Tall, soft, flaky, and packed with blueberries, these lavender blueberry scones with lemon glaze are irresistible! They are easy, can be frozen, and bake perfectly from frozen too.

26. Vegan Blueberry Cinnamon Rolls

by Rainbow Nourishments 

These vegan blueberry cinnamon rolls are soft, buttery and packed with blueberries! They are easy to make and use common pantry ingredients. You can choose between a rich blueberry icing or blueberry cream cheese icing.

27. Crêpes with Blueberry Balsamic Sauce

by Pardon Your French 

If you are a crêpe lover like me and always look for different ways to enjoy them throughout the seasons, this recipe is a great one to add to your arsenal. These summer-perfect crêpes with blueberry balsamic sauce combine elegant French crêpes with a luscious homemade blueberry balsamic sauce poured on a big scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Blueberry Puddings and Crumbles

28. Blueberry Cobbler

by BellyFull 

Juicy blueberries in a sweet citrusy sauce are tucked under a crunchy biscuit topping for this blueberry cobbler dessert. Fresh or frozen fruit can be used for a convenient year-round treat! 

29. Blueberry Crumble with Oats

by Curly’s Cooking 

This blueberry crumble with oats is the perfect simple and delicious dessert. A tasty sweet blueberry filling covered in a crisp crumble–will you serve yours with cream or custard?

30. Blueberry Clafoutis

by Baked the Blog 

Blueberry clafoutis is a rustic French dessert that’s so easy to make! Baked in the oven, serve it warm or cold, for dessert or breakfast.

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Sweet, colorful strawberries are just made for dessert. Fortunately for us, strawberries are now available year-round, fresh or frozen. I especially love and appreciate that it’s easier than ever to enjoy local strawberries even in the heart of snowy winter—thank you, greenhouses! But I think we all have to admit: nothing beats a warm, sun-drenched, freshly picked strawberry. It’s a little taste of heaven!

Apart from devouring baskets of fresh strawberries, I can’t think of a better way to celebrate nature’s sweetest berry than to make a spectacular dessert that showcases them! To get us all inspired, I’ve collected 30 stunning strawberry dessert recipes from recipe creators around the globe (including a few of my own!) into one spot. The hardest part for you will be choosing which one to make first!

You’ll find a little bit of everything here: for the bakers, there are towering strawberry cakes fit for any occasion where you need a showstopper dessert. Those who enjoy bite-sized strawberry treats will love dainty strawberry lemonade cupcakes or strawberry shortbread cookies. 

If pie is more your speed (and I love a juicy berry pie), there are toothsome strawberry galettes, pies, and tarts to indulge in.

When you need an elegant, no-bake strawberry dessert, try a trifle, strawberry pudding, or mousse. Or go casual with rustic strawberry crisp or strawberry brownies or bars—perfect for an afternoon coffee break.

To freshen up those sweltering summer days, a scoop of homemade strawberry gelato or sorbet is sure to be just what you need! And, please tell me: is it really summer if you haven’t made a classic strawberry shortcake?

I hope you’ll love this collection of 30 strawberry desserts as much as I do. Happy berry baking!

Strawberry Pie and Tart Recipes

1. Hazelnut and Strawberry Galette

by Food Nouveau

This rustic strawberry galette combines buttery shortcrust pastry, a nutty hazelnut base, and juicy berries to create a spectacular summer dessert! Included with the recipes are my instructions to make a foolproof, perfectly buttery, shortcrust pastry in seconds using your food processor!

2. 3-Ingredient Fresh Strawberry Pie

by Simple Bites

This super simple fresh strawberry pie recipe showcases the beautiful strawberry and nothing else. Be sure to have soft whipped cream or vanilla ice cream on hand to serve on this delightful pie!

3. Easy Strawberry Pie

by BellyFull

This strawberry pie recipe is so bright, delicious, and easy to make using only 5 ingredients! Fresh strawberries and Jello are combined to make a fantastic filling and glaze, then chilled in a flaky pie crust and topped with homemade whipped cream. Be prepared to get requests for this delight!

4. Classic French Strawberry Tart

by Pardon Your French 

This traditional French strawberry tart combines a buttery pastry crust with juicy ripe strawberries arranged on a layer of velvety crème pâtissière. Come strawberry season, you will find this tart in almost every boulangeries (bakeries) in France. This is a no-fuss tart that looks fabulous with a brushing of apricot glaze on the strawberries for a pretty sheen.

Strawberry Cake Recipes

5. Strawberry Shortcake with Lavender Lemon Cream

by My Kitchen Love

A summertime classic, strawberry shortcake, gets reinvented as a layered dessert with fresh strawberries and a fluffy whipped cream infused with hints of lavender and lemon. This is a spectacular birthday cake for all strawberry lovers!

6. Strawberry Cake with Mascarpone Buttercream

by Liv for Cake

This delicious strawberry cake recipe uses no artificial colors or flavors! It simply highlights everything delicious about the sweetest summer berry. You will want to eat the incredible mascarpone strawberry buttercream by the spoonful!

7. Strawberry Cake with Strawberry Frosting

by Beyond Frosting

This moist, fluffy, and beautifully pink strawberry cake is naturally flavored with real strawberries. It’s topped with a strawberry whipped cream frosting full of sweet strawberry flavor. This gorgeous cake is perfect for summer!

8. Strawberry Shortcake

by If You Give a Blonde a Kitchen

It’s not really summer if you don’t make strawberry shortcakes! This classic recipe combines a sweet biscuit with fresh strawberries and whipped cream. This is summer on a plate!

9. Japanese Strawberry Shortcake

by Drive Me Hungry

Japanese strawberry shortcake is a popular cake in Japan made with soft, fluffy sponge cake, decorated with fresh whipped cream, and fresh strawberries! It’s a delicious and simple cake that everyone will love!

10. No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake

by Zoë Bakes 

This no-bake strawberry cheesecake is made with nothing but fresh sweet strawberries, cream cheese, real whipped cream. It also contains just the slightest bit of gelatin to keep it standing tall until you bite into it, then it melts in your mouth. No oven required!

11. Strawberry Snacking Cake with Lavender

by Style Sweet

Your summer just got a whole lot better with this strawberry snacking cake! Left on the counter for all-day grazing or served at an indoor picnic, this snack cake will disappear before you know it. Made from a single-layer of tender olive oil cake studded with lavender macerated strawberries, you can top it with whipped cream before serving it to your dessert-loving guests.

12. Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes

by Cooking for My Soul 

These strawberry lemonade cupcakes are so cute and perfect for any occasion! Made with fresh lemon juice and an easy strawberry buttercream frosting.

Strawberry Pudding, Mousse, and Crumble Recipes

13. Strawberry Shortcake Trifle

by Salt & Baker

This strawberry shortcake trifle is an easy, light, and refreshing dessert for any time of year! With layers of angel food cake pieces, delicious homemade strawberry sauce, and homemade Greek yogurt whipped cream, people will be lining up for multiple scoops of this delicious trifle!

14. Citrus Mousse with Macerated Strawberries

by Food Nouveau

This delightful no-bake dessert combines a light-as-air citrus mousse with ruby red macerated strawberries to produce a colorful treat that perfectly balances sweet and zesty flavors. This is a deliciously refreshing treat for hot summer days!

15. Easy Fresh Strawberry Mousse

by An Italian in My Kitchen

This fresh strawberry mousse is made with only 3 ingredients, contains no gelatin, and requires no bake. This is a delicious dessert you can serve on any and all occasions!

16. Sour Cream Panna Cotta with Strawberry Compote

by Simple Bites 

Creamy, light-as-air-sour cream panna cotta is scrumptious on its own, but even better when served with a seasonal fruit compote. The bright red, easy strawberry compote adds just enough sweetness and fruitiness to make this dessert fit for the most elegant occasions!

17. Strawberry Tiramisu

by Inside the Rustic Kitchen 

This light and creamy strawberry tiramisu is made with juicy strawberries, orange liqueur, and shavings of white chocolate. It’s a fresh and fruity spin on the classic Italian dessert that’s just as delicious and easy to make.

18. Strawberry Rhubarb Pudding Cakes

by Food Nouveau

These super cute strawberry rhubarb pudding cakes make the most of that magical, late-spring period when rhubarb and strawberry seasons overlap. You can make these year-round using frozen rhubarb and frozen strawberries, too!

19. Strawberry Crisp

by From Scratch Fast

This (healthy!) gluten-free strawberry crisp will quickly become a favorite of your family and loved ones. It has an irresistible oat, pecan, and vanilla topping that pairs perfectly with the juicy berries and is easy enough to whip up for any occasion. Top it with a spoonful of whipped cream or ice cream, and dig in!

Strawberry Cookie and Bar Recipes

20. Hazelnut Shortbread Cookies with Roasted Strawberry Buttercream

by Food Nouveau 

These elegant, buttery strawberry shortbread cookies are filled with an amazingly aromatic roasted strawberry buttercream that wonderfully showcases one of summer’s most aromatic berries.

21. Strawberry Oatmeal Bars

by If You Give a Blonde a Kitchen

Strawberry oatmeal bars are made with strawberry preserves and an oatmeal almond crumble. They store well and are perfect to bring to picnics, showers, and more!

22. Strawberry Brownies

by Occasionally Eggs 

These dairy-free strawberry brownies have a good-for-you spelt almond flour base, and they’re topped with an irresistible berry swirl. You’ll fall for the rich, sweet, and aromatic brownies!

Strawberry Frozen Dessert Recipes

23. White Chocolate, Basil, and Strawberry Gelato

by Food Nouveau

This soft pink strawberry gelato transforms two quintessential summer ingredients, strawberries and basil, into a silky smooth treat with a delicate, sweet flavor.

24. Ice Cream Strawberry Shortcake

by The Bake School 

This ice cream strawberry shortcake is an easy recipe that’s a twist on a classic summer dessert: replace the whipped cream with vanilla bean ice cream to make your strawberry shortcakes with homemade biscuits and fresh strawberries. Everybody will love this dessert!

25. Strawberry Ice Cream Cake

by Dani’s Cookings

This perfectly elegant, light, and tasty strawberry ice cream cake is the ideal spring and early summer dessert. It is not at all hard to make it from scratch with just a few simple ingredients.

26. Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream

by House of Nash Eats

This strawberry ice cream is made with juicy ripe fruit and fresh cream for real strawberry flavor. It’s perfectly creamy and scoopable, thanks to the custard base. Enjoy this bright and sweet classic flavor on its own, or in cones, sundaes, milkshakes, or ice cream sandwiches!

27. No-Churn Strawberry Ice Cream

by BellyFull 

No fancy appliance is needed here! This no-churn strawberry ice cream loaded with strawberry jam and pieces of fresh fruit strawberries is rich, creamy, and so easy, anyone can make it! Great for an after-dinner dessert or a weekend brunch, during the summer—or anytime, really!

28. Strawberry Basil Sorbet

by Champagne Tastes

This strawberry basil sorbet is made with fresh or frozen strawberries and an easy honey basil syrup. It’s a delicious, dairy-free summertime treat!

29. Strawberry Coconut Milk Popsicles

by The Roasted Root 

These strawberry coconut milk popsicles are dairy-free and cane sugar-free by using coconut milk and pure maple syrup. Yes, you only need 3 ingredients to make these treats!

30. Mini Balsamic Strawberry and Cream Popsicles

by Kara Lydon Nutrition

These strawberry and cream popsicles are such a fun, easy, and delicious small-bite dessert for the summer. They’re the perfect sweet treat for your next summer gathering!

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When you think of gelato, what flavor comes to mind first? Chocolate probably, pistachio, maybe? You might be a fan of fruity gelati, such as lemon or raspberry. I love all of these, but my gelato dreams—and those of many Italy lovers—are punctuated with scoops of coffee gelato.

Italy has an incredible coffee culture. The narrow streets of Rome and of all Italian cities, big and small, are lined with bars, coffee shops that often also sell pastries, snacks, and gelato. (Nope, bars in Italy are not the alcohol-serving kind!) Italians all have their favorite bar, and they often drink their morning coffee there, every day.

In Italy, you don’t settle into your local coffeeshop for hours on end, en tête-à-tête with your computer and a latte; you drink your morning espresso in seconds, standing at the bar, while exchanging a few words with the barrista or your neighbors. Coffeeshops are central to Italian social life, and so is coffee.

Morning coffee and pastries at Roscioli Caffè Pasticceria in Rome

It should come as no surprise that one of Italy’s most famous desserts is coffee-based. Tiramisu is indeed a creamy ode to coffee, and to Italy itself. But probably second to tiramisu on the list of most renowned coffee-based Italian desserts is gelato al caffè. No gelato lineup in an Italian ice cream shop would ever be complete without coffee gelato—and my gelato-loving heart wouldn’t be content if I didn’t regularly churn a batch of homemade coffee gelato.

My coffee gelato has a silky-smooth texture, and the rich, aromatic flavor of freshly brewed coffee. A bowlful of this creamy treat is bound to please all coffee lovers, but I find that perhaps even people who don’t drink coffee also love this gelato: it has a truly comforting flavor that pleases everyone, even kids!

If you don’t or can’t have caffeine, no worries: you can make this coffee gelato with your favorite decaffeinated beans instead.

Helpful Tips for Making Coffee Gelato

Start with whole beans

Just as freshly brewed coffee is more aromatic when it’s made with freshly ground beans, coffee gelato is exponentially better when you make it with freshly ground beans—or should I say, freshly smashed beans. This coffee bean gelato is made with lightly crushed coffee beans, which slowly infuse the gelato custard overnight. The aroma this technique produces is richer and fuller and the flavor is smoother. Not to mention the texture, which doesn’t contain any coffee grit.

Use the freshest coffee beans—and the best quality you can find

Just as with any recipe in which one ingredient is central to the flavor of the dish, using the best and freshest coffee beans is key to producing the coffee gelato with the best, smoothest flavor. Coffee beans that are sold in grocery stores or national chain coffeeshops were roasted weeks ago, if not months.

Tasting a cup of coffee made with freshly roasted coffee beans can be revelatory. The flavor is bright, rich, and aromatic. The dusty, bitter notes older coffee can sometimes reveal are non-existent, and you discover the full spectrum of aroma coffee can offer.

Freshly roasted beans means beans that were roasted days ago, not months. If you know a coffeeshop that roasts its own beans in your neighborhood, let this coffee gelato be your excuse to pay them a visit. Ask them when their coffee beans were roasted: if they’re proud of their product, they won’t be shy about giving you an answer. If the coffeeshop has shelves of their products you can pick yourself, look closely at the bags: they should show a “roasted on” date. Use the coffee beans that were roasted the most recently.

Pick coffee beans with a rich, round flavor

These days, coffee is offered in such a wide range of flavors. I’m not talking about added flavors, but terroir flavors. Coffee beans that were grown in Costa Rica taste vastly different from those harvested in Ethiopia.

Many indie coffee producers now add keywords to their packagings to help customers pick a coffee that matches flavors they enjoy. Such keywords can range from “marmalade, nutmeg, delicate” to “molasses, chocolate, full-body.” If you’re visiting a local coffeeshop, don’t hesitate to ask for their advice: they’re the experts! Let them suggest coffee beans they think would work great in gelato form. It doesn’t have to be espresso beans—in fact, I would steer clear of dark roasts because they can have a harsher, more bitter flavor that wouldn’t translate well in a creamy gelato.

In this coffee gelato, rich, round, sweet flavors work best. Coffees with notes of toffee, pecan, milk chocolate, honey, caramel, or brown sugar would all be wonderful here.

Whichever coffee you pick, make sure it’s one you enjoy drinking. If it tastes great in your cup, it’s going to taste wonderful in your freshly churned homemade coffee gelato!

About the gelato base used in this recipe

To make coffee gelato, I use a Sicilian-style gelato base, which uses cornstarch instead of egg yolks as a thickening agent. This is my favorite gelato base and I think its silky mouthfeel is especially suited for a coffee-flavored gelato. Learn more about Sicilian-style gelato and what makes it different from a classic gelato base.

If you prefer, you can also make this coffee gelato using a classic gelato base instead. Get the recipe for my go-to classic gelato base—simply make the custard as indicated and mix in the coffee beans while the custard is still hot. Let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate overnight and churn as instructed in the recipe below.

How to Make Sicilian-Style Gelato VIDEO

See how to make a Sicilian-Style gelato base, which is the technique on which my coffee gelato recipe is based. It’s quick and easier than you think!

How to Make Vegan Coffee Gelato

For the best vegan gelato flavor and texture, I suggest combining oat milk with coconut cream. Oat milk has a smooth, subtle flavor that is very close to that of dairy milk, whereas coconut cream delivers an unbelievably rich texture. Coconut milk and coconut cream both have quite a strong flavor, so using only coconut cream and combining it with oat milk creates the perfect balance.

Having said that, here’s how to substitute the original ingredients to make this vegan coffee gelato:

• Replace the full quantity of cow’s milk (2 1/4 cups / 560 ml) with oat milk
• Replace the full quantity of heavy cream (3/4 cup / 180 ml) with coconut cream

Be aware that the terms “coconut milk” and “coconut cream” are sometimes used interchangeably. To make sure you’re buying real coconut cream, choose a product with at least 20% fat content. The label of quality coconut cream products will always clearly indicate the fat content.

Alternatively, you can use other plant-based milks and cream, keeping the same milk-to-cream ratio for the best texture. Always make sure the vegan products you choose can withstand being heated and boiled to avoid the chocolate gelato turning grainy. Products labeled with the word “Barista” are sure picks: it means they can be heated without curdling.

How to Serve Coffee Gelato 

Last but not least, here’s an important serving tip. Because home freezers are set to very low temperatures, make sure you always take your coffee gelato out of the freezer 10 to 15 minutes before serving it. That will not only make it easier to serve—gelato’s lower fat content means it freezes rock hard—but also soften it to a consistency closer to what you would enjoy at a gelati bar, waking up the flavors and giving it the luxurious texture that is so easy to fall in love with.

For a change, you serve your delicious homemade coffee gelato as an affogato! An affogato is an extremely easy Italian dessert that is made by pouring an espresso shot over a scoop of gelato. Making an affogato using espresso and coffee gelato is basically the dreamiest dessert for coffee lovers!

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Homemade Coffee Gelato (Gelato al Caffè)

This silky-smooth coffee gelato offers the rich, aromatic flavor of freshly brewed coffee, all in a creamy bowlful. This is the perfect year-round treat for coffee lovers!

Course Dessert, desserts

Cuisine Italian

Keyword Coffee, Coffee Gelato, Gelato, Gelato al Caffè, Italian Cuisine, Italian Dessert, Italian Food, Italian Ice Cream, Italian Recipe, Sicilian Gelato

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

COOLING + FREEZING TIME 6 hours hours

Servings 1 quart (4 cups / 1 L)

Author Marie Asselin

Ingredients

• 2 cups milk, preferably whole (3.25% m.f.) or partly skimmed(2% m.f.)
• 1 cup heavy cream (35% m.f.)
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 3 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• ⅓ cup lightly crushed coffee beans (see note)

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Instructions

• In a medium saucepan, pour 1 cup (250 ml) of the milk and all of the cream. Warm over medium heat until it just starts to bubble around the edge (no need to bring it to a boil).
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the remaining 1 cup (250 ml) milk, sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla extract together. Remove the saucepan with the hot milk from the heat and whisk in the cornstarch mixture. Return the saucepan to medium heat and cook, stirring regularly, until the sugar is dissolved, and the mixture thickens slightly, 6 to 8 minutes.
• Remove from the heat. Whisk in the crushed coffee beans. Cover the saucepan and let cool to room temperature.
• Once the coffee gelato custard is at room temperature, pour into an airtight container. (Leave the coffee beans into the gelato custard at this point.) Refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight. The coffee gelato base must be very cold before churning: this will produce the smoothest, silkiest texture.
• Strain the coffee gelato custard through a fine mesh strainer to eliminate all the bits and pieces of coffee beans. If the strainer you have on hand isn’t super fine, you can line a regular strainer with cheesecloth, then pass the custard through that instead.
• Pour the coffee custard into the bowl of an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions. Stop the machine when the coffee gelato is thick and icy but still easily spoonable.
• STORAGE: Transfer the coffee gelato to an airtight container and freeze until firm, about two hours.

  Coffee gelato is at its creamiest and best if enjoyed within 2 weeks. Past that, some ice crystals will inevitably start forming (especially if the gelato is kept in the freezer section of a regular fridge, as opposed to a chest freezer) and the texture won't be quite as smooth. The gelato will still be perfectly edible for up to 2 months, but my advice is: enjoy it as quickly as possible after churning.
• SERVING: Always take coffee gelato out to room temperature 20 minutes before serving to make it easier to scoop. This will also allow you to enjoy the treat at its ideal temperature and texture.
• MAKE IT DAIRY FREE: Substitute lactose-free milk or oat milk for the regular milk, and lactose-free heavy cream or soy cream for the regular heavy cream.
• MAKE IT VEGAN: Substitute oat milk for the regular milk, and soy or coconut cream for the regular heavy cream.
• NOTE: To lightly crush the coffee beans, spread them over a cutting board and hit them with a rolling pin or the bottom of a glass bottle (such as a wine bottle.)

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There is really nothing like snacking on freshly picked, sun-drenched raspberries during the height of summer. There is a fragrance and a taste to those berries that is simply unmatchable. I think that’s why raspberry desserts are so popular: they’re the sweet lover’s way to recapture that moment throughout the year!

That’s where these 30 juicy ruby red raspberry dessert recipes come in. Each recipe, in its own way, encapsulates a summery flavor we just can’t get enough of—which is a good thing because most of the recipes can be made year-round using frozen raspberries, too!

What is summer without frozen treats and no-bake desserts? Raspberries add a sweet tang to ice creams and gelato or a beautiful raspberry pistachio semifreddo. Extra tangy no-bake raspberry lemon cheesecake jars are perfect for picnics and larger gatherings!

There is of course no shortage of ways you can use raspberries in cakes and muffins, the possibilities are just endless! Whether you choose to make a show-stopping white chocolate raspberry cake, a chocolate raspberry icebox cake, or some delicious raspberry lemon cream cheese muffins, these recipes will delight your loved ones, guaranteed.

This collection also includes several vegan raspberry dessert options such as raspberry sweet rolls, a chocolate raspberry cake, or no-bake raspberry cheesecake.

Whatever your berry craving, you’re bound to find a raspberry dessert recipe that’s perfect for you!

Frozen Raspberry Dessert Recipes

1. Raspberry Pistachio Semifreddo

by Food Nouveau

Think of this raspberry pistachio semifreddo as a spectacularly elegant no-churn ice cream. It’s gorgeous, easy to make, and memorable—and best of all, it can be made year-round using frozen berries!

2. No-Churn Raspberry Ripple Ice Cream

by Sift and Simmer

This recipe for no-churn raspberry ripple ice cream is deliciously creamy and easy to make. The fruity floral raspberry rose compote ripples through vanilla ice cream, making it a perfect pairing.

3. Raspberry Rose Gelato

by Food Nouveau

This Raspberry Rose Gelato sports the breathtaking fuchsia color of fresh raspberries and carries the flowery flavor of rose in an elegant, understated way.

4. No-Bake Raspberry Cheesecake (Vegan)

by Addicted to Dates

This delicious no-bake vegan raspberry cheesecake features a creamy raspberry filling and a bright red raspberry coulis glaze. This is the perfect dessert for summer and berry season!

Raspberry Pie and Tart Recipes

5. Raspberry Cream Pie

by House of Nash Eats

This irresistible raspberry cream pie has layers of sweet cream cheese filling underneath a sweet-tart raspberry jam topping, tucked into a flaky, buttery pie crust with whipped cream on top! It’s perfect all year round and can be made with fresh or frozen raspberries.

6. Raspberry Galette

by In the Kitch

Buttery, flaky crust surrounds a tart raspberry filling to create a luscious pastry inspired by a classic French recipe. The best part about this raspberry galette recipe is that the crust doesn’t have to be perfect–in fact, the imperfections give it even more character.

7. Raspberry Almond Tart

by Family Style Food

A classic dessert made easy: this raspberry almond tart features a press-in tart crust filled with fluffy almond cream and fresh raspberries. It’s buttery, creamy, and delicious!

8. Raspberry Pistachio Frangipane Tart

by Pardon Your French

Inspired by classic French raspberry tarts, this stunning raspberry pistachio frangipane tart includes a layer of pistachio Frangipane instead of the classic Crème Pâtissiere. The creamy pistachio and almond filling (pistachio frangipane) bring richness and nuttiness that makes it a perfect canvas for fresh, seasonal raspberries.

Raspberry Cake Recipes

9. White Chocolate Raspberry Cake

by Liv for Cake

This white chocolate raspberry cake combines white chocolate cake layers with a white chocolate swiss meringue buttercream, fresh raspberries, and raspberry jam. A perfect flavor combination!

10. Raspberry Ricotta Cake with Almonds

by From a Chef’s Kitchen

This raspberry ricotta cake is moist, fluffy and super easy to make! It’s perfect for dessert in the evening or with coffee in the morning!

11. Chocolate Raspberry Cake (Vegan)

by Occasionally Eggs

This one-bowl vegan chocolate raspberry cake is topped with a creamy coconut milk ganache for a decadent summer dessert made with healthier ingredients.

12. No-Bake White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake

by Bake Play Smile

This no-bake white chocolate raspberry cheesecake is the most deliciously simple dessert recipe you’ll find! Perfect for birthday celebrations, Christmas festivities, and, well really, any other special occasion that comes up throughout the year!

13. No-Bake Raspberry Lemon Cheesecake Jars

by My Baking Addiction

Fresh raspberries and bright lemon are folded into this no-bake raspberry lemon cheesecake jars for an easy dessert everyone will love.

14. Chocolate Raspberry Icebox Cake

by Baked The Blog

An old-fashioned no-bake icebox cake is the best easy dessert for hot summer days! This chocolate raspberry version needs just five ingredients.

15. Raspberry Cupcakes

by The Cookie Dough Diaries

These raspberry cupcakes are soft, fluffy, and filled with bursts of raspberry flavor. They’re topped with a creamy raspberry frosting and perfect for any occasion!

16. Raspberry Shortcake

by The Bake School

Celebrate summer berries with this easy recipe for raspberry shortcake made with homemade biscuits, vanilla bean whipped cream, and macerated raspberries.

Raspberry Pastry Recipes

17. Rose Raspberry Fool Cream Puffs

by Food Nouveau

These rose raspberry fool cream puffs elevate a quick and easy summer favorite—raspberry fool—to special occasions status.

18. Raspberry Custard Tart (Flan Parisien)

by Zoe Bakes

Flan Parisien is a wonderful tart filled with vanilla custard. You’ll find custard tart in every patisserie in Paris, but you might have never come across it where you live. The rustic simplicity of this raspberry custard tard is comforting it’s a very elegant way to showcase fresh summer berries.

19. Raspberry Torte

by Marcellina in Cucina

This elegant raspberry torte is a decadent dessert but achievable dessert that will impress your guests with delicious flavor and appeal! Three layers of hazelnut meringue are sandwiched with a filling of cream, chocolate and raspberries to create an elegant dessert for that special occasion!

Raspberry Cookie and Bar Recipes

20. White Chocolate and Raspberry Blondies

by The Bake School

This easy recipe for white chocolate and raspberry blondies is made with browned butter for extra nutty flavor and brown sugar for that toffee flavor. Bake this recipe longer for chewier, firmer blondies, or less for a softer, more gooey blondie.

21. Fresh Raspberry Squares

by Food Nouveau

These raspberry squares are the berry cousin of lemon bars: bursting with fresh and slightly tart raspberries, they’re beautifully colorful, fruity, and just sweet enough.

22. Easy Raspberry Oatmeal Bars

by Suburban Simplicity

These raspberry oatmeal bars are a must-try! With whole grains, rolled oats, and minimal sugar, they’re a healthy option for a grab-n-go breakfast or tasty snack! You’ll love the few simple ingredients that come together to make a delicious crust and crumble layered with fresh raspberries.

23. Raspberry Cheesecake Cookies

by The Cookie Dough Diaries

These raspberry cheesecake cookies are basically cheesecake in soft, buttery cookie form. Full of real raspberry flavor, crushed up graham crackers for an added crunch, and stuffed with a cream cheese filling.

24. White Chocolate Raspberry Cookies

by Tao of Spice

These soft white chocolate raspberry cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and tart and wonderful for sharing with the special people in your life.

Raspberry Breakfast and Brunch Recipes

25. Raspberry Croissant Bread Pudding

by The Flavor Blender

This raspberry croissant bread pudding is unlike any bread pudding you’ve had before! A crispy, flaky, buttery croissant bread pudding, with fruity swirls of raspberry jam, this is an unforgettable breakfast, brunch, dessert treat!

26. Raspberry Yogurt Muffins

by This Mama Cooks

Bake up these raspberry yogurt muffins to enjoy a deliciously fruity breakfast treat! These healthy raspberry muffins with yogurt are easy to make with frozen or fresh raspberries.

27. Raspberry Lemon Cream Cheese Muffins

by Kelly Neil

These raspberry lemon cream cheese muffins are loaded with raspberries, bright lemon zest, and pockets of tangy cream cheese. Use fresh or frozen raspberries!

28. Raspberry Sweet Rolls (Vegan)

by Crumbs and Caramel

These raspberry sweet rolls feature a tender sweet dough, juicy raspberries, a light smattering of preserves, and a hint of lemon. Slathered with a creamy vanilla glaze, these vegan sweet buns are perfect for breakfast, brunch and dessert!

29. Raspberry Overnight Oats with Chocolate Granola

by Family Style Food

Get your glow on with this easy, healthful recipe for creamy overnight oats, boosted with nutritious chocolate granola, raspberries, and superfood add-ins.

30. Whipped Raspberry Honey Butter

by Simple Bites

Breakfasts just got better with this stunning pink raspberry honey butter! This pretty spread takes 5 minutes to make in a food processor and lasts for months in the freezer, waiting for the next pancake breakfast or brunch with fresh scones.

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Gelato is a true summer indulgence! It’s impossible to resist this cool, creamy frozen treat and it’s one of my absolute favorite things to make every year.

I have everything you need to get started churning out your very own homemade gelato flavors. You’ll definitely want to check out my step-by-step homemade gelato tutorial (listed below!). It will walk you through the entire process from start to finish with lots of helpful tips and tricks. In the end, you’ll be rewarded with a delectable Vanilla Bean Gelato!

I also have recipes that will help you create a beautiful Sicilian-style gelato base and a vegan gelato base. You’ll have all your bases covered!

Once you’ve got the basics mastered, the fun really starts. One of my favorite parts of making homemade gelato every year is coming up with irresistible flavor combinations.

In this homemade gelato recipe collection, you’ll find just a few of the different flavors I’ve created—everything from classics like Dark Chocolate or Pistachio to more unusual flavors like Raspberry Rose and Sweet Corn.

If you want to make the most of fresh summer fruit right off the tree, you must try my Fresh Peach Gelato, Cherry Ripple Gelato, and Blueberry Gelato. Once you get comfortable with the basics of making gelato at home, you’ll be ready to start experimenting with your own flavors.

Need a little extra help? If you need a little extra help or you’re somebody who learns better through video, try my Homemade Gelato Skillshare class. You can watch me go through the whole process and replay it as many times as you need!

Homemade Gelato Recipes

1. Classic Gelato: A Detailed, Step-by-Step Recipe

If you’ve never made gelato, start here. This article details what classic gelato is, how it’s made, and the variety of flavors you can make with it. The recipe includes detailed, step-by-step instructions and tips to make the creamiest homemade gelato you’ve ever churned!

2. Sicilian-Style Gelato

Learn how to make Sicilian-style gelato, an incredibly creamy Italian iced treat that uses cornstarch as a thickening agent. Learn how to turn this versatile homemade gelato base into a myriad of flavors!

3. How to Make Vegan Gelato

Get helpful tips and an easy recipe for making a silky smooth, rich-tasting vegan gelato base you can turn into a variety of delicious fruity treats, including a zesty, refreshing Mango and Passion Fruit Gelato.

4. Dark Chocolate Gelato

This indulgent dark chocolate gelato is for true chocoholics: a spoonful provides a rich, strong hit of cocoa, reminiscent of biting into a square of 70% chocolate.

5. Pistachio Gelato

The secret to outstanding pistachio gelato is homemade pistachio paste. Learn how to make it and churn an amazing Italian frozen treat!

6. White Chocolate, Basil, and Strawberry Gelato

This White Chocolate, Basil, and Strawberry Gelato combines two quintessential summer ingredients–strawberries and basil–in a silky smooth treat with a delicate, sweet flavor.

7. Rhubarb Gelato

In this blush pink Rhubarb Gelato, the bright flavor of rhubarb is balanced by the silky-rich homemade gelato base. It’s a memorably refreshing summer treat!

WATCH MY GELATO MASTERCLASS

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8. Raspberry Rose Gelato

This Raspberry Rose Gelato sports the breathtaking fuchsia color of fresh raspberries and carries the flowery flavor of rose in an elegant, understated way.

9. Fresh Peach Gelato

This rich and creamy peach gelato highlights one of summer’s quintessential fruits to perfection: fresh peach puree is both mixed into the homemade gelato as well as rippled through it for a double dose of stone fruit sweetness.

10. Blueberry Gelato

This breathtakingly beautiful blueberry gelato is a silky-smooth treat that highlights the intense taste of the bright blue late-summer berry!

11. Cherry Ripple Gelato

Bursting with fresh fruit and juicy fruit puree, this cherry ripple gelato is the best treat to enjoy on a hot summer day.

12. Sweet Corn Gelato

This sweet corn gelato is a silky treat with an intriguing savory edge that gives you a delightful new reason to welcome corn season every summer!

13. Almond and Orange Gelato

This Almond and Orange Gelato combines zesty and juicy with toasty and nutty to create a surprisingly comforting, yet remarkable frozen treat. It will charm your taste buds at the first spoonful.

14. Gianduja Gelato (Milk Chocolate and Hazelnut Gelato)

This classic gianduja gelato made with real roasted hazelnuts and milk chocolate has a nutty sweetness that is reminiscent of childhood treats. An unforgettable dessert!

Bonus Frozen Treat: How to Make an Affogato

Affogato is the easiest Italian dessert you can make with your very own homemade gelato. Affogato is a delightful and refreshing coffee-based treat that is guaranteed to impress your guests. Find out how to make it!

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When we hear the word meringue, our thoughts always seem to go immediately to lemon meringue pie. And who can blame us? Lemon meringue pie is one of my all-time favorite desserts! (And I make an incredibly fabulous one, if I do say so myself—there’s a link to the recipe below!)

But there are so many other ways to enjoy the sweet delights of a meringue, and I’ve got 24 meringue dessert recipes collected here to get you inspired. Who can resist a light, crunchy but chewy pavlova dressed with fresh berries or citrus fruits? Big or little, they’re perfect for spring and summer gatherings.

Meringue is a delectable way to finish off adorable cupcakes or a decadent cheesecake. You can top a lemon loaf or a creamy banana pudding or use meringue as your base for your preferred fruit curd.

Tiny, perfect meringues in an array of flavors can be packaged with a bow to make a sweet homemade gift. Or, use them to top a gorgeous layer cake or add them to the delightfully messy swirl of a colorful Eton mess.

If you want to try something a little more adventurous, make some lemon meringue ice cream, a meringue and chocolate cream sandwich or s’mores baked Alaska. There is no end to the sweet meringue desserts you can create!

1. Lemon and Olive Oil Cake with Toasted Meringue

by Food Nouveau

This tender and aromatic lemon and olive oil cake is the perfect snack, any time of day. The sweet toasted meringue topping turns the loaf into a showstopping dessert!

2. Key Lime Pie Cake

by Liv for Cake

Classic key lime pie transformed into a delicious Key Lime Pie Cake! This graham cracker cake is topped with light-as-air sweet meringue, tart key lime curd, and a crunchy graham cracker crumble. A spectacular treat for all fans of meringue dessert recipes!

3. Meringue Cake with Roasted Pears

by Zoë Bakes

This gluten-free meringue cake combines a soft cake layer with a pillowy meringue topping and aromatic roasted pears. Who needs frosting when you can have meringue instead?

4. Earl Gray Meringue Cake

by Vikalinka

The recipe for this Earl Grey Meringue Cake is something you need to have for a special occasion. Just imagine baking this beauty for someone’s birthday or anniversary!

5. Passion Fruit Meringue Cheesecake

by Zoë Bakes

What’s better than cheesecake? A meringue-topped cheesecake! This masterpiece of a cake is infused with the tart, aromatic flavor of passion fruits. It’s an irresistible cake that will leave your guests speechless!

6. No-Bake Strawberry Meringue Cheesecake

by Vikalinka

Any and all festive tables need this strawberry meringue cheesecake! This no-bake meringue dessert recipe is perfect if you are not a baker but love your sweet treats.

7. S’Mores Cupcakes

by Boston Girl Bakes

These s’mores cupcakes combine a dark rich chocolate cupcake with a graham cracker bottom and homemade toasted marshmallow meringue frosting! This meringue dessert recipe is guaranteed to disappear from your dessert table in a blink.

8. Lemon Meringue Cupcakes

by Food Nouveau

These lemon meringue cupcakes are a twist on the popular classic, zesty pie. This meringue dessert recipe will brighten any and all parties, from birthdays to showers!

9. Lemon Meringue Pie

by Food Nouveau

This Lemon Meringue Pie recipe creates a truly memorable dessert: the easy, cookie-like hazelnut crust combined with the zesty filling and creamy meringue will delight all fans of this classic dessert. Helpful tips and how-to video included!

10. Chocolate Meringue Pie

by Food Nouveau

This fluffy, dreamy Chocolate Meringue Pie will bring you to cloud nine. The sweet meringue contrasts beautifully with the bitter, creamy filling, making each bite an unforgettable delight.

11. Classic Pavlova

by The Bake School

Learn how to make classic pavlova with this meringue dessert recipe. A pavlova is a one-layer cake made from a meringue that is crispy on the outside and marshmallowy inside, topped with raspberries, lemon curd, and lots of whipped cream.

12. Mini Citrus Pavlovas

by Simple Bites

These Mini Citrus Pavlovas make the prettiest springtime dessert! You will need to prepare the mini meringue bases for several hours or the night before serving so they have time to dry. Once assembled, the pavlovas are best enjoyed at once—but let me tell you, none of your guests will complain about that!

13. Strawberry and Rose Eton Mess

by What a Girl Eats

Eton mess is an easy, traditional English dessert with crushed meringues, fresh berries, and whipped cream. This version is infused with the elegant aroma of roses. It’s the perfect meringue dessert recipe to showcase sweet summer strawberries! 

14. Cranberry Orange Eton Mess

by Simple Bites

This simple and elegant meringue dessert recipe combines soft whipped cream, crunchy meringues, and juicy fruits. This is a great holiday dessert as is, but you can also substitute your favorite, seasonal fresh fruits to enjoy it year-round!

15. Banana Pudding

by What the Fork

This simple homemade Banana Pudding topped with meringue is easy to make and it’s gluten-free! This fuss-free meringue dessert recipe will make the whole family happy.

16. Vegan Meringue Nests with Lemon Passion Fruit Curd

by Addicted to Dates

Delicious vegan meringue nests with vegan lemon passion fruit curd. These egg-free mini pavlovas are made using aquafaba and are perfect served with dairy-free cream.

17. S’mores Baked Alaska

by Liv for Cake

This S’mores Baked Alaska is a modern-day version of an old classic. This meringue dessert recipe combines a fun retro frozen dessert with your favorite campfire treat!

18. Lemon Meringue Ice Cream

by Baked the Blog

This dreamy lemon meringue ice cream is just as unexpected as it is irresistible! This meringue dessert recipe combines a velvety lemon base, crumbled meringue pieces, and swirls of tart lemon curd.

19. Merveilleux (Meringue and Chocolate Cream Sandwich Pastries)

by Pardon Your French

A Merveilleux is a French dessert that offers a flawless marriage of textures: crispy-melt-in-your-mouth meringues wrapped in fluffy chocolate cream and covered in crunchy chocolate shards.

20. Crispy Maple Meringues

by Food Nouveau

These cute bite-sized maple meringues are super crisp, but instantly melt in the mouth and release their delightful aroma. This meringue dessert recipe makes for an utterly irresistible edible gift!

21. Meringue Cookies

by BellyFull

These lovely little meringue cookies are light and airy, crisp, delicate, and perfectly sweet, plus naturally gluten-free and low-calorie. They’re so easy to make, delicious with a cup of coffee, and look beautiful on a cookie tray if entertaining. Follow these simple steps and read the tips for flawless meringue cookies every time!

22. Chocolate and Pistachio Meringue Cookies

by Frugal Mom Eh

If you are looking for a real show-stopper meringue dessert recipe then these Chocolate & Pistachio Meringue Cookies are just what you are looking for. These melt-in-your-mouth treats are dipped in chocolate and sprinkled with pistachio bits.

23. Small-Batch Chocolate Swirl Meringue Cookies

by Simple Bites

A small-batch meringue dessert recipe, these Chocolate Swirl Meringue Cookies are festive and fun. Watch them disappear from your dessert table!

24. Italian Hazelnut-Chocolate Meringue Cookies

by Familystyle Food

These irresistibly crunchy chocolate meringue sandwich cookies combine a crisp cocoa-flavored cookie with a delightful chocolate hazelnut spread. Bet you can’t eat just one!

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Desserts don’t need to be fussy and difficult to make to look elegant and taste delightfully rich. This easy Maple Panna Cotta is proof of that. Panna cotta is an Italian dessert that translates to “cooked cream.” The name is simple and the process to make it is, too: panna cotta is quite simply a sweetened cream that is thickened and set by gelatin.

I’ve been making panna cotta for years. It’s one of my go-to desserts to serve to guests and there are many reasons why I love making it for dinner parties: it’s super quick to make, requires very few ingredients, is versatile in flavor and make-ahead friendly. What’s not to like?

Maple Panna Cotta is a 5-ingredient recipe: you only need heavy cream, milk, maple syrup, gelatin, and vanilla extract to make it.

You can serve panna cotta so many different ways: you can flavor it with vanilla, citrus zest, liquor, or fruit compotes, garnish it with seasonal fruits or crunchy toppings, serve it in small glasses or ramekins, or unmold it to serving plates, for a different look. In short, panna cotta is effortlessly stylish and deliciously memorable.

But my favorite way to sweeten and flavor panna cotta is to make it with maple syrup instead of regular sugar. Maple syrup infuses the panna cotta cream with its aromatic, earthy flavor, and adds some depth to the rich creaminess of the dessert.

The beauty of maple panna cotta is that it’s delightful on its own, but it’s also delicious with a variety of fruits and crunchy toppings. A combination of flavors and textures really brings maple panna cotta to another level: simply spoon on some juicy berries and sprinkle it with crunchy nuts and you’ve got a dessert fit for special occasions.

Helpful tips for making maple panna cotta

Can I make maple panna cotta in advance?

Yes you can, and in fact, you should! Panna cotta needs to be refrigerated for several hours to set, so it’s best to make it at least a half-day in advance. You can refrigerate set maple panna cotta for up to 5 days. Always garnish it with the toppings of your choosing (if any!) right before serving.

I don’t have maple syrup. Can I use another sweetener instead?

This panna cotta truly is worth you seeking maple syrup! But if you can’t find it, yes, you can substitute honey or any variety of granulated sugar at a 1:1 ratio. If you use granulated sugar, make sure to stir the milk and cream mixture with the sugar over the heat for a few minutes to make sure it dissolves and is completely incorporated into the liquid.

Why does gelatin need to rest, or “bloom” before I use it?

The type of gelatin I use to make maple panna potta is a dry, grainy powder and it needs to be steeped into a liquid to rehydrate. This step is crucial to creating a super-smooth, creamy panna cotta. Although “blooming” might sound like a technical term (albeit an elegant-sounding one), blooming gelatin is actually super easy. All you need to do is to sprinkle the gelatin over a liquid and leave it to rest, without stirring, for about 5 minutes. After that resting period, you’ll mix in the hot liquid, which will allow the gelatin to fully dissolve and help you create that irresistibly wobbly panna cotta texture.

Can I use sheet gelatin instead of powdered gelatin?

Powdered gelatin is usually the easiest type of gelatin to find. The brand I use is Knox unflavored gelatin, and it is sold in all North American supermarkets. In Europe, gelatin sheets can be easier to find than powdered gelatin.

If you’ve got gelatin sheets on hand, you can use it to make maple panna cotta. For 1 packet of powdered gelatin (2 1/2 teaspoons), substitute 5 sheets, each measuring about 2-7/8″ x 8-1/2″ (7 cm x 11.5 cm). To rehydrate gelatin sheets, you need to steep them in cold water for 5 minutes. This means you can warm up all the milk and cream together, instead of setting aside 1/2 cup (125 ml) of the milk to bloom the gelatin. Once gelatin sheets are soft, drain and squeeze out excess water. Add to the hot milk and cream mixture and stir until fully dissolved.

How to make vegan panna cotta

It’s easy to make vegan panna cotta. Here’s how:

• Substitute plant milk and cream for the regular varieties. I like to use a combination of oat milk and soy cream because they both have a smooth flavor that lets maple take center stage, but you can also use coconut cream.
• Substitute 1 teaspoon (5 ml) agar agar for the gelatin. Agar has a stronger setting power than gelatin has, so you don’t need to use as much.
• In the method, skip the gelatin blooming step and instead whisk together all the ingredients, including the agar-agar, in a saucepan. Bring to a light simmer while whisking to make sure the agar dissolves properly. Divide between serving glasses and refrigerate as indicated.

How to make dairy-free panna cotta

Substitute plant milk and cream for the regular varieties. I like to use a combination of oat milk and soy cream because they both have a smooth flavor that lets maple take center stage, but you can also use coconut cream.

Topping and serving ideas for maple panna cotta

So many different fruits go well with maple syrup. Use maple panna cotta as a blank canvas and vary the toppings according to the season:

• Berries
• Diced orange, mandarin, tangerine, or clementine
• Apple, pear, mango, or peach compote
• Any fruit coulis, such as rhubarb

Crunchy toppings also offer a delightful contrast to the creamy texture of maple panna cotta. Here are a few ideas:

• Toasted nuts, chopped, such as pecans, walnuts, and pistachios
• Crunchy cookie-like crumble (refer to my orange panna cotta for an easy, make-ahead crumble recipe)
• Granola
• Crumbled sablé cookies

You can also serve panna cotta with crunchy cookies or mini cakes on the side to turn it into an elegant plated dessert. Sablés, financiers, and madeleines make wonderful sidekicks to this maple panna cotta.

More Panna Cotta recipes

Rhubarb Panna Cotta / Maple & Orange Panna Cotta / Dairy-Free Almond Panna Cotta

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Maple Panna Cotta

This irresistibly creamy Maple Panna Cotta is surprisingly easy to make. Serve this make-ahead dessert with your favorite seasonal fruits! Instructions to make vegan panna cotta included.

Course Dessert, desserts

Cuisine French Canadian, Italian

Keyword Agar Agar, Dairy-Free, Gelatin, Heavy Cream, Italian Dessert, Italian Food, Italian Recipe, Maple Products, Maple Syrup, Panna Cotta, Vegan Dessert, Vegan Option

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cooling Time 4 hours hours

Servings 6 people

Author Marie Asselin, FoodNouveau.com

Ingredients

• 2 ½ tsp unflavored powdered gelatin, such as Knox Unflavored Gelatin (1 packet)
• 1 cup whole milk (3.25% m.f.)
• 1 ½ cups heavy cream (35% m.f.)
• ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Toppings

• Crushed toasted nuts, such as pecans or walnuts
• Additional maple syrup, to drizzle
• Fresh fruits (optional)

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Instructions

• Pour ½ cup (125 ml) of the milk into a large bowl. Sprinkle the gelatin over the milk and let rest for 5 minutes (do not mix—this step allows the gelatin to bloom).
• In a saucepan, combine the rest of the milk (½ cup / 125 ml) with the heavy cream, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Set over medium-high heat and stir until you reach a light simmer.
• Pour the very hot milk and cream mixture over the gelatin and stir until the gelatin is completely dissolved.
• Divide the maple panna cotta mixture between 8 small glasses, jars, bowls, or ramekins. Refrigerate at least 4 hours to set. (Do not cover while the maple panna cotta is hot because this will create condensation and the water will fall on the panna cotta when you uncover it.)
• SERVING: Right before serving, top panna cotta with your choice of crunchy nuts and fresh fruits, along with an additional drizzle of maple syrup.
• STORAGE: Cover cold maple panna cotta with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
• MAKE IT DAIRY-FREE: Substitute plant milk and cream for the regular varieties. I like to use a combination of oat milk and soy cream because they both have a smooth flavor that lets maple take center stage, but you can also use coconut cream.
• MAKE IT VEGAN:

  - Substitute plant milk and cream for the regular varieties. I like to use a combination of oat milk and soy cream because they both have a smooth flavor that lets maple take center stage, but you can also use coconut cream.

  - Substitute 1 teaspoon (5 ml) agar agar for the gelatin. Agar has a stronger setting power than gelatin has, so you don’t need to use as much.

  - In the method, skip the gelatin blooming step and instead whisk together all the ingredients, including the agar-agar, in a saucepan. Bring to a light simmer while whisking to make sure the agar dissolves properly. Divide between serving glasses and refrigerate as indicated.

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While maybe not as popular in the dessert realm as their lemon counterparts, orange dessert recipes are utterly irresistible. What better way is there to let the sweetest citrus fruit shine than to turn it into a bright, vibrant dessert that explodes with juicy flavors?

Oranges come in many varieties, all of which work beautifully in desserts. From clementine cupcakes and mandarin orange bread to tangy orange marmalade and candied orange slices, the possibilities are endless!

While oranges are very often used to inject flavor into cakes, don’t be shy about stepping outside of that comfort zone. Oranges make for utterly delightful frozen desserts just bursting with juiciness. Try simple gelatos, sorbets and even semifreddo.

And how drab would our mornings be without orange preserves? Tangy marmalade on a slice of orange loaf cake or orange curd slathered on a chocolate orange scone will elevate any breakfast, brunch, or afternoon coffee break.

Don’t forget the decadent (and very popular) chocolate-orange flavor combo. This works beautifully with candies like chocolate-covered peel or orange slices but also in stunning (but easy!) orange dessert recipes such as my blood orange and dark chocolate fondant cakes.

Pssst… If you love citrus desserts as much as I do, be sure to check out my Citrus Desserts ebook with 16 well-loved and meticulously tested citrus desserts!

Orange Cake Recipes

1. Easy Orange Yogurt Cake with Citrus Whipped Cream

by Food Nouveau

This deceptively easy recipe for orange yogurt cake produces a light and fluffy treat you can enjoy as-is or garnish more creatively for special occasions.

2. Blood Orange Bundt Cake

by Style Sweet

This pretty-in-pink, glazed Blood Orange Bundt Cake is tender with a burst of citrus. Be sure to make this blushing beauty while blood oranges are in season!

3. Italian Orange Ricotta Cake

by Family Style Food

This simple Italian-inspired almond cake is baked with spoonfuls of fresh orange-infused ricotta. Delicious, from breakfast to dessert!

4. Orange and Carrot Cupcakes with Zesty Cream Cheese Frosting

by Food Nouveau

These fine-crumbed orange and carrot cupcakes are filled with good-for-you ingredients and topped with a citrus fruit-infused creamy cream cheese frosting.

5. Orange Ciambella

by Mangia Bedda

Orange Ciambella is an easy, “last-minute” orange dessert recipe to have on hand when company is coming over. Fragrant and infused with orange flavor, this is the perfect simple dessert to enjoy with your coffee!

6. Blood Orange Upside Down Cake 

by The Forked Spoon

Quite possibly the easiest cake you will ever make, this Blood Orange Upside Down Cake takes only 10 minutes to prepare, giving you the perfect excuse to make a cake (and eat it too!) whenever, whereever!

7. Orange Loaf Cake

by Addicted to Dates

This deliciously zesty vegan orange loaf cake is drizzled with an irresistible orange icing. This cake is moist, fluffy, and bursting with citrus flavor. Perfect for making the most out of citrus season!

8. Clementine Squash Cupcakes with Maple Italian Meringue Buttercream

by Food Nouveau

These delightfully tender squash cupcakes are infused with aromatic clementines and topped with an elegant maple-flavored Italian meringue buttercream.

9. Mandarin Orange Bread

by An Italian in My Kitchen

This easy-to-make Mandarin Orange Bread is beautiful and delicious! It makes the perfect breakfast, snack, or even dessert bread. Leave it plain, or serve with a dusting of powdered sugar or a simple mandarin orange glaze?

10. Orange and Cardamom Carrot Cake 

by Food Nouveau

This delightfully moist cardamom carrot cake is infused with bright spices and citrus flavors: it’s the perfect combination of comforting and refreshing.

11. Orange Creamsicle Layer Cake

by Fresh April Flours

This moist and flavorful orange vanilla cake is full of bright and zesty orange marmalade. A sunny orange cream cheese frosting makes this orange creamsicle cake simply irresistible!

12. Blood Orange and Dark Chocolate Fondant Cakes 

by Food Nouveau

These indulgent chocolate fondant cakes combine slightly acidic blood oranges with rich dark chocolate, which delightfully highlights the complementary flavors of both ingredients.

13. Vegan Chocolate Orange Cheesecake 

by Addicted to Dates

This no-bake vegan chocolate orange cheesecake recipe is the BEST you’ll ever try! Made with dairy-free cream cheese, dark chocolate, and fresh oranges to create an intense chocolate orange flavor explosion. This decadent cake is perfect for any occasion!

Orange Cookie Recipes

14. Orange and Maple Madeleines

by Food Nouveau

These orange and maple madeleines deliciously combine citrus and maple products, demonstrating the two flavors are a match made in heaven.

15. Small Batch Soft Orange Cookies

by Homemade in the Kitchen

Learn how to make delicate and fruity soft orange cookies using orange marmalade. The orange cream cheese frosting makes the cookies festive and addictive! 

16. Italian Orange Juice Cookies

by Mangia Bedda

Italian orange juice cookies are classic cookies found on most Christmas cookie trays served by Italian families. With a soft and cake-like texture and subtle orange flavor, they are the perfect accompaniment to your coffee or tea. Enjoy as is, or topped with maraschino cherries or almonds.

17. Honey Orange Macarons

by Food Nouveau

These crowd-pleasing honey orange French macarons combine comforting, mellow flavors in a tiny, colorful package. This recipe includes a variety of resources to help you learn how to make French macarons, including a video class!

18. Clementine Macarons

by Food Nouveau

These clementine French macarons are a lovely way to enjoy winter’s cutest citrus fruit. They offer an incredibly aromatic, juicy flavor in a tiny package.

Orange Pie Recipes

19. Orange Pie

by The Bake School

This orange pie is a play on creamsicles and summer with a saltine crust, a layer of cheesecake filling, orange curd, and orange marmalade!

20. Orange Tart 

by Greedy Gourmet

This French orange tart is easy to prepare and makes a refreshing change from traditional lemon tart! Even better when served with Chantilly cream.

21. Chocolate Orange Tart

by Occasionally Eggs

Vegan, sugar, and gluten-free, this chocolate orange tart has a silky pour-in filling and crisp date & sunflower seed base. Topped with juicy oranges and whipped coconut cream, this is a seriously decadent, yet good-for-you dessert!

Orange Recipes for Breakfast & Brunch

23. Whole Orange and Maple Oatmeal Muffins

by Food Nouveau

These dairy-free maple oatmeal muffins have it all: healthy ingredients, amazing aroma, and irresistible crunchy top. It’s the tastiest way to start the day!

24. Chocolate Orange Scones 

by Good Things Baking Co.

These chocolate orange scones are simple and come together quickly. It’s a delicious, lightly sweetened orange dessert recipe that’s perfect for breakfast, dessert, or tea time!

Orange Desserts & Frozen Treats

25. Blood Orange Panna Cotta

by Simple Bites

Cool and creamy, sweet and slightly bitter, this blood orange panna cotta is a simple yet sophisticated dessert for two.

26. Orange Maple Panna Cotta

by Food Nouveau

This easy orange maple panna cotta dessert is topped with bright citrus pieces and a crunchy maple crumble. An elegant combination of flavors and textures!

27. Almond and Orange Gelato

by Food Nouveau

This almond and orange gelato combines zesty and juicy with toasty and nutty to create a surprisingly comforting, yet remarkable frozen treat. It will charm your taste buds at the first spoonful!

28. Orange Sherbet

by Baked The Blog

This easy orange sherbet requires no eggs or cooking. The frozen treat tastes like an orange creamsicle and requires just three ingredients!

29. Tangerine Blood Orange Sorbet

by Family Style Food

This bright red tangerine and blood orange sorbet is a simple and beautiful homemade orange dessert recipe you can make with or without an ice cream maker.

30. Blood Orange Creamsicle Semifreddo

by Zoe Bakes

This spectacular creamsicle semifreddo is inspired by a recipe from legendary pastry chef Claudia Flemming from the Gramercy Tavern in New York. Topped with a layer of blood orange gelato and a fluffy orange meringue, this treat is what dessert dreams are made of!

Orange Preserve Recipes

31. Clementine Jelly

by Food Nouveau

You can use this mood-lifting, bright orange clementine jelly so many ways: fill macarons, spread on a piece of toast, croissants, waffles, brioche and even in between layers of sponge cake for that special occasion dessert.

32. Orange Marmalade

by The Bake School

Learn how to make the best orange marmalade with this easy recipe that uses whole citrus fruits!

33. Orange Curd

by Good Things Baking Co.

Tangy, vibrant, and lightly sweet, this orange curd recipe is a fresh take on the classic lemon condiment.

Orange Candy Recipes

34. Chocolate Covered Candied Orange Peel

by Went Here 8 This

This candied orange peel recipe is so easy to make and perfect for gifts! Sweet, caramelized pieces of orange peels dipped in creamy chocolate are just the sweet treat you need to serve after rich meals.

35. Dark Chocolate-Covered Candied Orange Slices

by Craving Something Healthy

These candied orange slices are the most perfect combination of winter flavors you could dream up. And they’re so easy to make! Great to serve at dinner parties or give as edible gifts.

Citrus Desserts Cookbook

Love zesty, citrus-centric dessert recipes? Then you’ll love my Citrus Desserts Cookbook! Filled with colorful, irresistible meticulously tested dessert recipes—including cakes, tarts, breakfast treats, and delicious bars, spoonable treats, and candies—Citrus Desserts features mouthwatering photography, countless clever tips, and variation ideas to make the recipes as versatile as possible. LEARN MORE

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Lemon desserts have a way of hitting that delightful note on our tastebuds where sweet and tart meet: never too heavy, never overwhelmingly sugary, and never too acidic. Just an infusion of bold and vibrant flavor that’s met with a sweetness that keeps things light and bright!

Adding a note of lemon into your cakes, breads, cookies, and bars makes them truly irresistible. It can be as simple as a bold infusion of lemon juice, a sprinkle of sunshiney zest, or a light glaze drizzled on top. For showstopper cakes and cupcakes, a luscious lemon frosting can take them over the top!

Lemon works beautifully in any dessert you can think of: mousses, puddings, candies, and frozen treats. But don’t overlook adding a little citrus to your morning pancakes or topping off a fresh scone with a dollop of lemon curd!

And please, let’s not forget pie. You all know my incredible weakness for a stellar Lemon Meringue Pie (my signature recipe is listed below). It just can’t be beat!

Pssst… If you love citrus desserts as much as I do, be sure to check out my Citrus Desserts ebook with 16 well-loved and meticulously tested citrus desserts!

Lemon Pies and Tart Recipes

1. Classic French Lemon Tart

by Food Nouveau

This elegant classic French lemon tart is deceptively easy to make and has a delightfully rich, mellow lemony flavor that pleases all citrus lovers. Tips to make foolproof shortcrust pastry from scratch included!

2. Creamy Lemon Pie with Easy Almond Crust

by From Scratch Fast

This creamy lemon pie should probably be called magic pie. The filling contains just 4 ingredients (only 3, if you count the lemon zest and juice as one!) and has no eggs or gelatin. Yet, it magically sets up into a sliceable pie with a luscious texture that you’re guaranteed to dream about.

3. Lemon Meringue Pie

by Food Nouveau

This lemon meringue pie recipe creates a truly memorable dessert: the easy, cookie-like hazelnut crust combined with the zesty filling and creamy meringue will delight all fans of this classic dessert. Helpful tips and how-to video included!

Lemon Cakes & Quick Bread Recipes

4. Glazed Mini Lemon Poppyseed Tea Cakes

by Simple Bites

These simple and elegant lemon poppyseed tea cakes have a fine, moist crumb and an intense lemon flavor. They’re the perfect not-too-sweet addition to your teatime dessert lineup!

5. Lemon Meringue Cupcakes

by Food Nouveau

These lemon meringue cupcakes are a twist on the popular classic, zesty pie. This dessert is guaranteed to brighten any and all parties, from birthdays to showers!

6. Lemon Cupcakes with Lemon Buttercream

by If you Give a Blonde a Kitchen

These lemon cupcakes are perfectly light and fluffy. They are filled with a bright lemon flavor that is complemented by a fluffy and sweet lemon buttercream frosting.

7. Easy Lemon Bread

by Recipes from a Pantry by Bintu

This easy lemon bread recipe is bursting with fresh blueberries and bright lemon flavor. Topped with a delicious lemon glaze, this treat promises to become your new favorite quick bread recipe.

8. Lemon and Olive Oil Cake with Toasted Meringue

by Food Nouveau

This tender and aromatic lemon and olive oil cake is the perfect snack, any time of day. Add toasted meringue to create a showstopping dessert!

9. Lemon Poppy Seed Pound Cake

by Create Kid’s Club

This classic lemon poppyseed cake is super moist and tender, thanks to the use of Greek yogurt and buttermilk. The bright lemon flavor from fresh lemons is sure to wow your guests! This is an effortless cake that will become one of your go-to dessert recipes!

10. Lemon Ricotta Cake

by The Petite Cook

This traditional Italian lemon ricotta cake recipe is soft and spongy, made with simple ingredients. This cake contains no butter or oil, but all the rich deliciousness you’d expect from a delightful Italian lemon cake!

11. Lemon Yogurt Cake

by Marcellina in Cucina

Lemon yogurt cake is a recipe that even a child could make. In fact, for many Italians, this is the first cake they make! Enjoy a slice of this delicious, unfussy for breakfast with a coffee.

12. Meyer Lemon Bundt Cake with Candied Lemons

by Simple Bites

This Meyer lemon bundt cake is a rich pound cake, with a fine, moist crumb and an intense lemon flavor. The ingredient list is long, but the result is outstanding. A total of 4 juicy Meyer lemons are used!

13. Layered Lemon Cake

by Liv for Cake

This layered lemon cake combines luscious lemon cake layers, homemade lemon curd, and a light and fluffy frosting to create an instant classic that you need in your repertoire!

14. Lemon Zucchini Cake with a Lemon Drizzle

by Style Sweet

With layers of lightly spiced zucchini cake slathered with tangy, sweet goat cheese frosting and dripping with lemon glaze, this light and zesty lemony zucchini cake is a summer-time favorite.

15. Lemon Elderflower Cake (Copycat Royal Wedding Cake)

by Liv for Cake

This lemon elderflower cake is a breathtaking copycat version of the royal wedding cake! The lemon cake layers are infused with elderflower, garnished with lemon curd, and slathered with elderflower buttercream. A real stunner!

Lemon Cookies & Bar Recipes

16. Easy, Dairy-Free Lemon Bars

by Food Nouveau

The recipe for these easy, dairy-free lemon bars uses clever ingredients to create a better-for-you dessert that still delivers the puckery deliciousness of the original, classic treat.

17. Lemon Shortbread Cookies

by The Bake School

Learn how to make lemon shortbread cookies with this easy recipe! You will use lemon zest to make the dough and lemon juice to make the tangy glaze for a lemony cookie that everybody will love!

18. Italian Lemon Glazed Cookies

by Mangia Bedda

Italian lemon-glazed cookies are a classic treat that is prepared in most Italian households. These cookies have a soft, cake-like texture, and they are delicately flavored with lemon. A must on your holiday or family gathering cookie tray!

19. Lemon Crinkle Cookies

by Cooking for my Soul

These cute lemon crinkle cookies are so pretty and easy to make, they’re perfect for any occasion! They are tender, bright, and so soft!

20. Lemon Mascarpone Macarons

by Food Nouveau

Lemon mascarpone French macarons are the most elegant treat for lemon lovers: the puckery flavor of lemon is perfectly balanced by the rich and creamy mascarpone.

Lemon Dessert Recipes

21. Olive Oil and Lemon Panna Cotta

by Family Style Food

This silky-smooth creamy lemon panna cotta is made even more luxurious with a touch of extra-virgin olive oil and an infusion of vanilla bean.

22. Lemon Mousse

by Fresh April Flours

This traditional easy lemon mousse recipe is made with just five simple ingredients. This recipe is the perfect way to turn fresh lemons into a light and refreshing dessert!

23. Limoncello Tiramisu

by The Marble Kitchen

This easy limoncello tiramisu sings with lemon flavor that comes from both fresh lemons and delicious limoncello. Ladyfingers are soaked in a limoncello syrup and then layered with a pillowy lemon whipped mascarpone cream. Your guests will keep asking for more!

24. Easy Lemon Trifle Dessert Recipe

by BellyFull

This lemon trifle recipe is sweet, tart, light, and wonderful. Layers of homemade angel food cake, lemon curd, pudding, blueberries, shortbread cookies, and whipped cream result in a stunning presentation, but it’s so easy to make! Perfect dessert for a Sunday brunch, Easter, or any holiday!

25. Steamed Lemon Sponge Pudding

by Apply to Face Blog

Make this delightfully lemony light and fluffy sponge dessert in your crockpot (or steam in a pan) for a whole lot of easy lemon love.

Lemon Candy Recipes

26. Candied Lemon Slices

by Running to the Kitchen

Learn how to make candied lemon slices easily with just 3 ingredients. This simple method can be applied to any citrus fruit. Use as a gorgeous garnish for desserts or chop up for use in baking recipes!

27. Easy Lemon Fudge Recipe

by Life Love Liz

This easy lemon fudge recipe is a simple and super quick lemon dessert. This quick fudge is bursting with fresh and zesty lemon flavor!

28. Lemon Truffles

by Fresh April Flours

These smooth and creamy lemon truffles are full of lemon flavor and rolled in bright and sunny sprinkles. Easy-to-follow instructions will make you feel like a candy-making expert!

29. Lemon Cheesecake Bliss Balls

by Two City Vegans

These lemon cheesecake balls are creamy, light, and delicious! Naturally vegan, gluten-free, and healthy, you can feel good about indulging in this sweet treat.

Frozen Lemon Dessert Recipes

30. Lemon Basil Granita

by Champagne Tastes

This easy lemon basil granita is a frozen dessert made with a quick basil honey simple syrup and lemon juice. No ice cream maker is needed!

31. Lemon Custard Ice Cream

by The Bake School

Yes, you can make lemon-flavored ice cream with this lemon custard ice cream recipe! It’s creamy and lemony making it the perfect lemon treat all year long!

Lemon Breakfast Treat Recipes

32. Meyer Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

by Dish’n the Kitchen

These Meyer lemon poppy seed muffins are like little bursts of sunshine on a cloudy day. They’re packed full of bright lemon flavor with a secret ingredient that keeps them moist all day long.

33. Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

by The Healthy Epicurean

These fluffy, whole-grain lemon ricotta pancakes are served with a stunning berry compote you’ll want to eat by the spoonful. Easy to make, healthy, and absolutely delicious!

Lemon Preserves and Frostings

34. No Butter Lemon Curd

by Food Nouveau

This no-butter lemon curd is better-for-you, yet just as rich and puckery as the traditional treat. Learn where lemon curd comes from, how to make it, and enjoy it from breakfast to dessert!

35. Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

by Create Kid’s Club

Looking for an icing that’s less sweet and more tangy? You’ve gotta try our lemon cream cheese frosting. This delicious cream cheese icing tastes similar to cheesecake–but better! Made with lemon curd and almond extract, it’s a must-try recipe!

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Lemon curd is one of my favorite citrus condiments. Everything about it makes me happy: its bright yellow color, its zippy, puckery flavor, and the fact that you can enjoy it from breakfast to dessert. 

A bit of lemon curd history: Lemon curd is a creamy fruit spread usually made with egg yolks, butter, sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest. It’s an English condiment that dates back to the 19th century. Lemon curd was traditionally (and is still now) served with afternoon tea as an alternative to jams with scones, bread, and cake. It can also be used to fill pastries and tarts.

After making traditional lemon curd for years, I started experimenting with different variations to avoid using the butter usually required in traditional recipes (making it friendlier for my lactose-intolerant belly). After perfecting this completely butter-less lemon curd, I realized I didn’t miss the traditional, butter-laden variety at all. Everyone who tasted loved it too, not noticing the lack of extra calories—so I’ve never looked back.

This no-butter lemon curd is now my go-to lemon curd recipe. The use of a little cornstarch helps achieve the right silky consistency, and the addition of just a little cream leaves room for a slightly puckery taste—the hallmark of the bright condiment.

I always keep a jar of this no-butter lemon curd in the fridge and use it on anything and everything, from breakfast to dessert. I’m addicted, you see, and I think you’ll quickly become so, too.

Now, if you’re not very familiar with the condiment, here’s a bit of background information on why lemon curd is so delightful, and some helpful tips to learn how to make it at home.

Why is lemon curd called a “curd”?

In 19th century England, lemon “curd” was exactly that: curds were created by mixing acidic lemon juice into cream, which was then strained from the dairy whey through a cheesecloth. 

Over time, butter, eggs, and sugar replaced the cream to create the rich, velvety spread we know today. Modern lemon curd is made just like a custard, which is liquid (lemon juice) thickened by eggs.

What ingredients are used to make traditional lemon curd?

Traditional lemon curd is made with butter, eggs, and lemon juice. In traditional lemon curd, butter is used both as a thickener and to create a richer mouthfeel and flavor. In my no-butter lemon curd recipe, I achieve the same velvety texture with a spoonful of cornstarch and a bit of heavy cream. This allows me to completely leave the butter out of the equation, creating a better-for-you condiment in the process.

Can you add more sugar to lemon curd?

Lemon curd is meant to walk that fine line between too-acidic and just-sweet-enough. That said, the sweetness levels of lemons vary. I do understand that some people might enjoy the aromatic quality of lemon curd but not its puckery acidity. You can add up to 2 tbsp (24 g) granulated sugar to this no-butter lemon curd recipe to round off its edges.

But if you are looking for a sweeter, less acidic citrus curd, I recommend using Meyer lemons, which are much sweeter than regular lemons, or swapping in a bit of orange, mandarin, or clementine juice for part of the lemon juice required in the recipe. This will naturally sweeten the curd without adding more sugar.

Refer to my citrus fruit juice to sugar ratios, below, for more information about the different citrus fruits you can use to make curds and the associated amounts of sugar you should use to make them.

How long can I store no-butter lemon curd?

You can refrigerate no-butter lemon curd in an airtight jar for up to 5 days.

Can I freeze no-butter lemon curd?

You can’t freeze this no-butter lemon curd. This curd is cooked like a pastry cream that is stabilized with cornstarch. If you freeze no-butter lemon curd, it will thaw to a completely different texture. That rich, smooth texture will be replaced by a yucky, grainy one because the fats and proteins will have separated during the freezing/thawing process. That silky smooth texture you want for your pastries will be gone. This is not something you can fix. So please, do not freeze this no-butter lemon curd!

Can I use other citrus fruits to make lemon curd? 

Of course, you can! You can use any citrus fruit to make curd. My favorite alternatives are clementines and mandarins because they’re so aromatic! Of course, oranges are much sweeter than lemons, so if you’re swapping oranges for lemons, you’ll need to adjust the sugar quantity used in the curd, but also expect a much tamer, sweeter condiment. Those who specifically love the tartness of lemon curd will truly enjoy using limes or grapefruit! You can also mix citrus fruits and make curd with lemons and clementines, for example.

Refer to my list of fruit juice to sugar ratios below to see the different varieties of curds you can make.

Photo above from my cookbook Simply Citrus.

Approximate citrus fruit juice to sugar ratios to make citrus curds

If you’re swapping out lemons to use other varieties of citrus fruits in this no-butter lemon curd recipe, you’ll need to adjust the sugar content. I’ve made nearly every variety of citrus curds, so here are the citrus fruit juice to sugar ratios I’ve created.

The number of citrus fruits indicated below should provide the amount of juice required in the recipe. Of course, the juiciness of citrus fruits varies widely according to provenance and season, so whichever citrus fruits you use, make sure to always reach the total amount of 1/2 cup (125 ml) strained juice required in the recipe.

• 1 grapefruit, 4 lemons, 6 limes, or 18-24 key limes: use 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
• 6 Meyer lemons: use 1/3 cup (70 g) granulated sugar
• 3 oranges (blood, Cara Cara, or Navel) or 8 mandarins or clementines: use 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) bottled yuzu juice: use 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar

Photo above from my cookbook Simply Citrus.

Delightful ideas to use and serve lemon curd 

• As a spread over scones, bread, toasts, croissants, muffins, and so on
• As a topping for angel food cake, quick breads, crêpes, pancakes, and waffles
• As a filling for cupcakes and layered cakes, tarts and tartlets, cream puffs and éclairs, and thumbprint cookies
• As a garnish for gelato, ice cream, yogurt, and granola

You can also quite simply enjoy no-butter lemon curd straight out of the jar, by the spoonful! However you choose to serve lemon curd, you can’t go wrong with this wonderfully versatile condiment.

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No-Butter Lemon Curd Recipe

This no-butter lemon curd is better-for-you, yet just as rich and puckery as the traditional treat. Learn where lemon curd comes from, how to make it, and enjoy it from breakfast to dessert!

Course Breakfast, Brunch, Condiment, Dessert, desserts, Sauce, spread

Keyword Breakfast Spread, Citrus, Lemon, Lemon Curd, Preserves

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Cooling Time 3 hours hours

Servings 2 cups (500 ml)

Author Marie Asselin (FoodNouveau.com)

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp water
• ¾ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4 lemons)
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• ⅓ cup heavy cream (35% m.f., see note, below, for a dairy-free alternative)

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Instructions

• In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in the water. Set aside.
• In a saucepan set over medium heat, whisk the lemon juice and sugar together until the sugar is completely dissolved (the mixture doesn’t need to boil.) Remove from the heat and let cool until warm. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs together, and gradually pour into the lemon-sugar syrup, whisking constantly to incorporate. Place the saucepan back over medium heat. Add the cornstarch mixture and whisk to incorporate.
• Continue whisking until the mixture is thick like a custard or a soft pudding (make sure to whisk constantly so the mixture doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pan and burn.) Remove from the heat. Whisk in the regular heavy cream. If you're expecting a brighter yellow hue, feel free to add a drop of yellow food coloring, but I prefer my lemon curd to retain its natural soft yellow shade.
• STORAGE: Transfer to an airtight jar and refrigerate until completely cold. The lemon curd will keep for up to a week.
• MAKE IT LACTOSE FREE OR DAIRY-FREE: Substitute lactose-free heavy cream or soy cream for the regular heavy cream.

Notes

Approximate citrus juice to sugar ratios to make citrus curds

The number of citrus fruits indicated below should provide the amount of juice required in the recipe. Since the juiciness of citrus fruits varies widely according to provenance and season, whichever citrus fruits you use, simply make sure to always reach the total amount of 1/2 cup (125 ml) strained juice required in the recipe.

• 1 grapefruit, 4 lemons, 6 limes, or 18-24 key limes: use 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
• 6 Meyer lemons: use 1/3 cup (70 g) granulated sugar
• 3 oranges (blood, Cara Cara, or Navel) or 8 mandarins or clementines: use 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) bottled yuzu juice: use 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar

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La dolce vita—the sweet life. It’s something Italian desserts celebrate with ease. From cheesecake to cannoli and gelato to tiramisu, you are probably already very familiar with some of the most popular desserts from Italy. And while these are “must makes” for anyone who loves dessert, you will also want to try some of the lesser-known Italian sweets.

Do not overlook rustic desserts like Lemon Polenta Cake, Torta di Nocciole, or Italian Chocolate Bread Cake. Their beauty specifically resides in their simplicity: they’re very easy to make and so full of flavor—perfect for an afternoon cup of tea or a casual dessert.

But it’s also hard to resist the showstopper desserts like Zuccotto, Budino, or Pistachio Roll Cake! And who can say no to Bomboloni stuffed with luscious Italian pastry cream? Not me!

The only solution? Trying them all!

1. Sicilian Cannoli

by Mangia Bedda

Sicilian Cannoli is such an iconic Italian dessert recipe and with good reason: the presentation is spectacular and the contrast between the crunchy, sweet shell and the rich, creamy sweetened ricotta filling is to die for. Follow step-by-step instructions to learn how to make your own cannoli shells. There’s nothing like homemade!

2. Classic Tiramisu

by Veronika’s Kitchen

Tiramisu is one of the most renowned Italian desserts and it’s not hard to see why: it’s rich, creamy, and supremely satisfying to eat. This delicious Italian no-bake dessert is made with espresso dipped ladyfingers layered with rich and creamy mascarpone filling, and topped with cocoa powder. Learn how to make it the authentic way!

3. Salted Caramel Budino

by Good Life Eats

This Salted Caramel Budino recipe is one of those irresistible but easy Italian dessert recipes! It features a cookie crust that’s topped with vanilla pudding and then a layer of homemade caramel sauce. It’s a festive, make-ahead dessert that promises to satisfy the biggest dessert fans.

4. Orange Maple Panna Cotta

by Food Nouveau

This easy Orange Maple Panna Cotta is topped with bright citrus pieces and a crunchy maple crumble. An elegant combination of flavors and textures!

5. Bomboloni (Italian Doughnuts)

by Inside the Rustic Kitchen

Soft and light Italian Bomboloni Doughnuts rolled in sugar and filled with Italian pastry cream (crema pasticciera). These doughnuts are insanely delicious and make such a special treat!

6. Crostata di Frutta

by Inside the Rustic Kitchen

This Crostata di Frutta is such a beautiful, classic Italian dessert recipe. Made with flaky and sweet shortcrust pastry, vanilla pastry cream, and topped with fresh fruit and apricot jam. Fresh, light, and delicious!

7. Raspberry Pistachio Semifreddo

by Food Nouveau

Think of this Raspberry Pistachio Semifreddo as a spectacularly elegant no-churn ice cream. It’s gorgeous, easy-to-make, and memorable—and best of all, it can be made year-round using frozen berries!

8. Lemon Polenta Cake

by Family Style Food

Lemon Polenta Cake is a rustic Italian-style cake made with whole-grain cornmeal and lots of fresh lemon. Serve it with a simple dusting of powdered sugar, or make it festive by topping it with fresh fruits.

9. Torta di Mele (Italian Apple Cake)

by The Petite Cook

Torta di Mele, aka classic Italian apple cake, is soft and fluffy, and easy to make with just 8 ingredients!

10. Ricotta Pistachio Roll Cake

by Mangia Bedda

Ricotta Pistachio Roll Cake, a beautiful yet simple dessert with a sweet ricotta filling reminiscent of your favorite Sicilian dessert, cannoli! Follow my easy step-by-step instructions for making the perfect, no-fail rolled cake.

11. Sorrento Double Lemon Cake

by Family Food Style

This zesty and super moist lemon cake recipe is inspired by the Italian Amalfi coast. The cake is infused with layers of fresh lemon and decorated with a delicious limoncello-spiked glaze. Perfect as a sweet ending for a festive brunch!

12. Torta di Nocciole (Hazelnut Cake)

by Food Nouveau

Italian hazelnut cake is super easy to make, yet it tastes elegant, rich, hearty, and comforting. Great on its own, but just fantastic with a spoonful of homemade chocolate hazelnut spread.

13. Italian Chocolate Bread Cake

by Occasionally Eggs

Italian Chocolate Bread Cake is a traditional northern Italian recipe made with stale bread, cocoa, cookies, and raisins. This vegan version made with almond milk is just as scrumptious as the original recipe!

14. Italian Ricotta Cheesecake

by Ask Chef Dennis

Learn the secret to making a delicious Italian Cheesecake using ricotta and mascarpone. Make this dessert even more spectacular by topping it with fresh berries or sliced citrus fruits. It’s a crowd-pleaser!

15. Zuccotto (Italian Mousse Cake)

by Christina’s Cucina

Zuccotto is an impressive-looking Italian dessert that’s surprisingly easy to make! The dessert’s spectacular presentation is guaranteed to wow your guests and its layers of cake, cream, and chocolate will delight everyone!

16. Dark Chocolate Gelato

by Food Nouveau

This indulgent gelato is for true chocoholics: a spoonful provides a rich, strong hit of cocoa, reminiscent of biting into a square of 70% chocolate. Learn how to make the creamiest gelati with the help of additional resources, including a video class!

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You are probably familiar with the many classic French desserts you can make at home—especially if you’ve spent a bit of this on this website 😍 But one of my favorite things about “classic recipes” is that once you master them, you can get creative and put a fresh new spin on them!

This collection of 25 creative French desserts does just that! Getting creative doesn’t have to be complicated, it just requires a little imagination. Think of new or unique flavor combinations and work out how you can incorporate them with your classic recipe—it’s often easier than you think!

1. Cinnamon Palmiers

by Everyday Delicious

Cinnamon palmiers are crunchy and fragrant cinnamon cookies that are super quick to make and require just 3 ingredients!

2. Maple Roasted Fig & Hazelnut Financiers

by Food Nouveau

These easy-to-make hazelnut financiers have crunchy edges and a nutty, tender crumb. Topped with maple-infused roasted figs, they’re just irresistible!

3. Raspberry & Pistachio Financiers

by Simple Bites

These brightly colored raspberry and pistachio financiers are the perfect sweet bite to end any meal. You can use fresh or frozen raspberries, which means you can make and enjoy these beauties year round!

4. Mocha Madeleines with Espresso Glaze

by Food Nouveau

These mocha madeleines are the perfect coffee companion! Infused with espresso and cocoa and dipped in a stunning glaze, they’re not too sweet and just perfect as a snack or evening treat.

5. Honey Orange Macarons

by Food Nouveau

These crowd-pleasing Honey Orange Macarons combine comforting, mellow flavors in a tiny, colorful package. This recipe includes a variety of resources to help you learn how to make French macarons, including a video class!

6. Pumpkin Crème Caramel

by Good Life Eats

These warmly flavored pumpkin crème caramel are super simple to make. Indeed, your blender will do most of the work for you! Aside from making the caramel sugar and putting the final recipe together before baking it, this recipe is simple enough the kids can make it!

7. Chai Crème Brûlée

by Gluten-Free Palate

Creamy, smooth, and decadent this Chai Crème Brûlée has the perfect flavor profile and insanely pleasing texture.

8. Chocolate Hazelnut Pots de Crème

by Food Nouveau

Chocolate and Hazelnut Pots de Crème are incredibly easy to make, yet incredibly delightful. Your guests will swoon over the silky texture and the rich flavor of this impressive and creative French dessert.

9. Apple Maple Clafoutis

by The Bake School

This creative take on the classic cherry-centric French dessert combines apples with maple syrup and aromatic spices. The egg custard batter is divided between individual ramekins and puffs up like crazy in the oven, like a Dutch baby, and then it settles down as the ramekins cool. An absolutely comforting dessert for a crisp fall day!

10. Blackberry, Cherry, and Chocolate Clafoutis

by Food Nouveau

This striking chocolate clafoutis combines the creamy texture of the classic French dessert with a rich chocolate flavor and juicy seasonal fruits. The texture of this lovely dessert is somewhere between a rich pudding and a summer fruit cobbler. Serve it warm with whipped cream or vanilla bean gelato and let yourself be transported to cloud nine!

11. Brown Butter, Hazelnut and Cherry Clafoutis Bars

by Food Nouveau

These juicy, nutty, and rich bars transforms the quintessential cherry dessert into a portable treat! The buttery crust contains ground hazelnuts and aromatic brown butter and the clafoutis custard is tweaked to perfectly hold its shape. The resulting texture comes close to that of a blondie, one that’s dotted with juicy, delicious cherries throughout. Simply irresistible!

12 Persian Rosewater Cream Puffs

by Honest and Tasty

These rosewatter cream puffs are absolutely heavenly! With a bit of Persian rose, it takes a classic to another level.

13. Rose Raspberry Fool Cream Puffs

by Food Nouveau

These super cute rose raspberry fool cream puffs elevate a quick and easy summer favorite—raspberry fool—to special occasions status. Raspberry fool is an English dessert that dates back to the 17th century. Traditionally, fools combine custard with pureed fruits, but nowadays, most recipes favor using whipped cream over custard. This produces a super light texture and rich taste and makes the dessert much quicker and easier to achieve—and becomes the perfect filling for cream puffs. Why eat your fool with a spoon when you can serve it in the cutest, fluffiest container?

14. Salted Caramel Éclairs

by Dessert for Two

A tempting salted caramel eclair recipe perfect for a small batch. This caramel eclair glaze is incredible!

15. Poached Pear and Almond Tart

by Food Nouveau

This Poached Pear and Almond Tart is a creative take on a classic apple frangipane tart combines a crunchy sweet crust with a fluffy frangipane and spiced pear filling. It’s an elegant dessert to serve on a special night!

16. Honeyed Fig Frangipane Tart

by Food Nouveau

This fig frangipane tart is a spectacular addition to holiday tables, but it’s also a delightful brunch-time or teatime treat. Easier to make than it looks, it’s the perfect vehicle to highlight juicy figs!

17. Pear & Chocolate Frangipane Galette

by Food Nouveau

Pears and chocolate are a flavor match made in heaven. This French free-form tart is the perfect dessert to celebrate that perfect pair!

18. Peach Tarte Tatin

by In the Kitch

In this peach tarte tatin, peaches absorb a delicious, caramel pan sauce as well as release their juices, giving the sauce a hit of peach flavor. They are surrounded by a flaky, puff pastry and served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

19. Plum Tarte Tatin

by Vikalinka

Take the fear out of making French pastry at home by learning how to make this delicious Plum Tarte Tatin, which is simply an upside down puff pastry plum tart.

20. Tatin Cake

by Food Nouveau

Traditional Tarte Tatin turned into a lovely cake doused in maple caramel—what’s not to like? Tatin Cake will quickly become one of your favorite fall desserts.

21. Framboisier

by The Bake School

This framboisier cake is a play on the classic fraisier cake, made with two layers of sponge cake, fresh raspberries, and mousseline cream.

22. Raspberry Paris Brest

by Zoë Bakes

This Raspberry Paris Brest is a beautifully nontraditional take on a very traditional French pastry. Paris Brest is usually filled with a praline buttercream. In this creative take on a French classic, instead of stirring praline into the pastry cream, an easy raspberry quick jam out of fresh berries is mixed in. The result is fresh and light, which will be a welcome end to your holiday dinner.

23. Black Sesame & Chocolate Financier Cake

by Food Nouveau

This Black Sesame and Chocolate Financier Cake looks utterly spectacular but it’s actually easy to make: if you can make muffins, you can achieve this cake! Plus, you can make the batter and even bake the cake in advance, which makes it the ultimate stress-free dessert.

24. Chocolate Crêpe Cake with Cocoa Hazelnut Cream

by Heartbeet Kitchen

This Chocolate Crêpe Cake is made from layers of delicious chocolate crepes, filled with cocoa hazelnut cream. You can make the crepes a day ahead and assemble when you want to serve!

25. Crème Brûlée French Toast

by How Sweet Eats

This decadent French Toast recipe combines two classic recipes –  crème brulée and French toast – to create an utterly delicious, festive breakfast or brunch dish. The dish is assembled the night before and only needs to be baked before everyone gets to dig in the morning after!

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