50 Of The Best Dessert Recipes Of All Time (2024)

Legendary recipes for cookies, cakes, pies and brownies that you'll turn to again and again.

Baking for someone can be the ultimate act of altruism, and baking for yourself can be one of the most satisfying forms of self love there is. Whether you’re baking a dozen chocolate chip cookies for a friend going through a breakup, a big old chocolate cake for your grandma’s 90th birthday or an entire tray of gooey brownies that you intend to eat all by yourself in bed, you need some go-to recipes.

And we’ve got them all, right here.

We’ve put together a collection of 50 of the best dessert recipes you can find from our favorite food blogs. We’re warning you: these desserts are epic. You will not be able to resist them. So click through the slideshow below, and be prepared to get baking.

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Half Baked Harvest

Retro-Style Chocolate Sheet Cake

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How Sweet Eats

Caramel Pretzel Skillet Cookie

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Half Baked Harvest

Giant Salted Espresso Hot Fudge Cookies

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Half Baked Harvest

Buttery Raspberry Crumble Bars

Get the Buttery Raspberry Crumble Bars recipe from Half Baked Harvest

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Yammie's Noshery

Mint Oreo Cake

Get the Mint Oreo Cake recipe by Yammie's Noshery

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Ultimate Gooey Brownies

Get the Ultimate Gooey Brownies recipe from Handle The Heat

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Old Fashioned Sour Cream Doughnuts

Get the Old Fashioned Sour Cream Doughnuts recipe from Handle The Heat

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Hummingbird High

Coconut Cream Crepe Cake

Get the Coconut Cream Crepe Cake recipe from Hummingbird High

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Bakers Royale

Butterfinger Cookie Dough Cheesecake Bars

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Treats

Meyer Lemon Bars

Get the Meyer Lemon Bars recipe by Treats

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Half Baked Harvest

Molten Chocolate Crackle Pie

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Chef Dennis

Pomegranate Mousse Cake

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Annie's Eats

Chocolate Chip Cookies With Nutella, Brown Butter And Sea Salt

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Amy Roth/Minimally Invasive

Roasted Pears With Espresso Mascarpone Cream

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La Receta de la Felicidad

Salted Caramel Chocolate Tart

Get the Salted Caramel Chocolate Tart recipe by La Receta de la Felicidad

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Annie's Eats

Banana Pudding Parfaits

Get the Banana Pudding Parfaits recipe by Annie's Eats

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Browned Butter Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies

Get the Browned Butter Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe from Handle The Heat

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Bell'alimento

Nutella Mascarpone Chocolate Tarts

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Nutella Brownies

Get the Nutella Brownies recipe from Handle The Heat

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Half Baked Harvest

Cream Cheese Swirled Coconut Tres Leches Cake

Get the Cream Cheese Swirled Coconut Tres Leches Cake recipe from Half Baked Harvest

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Chocolate Cake with Lavender Ruffle Frosting

Get the Chocolate Cake with Lavender Ruffle Frosting recipe from Hummingbird High

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Bakers Royale

Brown Butter Rum Cannoli

Get the Brown Butter Rum Cannoli recipe by Bakers Royale

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Sprinkle Bakes

Mint-White Chocolate Mousse Cake

Get the Mint-White Chocolate Mousse Cake recipe by Sprinkle Bakes

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Bakers Royal

Snickers Cake

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Sassy Kitchen

Strawberry, Currant And Mint Tart With Mascarpone

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6 Bittersweet

Passionfruit Bars

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A Beautiful Mess

Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cakes

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Annie's Eats

Peach Pie

Get the Peach Pie recipe by Annie's Eats

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Flourishing Foodie

Velvety Dark Chocolate Pudding With Candied Orange Peel

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Bakers Royale

Lemon Sandwich Cookies

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Completely Delicious

Strawberry Rhubarb Meringue Tartlets

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Bursting Blueberry Cardamom Buckle

Get the Bursting Blueberry Cardamom Buckle recipe from Half Baked Harvest

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Butterscotch Pie

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Bakers Royale

S’mores Cupcakes

Get the S’mores Cupcake recipe by Bakers Royale

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Tidy Mom

Dark Chocolate Frosted Yellow Cake

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Pass The Sushi

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Bars

Get the Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Bars recipe by Pass The Sushi

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Pass The Sushi

Alfajores

Get the Alfajores recipe by Pass The Sushi

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Half Baked Harvest

Easiest Coconut Banana Cake with Fudgy Chocolate Crosting

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White on Rice Couple

Mixed Berry Slab Pie With Chocolate

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Half Baked Harvest

Gooey Chocolate Chip Cookie Pumpkin Pie

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Hummingbird High

Rhubarb and Pistachio Pavlova

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Half Baked Harvest

Simple Blueberry Basque Cheesecake

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Caramel Pecan Blondies

Get the Caramel Pecan Blondies recipe from Handle The Heat

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Butterscotch Blondies

Get the Butterscotch Blondies recipe from Hummingbird High

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Foodiecrush

Toasted Coconut Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

Get the Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie recipe from Half Baked Harvest

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Bakers Royale

Brownie Cookies With Salted Caramel Creme Filling

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Beyond Sweet And Savory

Passion Fruit Cheesecake

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Half Baked Harvest

4-Ingredient Dark Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Stuffed Dates

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Half Baked Harvest

Whipped Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake

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What is the best dessert of all time? ›

25 Best Desserts in the World
  • Mochi ice cream.
  • Flan.
  • New York cheesecake.
  • Dulce de leche ice cream.
  • Lamingtons.
  • Cendol.
  • Key lime pie.
  • Bingsu.
Nov 8, 2023

What is the most eaten dessert in the world? ›

  • Mar 31, 2023, 08:13 PM IST. 10 Most Popular Desserts in the World. ...
  • Apple Pie. This traditional American dessert is popular due to its flaky crust and sweet apple filling. ...
  • Tiramisu. ...
  • Baklava. ...
  • Crème Brûlée. ...
  • Panna Cotta. ...
  • Cheesecake. ...
  • Mochi.
Mar 31, 2023

What is one of the most difficult desserts to make? ›

How to Make the World's Most Difficult Cakes
  1. Macarons. These coloured mites are the treat célèbre of the moment. ...
  2. Baked Alaska. A sponge cake base, topped with ice-cream and then coated with meringue, all of which is baked? ...
  3. Chocolate éclairs. ...
  4. Soufflé ...
  5. Croquembouche. ...
  6. Baumkuchen. ...
  7. Baklava.
Apr 18, 2024

What is the most loved dessert in America? ›

Ice cream is America's favorite dessert and is a key driver of the frozen food category.

What is Gordon Ramsay's favorite dessert? ›

Gordon Ramsay's favorite dessert - Sticky toffee pudding.

What is each states favorite dessert? ›

It's time to stop dreaming (and save on gas) by touring America one state dessert at a time.
  • Alabama: Cream Cheese Pound Cake. ...
  • Arkansas: Banana Pudding. ...
  • Connecticut: Anise Cookies. ...
  • Georgia: Peach Cobbler. ...
  • Illinois: Brownies. ...
  • Kansas: Caramel Puff Corn. ...
  • Maine: Blueberry Pie. ...
  • Michigan: Cherry & Chocolate Fudge.

What is a zillionaire dessert? ›

And Zillionaire may be our finest work yet. The surprise of bronzed sugar. Followed by smooth, rich double chocolate ganache. Then sumptuous treacle cheesecake, floating on a buttery salted caramel, draped over a cocoa biscuit base.

What desserts to avoid? ›

Today, the average restaurant serves desserts that are heavily laden with saturated fat and sugar and that range between 800 to 1500 calories
  • Cheesecake.
  • Carrot cake.
  • Banana split.
  • Molten lava cakes.
Feb 17, 2016

Which is the purest dessert in the world? ›

Petha - The purest dessert in the world.

What are the richest desserts? ›

Indulge In The Most Expensive Desserts In The World To Get A Taste Of The Fine Life
  1. Golden opulence sundae. More Content. ...
  2. Byakuya. ...
  3. Golden phoenix cupcake. ...
  4. Crystal macaron. ...
  5. 24-carat popsicle. ...
  6. La Madeline au Truffe. ...
  7. Strawberries Arnaud. ...
  8. Frrrozen haute chocolate ice cream sundae.
Feb 18, 2024

What is the world's oldest dessert? ›

Ashure (Noah's Pudding) is thought to be the oldest dessert in the world, first made by Noah after his fabled landfall at Mt Ararat. It is a delightful mix of dried fruit, nuts, grains and beans (yes, beans!) made in Turkey and all over the Middle East. Give it a try - you'll be glad you did!

What is the most healthiest dessert in the world? ›

Healthier Desserts
  • Berries and Cream. 1/12. It's a classic combo. ...
  • Frozen Fruit Bars. 2/12. Some store-bought brands offer low-calorie, lower-sugar options. ...
  • Dark Chocolate. 3/12. ...
  • Yogurt Parfait. 4/12. ...
  • Oat Apple Crisp. 5/12. ...
  • Fruit and Cheese. 6/12. ...
  • Chocolate-Covered Frozen Bananas. 7/12. ...
  • Nut Bar. 8/12.
Dec 1, 2022

Who is the king of desserts in the world? ›

Reynold Poernomo

A titan of the MasterChef kitchen, first appearing back in 2015 the dessert king himself has returned to battle it out once again for the title that seems fit for the man responsible for dishes like the Snitch, White Noise or Down the Rabbit Hole.

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