Impress your guests with these decadent and delicious dessert recipes that are perfect for special occasions and fancy entertaining. From luscious layered cakes to creamy custards and tarts, these desserts are sure to wow your crowd. Whether you're looking for a show-stopping cake for a birthday celebration or a light and airy mousse for an intimate dinner, these recipes are sure to elevate your entertaining game. With easy-to-follow instructions and delicious flavor combinations, you'll be able to create a sweet ending to any meal.
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I think the first time I was exposed to claflouti it was in a food magazine. It is a French breakfast or dessert that...
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Apple Claflouti/Flaugnard
recipe by: ChefTweaker on 10th Jan 2016
Prep Time: 45 Minutes
Cook Time: 40 Minutes
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Not just pretty to look at it, it's a delicious summer treat, the dressing is so good you may want to double up on...
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Layered Fruit Trifle (With Creamy Lime Dressing)
recipe by: Chaz on 19th Feb 2016
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Treat yourself to this Mexican Fried Ice Cream! A crunchy cinnamon sugar shell encases a creamy vanilla ice cream ball,...
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Mexican Fried Ice Cream
recipe by: dienia b on 15th Mar 2016
Prep Time: 1 Days
Cook Time: 1 Minutes
From Super Food Ideas a decadent five layer chocolate dessert. 4-5 hours cooling plus overnight refrigeration have not...
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Better Than Brad Pitt Five-Layer Dessert
recipe by: ImPat on 16th Mar 2016
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 35 Minutes
Found this recipe in the "Weekly Times". I have not tried this yet but have been told it is a lovely dessert by some-one...
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Strawberries With Wine
recipe by: Tisme on 18th Mar 2016
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 40 Minutes
This is from a Fred Meyer mailer. Chilling time is not included.
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Lemon Drop Tartlets
recipe by: TeresaS on 22nd Mar 2016
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 15-20 Minutes
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Halekulani Coconut Cake Copycat
recipe by: dienia b on 1st Apr 2016
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 60 Minutes
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Schneider Cake
recipe by: dienia b on 13th Apr 2016
Prep Time: 60 Minutes
Cook Time: 60 Minutes
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Just saw this on Rachel Khoo's Melbourne Notebook show and it looked delicious unfortunately the chance of me...
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Mini Custard Filo Pastries (Galaktoboureko)
recipe by: ImPat on 23rd Apr 2016
Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 50 Minutes
I adore rhubarb, and I especially love it roasted. I got this recipe from the fruit markets, and it is so good, the...
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Roasted Rhubarb With Passionfruit Mascarpone
recipe by: Tisme on 24th Apr 2016
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
Makes about 36 truffles
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Peanut Butter Cup Truffles
recipe by: Puggs on 30th Apr 2016
Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Cook Time: 3 Hours
A classic summer dessert, a pretzel crust, sweet cream cheese filling and a strawberry Jello topping with fresh...
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Creamy Refrigerated Strawberry Bars
recipe by: peppercricket... on 29th May 2016
Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Southern Living cake recipe that won the dessert category. It beat out more than 500 other sweets. It's gotta be...
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Somebody's Nanny Famous Coconut Pineapple Cake
recipe by: ForeverMama on 11th Jun 2016
Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Very easy to make and great for gift giving. Make these a day or more ahead for better flavor
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Bourbon Balls
recipe by: Luvs2Bake on 20th Jun 2016
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
This dessert is to die for, I tasted it at a baby shower and I had to get the recipe!
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Banana Split Dessert (Refrigerator)
recipe by: Classy87 on 20th Jun 2016
Prep Time: 4-24 Hours
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
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The Cronut (which incorporates both the concepts of the croissant and the doughnut) was invented by Dominque Ansel, a...
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Homemade Cronuts a'la The New York Way
recipe by: ForeverMama on 10th Aug 2016
Prep Time: 3 Days
Cook Time: 1.30 Hours
I got this recipe from the Australian Woman's Weekly many years ago. This is a favourite here in Australia,...
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Jelly Slice
recipe by: Tisme on 20th Aug 2016
Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 5 Hours
I got this recipe from the local Greek festival that is held here each year.
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Baklava
recipe by: breezermom on 16th Sep 2016
Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Cook Time: 1.25 Hours
Tarts made in a mini-muffin pan! Full of coffee chocolate goodness. Prep time includes 1 hour of chilling time! Not...
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Mocha Nut Tarts
recipe by: breezermom on 16th Oct 2016
Prep Time: 1.5 Hours
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
I love pumpkin anything! This require chilling time.
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Layered Refrigerator Pumpkin Dessert
recipe by: MakeItGood on 21st Nov 2016
Prep Time: 6-24 Hours
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
No, Hostess Cupcakes aren't what they used to be. The only solution? Make them yourself! This is one of many DIY...
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Hostess Cupcakes - Homemade
recipe by: JostLori on 30th Jan 2017
Prep Time: 90 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Perfect for Valentine's Day or the warmer spring and summer months! Now that Florida strawberry season is upon us,...
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Strawberry Souffles With Cointreau Whipped Cream
recipe by: JostLori on 12th Feb 2017
Prep Time: 18 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
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One of my favorite desserts. Now, I'm not a big fan of sweets; but, this is a nice light dessert, which even I...
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Ricotta Chocolate Coffee Mousse
recipe by: Kchurchill5 on 14th Feb 2017
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 4+ Minutes
Recipe source: Bon Appetit (March 2009)
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Coffee Caramel Creme Brûlée
recipe by: ellie on 27th Mar 2017
Prep Time: 3 Hours
Cook Time: 1.5 Hours
Based upon a colonial recipe from "The Williamsburg Cookbook". If you haven't visited Williamsburg, Virginia...
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Brandied Peaches With Ice Cream
recipe by: natsgarden123... on 27th Mar 2017
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
From one of our national supermarkets monthly magazine Dec.'16. NOTE: chocolate sponge cake not included in...
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Triple Chocolate Mousse
recipe by: ImPat on 6th Apr 2017
Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Lovely meringue based desert with fresh strawberries and whipped cream scented with Grand Marnier. Great for a special...
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Strawberry Hazelnut Torte
recipe by: ForeverMama on 18th Apr 2017
Prep Time: 35 Minutes
Cook Time: 1.5 Hours
The Danish rice pudding is very traditional and famous throughout Denmark. In Denmark, they call it "Risengrod" where...
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Danish Rice Pudding (Risengrod) & (Risalmande) Traditional Christmas Pudding
recipe by: ForeverMama on 18th Apr 2017
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 60 Minutes