Dessert Archives - The Daring Gourmet

Classic Homemade Caramel Sauce

Thank you to New Seasons Market for sponsoring this post! Is there anything more swoon-worthy than a waffle cone dripping with ice cream or a loaded ice cream sundae? I can totally relate to one of my favorite actresses, Ginger Rogers, when she said: "My love for ice … Continue reading →

Strawberry Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake

Our garden is bursting with rhubarb! We have about 6 large rhubarb plants, all of which were in desperate need of splitting earlier this Spring. After splitting them we ended up with about 25 rhubarb plants! Most of them we gave away to friends but se kept a few and … Continue reading →

Healthier 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

Wouldn't it be nice if all delicious recipes were this easy? Yep, that's it: Only 3 ingredients and about 5 minutes of prep time. The oven does the rest and soon you'll be biting into a perfectly chewy, delicious and healthier peanut butter cookie. These cookies also … Continue reading →

Easy Mexican Chocolate Pots de Crème

I first introduced you to my Easy Chocolate Pots de Crème in early 2015 and it has remained our favorite chocolate dessert since. It's the sweet treat my husband requests the most and is always a hit with our guests. We've gotten many emails from our readers echoing the … Continue reading →

Best Gluten Free Carrot Cake (with Marzipan Carrots)

You may have noticed I've been experimenting more with gluten free baking. No, The Daring Gourmet isn't converting into a gluten free blog. I just like adding variety to my blog. Plus, I like to have alternatives to gluten for myself and my family. Our son just … Continue reading →

Gluten Free Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

Doughnuts in one form or the other have been around for eons; so long in fact that according to the Smithsonian archaeologists have dug of fossilized pieces of doughtnuts dating back to prehistoric Native American settlements. But "proper" doughnuts are believed to have … Continue reading →

Blender Banana Oatmeal Bran Muffins

I made these muffins earlier this week and out of a dozen muffins our 4 year-old daughter ate six in a two-hour period and was still wanting more! Her new favorite muffin? Apparently so! As she kept asking for more I hesitated and then reasoned, "you know, why not? We … Continue reading →

Risalamande (Danish Almond Rice Pudding with Cherry Sauce)

Risengrød, or rice pudding, has been a beloved dish in Denmark for centuries, a dish enjoyed by rich and poor alike. But in the 1800's, as was the case in most of Europe, there came a point when the upper-crusted bourgeoisie wanted to further distinguish themselves from the … Continue reading →

Mandelhörnchen (Chocolate-Dipped Marzipan Almond Horns)

Marzipan lovers, here's another one you've got to try! Mandelhörnchen, German for almond horns, are a naturally gluten-free sweet treat made out of marzipan, almond meal and sugar, then rolled in almond flakes and the two ends dipped in chocolate. Popular throughout … Continue reading →

Traditional Spotted Dick (English Steamed Currant Pudding with Vanilla Custard)

"Spotted what?" I hear you. That's the most common question from the snickering lips of Americans the first time they hear the name of this legendary British dessert. I was among that giggling crowd when I first moved to England for a 7-year stint, being quite naive to … Continue reading →

Best Gluten Free Gingerbread Cookies

I've been cutting back on our family's gluten intake the past few months and so have been experimenting with more gluten free baking. During the Christmas season it's always a tradition to make and decorate gingerbread cookies with our kids and I went for a gluten free … Continue reading →

Zimtsterne (German Cinnamon Star Cookies)

It's that time of year to roll up your sleeves and get ready to fill your kitchen and home with the aroma of Christmas baking! The smell of cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, fennel seed and star anise are what remind me most of Christmas because they are the smells, along with … Continue reading →

Zwetschgenkuchen (German Plum Cake)

While plums can be found in stores throughout the year, in celebration of plum season I want to share a traditional German plum cake with you. Depending on which region of Germany you're in, it's called Zwetschgenkuchen, Zwetschgendatschi, Quetschekuche or Pflaumenkuchen. … Continue reading →

Gluten Free Crepes

I think I could eat crepes all day if I let myself. (It's a good thing I don't.) But it sure would be easy to. Have you ever had crepes filled with Nutella and and spread with some whipped cream? Or simply filled with strawberry jam and sprinkled with powdered sugar? … Continue reading →

Mexican Chocolate Caramel Pecan Cookies (Turtle Cookies)

I was compensated by Nielsen-Massey Vanillas for my time in developing this recipe and post. All opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands we love that make The Daring Gourmet possible! A picture speaks a thousand words... But only three words are … Continue reading →

Fig, Anise & Hazelnut Tea Cake with Orange Glaze

This cake combines some influences of England, Germany and Italy. Dense cakes like this make the perfect accompaniment for afternoon tea, a long-held English tradition. The hazelnuts and anise are popular baking ingredients in Germany and Italy and their aroma brings back … Continue reading →

Marzipankartoffeln (Chocolate Dusted Marzipan Potatoes)

Move over cookie dough and marzipan lovers unite! Those of you who have been making my homemade marzipan know how addictive this stuff is. And what's so great about it is that it's so doggone easy to make. Delicious, fast and easy - now that's a winning … Continue reading →

Authentic Pfeffernüsse (German Iced Gingerbread Cookies)

The Netherlands and Germany enjoy a similar cookie in the month of December. Known as Pepernoten in the Netherlands, they are eaten in celebration of the arrival of Sinterklaas on December 5. In Germany they are known as Pfeffernüsse and although St. Nicholas comes on … Continue reading →

Traditional Nürnberger Elisenlebkuchen (German Lebkuchen)

Lebkuchen go all the way back to 14th century Germany where they were created by Catholic monks. Prepared in monastery bakeries, Lebkuchen included honey, a variety of spices and nuts. These ingredients not only had symbolic religious meaning but were highly prized for … Continue reading →

White Chocolate Cranberry & Pistachio Ice Cream

I've teamed up with Cuisinart to bring you this post. My husband and I were destined to love ice cream. We both come from a family of ice cream lovers. Coincidentally, it was both sets of our grandfathers who were especially passionate about ice cream. Among other … Continue reading →

Sweet Potato Sour Cream Pie

Sweet potato or pumpkin pie? That's an ongoing debate and probably one you'll never see resolved. Many say they taste almost identical while others swear they taste nothing like each other. More than anything, the debate is probably rooted more in culture and upbringing - … Continue reading →

Pumpkin Chocolate Pecan Muffins

Thank you to Albertsons Safeway for sponsoring this post! Alright everybody, the new Peanuts movie is coming out November 6th and I've made something to celebrate. Mostly I'm looking forward to taking our kids to see it, but the truth is, I'm a long-time Peanuts fan. … Continue reading →

Double Apple Crisp Streusel Muffins

Thank you to General Mills for sponsoring this post! I love the texture sensation of chomping into a muffin with crunchy sweet crumblies on the top and a soft and chewy interior. And simply nothing beats a rack of freshly baked muffins hot out of the oven! These … Continue reading →

Lemon Lime Zucchini Cake with Lemon Lime Cream Cheese Frosting

Our garden yielded a ton of squash this Summer. A ton. And we've just harvested what is hopefully the last bunch. Fingers crossed. That said, this overabundance of squash enabled/forced me to get creative in finding news ways of using it. So as I dragged in the … Continue reading →

Creamy Rice Pudding with Yogurt (Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Vegan)

Thank you to Silk for sponsoring this post! Aren't those rice puddings pretty? This recipe for Creamy Rice Pudding is super easy and adds an element of fun and variety by stirring in your yogurt of choice. The yogurt not only makes the rice pudding even creamier, it … Continue reading →

Whole Grain Almond Fruit Bars

Thank you to the J.M. Smucker Company for sponsoring this post! Last week I posted the recipe for my Lemon Millet Fig Cake with Walnuts and Candied Ginger and mentioned that I was planning on making some fruit bars next. I like homemade fruit bars and wanted to develop a … Continue reading →

Lemon Millet Fig Cake with Walnuts and Candied Ginger

Summer is slowly coming to an end here in western WA. We've had several days of rain after a record hot and dry Summer and though there's still some pleasant weather in the forecast, I sense a hint of Fall in the air. The end of Summer is always bitter-sweet. Bitter … Continue reading →

Mega Healthy Triple Chocolate Cupcakes

Thank you to Silk for sponsoring this post! Health-conscious parents, the ultimate sweet deception has arrived. You already know from previous posts that I regularly deceive my children. Yes, yes, I know. But it's all out of love. I love my family more than … Continue reading →

Easy Chocolate Pots de Crème

If anyone were to ask me, "What is the ultimate chocolate dessert?", my answer would be Chocolate Pot de Crème. For chocolate richness, this dessert is unrivaled. A classic French favorite since the 17th century, a love affair with chocolate is incomplete without a … Continue reading →

Classic Angel Food Cake

The food of angels. I've always thought this cake had a fitting name. White as wool, light an airy as a cloud, and a deliciously delicate flavor - it's easy to see why this 19th century American creation has remained a favorite through the generations. … Continue reading →

Linzer Kekse (Linzer Cookies)

You can never have too many kinds of Christmas cookies, especially when they're as good as these ones. All the way from Austria, welcome the Linzer Kekse! … Continue reading →

German Nussmakronen (Hazelnut Macaroons)

Another traditional German cookie enjoyed particularly during the Christmas season. These Hazelnut Macaroons have a fabulous texture with a very delicately crisp exterior and a delightfully chewy interior. Using just three ingredients, they're super easy and quick to make. … Continue reading →

Traditional German Bethmännchen (Marzipan Cookies)

One of the most famous and beloved of all German Christmas cookies, Bethmännchen have been a favorite for almost 200 years. With a firm exterior and delightfully chewy interior, these almond-studded marzipan cookies will win your heart - or at least your palate. No German … Continue reading →

Heidesand (Traditional German Browned Butter Shortbread Cookies)

A traditional German Christmas treat, Heidesand are delicious shortbread cookies that are made with browned butter. A personal favorite, we made these every Christmas growing up along with several other German holiday classics, a few of which I'll be posting, so stay … Continue reading →

Frozen Caramel Apple Crunch Cake

Apples. Caramel. Ice cream. Cake. EASY. … Continue reading →

Chewy Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies (GF)

Chewy. A double dose of chocolate. Gluten-free. You're welcome. … Continue reading →

Pumpkin Eggnog Cake with Eggnog Custard Sauce

Thank you to Clever Girls and Bob's Red Mill for sponsoring this post! I can't praise this cake enough. It is perfection. The texture is exquisite and the flavor is so wonderful. It's fantastic on its own, but when served with the eggnog custard sauce it not only … Continue reading →

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