20+ Homemade Dessert Recipes You Won’t Want to Miss

Try one of these healthy dessert options (well, some are sort of healthy) this holiday season.

By Gloria Dawson

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Mocha Pumpkin Cheesecake

A delicious new spin on classic cheesecake.

Mocha Pumpkin Cheesecake recipe

recipe for orange and ginger brulee custards
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Orange and Ginger Brûlée Custards

This twist on the classic is flavored with orange and fresh ginger.

Orange and Ginger Brûlée Custards recipe

whole wheat oatmeal cookies recipe
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Whole Wheat Oatmeal Cookies

The classic oatmeal cookie – just a bit more nutritious.

Whole Wheat Oatmeal Cookies recipe

fresh strawberry pie recipe
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Fresh Strawberry Pie

Try this classic spring and summertime treat with ice cream or freshly whipped cream.

Fresh Strawberry Pie recipe

Apricot Bar Cookies

A crowd-pleaser perfect for lunch, dessert or even a sweet breakfast treat. (We won't tell.)

Apricot Bar Cookie recipe

Carrot Cake

A cinnamon sweet and spicy recipe from Bob's Red Mill Baking Book.

Carrot Cake recipe

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Lemon-Poppy Bundt Cake

Feel free to substitute orange peel and juice in this recipe.

Lemon-Poppy Bundt Cake recipe

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Lemon Cookies

This cookies are light and slightly crispy, the perfect complement to a cup of tea.

Lemon Cookies recipe

Whole Wheat Tollhouse Cookie

A whole wheat cookie that tastes great. Believe it.

Whole Wheat Tollhouse Cookie recipe

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Lime Icebox Cookies

Icebox cookies are extremely easy to make. Dress them up with colorful frostings and decorating sugars.

Lime Icebox Cookies recipe

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Vegan Red Velvet Cake

This vegan-friendly recipe for red velvet cake, complete with the buttercream frosting, is the perfect finish to any meal.

Vegan Red Velvet Cake with Buttercream Frosting recipe

Miki Duisterhof
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Nectarine Cream Cheese Tartlets

Sweet nectarines over a creamy tart, a perfect combination.

Nectarine Cream Cheese Tartlets recipe

Whole Wheat Brownies

These are as rich and chocolaty as a traditional recipe – using more than half whole wheat flour.

Whole Wheat Brownies recipe

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Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie

This dessert is perfect for showcasing the subtle flavors of rhubarb.

Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie recipe

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Cherry-Vanilla Ice Cream

It's never too hot or cold to enjoy homemade ice cream.

Cherry-Vanilla Ice Cream recipe

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Basmati Rice Pudding

This is a new twist on classic rice pudding using basmati rice and soy milk.

Basmati Rice Pudding recipe

Shauna James Ahern
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Gluten-Free Orange-Almond Cake

This cake is even better the day after, when it's had a chance to firm up. Add a simple glaze of lemon juice and powdered sugar for an extra treat.

Orange-Almond Cake recipe

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Yogurt Cake with Blueberry Sauce

You can use this sauce over ice cream and cakes all season long.

Yogurt Cake with Blueberry Sauce recipe

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Blueberry Rhubarb Crisp

Blueberries are traditional in this recipe, but if you can't find them, feel free to use strawberries.

Blueberry Rhubarb Crisp recipe

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Cranberry Apple Crisp with Oatmeal Streusel

Because fresh cranberries are usually available only in the fall, you might want to pick up extra bags and stick them in the freezer for later on in the year.

Cranberry Apple Crisp with Oatmeal Streusel recipe

Homemade Pecan Pie

Don't save this treat just for the holidays.

Pecan Pie recipe

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Honey Cake

A simple and delicious cake – try it with local honey.

Honey Cake recipe

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