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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    19 Yummy Dessert Recipes Will Sweeten Your Day

    Published: Sep 11, 2025 by Maggie Unzueta

    A slice of blueberry cheesecake sits on a white plate with blueberry topping oozing down the sides. The background features part of the remaining cheesecake and a blurred lemon. A fork rests on the plate next to the cheesecake slice.

    If you want to find some new and really tasty desserts to try making, this is a great list to check out. It has a big mix of different kinds of sweet treats. You can find everything from fruity options to super creamy desserts. They are all so delicious that you will probably want to make them for any occasion, no matter what time of year it is.

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    Table of Contents

    • 1 Key Lime Pie Bars
    • 2 Lemon Brownies Recipe
    • 3 Chocolate Alfajores
    • 4 Hojarascas (Mexican Shortbread Cookies)
    • 5 Carlota de Limón
    • 6 Keto Lemon Cake with Blackberry Mascarpone Frosting
    • 7 Fresas con Crema (strawberries and cream)
    • 8 Creamy Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake
    • 9 Pumpkin Tres Leches (with cake box)
    • 10 Dark Chocolate Espresso Cookies
    • 11 Blueberry Empanadas
    • 12 Easy Strawberry Crumble
    • 13 Ensalada de Frutas (Mexican Fruit Salad)
    • 14 Pumpkin Arroz con Leche
    • 15 Cream Cheese Fruit Tart with graham crust
    • 16 Apple Empanadas
    • 17 Mini Lemon Meringue Cheesecakes
    • 18 Pineapple Empanadas
    • 19 Rhubarb Tart with or without Meringue
    • 20 Mini Egg Easter Dessert Dip Recipe

    Key Lime Pie Bars

    Rectangular dessert bars with a creamy white topping and lime zest, arranged on a wooden platter. A whole lime is partially visible in the corner.
    Key Lime Pie Bars Recipe. Photo credit: Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Key Lime Pie Bars have a tangy and smooth lime filling that sits on a crunchy graham cracker crust, all cut into easy-to-hold squares.
    Get Recipe: Key Lime Pie Bars

    Lemon Brownies Recipe

    A stack of three iced lemon bars is shown in the foreground, with two more lemon bars topped with lemon wedges visible in the background. The bars have a creamy yellow color and a thick layer of white icing on top.
    Lemon Brownies Recipe. Photo credit: Recipes Simple.

    Lemon Brownies are soft and chewy like a brownie but with a bright and zesty lemon flavor that makes them a refreshing sweet treat.
    Get the recipe: Lemon Brownies Recipe

    Chocolate Alfajores

    Chocolate Argentinian Alfajores piled on top of each other next to a container of dulce de leche.
    Chocolate Argentinian Alfajores. Photo by Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Chocolate Alfajores are two soft cookies that are stuck together with sweet dulce de leche and then the whole thing is dipped in rich chocolate.
    Get Recipe: Chocolate Alfajores

    Hojarascas (Mexican Shortbread Cookies)

    A close-up of Mexican shortbread cookies on a gold, round plate.
    Hojarascas. Photo credit: Mama Maggie’s Kitchen.

    Hojarascas are simple Mexican shortbread cookies that are covered in a mix of cinnamon and sugar, making them a crunchy and cozy snack.
    Get Recipe: Hojarascas

    Carlota de Limón

    A slice of Carlota de Limon served on a white plate next to the cake.
    Carlota de Limon. Photo credit: Mama Maggie’s Kitchen.

    Carlota de Limon is a super easy dessert made by layering crispy cookies with a smooth and tangy lime cream that doesn’t need any baking.
    Get the Recipe: Carlota de Limon

    Keto Lemon Cake with Blackberry Mascarpone Frosting

    A layered cake with light brown frosting, topped with blackberries and lemon slices, is displayed on a clear glass cake stand. A slice has been cut out, revealing the yellow sponge cake layers inside. The cake is decorated with piped frosting along the edges.
    Keto Lemon Cake with Blackberry Mascarpone Frosting. Photo credit: Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen.

    A Keto Lemon Cake with Blackberry Mascarpone Frosting is a low-sugar cake that has a zesty lemon taste and is topped with a sweet berry frosting.
    Get the recipe: Keto Lemon Cake with Blackberry Mascarpone Frosting

    Fresas con Crema (strawberries and cream)

    A glass bowl filled with sliced strawberries coated in creamy yogurt, with a fork resting inside. The bowl is placed on a white cloth, and several fresh strawberries and strawberry slices are scattered around it on a wooden surface.
    Fresas con Crema. Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Fresas con Crema is a simple dessert made by mixing fresh strawberries with a sweet and creamy sauce that is light and refreshing.
    Get the Recipe: Fresas con Crema

    Creamy Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake

    A slice of blueberry cheesecake sits on a white plate with blueberry topping oozing down the sides. The background features part of the remaining cheesecake and a blurred lemon. A fork rests on the plate next to the cheesecake slice.
    Creamy Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake. Photo credit: Somebody Feed Seb.

    A Creamy Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake has a smooth lemon filling with bursts of blueberry on top of a crunchy biscuit base.
    Get the recipe: Creamy Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake

    Pumpkin Tres Leches (with cake box)

    Pumpkin tres leches topped with whipped cream and served on a white plate.
    Pumpkin Pastel de Tres Leches. Photo by Mama Maggie’s Kitchen.

    Pumpkin Tres Leches is a super moist cake that is soaked in a sweet milk mixture and has the warm flavor of pumpkin in every single bite.
    Get Recipe: Pumpkin Tres Leches

    Dark Chocolate Espresso Cookies

    A hand holding a rich, gooey chocolate cookie broken in half, revealing molten chocolate chips and a dark, moist interior. The cookie is densely packed with melted chocolate, making it look irresistibly decadent.
    Buzzy Dark Chocolate Espresso Cookies. Photo credit: Baste Cut Fold.

    Dark Chocolate Espresso Cookies are rich and chewy chocolate cookies that have a strong coffee flavor mixed right into the dough.
    Get Recipe: Dark Chocolate Espresso Cookies

    Blueberry Empanadas

    Blueberry Empanadas fresh out of the oven and on a cooling rack.
    Blueberry Empanadas. Photo by Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Blueberry Empanadas are little pastry pockets that are filled with a sweet blueberry filling, making them a perfect hand-held dessert.
    Get the Recipe: Blueberry Empanadas

    Easy Strawberry Crumble

    A close-up of a fruit crumble dessert in a white dish. The crumble has a golden-brown topping with visible chunks of fruit and a scoop of melting vanilla ice cream on one side. A spoon is placed inside the dish, and a light green textured cloth is nearby.
    Easy Strawberry Crumble. Photo credit: In the Kitch.

    An Easy Strawberry Crumble has a layer of warm and juicy strawberries underneath a crunchy and sweet oat topping that is baked until golden.
    Get the recipe: Easy Strawberry Crumble

    Ensalada de Frutas (Mexican Fruit Salad)

    A bowl of ensalada de frutas served in a small glass bowl.
    Ensalada de Frutas. Photo by Mama Maggie’s Kitchen.

    Ensalada de Frutas is a Mexican fruit salad that is mixed with a creamy and sweet dressing, making it a really refreshing and light dessert.
    Get Recipe: Ensalada de Frutas

    Pumpkin Arroz con Leche

    Pumpkin Arroz con Leche served in a glass cup topped with raisins and a cinnamon stick to the side.
    Pumpkin Arroz con Leche. Photo Credit: Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Pumpkin Arroz con Leche is a twist on classic rice pudding, adding the warm flavor of pumpkin to the creamy and comforting dish.
    Get Recipe: Pumpkin Arroz con Leche

    Cream Cheese Fruit Tart with graham crust

    A slice of creamy dessert topped with fresh blackberries, raspberries, and blueberries sits on a white plate. The plate is garnished with a sprig of mint, and a fork rests nearby. The dessert has a crumbly brown crust and is served on a light-colored surface.
    Cream Cheese Fruit Tart. Photo credit: SueBee Homemaker.

    A Cream Cheese Fruit Tart has a crunchy graham cracker crust, a smooth cream cheese layer, and is topped with lots of fresh colorful fruit.
    Get the recipe: Cream Cheese Fruit Tart with graham crust

    Apple Empanadas

    Apple empanadas cooling on a baking rack.
    Apple Empanadas. Photo by Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Apple Empanadas are made by wrapping a sweet and cinnamony apple filling inside a flaky pastry crust and baking it until it is golden brown.
    Get Recipe: Apple Empanadas

    Mini Lemon Meringue Cheesecakes

    Close-up of mini lemon meringue cheesecakes on a rectangular white plate. The cheesecakes have a golden-brown torched meringue topping and a layer of lemon curd, set on a graham cracker crust. In the background, there is a red and white checkered cloth and a bowl of lemons.
    Mini Lemon Meringue Cheesecakes. Photo credit: Life Love Liz.

    Mini Lemon Meringue Cheesecakes are small individual desserts that combine tangy lemon cheesecake with a light and fluffy meringue on top.
    Get the recipe: Mini Lemon Meringue Cheesecakes

    Pineapple Empanadas

    This recipe for Pineapple Empanadas, or Empanadas de Piña, is a keeper. These yummy and vegan empanadas are sweet and slightly tart. They make a great dessert for everyone in the family.
    Pineapple Empanadas. Photo by Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Pineapple Empanadas are sweet pastries filled with a warm pineapple filling that is both a little tart and a little sweet.
    Get the recipe: Empanadas de Piña

    Rhubarb Tart with or without Meringue

    A slice of rhubarb meringue pie sits on a white plate with a fork beside it. The pie has a golden crust, a layer of rhubarb filling, and a browned meringue topping. There is a decorative ribbon of rhubarb on top of the meringue.
    Rhubarb Tart. Photo credit: Christina’s Cucina.

    A Rhubarb Tart has a sweet and tangy rhubarb filling inside a crisp pastry shell, and it can be topped with fluffy meringue if you want.
    Get the recipe: Rhubarb Tart with or without Meringue

    Mini Egg Easter Dessert Dip Recipe

    A bowl of sweet dip topped with colorful crushed chocolate candies and two apple slices is placed on a tray surrounded by golden sandwich cookies, chocolate chip cookies, and slices of green apple.
    Mini Egg Easter Dessert Dip Recipe. Photo credit: Homemade Heather.

    A Mini Egg Easter Dessert Dip is a creamy and colorful dip that is meant for dipping cookies or fruit, with crushed candy eggs mixed in.
    Get the recipe: Mini Egg Easter Dessert Dip Recipe

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