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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    20 Delicious Desserts You’ll Keep Going Back To

    Published: Jun 26, 2025 by Maggie Unzueta

    A close-up of several marble-patterned cheesecake bars arranged on a wooden cutting board. The cheesecake bars feature a swirl of chocolate and cream cheese, creating an intricate and appetizing pattern on the surface. The background is a marble countertop.

    These 20 awesome delicious desserts are our go-to recipes because they never disappoint. You’ll find everything from fudgy brownies to creamy puddings and fruity treats that hit the spot. They’re simple enough for weeknights but special enough for parties. Whether you’re baking for friends or just treating yourself, these sweets are guaranteed crowd-pleasers. Once you try them, you’ll understand why we make them on repeat – they’re just that good!

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    Table of Contents

    • 1 Yogurt Strawberry Popsicles
    • 2 Baileys Icing Recipe
    • 3 Carlota de Limon
    • 4 Red Velvet Brownies w/ Cream Cheese Glaze
    • 5 Chocolate Alfajores
    • 6 Sweet Potato Brownies
    • 7 Mexican Arroz con Leche
    • 8 Brownie Cookie Recipe
    • 9 Ensalada de Frutas (Mexican Fruit Salad)
    • 10 Nutella Cheesecake Brownies
    • 11 Mexican Sprinkle Cookies
    • 12 Sourdough Frosting
    • 13 Tres Leches Cake (Pastel de Tres Leches)
    • 14 Mexican Fried Bananas
    • 15 Air Fryer Bread Pudding
    • 16 Conchas (Mexican Sweet Bread)
    • 17 Classic Fudge Walnut Brownies
    • 18 Baked Apples
    • 19 Better Than Costco Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • 20 Super Easy Jello Cookies

    Yogurt Strawberry Popsicles

    A white plate holds several creamy pink yogurt strawberry popsicles with wooden sticks, surrounded by fresh strawberry slices and ice cubes. Perfect for easy dessert recipes, these treats are accented by whole strawberries in the background.
    Yogurt Strawberry Popsicles. Photo credit: Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Yogurt Strawberry Popsicles is like strawberry heaven in every bite. Just mix a few ingredients and freeze. It’s so sweet and fruity, you’ll never want store-bought again.
    Get Recipe: Yogurt Strawberry Popsicles

    Baileys Icing Recipe

    Chocolate cupcakes with swirls of light brown frosting are arranged in rows on a metal cooling rack. The frosting has a smooth, piped design that creates a circular pattern on top of each cupcake. The background is dark, making the cupcakes stand out.
    Baileys Icing Recipe. Photo credit: A Mummy Too.

    Baileys Icing adds a grown-up twist to desserts with its coffee and cream flavor. It’s perfect on chocolate cake or cupcakes, and comes together in one bowl. The alcohol cooks out, leaving just the delicious taste behind.
    Get Recipe: Baileys Icing Recipe

    Carlota de Limon

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

    No-bake Carlota de Limón layers cookies with zesty lime cream for a dessert that’s light but satisfying. It sets in the fridge, so it’s great for hot days when you don’t want to turn on the oven.
    Get the recipe: Carlota de Limon

    Red Velvet Brownies w/ Cream Cheese Glaze

    A close-up of a single red velvet brownie surrounded by several more brownies topped with white icing drizzle and small red heart decorations. The brownie in the center is placed vertically and stands out against the background.
    Red Velvet Brownies w/ Cream Cheese Glaze. Photo credit: Rich and Delish.

    Red Velvet Brownies get their bright color and mild cocoa flavor, topped with tangy cream cheese glaze. They’re like eating red velvet cake but in fudgy brownie form. The pretty swirls make them perfect for special occasions.
    Get Recipe: Red Velvet Brownies w/ Cream Cheese Glaze

    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

    Imagine soft cookies sandwiching creamy dulce de leche, all dipped in chocolate – that’s Chocolate Alfajores. They’re like fancy sandwich cookies that melt in your mouth. Make extra because they disappear fast whenever we put them out.
    Get Recipe: Chocolate Alfajores

    Sweet Potato Brownies

    A close-up of rich, fudgy brownies topped with pecan halves. The brownies have a glossy surface, indicating their moist texture, and are placed on a piece of white parchment paper. Pieces of nuts are visible throughout the brownies.
    Sweet Potato Brownies. Photo credit: Living Chirpy.

    These Sweet Potato Brownies taste rich but are made with almond flour and maple syrup instead of regular sugar. They come out super fudgy and no one will guess there’s veggies in them. Great for when you want dessert that’s a little healthier.
    Get Recipe: Sweet Potato Brownies

    Mexican Arroz con Leche

    A glass mug filled with a creamy dessert topped with a sprinkle of cinnamon and a cinnamon stick. The dessert appears to contain raisins and is placed on a wooden board with some scattered cinnamon powder around.
    Arroz con Leche. Photo By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Warm and comforting Arroz con Leche is like a hug in a bowl. The rice gets creamy with milk and cinnamon – it’s the Mexican version of rice pudding your abuela would make. Perfect when you need something sweet and cozy.
    Get the recipe: Mexican Arroz con Leche

    Brownie Cookie Recipe

    A close-up view of several evenly spaced, freshly baked chocolate cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet. The cookies have a cracked, textured surface and a rich, dark brown color indicating a gooey, chocolatey interior.
    Brownie Cookie Recipe. Photo credit: I Heart Eating.

    Why choose between brownies and cookies when you can have both? These Brownie Cookies have crispy edges and fudgy centers with that classic crackly top. They’re seriously chocolatey and disappear fast whenever we make them.
    Get Recipe: Brownie Cookie Recipe

    Ensalada de Frutas (Mexican Fruit Salad)

    A dessert bowl filled with a colorful fruit salad that includes grapes, strawberries, and kiwi, all mixed and coated in a creamy yogurt. A golden spoon is placed inside the bowl. A blurred bowl with more fruit is visible in the background.
    Ensalada de Frutas. Photo credit: Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    This Ensalada de Frutas mixes juicy fruit with creamy dressing for a refreshing treat that’s ready in minutes. The combo of sweet fruit and tangy lime juice makes it perfect for when you want something light but satisfying. Kids and adults both love it!
    Get the recipe: Ensalada de Frutas

    Nutella Cheesecake Brownies

    A close-up of several marble-patterned cheesecake bars arranged on a wooden cutting board. The cheesecake bars feature a swirl of chocolate and cream cheese, creating an intricate and appetizing pattern on the surface. The background is a marble countertop.
    Nutella Cheesecake Brownies. Photo credit: Quiche My Grits.

    Nutella Cheesecake Brownies combine three amazing things – rich brownies, creamy cheesecake, and swirled Nutella. They look fancy but are easy to make. The chocolate-hazelnut flavor makes them impossible to resist, especially when they’re still slightly warm.
    Get Recipe: Nutella Cheesecake Brownies

    Mexican Sprinkle Cookies

    Colorful cookies topped with rainbow sprinkles are arranged on a light brown parchment paper. The sprinkles add a pop of color to the textured surface of the cookies.
    Mexican Sprinkle Cookies. Photo credit: Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Colorful Mexican Sprinkle Cookies are buttery shortbread rolled in crunchy sprinkles. They’re fun to make with kids and perfect for celebrations. The simple vanilla flavor lets the sprinkles shine – they’re as pretty as they are tasty. Be sure to include this to your list of delicious desserts.
    Get Recipe: Mexican Sprinkle Cookies

    Sourdough Frosting

    A close-up of a vanilla cupcake topped with a swirl of white frosting and colorful sprinkles. The background shows partial views of additional cupcakes placed on a white surface. Shadows suggest they are in a well-lit setting.
    Sourdough Frosting. Photo credit: Sourdough Brandon.

    If regular frosting is too sweet for you, try this Sourdough Frosting that’s light and tangy. It spreads smooth on cakes and balances out sweet flavors perfectly. The sourdough starter gives it a special twist most people have never tried.
    Get Recipe: Sourdough Frosting

    Tres Leches Cake (Pastel de Tres Leches)

    A slice of white cake topped with whipped cream and fresh raspberries is placed on a white plate. A blurred background with a textured cloth and additional berries can be seen. The cake appears soft and moist, with a golden brown edge and a light, fluffy interior.
    Tres Leches Cake. Photo by Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Soaked in three kinds of milk, Tres Leches Cake stays unbelievably moist and creamy. The light sponge cake absorbs all that goodness, making each bite better than the last. It’s a classic for good reason – everyone always asks for seconds.
    Get the recipe: Pastel de Tres Leches

    Mexican Fried Bananas

    A black and white patterned plate filled with caramelized, sliced bananas drizzled with creamy sauce. A fork rests on the edge of the plate. The dish appears rich and appetizing, suitable for a dessert or sweet snack.
    Mexican Fried Bananas. Photo by Mama Maggie’s KItchen

    These Mexican Fried Bananas get caramelized and sweet in just minutes. They’re awesome on their own or with ice cream for extra yum. Even people who don’t usually like bananas go crazy for this simple treat.
    Get the recipe: Mexican Fried Bananas

    Air Fryer Bread Pudding

    A bowl of bread pudding topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, garnished with chopped pecans and a light dusting of cinnamon. The bread pudding is studded with raisins and chocolate chips. The background features a blurred jar.
    Air Fryer Bread Pudding. Photo credit: Kitchen at Hoskins.

    Your air fryer makes this Bread Pudding crispy outside and soft inside in half the time. The cinnamon and vanilla make it smell amazing while it cooks. Top with ice cream for the ultimate delicious desserts that feels fancy.
    Get Recipe: Air Fryer Bread Pudding

    Conchas (Mexican Sweet Bread)

    Close-up of a variety of conchas, traditional Mexican sweet bread, on a vibrant, multicolored woven cloth. The conchas have distinctive shell-like patterns, with one being white and the others in shades of brown.
    Mexican Conchas. Photo credit: Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Pillowy Conchas have that signature sugary shell pattern on top that cracks when you bite in. The bread itself is lightly sweet and perfect with coffee or hot chocolate. They’re way better homemade than from the bakery.
    Get the recipe: Conchas

    Classic Fudge Walnut Brownies

    A square white baking dish filled with chocolate brownies topped with chopped nuts, arranged in a 4x4 grid. One brownie is missing, revealing a small gap. A cooling rack with another brownie and two glasses of milk are in the background.
    Classic Fudge Walnut Brownies. Photo credit: From Valerie’s Kitchen.

    These Classic Fudge Walnut Brownies are what brownie dreams are made of – super chocolatey with crunchy nuts in every bite. They’re thick, fudgy, and way better than anything from a box mix. The walnuts add nice texture.
    Get Recipe: Classic Fudge Walnut Brownies

    Baked Apples

    A top-down view of a white rectangular plate holding several baked apples with a filling. Beside the plate are two apples, a small glass jar of honey with a wooden honey dipper, all placed on a colorful checked cloth.
    Baked Apples. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

    Warm Baked Apples filled with cinnamon and nuts taste like dessert but feel kinda wholesome. The apples get tender while the filling gets toasty – awesome with ice cream or just on their own. They make your whole house smell amazing too.
    Get Recipe: Baked Apples

    Better Than Costco Chocolate Chip Cookies

    A dozen freshly baked chocolate chip cookies are cooling on a wire rack. The cookies are golden brown with visible chocolate chunks and slightly crisp edges, set against a white marble surface.
    Better Than Costco Chocolate Chip Cookies. Photo credit: The Feathered Nester.

    These chocolate chip cookies stay soft for days and are packed with melty chocolate. The secret is browning the butter first for extra flavor. They really might be better than the store-bought ones, and they’re definitely fresher!
    Get Recipe: Better Than Costco Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Super Easy Jello Cookies

    A close-up shot of an assortment of colorful cookies in bright hues of red, yellow, green, purple, and blue. The cookies have a cracked surface and appear soft and slightly chewy, stacked together on a wooden surface.
    Super Easy Jello Cookies. Photo credit: Homan at Home.

    Vibrant Jello Cookies get their bright colors and fruity flavor from the powdered drink mix. They’re soft, chewy, and so simple that kids can help make them. Great for when you want colorful cookies without fancy decorating.
    Get Recipe: Super Easy Jello Cookies

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