Dessert recipe collection

Instead of store-bought pie crust, we made our own with most whole wheat flour and olive oil, which made the crust a lot healthier with flaky texture and delicious flavor. Now enjoy this juicy-fruity pie without feeling guilty at all.

Whole wheat flour and walnuts make the crust nutty and tasty, instead of all butter, use some butter and some canola oil to reduce the saturated fat without reducing the yummy flavor and texture. Granny smith and some delicious apricot jam are enough to make this tart shine.

Apple walnut strudel wrapped in flaky phyllo with chopped fresh apples, toasted walnuts, and lemon juice. A six-ingredient dessert that bakes up shatteringly crisp with a tender fruit center.

Apple-apricot strudel: flaky phyllo wrapped around a fragrant filling of apples, dried apricots, raisins, and almonds with a hint of cinnamon and lemon. Old-world pastry made approachable.

Start off your baking this Spring with these delicious cookies that are perfect with a cup of tea or coffee.

"A tall, impressive cake that showcases the flavors and smells of the holidays. A three-layer extravaganza with a touch of molasses and shredded apple to keep it moist. It fills the house with a fragrance that beats the most expensive holiday-scented candle. It will be talked about long after the party is over." Source: The Pastry Queen Christmas, by Rebecca Rather

A tasty yet good-for-you dessert that will have you hooked after every serving!

Apricot brandy pound cake with sour cream, four extracts, and a fragrant boozy crumb. A tall tube-pan cake with a tight golden crust and tender, custardy interior.

Apricot ice cream with low-fat yogurt and fromage frais instead of cream. A lighter frozen dessert built on dried apricot puree, perfect for hot afternoons without the heaviness of dairy ice cream.

Loaded with fruit, protein, grains and nuts. Yummy and chock full of nutrients. Grab n' go power bars.

Buttermilk pound cake with a tender, fine crumb and tangy edge from low-fat buttermilk. A lightened butter-and-margarine pound cake recipe that bakes up golden in a bundt, tube, or loaf pan.

Avocado buttermilk sherbet blends ripe avocado with tangy buttermilk, honey, sugar, and lemon juice into a soft, pale green frozen dessert. Creamy without dairy fat, tart without sour. Naturally vibrant color, no food coloring.

Avocado ice cream blends ripe Hass with whipped evaporated skim milk, citrus juices, and sugar into a creamy, naturally green frozen dessert. No-egg, no-churn-friendly tropical treat with Mexican and Filipino roots.

This Baklava recipe is classic Greek baklava. It can be sweet as a dessert, or savory as an appetizer. Phyllo pastry gives a crispy texture, using both golden delicious and Granny Smith apples makes the filling sweet, slightly sour, and very tasty. The Walnut layer adds another nuttiness, crunchiness, and richness. A delicious and light dessert that you can serve on any occasion.

These turned out perfect—crushed candy canes make them nice and crispy on the outside, with a soft melt-in-the-mouth explosion on the inside. I was really impressed a bit like shortbread with a minty twist.

Yellow colored coconut flakes make these Easter chicks cupcakes look fluffy and cute, this is a great recipe to make with your kids, they will love these cutest chick cupcakes!