526 vanilla wafer recipes

Biscotti di Greve: Tuscan twice-baked cookies packed with toasted whole almonds and bright orange zest. Crisp, dippable, and built to keep for weeks. The Italian classic from Chianti country.

Homemade chocolate sauce with semi-sweet chocolate, butter, sugar, and a splash of vanilla. Glossy, pourable, and shelf-stable for 6 months in the fridge. The make-ahead dessert sauce that beats every jarred version.

Chocolate contains compounds believed to boost serotonin and endorphin levels in the brain. Among them are theobromine and caffeine, which can increase alertness and trigger a pleasurable feeling similar to the natural high after exercise. Another group of compounds, called flavonoids, has been found to benefit heart health. Studies suggest they improve blood flow by relaxing the blood vessels.

Vegan orange chocolate mousse made with silken tofu, cocoa powder, brown rice syrup, and orange zest. Dairy-free, egg-free, and ready in 10 minutes plus chilling.

Strawberry cinnamon pancakes made from buttermilk mix with sliced fresh berries folded into the batter, topped with vanilla yogurt instead of syrup. A lighter weekend breakfast.

Vegan orange chocolate mousse made with silken tofu, cocoa powder, brown rice syrup, and orange zest. A dairy-free, egg-free dessert with a rich, creamy texture from blended tofu.

Honey fruit soup thickens fruit juice with tapioca, honey, and your choice of fresh, canned, or dried fruit. Scandinavian-style sweet soup, served hot or chilled with sliced banana.

Pears Melba with Bosc pears poached in Marsala and dry wine syrup, served over vanilla ice cream with pureed raspberry sauce. A classic French dessert with elegant simplicity.

Vanilla buttermilk panna cotta with fresh strawberry jam on top. A make-ahead individual dessert that sets in small glasses and feeds six for dinner parties or date nights.

Very light, healthy and delicious cheesecake for the weight watchers!

Lickety-Split Cocoa Cake: a one-bowl, eggless, dairy-free chocolate cake mixed with water, oil, and a splash of vinegar. The original Depression-era "crazy cake" that bakes up tender every time.

Vintage white cake layered with toasted pecans and grated semi-sweet chocolate, finished with a glossy chocolate fudge frosting. A 1960s-era bake-off showstopper.

Homemade marshmallows made with gelatin, sugar, and vanilla. Pillowy-soft, fluffier than anything from the store, and perfect for hot cocoa, s'mores, or gifting.

No-egg chocolate cake made with cocoa powder, sour milk, and boiling water for a rich, moist crumb. One-bowl mixing, no eggs needed, baked in a tube pan.

Vegan Black Forest cake with whole wheat pastry flour, applesauce, and a kirsch syrup. Cashew-tofu icing replaces dairy whipped cream. Three layers of chocolate cake, cherries, and creamy frosting.

A vegan chocolate-cinnamon torte made with tofu and sugar substitute, glazed with a glossy mocha fudge topping spiked with espresso. No eggs, no dairy, and completely plant-based without sacrificing richness.