Desserts

This creamy cheesecake has a tofu base that allows for an extra fluffy finish, minus the dairy

This moist cake is a celebration of persimmon

Barfi (also known as burfi) is an Indian sweet often associated with festivities

A fruit dessert that's simple yet sophisticated

Toasty walnuts do double duty here, adding rich flavor and creating a sturdy, crisp foundation for the thick fruit filling

This pavlova recipe is virtually fool-proof, creating a texture that's crackly-dry on the outside and moist on the inside

Cucumber, mint, lime, and rum (if you want) make this a so-refreshing summer treat

This recipe achieves the traditional custardy texture without gelatin or dairy

These delicate cookies are especially popular for Nowruz celebrations

Come in from the cold and cozy up with this sweet treat

Macaroons make everything better (and they're gluten-free, too)

During the winter months mandarins are so sweet and tasty, and moist polenta cakes are such a great way to enjoy gluten-free baking.

A nostalgic treat gets a plant-based spin

Crushed candy canes give this easy dessert a festive feel

A fluffy vegan ricotta cheesecake (rigot pie, if you're from New Jersey) that you won't want to refuse

This tofu-based cheesecake gets all the flavors of the season in one sweet-but-not-heavy slice

The ultimate treat

This decadent, gluten-free cake is a showstopper

A grown-up version of the author's childhood memories, this cake is worthy of any celebration

Freezing and shattering into geometric shards turns simple fruit-studded fro-yo into a modern art-esque dessert

The silky texture is thanks to almond creamer

Blink and you'll miss black currant season

Show off those gorgeous stone fruits

This vegan dessert brings zippy citrus and creamy texture to the party

This veganized dessert uses aquafaba to acheive the traditonal meringue

Cobblers are made by dolloping a biscuit dough topping over fruit, then baking until the biscuits are tender and chewy in the center, but crisp on top. If you don't have time to make our topping, just lay 8 prepared biscuits (refrigerated or frozen and thawed) over the fruit and sugar mixture. Frozen blueberries also work well here.

The start to a gourd day

As far as breads go, these pretzels are the simple indulgences that dreams are made of—and the perfect on-the-go treat for adults and children alike.

Nothing beats a summer cobbler for luscious simplicity

This chilled dessert, usually made with gelatin and heavy cream, is a classic in Italian cuisine. Our vegan version is thickened with agar, a gelatin substitute derived from algae; you'll find it most natural foods stores or Asian markets.

Pâte à choux dough is a very egg-rich dough that can then be filled with luscious creamy pastry cream custard. These profiteroles are made with vegan eggs and butter to create a rich and creamy dessert.

The subtle vanilla and sweetness from the custard perfectly complements a punchy and flavorsome baklava filling.

Eating a vegan diet is no reason to forgo treats. Coconut milk makes a decadent and delicious dairy-free whipped cream.

The perfect Christmas dessert (or indulgent breakfast?), this looks beautiful and is so much fun to make. Store leftover chocolate hazelnut spread in sterilized jars. Or double-batch the spread as it will keep in the fridge for up to a month. Add a pinch of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ground cloves for extra festive flavor.

Typically, quinoa is used as a savory base in recipes, but it’s also versatile enough to be used for sweet treats! Instead of going for rich flavors like chocolate, these bites have a light and refreshing lemon flavor.

This elegant version of a sunken pear cake is true to its flavors and hides the perfect surprise on the inside, making it incredibly moist and fluffy. This bread gets a powerful infusion of fresh ginger, maple syrup and white wine to make it even more festive.

Dates and walnuts take the place of gluten, sugar and butter in these no-bake high-protein vegan bars.

This tropical frozen treat is vegan and loaded with omega-3s.

A home-style dessert gets a tropical twist by baking spiced mangoes and pineapple beneath a crunchy crumble topping. Serve with non-dairy, vanilla ice cream.

This dessert takes its inspiration from the harvest cakes of Italy and Provence, where grapes and olives grow in abundance. The recipe calls for a sweet wine to flavor the cake, but you could also use white wine left over from last night’s dinner.

Serve this delicately sweet dessert warm or at room temperature, or cover, and refrigerate up to two days.

Snickerdoodles are just sugar cookies rolled in cinnamon sugar. Try adding ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg or allspice to the cinnamon sugar to boost flavor.

Coconut milk adds a hint of extra flavor to this classic dessert.

This rich, dairy-free, no-bake cheesecake is flavored with agave nectar, a raw sweetener derived from the agave plant.

These cookies turn out crispy and light rather than chewy. To make them truly gluten-free, choose oat flour that is certified gluten-free; some brands risk cross-contamination with wheat during production and packaging.

Avocado replaces the eggs and most of the oil creating a rich, chocolatey batter that's ultra moist.

This gluten-free breakfast treat will help you start your day out right. 

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If you’ve ever delighted in one of those big glazed slices of cake sold in the case at coffee shops, you’ll love this recipe.

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Rustic, free-form tarts are my favorite summer dessert for entertaining.

The dough in this recipe is used two ways: first as a buttery crust, and then as a cinnamon-laced crumb topping.

These vegan popsicles swirl layers of lime-spiked coconut milk with a concentrated blackberry purée. Chia seeds are stirred into the mixture to thicken it and add texture—plus give you a healthy hit of fiber and protein.

The secret to crêpe-making success? Letting the batter rest as long as needed for the frothiness and bubbles to subside, so it can spread smoothly and evenly across the pan. All of the recipe components can be made ahead of time, so the filled crêpes come together quickly when it’s time for dessert.

The stout added to the batter keeps the cupcakes extra rich and moist, while dark-brown sugar and vanilla extract intensify the chocolate flavor. The cupcakes will stay fresh and delicious up to 3 days in the fridge.

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Want to win over the cookie lovers in your family? Make a batch of miniature whoopie pies! Kids will love the sweet marshmallow cream filling, while kids at heart can appreciate the tender chocolate cookies with a richer flavor than store-bought versions.

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Cointreau, a sweet orange liqueur, gives fudgy brownies an elegant touch.

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A smooth, creamy pumpkin custard surrounds sweet pear halves for an updated version of the classic holiday dessert.

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These tender cookies have all the sweet satisfaction of candy apples, without the stick-to-your-teeth texture.

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