Dark Chocolate-Caramel Sorbet
You won’t find anything like this rich, decadent-tasting sorbet in the ice cream case at the grocery store! Dark chocolate and a caramelized sugar syrup base give it a creamy texture—without any cream or dairy.
Desserts
Desserts
Just because you follow a plant-based diet, doesn’t mean you can’t indulge your sweet tooth every once in a while. From baked goods like cakes, cookies, and pies to homemade ice cream and sorbets, these vegetarian and vegan dessert recipes feature less dairy and empty calories than the average sweet treat.
Just because you follow a plant-based diet, doesn’t mean you can’t indulge your sweet tooth every once in a while. From baked goods like cakes, cookies, and pies to homemade ice cream and sorbets, these vegetarian and vegan dessert recipes feature less dairy and empty calories than the average sweet treat.
Sweetness & Light
These four fab fruit desserts are laced with antioxidants and loaded with flavor
Brown Sugar-Toffee Cake
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Egg Tarts with Almonds
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Dark Chocolate Soufflés
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Oatmeal Cheesecake Banana Splits
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Homemade Baklava
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Fresh Berry Tart with Toasted Nut Crust
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Chewy Picnic Brownies
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Tres Leches Cake
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Ice Cream-Strawberry Strata
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Fresh Banana Cake with Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
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Ginger-Chocolate Stout Cake with Sweetened Sour Cream
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Sweet Sensations
Indulge in an assortment of petite chocolate treats
Vegan Carrot Cake
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Semisweet Chocolate and Peanut Bars
This luscious combo of buttery pastry, dark chocolate, and peanuts may just become your favorite holiday cookie.
Pineapple Upside-Down Spice Cake
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Soft Gingerbread Cookies
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Pistachio-Cherry Sandwich Cookies
The dough for these decadent cookies can be made up to two days ahead and chilled until ready to use. Feel free to try different jams and spreads in the center or cut the cookies into holiday shapes. For a lower-calorie option, skip the filling and serve the cookies as singles rather than sandwiches.
Pear and Chestnut Crumb Cakes
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Apple-Chestnut Crêpes
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Butter-Sautéed Apples with Almonds, Raisins, and Maple Syrup
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Raspberry Oatmeal Bars
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Coconut-Pineapple-Banana ‘Tropsicle’ Freezer Pops
Coconut milk and banana give these ice pops a creamy consistency without dairy or soy.
Swirled Berry Cheesecake
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Almond Bundt Cake with Fresh Strawberries
Ground almonds and buttermilk keep this cake moist and tender for days—it’s actually better made a day ahead so the flavors have a chance to develop.
Triple Dark Chocolate Tart
The rich flavor and curative qualities of bittersweet chocolate and cocoa powder are further enhanced in this elegant tart with cocoa nibs, roasted cocoa beans that have been crushed into small pieces.
Açaí Sorbet
What could be better than an antioxidant-laden sweet treat that you don’t have to feel guilty about? Just three ingredients make this wonderfully refreshing sorbet.
Creamy Pineapple Parfaits
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Irish Coffee Puddings
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Tourte de Blettes (Swiss Chard and Apple Pastry)
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Triple Orange Cake with Pine Nuts
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Caramelized Apple and Goat Cheese Tartines
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Honey-Almond Cake
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Honey-Pecan Squares
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Tangerine-Glazed Polenta Cake
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Frozen Toffee Pie
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Cranberry-Cherry Lattice Pie
Because cranberries are naturally high in pectin, the fruit fiber that sets jams and jellies, there's no need to add a thickener to this filling. If you prefer a sweeter dessert, use refrigerated sugar cookie dough to craft the crust and lattice top.
Perfect Every Time Piecrust
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Plums with Cider Sauce
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Poppy Seed Shortcakes
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Dairy-Free Peach Ice Cream
A summertime stunner
Peanut Butter Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips
Peanut butter helps keep this rich, moist bread deliciously low in fat. For more banana flavor, use the darkest (black is good), ripest bananas you can find.
Decadent Chocolate Mousse
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Chocolate Crème Caramel
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Mini Chocolate Lava Cakes
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Mexican Banana Splits
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Pear and Gingersnap Crumble
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Pumpkin-Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake
Celebrate fall with this rich and creamy pumpkin cheesecake recipe.
Dense and Delicious Chocolate Cake
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Goat Cheese and Blackberry Tart
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Raspberry and Banana S’mores
You don't need a campfire to make s'mores! Pull these out of the oven at your next summer get-together and you'll win raves from kids and adults alike.
Rustic Peach-Blueberry Tart
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The Ultimate VT Carrot Cake
A surprise ingredient—puréed baby food—gives this super-moist cake amazing flavor.
Blackberry-Lime Sundaes
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Buttermilk Crêpes
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Buttermilk Pie with Fresh Strawberries
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Almond-Lemon Cake
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Chocolate Stout Cake
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Dessert “Quesadillas”
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Chocolate-Raspberry Cheesecake with Raspberry Coulis
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Warm Lemon Pudding Cakes with Blueberry Compote
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No-Bake Lemon Pie
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Apple-Pear Puff
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Cranberry-Pear Lattice Tart
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Chocolate Ganache Tart
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Hot Weather Desserts
We've got a host of ice-cold indulgences that will satisfy any craving or occasion.
Spice Crumb Cake
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Lemon Tea Cake with Mixed Berries
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Apple-Gingersnap Crisp
This warm apple dessert is so good—and comes together so fast—you’ll want to make it all fall.
Chocolate Bean Cupcakes
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Frozen Crème Brûlée
This simple recipe is a great way to showcase the premium small-batch ice creams sold at farmers' markets and grocery stores during the summer.
Huckleberry Orange Iced Milk
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Coconut Flan
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Ultra-Rich Chocolate Cake
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Bananas Foster
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Clementine-Lime Pie
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Chocolate Fudge Filo
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Sibi’s Crustless Cranberry-Pecan Pie
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Mexican Chocolate Cupcakes
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