Recipes with almond extract

No-bake coconut Easter egg candies coated in semi-sweet chocolate. Shaped from a simple fondant of powdered sugar, butter, and almond extract with flaked coconut.

Classic three-layer white cake with vanilla and almond extract, topped with rich chocolate frosting. A heritage recipe using egg whites for a pure, snowy crumb.

Chocolate chunk cheesecake layers a walnut-chocolate shortbread crust with a brown sugar cream cheese filling studded with chopped chocolate, finished with a chocolate ganache glaze. Bakery-style dessert.

Nectarines and raspberries tossed with sugar and crumbled almond biscotti for a no-cook summer fruit dessert. Simple, elegant, and ready in minutes.

Almond macaroons made from a single egg white meringue folded with sliced almonds and old-fashioned oats. Light, crispy, naturally gluten-free, and just 7 ingredients.

You can serve this delicious cashew sauce on any of your favorite fruits. Very healthy and great!

Chocolate espresso macaroons with coconut, walnuts, and almond extract, held together by sweetened condensed milk. No flour, no eggs, chewy and intensely coffee-flavored.

Fresh peach yogurt shake blended with banana, milk, and a hint of almond extract. A creamy, naturally sweet fruit smoothie that tastes like summer peach cobbler in a glass.

Light tortoni frozen dessert made with whipped nonfat dry milk, almond extract, and graham cracker crumbs. A low-fat Italian-style ice cream treat with no heavy cream needed.

Red cherry almond barbecue sauce made with cherry pie filling and almond extract, blended smooth. A fruity, sweet glaze for grilled chicken, duck, ribs, or pork chops.

Raspberry angel food cake with fresh berries folded directly into the whipped egg white batter. Light, fat-free, and bursting with pockets of fruit.

Classic cut-out Christmas cookies with almond and vanilla extract, rolled thin and topped with colored powdered sugar frosting. A holiday cookie-decorating tradition.

Classic shortbread wedges with almond extract, cornstarch for extra tenderness, and a whole almond pressed into each piece. A buttery, crumbly Scottish-style cookie baked in a round pan.

This is an elegant cookie with a sweet almond flavor.

Healthy poppy seed muffins with whole wheat flour, oat flour, and yogurt. Low-fat recipe uses egg whites and almond extract for tender, nutty muffins in 30 minutes. Easy breakfast.

Braided wreath bread made with whole wheat pastry flour, maple syrup, apple juice, butter, and almond extract. A stunning holiday centerpiece baked in a golden ring.

Low-fat cocoa almond biscotti made with egg substitute and chocolate syrup instead of butter. Crisp, twice-baked Italian cookies with deep chocolate and almond flavor.

Almond coffeecake with orange marmalade or raspberry jam baked right into the batter, topped with a buttery brown sugar and slivered almond crumb. A brunch showstopper.

Chocolate almond crisps with almond meringue cookies piped on parchment and sandwiched with a dark chocolate ganache. A French patisserie-style confection with crisp, nutty, chocolatey layers.

Coconut kisses made from whipped egg whites, shredded coconut, and a touch of almond extract, topped with candied cherries. Light, chewy, and naturally gluten-free.

Nutty Mississippi mud pie stacks toasted pecans and walnuts under a tangy cream cheese layer, then crowns it with stovetop chocolate pudding. A no-bake-friendly Southern dessert that yields two pies.

Orange-almond biscotti, the crisp Italian twice-baked cookie scented with fresh orange zest and almond, studded with slivered almonds. Made for dunking in coffee, tea, or a glass of vin santo.

Frozen peach mousse with fresh peaches, whipped cream, and almond extract. A silky, no-churn frozen dessert with just four ingredients and no ice cream maker needed.

Orange macaroon drink blended from orange juice, coconut cream, almond extract, and crushed ice. A tropical, creamy smoothie that tastes like a liquid macaroon in just 5 minutes.

Almond and hazelnut pastry ring with a sweet marzipan-style nut filling, baked in a glossy golden spiral. Classic European dessert pastry for coffee or tea.

Cocoa bars with a buttery shortbread base and a fudgy cocoa-almond topping baked on top. Two-step build in one pan, sliced into 24 squares while warm.

Brigette's almond crescent cookies bring together buttery shortbread, rolled oats, and finely chopped almonds, finished with a dusting of powdered sugar. A classic passed-down holiday bake.

Chocolate bonbon cookies: a holiday favorite rolled in powdered sugar or frosted and topped with coconut. Rich chocolate-almond cookies that shine on a holiday cookie tray.

Cherry cheesecake pie with tart red cherries baked under a creamy vanilla cream cheese topping in a pie shell. Almond extract adds a subtle, fragrant finish. Two desserts in one.

Orange coconut cake layers a tender almond-scented white cake with a tangy fresh orange filling and fluffy boiled-sugar frosting. A vintage Southern church-cookbook bake with citrus brightness throughout.

Italian biscotti with toasted walnuts, orange zest, and black pepper. The savory-sweet hybrid that pairs with dessert wine, cheese, or after-dinner coffee.

Buttery spritz cookie bars filled with a date, candied cherry, and nut filling flavored with orange zest. Pressed through a cookie press and cut into bars.

Sugarplum black forest torte stacks four thin chocolate buttermilk layers with a fudgy chocolate-almond filling and almond whipped cream. A nutty twist on the classic, with toasted almonds in every bite.

Two-color chocolate brownies: ultra-rich dark chocolate brownies with walnuts, topped with a white chocolate cream icing and ground nuts. A bakery-style double-batch for a crowd.

Holiday almond wreath cookies piped from a star tip and decorated with red and green candied cherries. Buttery almond shortbread in a festive Christmas-tin shape.

Cream cheese swirl brownies with a fudgy chocolate base marbled with tangy cheesecake filling. Made from scratch with real chocolate melted in a double boiler and crunchy pecans.

Sugar-free white layer cake made with artificial sweetener, almond extract, and folded egg whites for a light, airy crumb. A diabetic-friendly two-layer cake that's ready to frost.

Old-fashioned peach ice cream churned in a hand-crank or electric freezer with crushed ripe peaches, evaporated milk, and a touch of almond extract. A summer porch classic.

Cherry-stuffed cookies wrapped in almond-vanilla dough and dipped in dark or white chocolate. A surprise maraschino cherry hidden inside each one.

Sweet Vidalia onion and almond quick bread with almond extract and sauteed onions baked into a tender loaf. A savory-sweet bread that needs no yeast and no kneading.

Poppy seed breakfast cake baked in a Bundt pan with buttermilk, almond extract, and a hidden cinnamon-sugar swirl through the center. Light, tender crumb from whipped egg whites folded into the batter.

Peach cheese pie with a baked cream cheese filling topped with sliced peaches arranged in a petal pattern under a glossy peach juice glaze. A beautiful chilled summer dessert.

Ethereally light layer cake where whipped cream and beaten egg whites replace butter for cloud-like texture. Vanilla and almond extracts add delicate flavor to this unique dessert.

Twice-baked almond cookie shells filled with a chewy caramel-nut center. Tiny tartlet-style sweets with crisp edges and a sticky-sweet filling, baked in muffin tins for a cookie-meets-tart hybrid.

Soft drop cookies made with mashed fresh strawberries, chopped walnuts, and almond extract, finished with a rosy pink strawberry glaze. Three dozen cookies that taste like summer.

Layers of raspberry jam and chocolate give a surprising tang to this dessert.

Buttery shortbread-style nut cookies with almond extract and chopped nuts, shaped by hand into rustic finger rolls. Tender, crumbly, and lightly sweet.

Rich coconut pie made with creamed butter and sugar, eggs, and a generous two cups of finely grated coconut. Almond extract amplifies the coconut's natural perfume in this classic single-crust dessert pie.