27 desert recipes

German cherry dessert Meersburg layers kirsch-soaked tart cherries over ladyfingers, then crowns with almond cream cheese mousse. A no-bake riff on Black Forest flavors.

Meersburger Kirschen-Dessert (Cherry Desert) recipe

Meersburger cherry dessert with kirsch-soaked tart cherries layered over ladyfingers, topped with an almond cream cheese mousse and chopped pistachios.

Jimmy Carter Dessert with a peanut-butter shortbread crust, cream cheese peanut butter layer, chocolate and vanilla pudding, whipped topping, and chocolate drizzle.

Graham cracker triangles layered with whipped topping, fresh strawberries, kiwi, and bananas, then drizzled with dessert sauce. A fun, no-bake dessert kids and adults both love.

Kirsch-soaked tart cherries layered over ladyfingers and topped with almond cream cheese mousse, finished with chopped pistachios. An elegant German-inspired parfait.

Pineapple sherbet dessert folded with thawed strawberries, chopped bananas, and pecans. A 4-ingredient frozen fruit treat ready in 15 minutes with no cooking.

A no-bake icebox cake layering sliced pound cake with a chocolate-fig mousse made from butter, cocoa, dried California figs, and fluffy egg whites, then crowned with fresh whipped cream.

No-cook tofu strawberry dessert sweetened with honey and vanilla, topped with fresh berries and sliced hazelnuts. Ready in 15 minutes. A light, dairy-free treat with just 5 ingredients.

Frozen pumpkin dessert layered with spiced pumpkin ice cream filling, crushed gingersnap cookies, and chopped pecans. No-bake, no-churn, garnished with fresh fruit.

Mexican fruit dessert with fresh oranges, bananas, and strawberries tossed in Kahlua coffee liqueur and topped with sweetened whipped cream and cinnamon. A no-cook, no-bake dessert ready in 20 minutes.

Yeast-risen dessert pizza shells made with apple juice in the dough, shaped like individual tart shells and baked crisp. Top with ricotta, fresh fruit, nuts, and a dusting of powdered sugar.

Strawberry Dream Dessert layers an oat-brown sugar crust with a fluffy strawberry mousse of fresh berries, whipped cream, and egg whites. A cool, cloud-light icebox dessert for summer.

Meersburger Kirschen-Dessert is a German cherry trifle with kirsch-soaked tart cherries layered over ladyfingers, topped with a cream cheese, almond, and whipped cream mousse. A Lake Constance classic in coupe glasses.

Autumn dessert cake, a moist hazelnut and pecan torte topped with juicy plums and brushed with a lime marmalade glaze. Nutty, fruity, and barely any flour, finished with a scatter of almonds.

Hot fudge pudding cake that creates its own chocolate sauce as it bakes. A cocoa and honey batter topped with brown sugar and cocoa, then doused with hot water. Magic happens in the oven.