87 white dessert recipes

Fudge truffle cheesecake assembly with chocolate ganache filling, hand-rolled cocoa truffle ring and white chocolate drizzle. Bakery-level showstopper dessert.

Fat-free chocolate cake leans on whipped egg whites and marshmallow creme instead of butter or oil for a light, fudgy crumb. No-fat dessert with cocoa, flour, and vanilla.

Olive oil and Sauternes cake with orange zest and whipped egg whites for a tender, airy crumb. A grown-up dessert cake that shows off two bold flavors without being heavy.

Layered punch bowl cake with white cake, vanilla pudding, bananas, crushed pineapple, strawberries, and whipped topping. A no-fuss Southern potluck dessert.

Polar Bear cocktail: Amaretto, white creme de cacao, chocolate syrup, and vanilla ice cream blended smooth. A creamy dessert drink ready in 10 minutes that makes 2 glasses.

Light honey gelato made with skim milk, whipped egg whites, and unflavored gelatin. No ice cream maker needed. A fluffy, low-fat frozen dessert sweetened entirely with honey.

Whole pears poached in spiced white wine with cinnamon, cloves, ginger, vanilla bean, and citrus zest, served warm with burnt sugar ice cream. An elegant make-ahead dessert.

Light peach Bavarian cream dessert made with pureed peaches, peach yogurt, whipped egg whites, and real cream set with gelatin for an airy, no-bake treat.

Low-fat apple bread pudding sweetened with maple syrup instead of refined sugar. Egg whites and skim milk keep it light while apples and raisins add natural sweetness. A guilt-free comfort dessert.

Poached pears with chocolate drizzle: Bosc pear wedges simmered in white wine and apple juice with warm spices, then crowned with melted dark chocolate. An elegant light dessert.

Baked fig and walnut meringue puffs made with whipped egg whites, stewed figs, and broken walnuts. An old-school fruit dessert that bakes up airy and jammy, finished with sweetened whipped cream.

Whole apples hollowed and stuffed with spiced chestnut puree, raisins, and maple syrup, then baked in white wine. An elegant vegan fall dessert.

Light fluffy strawberry frozen yogurt made from strained yogurt cheese, fresh berries, vanilla, and whipped egg whites churned into a cloud-like dessert. Tangier and lighter than ice cream.

Fresh peaches macerated in white wine, port, sweet vermouth, citrus juice, and sugar. An elegant Italian-style no-cook fruit dessert served chilled in glass cups.

Festive flag cake decorated with fresh strawberries, blueberries, and whipped cream in red, white, and blue stripes. A showstopping patriotic dessert for July 4th.

Tender baked pears filled with a sweet almond-brown sugar mixture, poached in white grape juice for a delicate fruit dessert that's naturally refined.