I have a real sweet tooth (something I passed onto my girls), which is why I can hardly imagine a meal that doesn’t finish with at least a small bite of dessert.
Making dessert can be a thrifty add-on to dinner plans, with the most economical being simple cakes and cookies that rely on inexpensive pantry staples such as flour, sugar, and eggs, while fancier desserts might call for pricier ingredients such as chocolate or cream to add that extra nudge of decadence. No matter what side you choose, the added value of desserts and baked goods remains the same: they make family and guests feel honored, welcomed, and special.
Based on ratings from FoodNetwork.com, here are my Top 12 Desserts – enjoy at your next family dinner, holiday meal, or dinner party.
1. Rosemary Chocolate Chip Shortbread
2. Ginger-Lemon Oatmeal Cookies
3. Spicy Butterscotch Pudding
4. Orange Olive Oil Cake
5. Lemon Tea Cake
6. Blueberry Lemon Crepes with Custard Sauce
7. Café au Lait Pots de Crème
8. Cranberry Orange Parfait
9. Affogato
10. Angel Food Cake
11. Indoor S’more Sundae
12. Berry Pavlovas
Get these recipes and more on my Dessert Recipes Pinterest board.
