Dessert Recipes

Browse dessert recipes with ingredients, cooking times, original sources, and step-by-step instructions on Julienne.

• Spaghetti with Sweet Corn Pesto

  When I started writing this book, I knew there was one recipe that had to make the cut. This spaghetti was one of the first recipes I ever published on my website, and to this day it's by far the recipe I hear about the most from friends, family, and readers online. With fresh corn, cherry tomatoes, and basil, this pasta is a celebration of all things summer, but it's the corn 'pesto' — a sauce made with sautéed corn, garlic, Parmesan, and olive oil — that really makes it special. It's sweet, creamy, and savory with a flavor truly all its own. This recipe epitomizes the kind of food I like to make — it's colorful, fun to eat, and a little bit unexpected. And while it may use more pans and equipment than my average recipe, when you want to make a serious summer crowd-pleaser, it's worth every minute.

• Plum & Apple Crumble Cake

  A show-stopping French-inspired crumble cake featuring a tender, buttery base, layered with aromatic caramelized apples and juicy plums, topped with a crisp golden crumble. Perfectly balanced in texture and sweetness, this dessert is best enjoyed warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

• Apple Cinnamon Scones with Maple Glaze

  These scones are mixed quickly with cold butter for a flaky crumb, then baked until lightly browned. The apple pieces stay distinct, and the maple glaze adds a thin sweet finish.

• Pumpkin Spice Layer Cake

  This is an American-style layer cake built from pumpkin puree, warm baking spices, and a cream cheese frosting. The layers bake in 9-inch round pans, cool fully, then get filled and frosted before being finished with chopped pecans.

• Chocolate Chia Pudding Recipe

  Chocolate chia pudding made by whisking together milk, chia seeds, cocoa powder, maple syrup, and vanilla, then chilling until thick.

• Pumpkin Cheesecake

  A baked pumpkin cheesecake with a gingersnap crust, served chilled and optionally topped with caramel sauce and whipped cream. Preparation/total time includes an estimate based on the recipe steps; the creator did not specify every timing field.

• Pumpkin Donuts with Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese Filling

  Dazzling, pillowy pumpkin donuts shaped like pumpkins—lightly fried, rolled in pumpkin spice sugar, and filled with a tangy, silky pumpkin-cream cheese crema. A hint of ancho in the sugar adds warmth and depth, while a cinnamon stick stem and sophisticated presentation make these the star of any autumn table.

• S’mores Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

  These restaurant-worthy s’mores cookies combine the nutty depth of brown butter, gooey marshmallow centers, crisp graham cracker bases, and pools of dark chocolate. Balanced with espresso powder and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt, they have gooey centers and crisped edges for the ultimate fusion treat inspired by the nostalgic campfire s’mores.

• Caramelized Apple Cheesecake Muffins

  Soft, bakery-style muffins filled with warmly spiced caramelized apples and a creamy cheesecake center, finished with a buttery cinnamon crumble. Each bite balances silky cheesecake, tender apple, and a tender crumb — the ultimate fall treat, perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself at home.

• Upside-Down French Onion Tart

  An upside-down puff pastry tart topped with red onions, Gruyère, honey, thyme, and balsamic glaze. Preparation/total time includes an estimate based on the recipe steps; the creator did not specify every timing field.

• Maple Pecan Sticky Buns

  These sticky buns use an enriched yeast dough, a cinnamon-pecan filling, and a maple caramel topping baked underneath the rolls so they can be inverted after baking. The buns stay soft in the center, with glossy maple coating and toasted pecans on top.

• Maple-Glazed Pumpkin Donuts

  Baked pumpkin donuts are mixed as a quick batter, piped into a donut pan, and baked until set and lightly springy. A simple maple glaze is whisked together and drizzled over the cooled donuts so it sets on the surface without soaking in.

• Pumpkin Snickerdoodles

  Pumpkin Snickerdoodles are a delicious twist on a classic cookie, perfect for the autumn season.

• Dreamy Peaches and Cream Posset in Peach Cups

  A refined, restaurant-worthy French posset served inside delicately hollowed peaches, crowned with lush whipped cream and a warm brown butter-peach compote. This vibrant summer dessert balances creamy tang, caramelized fruit, and a touch of lemon for a showstopping finale.

• Frankenstein Monster Cookies

  A playful, spooky twist on classic monster cookies—these Frankenstein Monster Cookies are baked to tender perfection, vibrantly green and loaded with chopped cookies and chocolate chips. Perfect for Halloween parties, their soft, chewy texture is elevated with a dramatic presentation featuring 'stitched' faces and candy eyes. A modern fusion of tradition and fun, balanced for flavor and presentation.

• Spooky S’mores Cookies

  These plate-worthy, gooey s’mores cookies evoke autumn nostalgia and Halloween fun, blending browned butter caramel notes, plush cookie dough, and the iconic s’mores trio—marshmallow, chocolate, and graham cracker. Each is topped with a hand-drawn ghost marshmallow for maximum spook-factor and restaurant-level charm.

• Lemon Brownies with Lemon Sage Glaze

  A modern fusion take on classic lemon brownies: ultra-moist, zesty bars with a silky crumb, bright lemon aroma, and a glossy lemon-sage glaze. Sage brown butter provides a subtle herbal complexity, making this a truly plate-worthy summer dessert.

• Toasted Banana Oats with Honey Butter & Chocolate

  A restaurant-worthy morning treat featuring golden toasted oats, caramelized bananas, and melted chocolate, finished with a swirl of honey butter. Enjoy with creamy yogurt, fresh fruit, or nuts for extra flair and nutrition.

• Pumpkin Spice Bread

  This is an American-style pumpkin quick bread with a tender crumb from pumpkin purée and oil. The batter is mixed in one bowl, baked in a standard loaf pan, then glazed and finished with toasted pepitas for extra texture.

• Gingerbread Loaf

  This American-style gingerbread loaf uses molasses, brown sugar, and ginger-forward spices for a classic holiday profile. It bakes in a standard loaf pan and can be served plain or with a simple orange glaze after cooling.

• Maple Glazed Pumpkin Scones

  These are wedge-style pumpkin scones with cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg in the dough and a simple maple glaze on top. The texture is flaky at the edges and tender inside, with a warm spice profile and clean pumpkin flavor.

• Spiced Pear Crisp

  An American-style pear crisp with cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg baked over sliced pears. The topping bakes into a sandy, crisp layer while the fruit softens into a syrupy base. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream so the contrast between hot fruit and cold cream stays clear.

• Brownie Snow Cookies

  Brownie-style chocolate cookies finished with powdered sugar. Preparation/total time includes an estimate based on the recipe steps; the creator did not specify every timing field.

• Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bundt Cake

  A spiced pumpkin Bundt cake with a cream cheese filling, finished optionally with salted caramel sauce and flaky sea salt. Preparation/total time includes an estimate based on the recipe steps; the creator did not specify every timing field.