These impressive fancy dessert recipes give you restaurant-worthy treats at home!
Back when I was a child, in a world that now seems far, far away, dining out was reserved for special occasions.
(The height of sophistication was a shrimp cocktail, a medium-rare steak, followed by a fancy dessert – check out these 80s retro dinner ideas for the kind of fare I’d be faced with).
These days, dining out can be as regular as eating in and be as much for convenience as celebration.
That being said, there is still something special about decadent fancy desserts, especially when they’ve been selected to conclude a celebratory meal.
These dessert recipes look fabulous yet most of them are easy enough that the novice chef need not break a sweat simply by looking at the ingredient list.
So the next time you want to impress your loved one, family members or guests, try these fancy dessert recipes.
Fancy dessert recipes
Air fryer lava cake with a molten chocolate centre is rich, decadent and is heavenly topped with ice cream. Ready in under 25 minutes, no flour needed.
This almond cake recipe is a light, moist cake that is easy to make. The honey adds a touch of sweetness to the cake and pairs nicely with the silvered almonds.
This almond flour chocolate cake is decadently rich, irresistibly fudgy, and moist.
These fabulous rosé cupcakes are made with your favorite rosé wine or you can even use pink Moscato wine. They are perfect for Valentine's Day or a romantic date night.
A classic Italian dessert with a twist (or two): introducing champagne tiramisu. In this recipe, coffee is replaced with champagne, and the tiramisu is topped with fresh raspberries and a golden leaf for maximum effect.
Warm and gooey, this cobbler recipe is the perfect evening date night dessert recipe on those cooler nights. The combination of semi-sweet chocolate chips and unsweetened cocoa powder give you all of the chocolate richness you desire.
Chocolate covered cheesecake bites are made with mini bite-size pieces of cheesecake covered in a delicious chocolate shell coating. They are the perfect date night treat.
This chocolate ganache cake is one layer of soft chocolate cake drenched in dark chocolate ganache. The cake mixes up easily (no mixer required!), and the ganache takes about five minutes. So easy and delicious.
Everything in this recipe just works! The flakiness of the homemade gluten-free puff pastry, the tanginess of the cream cheese, the sweetness from the berries... all paired with a lemon glaze to tie all the flavors together.
Easy to make at home, these delicate cream puffs come together with a soft, flaky choux pastry, a simple whipped cream filling, and a dusting of powdered sugar.
Fluffy chocolate cake with rich chocolate fudge buttercream. Simply the best!
If you’re looking for a seasonal no-bake dessert that combines warming spices and cream, then these easy fall tiramisu cups are for you. Imagine a chai inspired single serve dessert, perfect for the cooler seasons.
Fudgy brownie meets creamy cheesecake. This gluten-free brownie cheesecake has a delicious raspberry swirl.
Made with sweet, juicy strawberries paired with zesty lemon, this delightful treat will be a recipe you’ll want to make on repeat.
Creamy, fluffy and deeply rich, this no bake chocolate strawberry cheesecake is all the things sweet dreams are made of: Chocolate cookie crust, a whole pound of strawberries, silky smooth cream cheese and sumptuous chocolate ganache.
Perfectly tart, subtly sweet and all kinds of refreshing, these lemon meringue tartlets are made with a buttery shortbread crust, a creamy lemon curd filling and a toasted meringue topping.
Blending sweetness, tartness and a creamy texture, a lemon posset brûlée is elegant enough for a fancy date night at home.
Mini cherry cheesecakes are the perfect bite- size dessert for any party, holiday or special occasion. With a delicious Oreo crust plus creamy cheesecake and topped off with the classic cherry pie filling, it’s a dessert that everyone will love.
Mini cheesecake bites are small and tasty, topped with your favorite toppings.
Shoney’s hot fudge cake is a dessert that has ice cream sandwiched between devil food cake.
Sizzling brownie with ice cream is a hot and cold dessert made and eaten on a hot cast iron sizzler plate.
Indulge in the ultimate summer dessert with our strawberry ice cream cheesecake, guaranteed to elevate any occasion. With its graham cracker crust and dual layers of homemade no-churn ice cream, it's a true crowd-pleaser and centerpiece for any occasion.
This homemade strawberry panna cotta recipe has the best strawberry flavor. Smooth and creamy, this homemade recipe is easy to make and is a delicious Italian dessert.
These nut-free brownies are the ultimate chewy and fudgy vegan brownies. They're made with simple and clean ingredients and are guaranteed to be a hit.
Like a candy bar in a pan, this chocolate peanut butter pie is such a sweet treat. A rich chocolate graham cracker crust topped with a whipped peanut butter filling and finished with toffee chips — it will melt in your mouth.
From champagne tiramisu through to strawberry ice-cream cheesecakes, these recipes give you restaurant-worthy treats at home.
Want more dessert goodness?
Try canneles de Bordeaux from this collection of French dessert recipes, a silk and creamy Zabaglione from these Italian dessert recipes, a delicious creme brulee from these gourmet desserts, and red velvet Oreo cheesecake from these unique desserts.