An instant hit among our judging panel, these mini cakes won first place in our 2012 baking contest thanks to rich chocolate and hazelnut flavor, a creamy meringue topping and gluten-free ingredients!

Graham cracker crust? Check! Luscious cheesecake topping? Check! Slightly tart lime essence? Check! We hit all the notes of this much-loved dessert.

This French dessert is made with puff pastry dough, tart berries, and natural sweetener

This rich creamy cheesecake may only have five ingredients but is oozing with an abundance of flavors

A deceptively simple sweet and tart dessert with a crisp, buttery streusel

Salty caramel mixes with juicy, herbed cherries in this recipe from ‘Live Fire,’ a cookbook from ‘Pit’ magazine editor Helen Graves

This rich and creamy dessert is the dairy-free ice cream of your dreams.

This creamy, cool pie is the perfect way to use up those ripe bananas sitting on your counter.

This gluten-free dessert is ready for all of your summer cookouts, BBQs, and campfires.

This just might be the ultimate warm weather dessert.

These summery stone fruit tarts are a treat that's both sweet and savory.

A gluten-free and Paleo twist on a deliciously rich Indian dessert, these chilly bars are absolutely everything you could want in a dessert (or a snack!).

Healthy snacking just got easier – and more delicious – with these no-bake chocolate almond fig bars, lightly sweetened with honey.

These cookies aren't just sweet and satisfying. Thanks to one key ingredient, they're also filling and good for you.

Combine a piña colada and a fruit crumble, and you get this delicious treat.

When you pop this deliciously warm crisp into your oven, you’ll be waiting by your oven to dig into this fragrant seasonal treat.

Blow your guests away with this Instagram-worthy dessert board.

Think you can't enjoy a dessert if you're concerned about fatty liver disease? This lemony loaf will prove you can snack on something sweet without worrying about your liver.

If you're looking to amp up the flavor of your favorite healthy frozen treats, try this super simple technique.

It’s like a pumpkin pie, a blondie and a chocolate chip cookie combined – and it’s gluten free, too.

Turn up the dial up on your classic apple pie with a decadent homemade caramel sauce that’s baked into the filling.

You don’t need to miss out on the classic flavors of decadent nougat, caramel and peanuts. We’ve remade the iconic treat using only whole-food ingredients and without any dairy or refined sugar.

Layered with frangipane, a sweet almond cream typically used in French pastries, this gorgeous dessert substitutes tahini for a twist on the traditional.

Before the last of the berries disappear from your local farmers’ market, you’re going to want to make this gluten-free, Paleo-friendly crumble.

This creamy, tropical vegan mango sherbet is a frozen treat that'll have you going back for seconds... and thirds. For a boozy kick, add the optional splash of vodka or tequila.

This fresh and elegant nondairy cheesecake in a jar is luxuriously layered and on the table in less than 30 minutes. Genius time-saver alert: We use granola mixed with a few pantry staples to make a quick crust.

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This epic layer cake with a thick, buttery coconut icing will be the centerpiece of your Easter table this year.

We’ve got you covered with this marbled Bundt cake that’s reminiscent of your favorite ice cream with bananas, walnuts and heaps of chocolaty goodness – the best part is that it’s sweetened with only dates and monk fruit drops, so you can enjoy a treat without the subsequent energy slump.

Made with almond and coconut flours and lightly sweetened with pure maple syrup, these indulgent donuts are free of refined, high-glycemic ingredients that can spike blood sugar. 

Coconut, chocolate, dates and a punchy blend of spices — cinnamon, ginger, cardamom and nutmeg — make for a memorable chai chocolate cake.

This holiday crackle is the perfect sweet and salty treat — without added sugar or traditional flour.

Liven up any gathering with this gingerbread roll that can be made in advance and refrigerated until guests arrive.

A combination of hazelnut and almond butters form the base of these gluten- and grain-free cookies. Loaded with chocolate chunks, they are uber decadent and a cinch to put together.

Pops of fresh ginger wake up your senses in this easy-breezy fruit classic.

The Fourth of July hit.

Make the most of your farmers’ market haul with this decadent 5-ingredient mousse that blends fresh strawberries with rich mascarpone cheese and whipping cream.

With an ultra-short ingredient list, these indulgent chocolate-dipped macaroons are gluten-free, grain-free and Paleo-friendly.

Few can resist the call of pumpkin spice! These grain-free, gluten-free, dairy-free whoopie pies with their cinnamon-cream centers are a hit with all ages.

This dreamy dessert uses the magic of cashews to replicate the taste and richness of cream cheese. You’ll end up with extra Date Caramel Sauce to serve on the side, or keep for another use (such as with pancakes the next day).

There's no fruit that screams holiday like cranberries. A classic clafoutis gets a holiday spin with cranberries and orange which lend just the right amount of sweetness and acidity.

Yes, this three-tier holiday showstopper is actually called a naked cake thanks to its sheer, stripped-down frosting. Your guests might blush at the name, but you’ll gain points for creating the most epic dessert at your holiday table.

Move over cupcakes, healthy donuts are the new sweet treat in town. You won’t believe how delicious and healthy these baked donuts are. Made with coconut flour and coconut sugar and iced with a creamy chocolate cashew frosting, these will be a crowd pleaser at kids’ birthday parties and dinner parties. You’ll definitely want to double or triple your batch!

Say aloha to a family favorite. Naturally sweetened with monk fruit, this clean pineapple upside down cake is the perfect clean treat.

Treat your family to the flavors of the tropics. The coconut-spiked caramel sauce becomes a sweet sauce over grilled plantains. Serve over vanilla ice cream for a delicious sundae any day of the week!

No need for an ice-cream maker to create this luscious dessert. We do it all in the food processor with just a handful of ingredients that you likely already have on hand.

The trick to this unbelievably rich chocolate cake is coffee-soaked dates, which magnify the chocolate flavors and leave you feeling happily indulged.

It's time for a new take on this ultimate comfort dessert. This recipe saves you 203 calories, 15 grams total fat and 7 grams sugars over a traditional apple pie. Top each piece with a dollop of Greek yogurt for a light and creamy à la mode.

We pair tart (rhubarb) with sweet (strawberry) and topped these muffins with a simple streusel topping for a perfect dessert treat.

Moist and sweet, these cranberry orange muffins are comforting and delicious.

These indulgent shortbread squares are simply pressed into a baking pan – no rolling or fussing with the dough required.

With cocoa powder and chocolate chunks folded into the batter and a thick, cocoa-date frosting smeared over top, these donuts don't hold back on chocolatey flavor.

Enjoy these simply as the choco-chip cookie dessert balls they are, or roll these chewy, nutty balls in your choice of topping – goji berries, cacao or coconut – so that every bite is uniquely delicious.

An edgier take on a classic crisp, our version uses ginger and five-spice powder for a little heat. Make it in advance and pack it to go, adding yogurt to each as it’s served.

A staff favorite, this cool dessert looks extravagant but is very easy to pull off, plus it’s completely make-ahead.

Sweet peaches meld with creamy ricotta cheese in this light and moist Bundt cake smothered with an orange–yogurt frosting.

Clean frozen pops can be a challenge to find, but we’ve got you covered with these chocolate-drizzled mango lime pops, infused with ginger and sweetened with just raw honey, for an easy-to-make summer treat.

These bars give you the chocolate you crave, along with adaptogenic nutrients that support your energy and mood on a cellular level.

Move over, lemon bars. There’s a new dessert in town – sweet-tart strawberry-rhubarb filling layered over a buttery whole-wheat crust.

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this wholesome custard — this rich, velvety dessert is the perfect treat to bring to work or keep on hand as a midafternoon snack. You can easily double or triple the recipe to make a bigger batch.

Passover macaroon recipes aren’t hard to come by, but most contain refined white sugar. We’ve remade the traditional dessert using maple sugar and raw honey instead. If you want to get fancy, after scooping the mixture onto the pan, pinch the tops to give them a pointed look.

A combination of lemon, lime and orange zests brighten the flavor of this velvety, sour cream—infused pound cake, topped with an orange-scented raspberry sauce.

Attention all chocolate lovers: These crunchy granola bars pack in tons of chocolate favor, plus whole-grain oats and almond butter keep you satisfied long after snack time.

Creamy peanut butter and heart-healthy dark chocolate make this no-bake freezer fudge decadent for all the right reasons.