Wondering what everyone has been baking in 2026? Some desserts have been showing up everywhere, and naturally, you’ll want to see what all the fuss is about. These popular recipes are the ones people can’t stop making right now. Take a look and find your next weekend baking project.
Matcha Tiramisu
My twist on the classic Italian tiramisu - matcha tiramisu! Layers of delicate homemade ladyfingers with a creamy matcha mascarpone filling. The combination of ceremonial-grade matcha tea and sweet, fluffy mascarpone cream creates a unique and delicious flavor that is a must-try for tiramisu lovers.
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Pistachio Cheesecake
This is the easiest pistachio cheesecake you'll ever make. It's a no-bake recipe with an easy two-ingredient cheesecake crust and a wonderfully creamy filling featuring homemade pistachio butter. It's full of natural pistachio flavors.
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Cheesecake Brownies
These decadent cheesecake brownies feature a fudgy, moist chocolate brownie swirled with creamy vanilla cheesecake to create a marble dessert that is just as beautiful as delicious! They're the perfect dessert for a decadent chocolate treat that is mildly sweet enough to enjoy anytime!
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Tiramisu Cheesecake
This tiramisu cheesecake is the perfect blend of two iconic desserts. A creamy, rich cheesecake filling sits atop a buttery graham cracker crust, creating the ideal base for the coffee-soaked ladyfingers and silky mascarpone cream that make this dessert so irresistible. Find out why this is one of my most requested desserts among my friends and family!
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Hokkaido Cheese Tarts
Hokkaido cheese tarts are one of the most delicious Japanese desserts and are popular across the United States. The filling consists of a luscious blend of Philadelphia cream cheese and parmesan cheese that delivers a rich and creamy flavor. These cheese tarts are a unique addition to any brunch spread and can be enjoyed warm, cold, or even frozen, making them a versatile treat for any occasion.
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Pistachio Macarons
Macarons are one of the most iconic French pastries! These pistachio macarons are as delicious as they are beautiful. While macarons are known for being difficult to make, there's no reason to be intimidated by this recipe. My step-by-step instructions will help give you confidence in the kitchen as you create classy St Patrick's Day desserts that will impress.
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Baklava Cheesecake
While you may have enjoyed baklava in its traditional form of small squares or triangles, this recipe introduces a delicious twist - baklava cheesecake! Layers of roasted walnuts and filo dough alternate at the bottom of this dessert, each generously brushed with the signature honey syrup that imparts baklava with its unmistakable luster and luxurious taste.
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Black Sesame Tart with Yuzu Curd
This Japanese-inspired black sesame tart with yuzu curd is probably my favorite tartlet at the moment, a must-try if you are into citrusy desserts and/or anything Japanese! Pâte Sablée sweet shortcrust enriched with black sesame seeds and filled with tangy and creamy yuzu curd. A beautiful contrast of flavors and textures topped with a super easy yet decorative chocolate shard decoration.
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Pistachio Tiramisu
This dreamy pistachio tiramisu is a truly delicious, eggless, no-bake Italian dessert made with a creamy pistachio mascarpone cream, coffee-soaked lady fingers, and finished with finely ground pistachios for that signature elegant dusting of the classic.
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S´Mores Cookies
These s'mores cookies put a fun, tasty twist on your regular chocolate chip cookies! Made with decadent dark chocolate, gooey marshmallows, and sweet graham cracker crumbs, they are a family favorite that you will want to make over and over again!
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Basque Burnt Cheesecake
Basque burnt cheesecake is a delicious dessert with a creamy, custard-like center and a beautifully caramelized top. The cake is cooked under high heat, which gives it its distinctive dark color and a slightly burnt flavor that contrasts perfectly with the creamy interior. This cheesecake is an excellent choice for novice bakers as it requires only five simple ingredients and does not need a water bath. Moreover, Its rustic appearance also means that it's forgiving of imperfections.
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Croissant French Toast Casserole
This croissant French toast casserole is an easy and impressive way to transform buttery croissants into a comforting, elegant dessert that is also crowd-favorite to serve for breakfast or brunch. Made with a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you’ll have a golden, melt-in-your-mouth casserole that looks like it took all morning to make!
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Brookies
These brookies are the perfect dessert for when you can't decide between chocolate chip cookies or brownies for dessert! Made from a combination of gooey fudge brownies and chewy chocolate chip cookie dough, this sweet combination of two household favorites is a match made in heaven!
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Strawberry Pistachio Tart
Strawberry pistachio tart made with sweet shortcrust pastry perfectly contrasts silky pistachio ganache and fresh, ripe strawberries. Beautiful French pastry tartlets are pretty and taste divine with refreshing fruit and rich nutty ganache. You'll agree this is also one of the most beautiful pistachio desserts!
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White Chocolate Matcha Cookies
These soft and chewy white chocolate matcha cookies are bursting with the delicate flavor combination you didn’t know you needed in your life: earthy matcha green tea and creamy white chocolate chips. Matcha powder adds a festive natural green color and a subtle caffeine kick to these easy-to-make St Patrick's Day desserts. You can also look forward to a gooey fudge texture in every cookie.
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Crème Brûlée Cheesecake
Crème brûlée cheesecake perfectly combines the smooth richness of classic cheesecake with silky vanilla pastry cream and the caramelized sugar topping everyone loves from crème brûlée. It’s an elegant dessert that feels special enough for holidays and any occasion that calls for a true showstopper.
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Chocolate Tiramisu
This easy chocolate tiramisu is pure bliss for chocolate lovers! It's made with coffee-soaked ladyfingers layered with a luscious chocolate mascarpone cream that blends rich cocoa powder and smooth melted chocolate. The flavor and texture are incredible! After one bite, you may not want to go back to classic tiramisu!
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Matcha Brownies
These dense and fudgy matcha brownies are a decadent twist on the classic chocolate treat. Besides using high-quality matcha, one key to making these brownies truly amazing is including melted white chocolate in the batter. This creamy, complementary flavor helps make these indulgent St Patrick´s Day desserts a rich, go-to recipe for any green tea matcha lover.
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Dubai Hot Chocolate
If you're craving a warm, cozy drink with a twist, this Dubai-inspired hot chocolate is just the thing. It's rich, flavorful, and perfect for those chilly evenings or mornings when you want something special. This hot chocolate pulls from both warm milk, floral notes, and that nutty crunch on the rim.
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Ube Cheesecake
This no-bake ube cheesecake with coconut is the perfect classic combination of stunning purple ube and creamy coconut. It's beautiful and delicious! It is a delightful fusion of creamy, no-bake cheesecake and the unique sweetness of ube. The addition of ube creates a striking purple hue, giving you a no-bake dessert that's visually stunning and totally Instaworthy!
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Dubai Chocolate Brownies
These decadent vegan Dubai chocolate brownies feature a moist brownie cake, a crispy pistachio cream layer made with phyllo dough, and a rich chocolate shell swirled with macadamia nut butter. It's a special dessert that deserves a little attention, but it's so worth making. With layers of crispy pistachio filling and a glossy chocolate topping, this dessert is elegant and indulgent.
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Matcha Cake
This matcha cake with whipped cream cheese frosting has a wonderfully soft, fluffy texture and lots of matcha flavor. It’s a naturally green dessert for Christmas or St. Patrick’s Day and can be made with all-purpose or gluten-free flour.
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Dubai Chocolate Bar
Try the viral Dubai chocolate bar with this luxurious recipe! Inspired by FIX Dessert Chocolatier’s “can’t get knafeh of it,” this treat combines crispy kataifi, pistachio filling, and a rich chocolate shell. Perfect for fans of knafeh, chocolate bars, and Middle Eastern flavors!
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