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61 recipes tagged with whipped cream.
About 15 puffs These large shells are a very quick way to make an attractive dessert. Fill just before serving, set the tops slightly askew, and dust with…
A classic banana cream pie with a creamy banana custard filling, fresh banana slices, and a fluffy whipped cream topping in a single crust.
6 servings You can find many sophisticated versions of this dessert in pastry shops across France. The versions that follow are very simple and rustic: a…
A frozen Italian dessert made with toasted hazelnuts, creamy custard, and whipped cream. It is chilled until firm and served in individual goblets.
A light and airy pumpkin chiffon pie with a spiced pumpkin custard folded into meringue, set in a flaky crust and topped with whipped cream.
A refreshing summer fruit salad of peaches and berries, lightly sweetened with sugar and brightened with lemon juice. Serve chilled, with optional whipped…
A light, airy sponge cake made with whipped egg yolks and stiff-peaked egg whites, baked in a tube or round pan. Serve plain, with fluffy white frosting…
One 9-inch 4-layer cake; 16 servings This tall cake is a tour de force, based on one made by Megan’s grandmother.
A classic German mandeltorte—a not-too-sweet almond cake with a hint of citrus and cinnamon. Lightened with beaten egg whites, it can be baked as two…
A classic Black Forest cake featuring layers of chocolate génoise brushed with kirsch syrup, filled with whipped cream and cherries, and frosted with…
A versatile ice cream pie that can be made with various crusts, ice creams, and toppings. Choose from meringue, crumb, or nut crusts and fill with your…
One 9-inch cake; about 12 servings Crunchy and creamy, sweet and tart, this is a grand dessert. Have your way with it: Vary the nuts in the dacquoise…
Five 3-inch tartlets If you use the filling for Chess Pie, these are very much like Canadian butter tarts, which also sometimes contain walnuts, pecans…
6 servings Named for the British boarding school Eton College where it originated, this is an unruly, summery dessert of crushed meringues and berries…
8 to 10 servings For even more banana flavor, puree 2 very ripe bananas with the milk before making the pudding, and use ¼ cup cornstarch. For individual…
10 to 12 servings Ground almonds give this moist, flavorful pudding a fine-grained texture. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
A classic French yeast cake soaked in a rum syrup and filled with whipped cream and fresh fruit. This elegant dessert is perfect for special occasions.
15 servings An icebox “cake” is a no-bake dessert made from thin wafer cookies, such as graham crackers, whipped cream, and fruit. It’s about as easy as…
10 to 12 servings The strudel can be formed, wrapped tightly in buttered foil, and frozen for up to 2 months before baking, but the pastry will not bake…
A classic American pie with a chocolate layer and a light rum-flavored custard topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
A frozen coffee custard parfait made with espresso, egg yolks, and whipped cream. It is chilled until set and served with additional whipped cream and…
A stack of sweet crêpes layered with chocolate ganache, jam, or pastry cream, topped with powdered sugar. Serve warm, optionally flambéed.
6 servings Pavlova is the larger, statelier cousin of Eton Mess. Named after Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova, it is widely believed to have originated in…
A classic Italian custard made with egg yolks, sugar, and Marsala wine, served warm or chilled with whipped cream.
A moist coconut cake layered with lime curd and whipped cream, topped with toasted coconut.
2 to 2 ½ cups This recipe gives you the option of sweetening the whipped cream or not. Unsweetened whipped cream is excellent on very sweet desserts where…
One 9-inch cake; 12 to 16 servings One of our all-time favorite cakes. It is thick, golden, and rich with olive oil. It reminds us a bit of pound cake…
About 2 cups With a little more complexity than plain whipped cream, this lightly tangy version is excellent served with everything from fresh fruit…
9 small cakes You can make the batter for these ultrarich cakes, scrape it into the muffin tin, cover, and refrigerate overnight before baking. Please…
One 9-inch single-crust pie If you plan to cover the pie with meringue instead of whipped cream, read About Meringue.
One 9-inch single-crust pie Create a high rim with the crust to hold the generous filling.
6 servings Gelatin desserts are not just for children.
Fresh strawberries macerated in Grand Marnier and sugar, served with a light vanilla ice cream and whipped cream topping.
A light and airy chiffon cake made with separated eggs, offering a tender crumb. It can be served with lemon or orange frosting, or with fresh berries and…
A quick and easy hot chocolate made with ganache and milk, water, or coffee. Optionally flavored with vanilla or liqueur and topped with whipped cream and…
A dairy-free whipped cream made from coconut cream, sweetened with stevia and vanilla, served with spiced plantains in a syrup with cinnamon and ancho…
6 servings Using whipped cream instead of eggs highlights the flavors of these lighter chocolates. Because white and milk chocolate are much more prone to…
A stabilized whipped cream that holds its shape longer, ideal for frosting cakes or filling pastries a day ahead.
A rich chocolate sponge cake made with cocoa and espresso, perfect for layering or serving with whipped cream.
A light and boozy custard dessert made with fresh strawberries, egg yolks, vin santo, and prosecco, topped with whipped cream. Perfect for spring and…
A rich and creamy butterscotch pie with a buttery brown sugar custard filling, baked in a nut or crumb crust and topped with whipped cream.
One 10-inch single-crust pie This rich but mousse-like pie is a great favorite with children and the grown-ups who cook for them.
Fluffy drop biscuits served with grilled peaches and whipped cream. A perfect summer dessert that highlights the flavor of ripe stone fruits.
A light, chilled confection inspired by the classic Mint Julep. Chocolate mint julep cupcakes topped with minty whipped cream and bourbon-spiked mint…
A nostalgic strawberry shortcake with elderflower syrup, featuring fresh strawberries macerated in elderflower syrup layered with homemade shortcakes and…
A from-scratch banana pudding with vanilla wafers and Chessmen cookies, topped with homemade whipped cream. This fancy version channels a grandmother's…
A warm and cozy bread pudding made with thick slices of brioche, lightly spiced, and topped with a rich bourbon-butterscotch sauce. Serve with whipped…
A twist on classic tres leches cake using coconut milk and flours. The cake is soaked in a coconut milk mixture and topped with whipped cream, toasted…
A frozen mocha ice cream pie with a crunchy biscotti crust, topped with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and toasted almonds. Perfect for coffee lovers.
A tropical parfait with coconut custard, fresh mango, and crumbled cookies, topped with whipped cream. Perfect for a casual backyard barbecue.
Crispy funnel cakes studded with cherries, topped with cherry pie filling and whipped cream. A fun and fruity twist on a classic fair treat.
A rich coconut tres leches cake with a coconut flour crust, soaked in a blend of coconut and cashew milks, topped with whipped cream and toasted coconut.
Rum-soaked Nutella French toast made with brioche or challah, egg custard, and dark rum. Cooked until golden and served with powdered sugar, maple syrup…
A baked meringue dessert with a shattery exterior and marshmallow-soft interior, filled with whipped cream and fresh strawberries.
A classic Turkish dessert of slow-braised pumpkin with walnuts, given a twist with chunks of bitter dark chocolate that melt into the sweet pumpkin…
Raised doughnuts filled with a fluffy dulce de leche whipped cream, drizzled with more dulce de leche and sprinkled with flaky sea salt.
Rustic shortcakes with balsamic-roasted strawberries, whipped cream, and fresh basil atop a flaky cream biscuit.
Rustic shortcakes with balsamic-roasted strawberries, whipped cream, and fresh basil atop a flaky cream biscuit.
A decadent cake flavored with Irish cream liqueur, coffee, and chocolate, topped with caramel sauce, whipped cream, and chocolate curls. Inspired by the…
Light and airy cream puffs filled with sweetened whipped cream and drizzled with chocolate. A classic dessert perfect for any occasion.
A quick and easy chocolate pudding cake made in the microwave. Serve warm with fruit or whipped cream.
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