Recipes + Desserts

Take it from us, baking an impressive dessert can be difficult. So, we handle the trickiest part: providing a canvas for your individual creativity. With our products, the entertaining possibilities are endless. Get inspired with recipes, decorating tips, and more from the Dutch Apron® Bakery Recipes & Desserts blog.

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Chocolate Tiramisu Balls on a cutting board and serving tray. There are also various kitchen instruments, cocoa, and a cup of coffee.
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Chocolate Tiramisu Balls

These Chocolate Tiramisu Balls combine rich chocolate cake with espresso, mascarpone, and a hint of cocoa for a simple take on the classic dessert. Everything comes together in a soft, dough-like mixture that’s rolled and finished with a light coating of cocoa powder.

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A S'mores Chocolate Cake on a marble serving tray. In the background is a tray with graham crackers, chocolate, and marshmallows. There are also gold serving utensils.
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S’mores Chocolate Cake

This dessert layers rich chocolate cake with smooth ganache and a hint of graham cracker crunch for that classic campfire-inspired flavor. It’s finished with a light, fluffy marshmallow meringue that’s toasted to golden perfection.

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie in a pie dish next to a plate, gold serving utensils, and a bowl of pretzels.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

This Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie layers a salty-sweet pretzel and cake roll crust with a smooth chocolate base and a light, creamy peanut butter filling. It’s an easy crowd-pleaser that works just as well for a casual night at home as it does for sharing with friends.

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"5 Pans You Should Never Use on Your Glass Cooktop" - main blog image - background shows a cast iron pan and several copper pans.
Kitchen Tips

5 Types of Pans that Can Harm Your Glass Cooktop

Glass cooktops are loved for their modern look and easy cleanup. But they’re not as forgiving as gas or coil ranges. The wrong pan can scratch the surface, leave stains, heat unevenly, or crack the glass entirely. So, let’s break down what to avoid and what to use instead.

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"Are Wooden Spoons Safe to Bake With?" - main blog image - background shows a variety of wooden spoons.
Kitchen Tips

Is It Safe to Cook with Wooden Spoons?

Wooden spoons: classic or questionable? Wooden spoons have been a trusted kitchen tool for generations. Even with today’s abundance of silicone, plastic, and metal utensils, many home cooks and bakers still rely on wood-based instruments. But how do you know if you’re using them the right way?

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Several squares of Carrot Cream Cheese Crumble Cake on a cooling rack. Next to the rack is a serving platter with several ingredients used to make this recipe.
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Carrot Cream Cheese Crumble Cake

This cake layers a pressed carrot cake-cream cheese base with a smooth cream cheese filling and a brown sugar walnut crumble on top. The combination of soft cake, creamy center, and slightly crisp topping guarantees great texture and flavor in every bite.

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"Baking Pantry Staples to Always Have" - main blog image - background is of bowls full of several ingredients such as flour, sugar, baking powder, and eggs.
Kitchen Tips

Baking Pantry Staples: What to Always Keep on Hand

When inspiration strikes—or you need dessert in a pinch—having the right essentials on hand means you’re always ready to bake something comforting, simple, or celebratory. From everyday cakes to last-minute treats, these pantry staples are the foundation of so many favorite recipes.

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"Why Chocolate Turns White and How to Fix It!" - main blog image - background is of several pieces of chocolate and cocoa powder sprinkled on a cutting board.
Kitchen Tips

Why Your Chocolate Turns White

Ever opened chocolate and noticed white streaks or a chalky coating? This is called chocolate bloom, and we’re breaking it all down, so you know exactly what to do next time it happens.

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A slice of Dubai Chocolate Pistachio Layer Cake on a marble serving platter. The platter is on a large table with a green tablecloth. Also on the table are gold candlesticks, forks, and bowls of pistachios.
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Dubai Chocolate Pistachio Layer Cake

This Dubai Chocolate Pistachio Layer Cake combines rich chocolate cake lightly soaked in coffee with a crisp, buttery kataifi and pistachio cream filling for a layered dessert that’s full of flavor. It’s a great recipe to try if you love bold chocolate flavor paired with creamy, crunchy elements in every bite.

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Baking Powder vs. Baking Soda - measuring spoons filled with baking powder and baking soda.
Kitchen Tips

Baking Soda vs. Baking Powder

Baking soda and baking powder might look similar, but they don’t work the same way in your recipes. If you’ve ever wondered why a recipe calls for one over the other, this quick read will clear it up.

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Homemade Pistachio Cream Recipe

Ingredients
  • 1 1/4 c. raw, unsalted pistachios, shelled
  • 3 tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 3/4 c. whole milk or cream, divided
  • 4 oz. high-quality white chocolate, chopped
  • 2 tbsp. powdered sugar
  • 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
Instructions
  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add pistachios and boil for 3 minutes. Drain and transfer to a clean kitchen towel.
  2. Rub pistachios in the towel to remove the skins. Discard the skins and let the pistachios dry completely.
  3. Melt butter with 1/4 c. milk until hot. Add white chocolate and stir until fully melted.
  4. Add pistachios to a blender with powdered sugar and salt. Pour in the melted chocolate mixture.
  5. Blend until a paste forms. Slowly add remaining milk, a few tablespoons at a time, until smooth and creamy.
  6. Blend on high for 30-60 seconds, scraping sides as needed.
  7. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

Homemade Whipped Topping Recipe

Ingredients
  • 1 c. heavy whipping cream
  • 3 tbsp. sugar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
Instructions
  1. Whip heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla with a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form, about 3-4 minutes.