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.

Which recipe will you try today?

A Floral Cake Roll on a gold serving platter.
Decorating

Floral Cake Roll

The recipe combines delicate icing with bold colors to create a truly impressive dessert. The edible flowers and sprinkles give it a pop of color for the perfect finishing touch. It’s an irresistible cake roll that’s guaranteed to make any occasion feel extra special.

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Two servings bowls filled with Strawberry Cheesecake Salad and a marble cake stand with fresh strawberries on top. One bowl is in the foreground of the image and the second bowl and cake stand is in the background.
Recipes

Strawberry Cheesecake Salad

This Strawberry Cheesecake Salad is a creamy, dreamy dessert packed with sweet strawberries, fluffy whipped topping, and rich cheesecake flavor. Easy to make, perfect for sharing, and guaranteed to disappear fast at any gathering!

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Spring Buttercream Board - slices of Lemon Crème and Strawberry Cheesecake Cake Roll slices, sections of layered buttercream flavors, cookies, fruit, and pretzels.
Recipes

Spring Buttercream Board

This charcuterie board features three luscious buttercreams – classic vanilla, zesty lemon-orange, and fresh strawberry – beautifully spread out to be enjoyed alongside cake slices, cookies, fresh fruit, and more. It’s the perfect way to indulge in your favorite seasonal treats.

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"How to Make Your Own May Day Basket" main blog image - background is an image of a completed May Day Basket filled with flowers.
Holiday Inspiration

How to Make Your Own May Day Baskets

This May Day basket DIY is quick, kid-friendly, and a great excuse to slow down and enjoy the season. If you and your family want to get in on the May Day tradition this year, use this guide to make baskets that are guaranteed to bring a smile to people in your community.

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Finished Bunny Napkin Fold - a light pink napkin folded around a hard-boiled egg and tied with twine. The egg is decorated to look like a bunny face. The napkin forms the bunny ears.
Entertaining

How to Do a Bunny Napkin Fold

This simple yet elegant fold transforms ordinary napkins into charming bunny ears, adding a festive touch that guests of all ages will love. Whether you’re hosting a big gathering or an intimate holiday meal, this napkin fold is a fun, easy way to effortlessly impress your guests.

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Easter Egg Cake Balls in pastel egg cartons on top of an Easter-themed tablecloth.
Holiday Inspiration

Easter Egg Cake Balls

With a soft, spiced carrot cake center and pastel-colored chocolate shells, these bite-sized Easter Egg Cake Balls bring a festive touch to your Easter baskets, holiday brunch, or table décor. This recipe is no-bake, easy, delicious, and completely customizable!

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What to Bring to Your Easter Gathering main blog image - background is made of four different images, each depicting different Easter host gifts: a plant, a cake roll, a candle, and seasonal decor.
Holiday Inspiration

The 6 Best Easter Host Gifts

Whether you’re attending an elegant Easter brunch or a lively egg hunt in the neighborhood, showing up with a thoughtful host gift is always a kind gesture. We’ve researched the best ideas for Easter host gifts to help you leave a lasting impression.

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5 Things to Toss From Your Kitchen main blog image - background is of a kitchen with someone throwing items into the trashcan.
Kitchen Tips

5 Things to Toss from Your Kitchen This Spring

Spring is here which means it’s the perfect time to de-clutter your kitchen and give it (and you!) a fresh start this season! We’ve rounded up five items you can toss (or donate!) to reclaim your space and create a more functional kitchen.

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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.