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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Kitchen Tips

Why Toasting Nuts Makes Every Dessert Better

Toasted nuts may seem like a small detail, but they can completely transform a dessert. Whether you’re topping a cake, mixing them into cookie dough, or sprinkling them over ice cream, taking just a few extra minutes to toast your nuts brings out richer flavor, a better crunch, and an irresistible aroma.

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Chocolate Creme Brulee Cake
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Chocolate Crème Brûlée Cake

This is one of those desserts that looks like it came from a fancy bakery but is surprisingly simple to make at home. By starting with a Chocolate Crème Cake Roll, you can skip baking from scratch and spend more time enjoying the fun part—creating a silky vanilla crème brûlée topping with that irresistible caramelized sugar crack.

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Kitchen Tips

How to Properly Store Cakes, Cookies, and Bars

Did you know the way you store your desserts can make all the difference? Whether it’s keeping cookies soft, cakes moist, or brownies fresh for days, a few simple storage tips can help your favorite baked treats stay just as delicious as the day they were made.

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Lemon Cake Pops

These cake pops are a great bite-sized dessert; they’re creamy, and surprisingly easy to make. They’re portable, fun to decorate, and somehow disappear from the dessert table in a blink of an eye.

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Summer Desserts that Are Trending Right Now

Summer desserts just hit different. They’re lighter, brighter, a little more playful, and, honestly, a lot more fun. And, to help you celebrate the new season, we’ve got the scoop on 5 of the summer’s hottest dessert trends for you to bring to your kitchen.

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Lemon Curd Almond Cake slices into pieces and surrounded by almonds and lemon halves.
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Lemon Curd Almond Cake

Bright lemon flavor, a smooth homemade lemon curd, and a crunchy almond topping…this is the kind of dessert that’s hard to stop at one slice. It’s perfect for brunches, coffee dates, or whenever you’re craving something a little different.

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Ice Cream + Cake Roll Pairings You Need to Try This Summer

Summertime is the season for cool, creamy, and indulgent treats. And, if you ask us, nothing hits that sweet spot quite like pairing ice cream with cake. Want to make the classic combo even better? Use Dutch Apron® Bakery Cake Rolls to make incredibly easy desserts that feel elevated without the extra work.

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Strawberry Shortcake Kabobs on a serving platter
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Strawberry Shortcake Kabobs

Fresh strawberries, fluffy homemade whipped cream, and soft cubes of Dutch Apron® Bakery Strawberry Cheesecake Cake Roll come together on skewers for an easy treat that’s as fun to eat as it is to serve. Finished with a drizzle of white chocolate, they’re perfect for picnics, parties, and backyard gatherings.

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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.