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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Entertaining

The Ultimate Guide to Hosting High Tea

If you’ve ever wanted to host your own high tea but didn’t know where to start, I’ve got you covered. Whether you’re planning a full afternoon tea or just want to bring a little elegance to your next gathering, this guide will walk you through all the essentials.

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Jack O' Lantern Cake Pops
Holiday Inspiration

Halloween Pumpkin Cake Pops

Made with a Pumpkin Cake Roll and cream cheese frosting to give them a pop of fall flavor, just add the orange coating and draw on their signature faces for a traditional Halloween look. With these in your cauldron of goodies, you are sure to be the must-visit house this October 31st.

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Caramel Apple Snickers Cake Roll on a granite serving platter.
Decorating

Salted Caramel Snickers Apple Cake Roll

A rich Chocolate Crème Cake Roll is covered in creamy peanut-nougat frosting, draped in silky chocolate ganache, and finished with ribbons of homemade salted caramel, chopped peanuts, and mini caramel-dipped apples on top. Sweet, salty, and completely irresistible!

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Kitchen Tips

How to Prevent Apples from Turning Brown

While brown apples are still safe to eat, they’re not always the most appealing. Luckily, there are simple, foolproof ways to slow down the browning process. You probably already have at least one of these ingredients in your pantry!

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Unicorn Cake Roll on platter that's on a table with party decorations and bunting
Decorating

Unicorn Cake Roll

This Unicorn Cake Roll is made with a moist Strawberry Cheesecake Cake Roll, sweet buttercream frosting, and a dash of brightness from the multi-colored rosette mane. Complete with a golden horn, this magical dessert is fit for princes and princesses of all ages.

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Kitchen Tips

What to Do with Leftover Egg Yolks

Don’t let leftover egg yolks go to waste! Instead, check out this list of some of our favorite ways to give leftover egg yolks a second life and even some ideas to pair with your favorite Dutch Apron® Bakery Cake Rolls for a next-level dessert spread.

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Kitchen Tips

Does Honey Expire?

How long is honey actually good for? Does it ever really expire? If you’ve ever pulled out a jar that looks a little grainy or thicker than you remember, you might have asked yourself the same thing. So, let’s break it down.

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Kitchen Tips

Frosting vs. Icing: What’s the Difference?

When it comes to topping cakes, cupcakes, and cookies, bakers have debated one sweet question for years: frosting or icing? While the terms often get tossed around interchangeably, there’s actually a big difference. This guide will help you decide which one will best suit your needs.

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Entertaining

Tips for Hosting an Outdoor Birthday Party for Kids

Pulling off a backyard bash that feels joyful instead of stressful takes a little strategy. So, we’re sharing six of our best tips for hosting an outdoor birthday party for kids; each one is fun, simple to execute, easy on the budget, and guaranteed to make your little one feel like the star of the day.

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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.