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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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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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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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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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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Kitchen Tips

7 Essential Baking Pans Every Home Baker Needs

If you’re just starting your baking journey or simply looking to upgrade your collection, this list of seven essential baking pans will set you up for success. From muffins to pies and everything in between, these must-have pans will have you baking like a pro in no time.

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Clover Cake Roll on a green cake stand next to gold serving utensils. In the background is a stack of white plates and a flowering clover plant.
Decorating

Clover Cake Roll

This seasonal specialty features a spiced Carrot Cake Cake Roll covered in smooth buttercream and finished with a charming, four-leaf clover design. It is guaranteed to be the perfect finishing touch to your St. Patrick’s Day spread.

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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.