European Dessert Recipes - Made from Scratch from Easy to Difficult
You might be wondering what are the best European desserts? From Tiramisu to Black Forest Cake, there has an endless list of outstanding European desserts that are known and loved around the world. Here you will find our favourite European dessert recipes for all levels of bakers. We have put together this list to inspire you to bake something great.
There are so many options to explore, whether you want a light dessert or a dessert with rich chocolate, Europe has it all. Here you'll find the most famous and authentic European dessert recipes to try at home to impress family and friends at your next get-together.
Get ready for something delicious!
Reader Favorites
These are traditional desserts originating from central and southern (Mediterannean) Europe and are the most loved by readers.

Tiramisu is an espresso-flavored dessert from Italy. It's made of coffee-dipped ladyfingers with sweetened mascarpone cream and dusted with cocoa before serving.

Black Forest Cake is the perfect cake for any occasion. It's a German cake that combines chocolate, cherries, whipped cream, and Kirsch (a cherry-based liquor).

Linzer Cookies are buttery and soft sandwich cookies that have been a favorite in Austria for centuries because of their sweet taste and delicate texture.
Easy recipes
New to European baking recipes? No worries, I got you covered. The following recipes are a great starting point for exploring Europe's decadent desserts and are easy to make with little experience.

Making Italian Panna Cotta is super easy and you only need 5 ingredients!

Making French Crème Brûlée is just as easy and quick and requires only 5 ingredients!
Video tutorials
Each post has a video tutorial to help you recreate all of these delicious European treats in your own home. Even advanced recipes like Sacher Torte or Croissants are perfectly doable at home if you follow the instructions and techniques provided.