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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.

A slice of tiramisu on a plate

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.

A slice of Black Forest cake on a black plate

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).

Box of sugar dusted Linzer Cookies

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.

Panna cotta with berry sauce on a dessert plate

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

Half eaten custard in a ramekin with a spoon sticking in

Making French Crรจme Brรปlรฉe 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.

All Recipes

chocolate basque cheesecake

Rich And Creamy Chocolate Basque Cheesecake

Glazed and filled chocolate cream puffs on a brown table

Homemade Cream Puffs with Chocolate Ganache

Slices of bee sting cake on a wooden board

The Tastiest German Bee Sting Cake Recipe (Bienenstich Kuchen)

Three marshmallows in a cup of hot chocolate

Soft And Fluffy Homemade Marshmallows Recipe

Panna cotta with berry sauce on a dessert plate

Original Italian Panna Cotta Recipe

A slice of sacher torte with whipped cream on a dessert plate

Sacher Torte Recipe

Decorative picture of custard in a glass jar shown from the side

Smooth Homemade Vanilla Custard Recipe

souffle with bite out of it

Decadent And Easy Chocolate Soufflรฉ Recipe

A slice of Black Forest cake on a dessert plate

Traditional Black Forest Cake

A slice of tiramisu on a plate

Easy Authentic Italian Tiramisu

Chocolate Mousse in glass with whipping cream and blackberries

How to make Chocolate Mousse

close up of a dozen chocolate eclairs

Try This Easy Chocolate Eclairs Recipe

Linzer Cookies in a basket with decoration

Best Linzer Cookies (Original Austrian Family Recipe)

two dessert plates with flan and thin sugar syrup with one having a bite taken out with a spoon

Spanish Flan Recipe

Half eaten custard in a ramekin with a spoon sticking in

Easy Homemade Crรจme Brรปlรฉe Recipe With Caramelized Topping

Slices of Esterhazy torte on a cutting board

Hungarian Esterhazy Torte Recipe (Hungarian Nut Meringue Cake)

Baked croissants on white paper ready to eat

The Best Homemade Croissant Recipe

traditional vanillekipferl recipe - Austrian Vanilla Crescent Cookies

Traditional Vanillekipferl Recipe โ€“ Austrian Vanilla Crescent Cookies

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