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Dec 12, 2018

Your favourite dessert recipes of 2018

By: Canadian Living

Decadent cakes, scrumptious cookies and delightful treats—these are the top dessert recipes of the year our readers couldn't get enough of.

The Ultimate Apple Pie

Apple pie is a fall favourite, and it was one of your favourite desserts of the year. Here, we've made the iconic comfort food even better with a combo of sweet and tart apples, plus our technique for a perfectly domed crust every time.

Chocolate & Sour Cream Bundt Cake

A slightly warm cake will absorb the luxurious chocolate glaze, so ensure that it has cooled completely before glazing.

Mini Carrot Cake Loaves

Carrot cake is a favourite with its all-important cream cheese icing, but the addition of crystallized ginger takes it up a notch.

No-Churn Rhubarb Ginger Ice Cream

Swirls of ginger goodness make this no-churn ice cream both beautiful and delicious.

Chocolate Whiskey Tart With Meringue

You were feeling that St. Patrick's Day spirit in 2018 and whipped up this decadent chocolate tart.

Dark Chocolate Pots de Crème

These little bowls of chocolate goodness were one of your go-to desserts to enjoy with your loved one on Valentine's Day.

Coconut Macaroons

A chocolaty coating takes these classic coconut treats from delicious to simply divine.

Chewy Pecan Treats

These to-die-for chocolates taste every bit as indulgent as their store-bought counterparts, but they're actually healthier thanks to the date filling.

Cinnamon Sugar Doughnuts

It was the year to celebrate 40 years of BeaverTails with our doughnuts inspired by the beloved Canadian dessert.

Chocolate Pavlova With Speckled Robin's Eggs

Marshmallow-like on the inside and beautifully rustic on the outside, this elegant twist on Easter-egg nests was one of your go-to desserts for the Easter holiday.

Roasted Strawberry Shortcakes

This dessert is a classic for a reason: Silky whipped cream enriches the subtly acidic strawberry's bright, bold flavour.

Chocolate Toffee Crackle

Chocolate and toffee come together beautifully in this irresistible crackle, which you enjoyed as an Easter treat.

Classic Pumpkin Pie

Enjoy this classic fall dessert with a dollop of whip cream or a good ol' fashion scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Rhubarb Skillet Cake

Reminiscent of coffee cake, this streusel-topped skillet creation is perfect alongside afternoon tea.

Blueberry Lemon Loaf

One of our favourite loaves of the year was also one of yours, too. Wild blueberries, revered for their intense flavour, star alongside tangy lemon in this classic loaf.

Pumpkin Streusel Coffee Cake

Pumpkin pie spice adds an autumnal flavour to this scrumptious coffee cake.

Easy Tiramisu Ice Cream Cake

We didn’t think tiramisu, which rightfully means "pick me up," could get any better until we decided to take the classic Italian dessert and turn it into a decadent ice cream cake.

Chocolate Hazelnut Layer Cake

This recipe only came out this month but it's already leaving an impression. Sumptuous and sophisticated, crunchy chocolate hazelnut spread gives our layered cake a subtle nutty crunch and a glossy, lush frosting.

Coconut Tres Leches Cake

Though the origin of this cake is debatable, its melt-in-your-mouth rich, yet light texture is not. The secret lies in an airy sponge and a combination of three kinds of "milk".

Berry Ice Cream Cheesecake Pie

Swirls of berries and ice cream match perfectly with a crunchy granola crust.

Lemon Blueberry Muffins

Lemon and blueberry was definitely one of your favourite flavour combos this year so it's no surprise that these muffins ended up on our list.

Best Scottish Shortbread

This Scottish shortbread recipe is the only one you need for irresistibly buttery treats to enjoy during the most wonderful time of the year.

Sheet Pan Double Chocolate Cake

Whatever the shape, we'll always have room for double chocolate cake, especially one that's topped with the fluffiest frosting and colourful sprinkles.

Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie

Cookie lovers rejoiced to learn that a cast iron could deliver the best crispy and chewy cookie ever.

Lemon Bundt Cake

Our May 2018 issue featured our gorgeous lemon bundt cake—your top favourite dessert recipe of the year. With three layers of lemon, this citrus-infused cake is simple, sweet and oh-so stunning.