Celebrate Dad with These Homemade Father's Day Desserts
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This Father's Day, after giving dad his gifts and festive Father's Day activities, surprise dad with a homemade Father's Day dessert from the heart.
It's the best way to finish off an epic Father's Day dinner and let dad know how much you appreciate all that's he's done for you over the years. From chocolate pies to fruity desserts to classic cakes, there's sure to be something on his list that he'll love!
Apricot-Almond Slab Pie with Brandy Caramel Sauce
This stunner of a pie is perfect for a dad with a big family — or a lot of friends.
Get the recipe for Apricot-Almond Slab Pie with Brandy Caramel Sauce.
Classic New York-Style Cheesecake
Got a classic dad? Bake him a dessert that's just as timeless as he is!
Get the recipe for Classic New York-Style Cheesecake.
Brandied Cherry-and-Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream
This homemade ice cream is reminiscent of a classic Dad favorite: Ben & Jerry's Cherry Garcia. This version, however, is a bit more grown-up, flavor-wise. Dad's going to love it.
Get the recipe for Brandied Cherry-and-Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream.
Homemade Cherry Syrup and Rum Soda
Fresh, homemade cherry syrup in a cola is worlds away from the store-bought stuff, and making it is easier than you might think. Add a little rum, and it's a "dessert" sure to bring a smile to Dad's face.
Get the recipe for Cherry Syrup and Rum Soda.
Coconut Cream Gingham Cake
Is Dad a fan of checkered flannel? Make him a cake that's just as stylish as he is!
Get the recipe for Coconut Cream Gingham Cake.
Strawberry-Lemonade Angel Pie
This gluten-free pie (the "crust" is meringue!) uses the season's best fruit to make a flavorful pie. Bake it up for your favorite guardian angel.
Get the recipe for Strawberry-Lemonade Angel Pie.
No Bake Cheesecake with Berry Toppings
What father doesn't love cheesecake? This no-bake version is a cinch to make. Top it with his favorite berry sauce—we give you four to choose from!
Get the recipe for No Bake Cheesecake.
German Chocolate Pie
If dad's favorite cake is German chocolate, he'll love the pie version! With a rich and luxurious chocolate filling and classic German chocolate cake filling on top of that, this pie is a sweet treat he won't soon forget.
Get the recipe for German Chocolate Pie.
Fudgy Stout Brownies
With dark chocolate, Guinness beer, and flaky sea salt, these Father's Day brownies have dad's name written all over them. (You can also use an icing pen to just write dad's name on them.)
Get the recipe for Fudgy Stout Brownies.
Campfire-Grilled Pineapple Upside Down Cake
Wow dad on Father's Day with this campfire-grilled version of a classic!
Get the recipe for Campfire-Grilled Pineapple Upside Down Cake.
Pecan-Brownie Pie
If dad loves brownies, but also pie, try this Texas-inspired fave!
Get the recipe for Pecan-Brownie Pie.
Maple, Cinnamon, and Walnut Fudge
Not only is this sweet dessert lick-your-fingers good, but it also gives dad the chance to make an "Oh Fudge!" dad joke, and what could be better than that?
Get the recipe for Maple, Cinnamon, and Walnut Fudge.
Hummingbird Bundt Cake
This classic Southern dessert shines as a simple-to-make bundt! And makes a show-stopping centerpiece for your Father's Day gathering.
Get the recipe for Hummingbird Bundt Cake.
Kitchen Sink Layer Bars
Bake up a pile of these everything-goes-in bars for the snack-loving dad who just can't decide what he likes best.
Get the recipe for Kitchen Sink Layer Bars.
Cast-Iron Caramel, Marshmallow, and Salted Almond Brownies
This delicious dessert can be grilled or cooked over a campfire, making it the perfect thing to make for dad on Father's Day.
Get the recipe for Cast-Iron Caramel, Marshmallow, and Salted Almond Brownies.
Banana Bread with Salted Peanut Streusel
If dad's sweet tooth tends more towards salty foods, he may really dig this slightly healthier Father's Day dessert. Serve it toasted with butter and a cup of after-dinner coffee.
Get the recipe for Banana Bread with Salted Peanut Streusel.
Roasted Hazelnut & Pistachio Dark Chocolate Bark
This homemade chocolate bark is well balanced with roasted nuts and flakes of sea salt—we recommend using Maldon.
Get the recipe for Roasted Hazelnut & Pistachio Dark Chocolate Bark.
Brandied Strawberry Shortcakes with Malted Whipped Cream
Make this classic dessert with several upgrades for a Father's Day dessert dad won't forget: The berries are soaked in brandy for a deeper flavor, the whipped cream uses malted milk, and our biscuit uses a special technique to keep it both light and crispy!
Get the recipe for Brandied Strawberry Shortcakes.
Mocha Cream Pie
Instead of treating dad to an after-dinner coffee, treat him to a slice of this decadent pie!
Get the recipe for Mocha Cream Pie.
Key Lime Slab Pie with Candied Lime Zest
If you're feeding a big crew for your Father's Day celebration, this one pie is big enough—and more importantly good enough—to satisfy everyone.
Get the recipe for Key Lime Slab Pie.
Brioche Bread Pudding with Bourbon-Butterscotch Sauce
Does dad love a good bourbon? Try putting a little of his favorite in this easy bread pudding. (But don't take it from his bottle!)
Get the recipe for Brioche Bread Pudding.
Toffee Crunch Cake
Chocolate-covered toffee bars are the garnish on this elegant, epically delicious cake. This is a cake that dad won't soon forget!
Get the recipe for Toffee Crunch Cake.
Any Fruit Crisp
The best part of this healthy Father's Day recipe is that you can use his favorite fruit—or combo of fruits.
Get the recipe for Any Fruit Crisp.
Millionaires' Shortbread
Make dad feel like a million bucks with this rich combo of caramel, cookie, and chocolate.
Get the recipe for Millionaires' Shortbread.
Chocolate-Chunk Pecan Pie
Filled with toasty pecans and melty chocolate chunks, serve dad a slice of this pie while still warm and with a scoop of ice cream.
Get the recipe for Chocolate-Chunk Pecan Pie.
Raspberry and Pistachio Semifreddo
This cold, creamy recipe is like a cross between mousse and ice cream. Use whatever berries Dad likes best.
Get the recipe for Raspberry and Pistachio Semifreddo.
Strawberry-Almond Crumble Pie
This easy Father's Day dessert swaps the more complicated lattice in favor of a smart crumble pie topping. Don't forget the ice cream!
Get the recipe for Strawberry-Almond Crumble Pie.
Maple-Apple Tarte Tatin
If your dad is a fan of apple and caramel flavors, this upside-down pie recipe is the one. You cook the fruit on the bottom of the pan to make it delicious, then flip it over to make it look impressive.
Get the recipe for Maple-Apple Tarte Tatin.
Salted Caramel-Apple Slab Pie
Another great way to serve apple pie, this slab will feed a crowd—or a small crew of big eaters!
Get the recipe for Salted Caramel-Apple Slab Pie.
German Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
Make Dad feel like a kid again with German Chocolate Cake inspired sandwich cookies.
Get the recipe for German Chocolate Sandwich Cookies.
Mini Apple & Raspberry Pies
If dad loves pie but doesn't want to eat a whole huge slice, these mini pies are the perfect sweet to treat him on Father's Day.
Get the recipe for Mini Apple & Raspberry Pies.
Chocolate Tres Leches Cake
This rich cake, soaked in three kinds of milk, is a sweet, creamy dream! If dad is a chocolate lover, he'll love a slice of this cake as an after Father's Day dinner treat.
Get the recipe for Chocolate Tres Leches Cake.
Peach Upside-Down Cake
This moist, sweet cake is uncomplicated and great—just like Dad!
Get the recipe for Peach Upside-Down Cake.
Blueberry Whoopie Pies
What we love about whoopie pies is that they basically turn cake into a sandwich. We're pretty sure your dad will appreciate the ingenuity.
Get the recipe for Blueberry Whoopie Pies.
Best-Ever S'mores, 3 Ways
Dads appreciate things like cooking things on sticks, building fires, and upgrading stuff. How, then, could he not love these innovative s'mores?
Get the recipe for Best-Ever S'mores, 3 Ways.
Rocky Road Pie
We took Dad's favorite ice cream flavor and turned it into an unbeatable pie. You're welcome.
Get the recipe for Rocky Road Pie.
Cranberry-Apple Hand Pies
These not-too-sweet hand pies are great for a post-BBQ Father's Day treat.
Get the recipe for Cranberry-Apple Hand Pies.
Pie-Spiced Apple Fritters
Homemade donut-style fritters are a great, easy way to finish your Father's Day feast. They'd also make a sweet treat for Father's Day brunch!
Get the recipe for Pie-Spiced Apple Fritters.
Cast-Iron Apple-Blackberry Crumble with Sour Cream Whip
We love the way this tasty fruit crumble cooks largely unattended, so you can simply pull it out of the oven when you're done eating, top it with a dollop of sour-whipped cream, and tuck in!
Get the recipe for Apple-Blackberry Crumble.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake
What better way to celebrate dad than with a giant three layer cookie-and-ice-cream sandwich drizzled in chocolate sauce? (No better way, that's what.)
Get the recipe for Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake.
Rainbow Waffle Sandwiches
These delicious and festive cookie sandwiches are waffle good. 😉
Get the recipe for Rainbow Waffle Sandwiches.
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