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With a buttery whole-grain shortbread crust and a crunchy, sweet-salty fruit-and-nut topping, these little gems are a perfect treat to share during the holidays. Dried cranberries are a good source of fiber (4g per 1/2 cup) but because they are naturally tart, many brands are loaded with added sugar (1). Fortunately, there are brands of dried cranberries that contain less added sugar or are sweetened with apple juice. Read labels carefully and you can cut the added sugar.

Active time: 25 minutes | Total time: 1 hour 10 minutes, plus cooling time

Cranberry-Walnut Bar Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup (142g) white whole-wheat flour
• 2 tbsp coconut sugar
• 3/4 tsp salt, divided
• 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp ice cold water
• 1/2 cup (118g) maple syrup
• 1/4 cup (57g) unsalted butter, melted
• 1 large egg
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup (113g) walnuts, chopped
• 1 cup (115g) dried cranberries, chopped

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Line an 8-inch (20 cm) square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on two opposite sides to create a sling for easy removal.

To make the crust: In a food processor, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder. Pulse a few times to blend. Add the butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, with butter pieces no larger than a lentil, about 20 pulses.

Add the vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon of water. Pulse 5 times, or just until the dough begins to clump together. The mixture should hold together easily when pressed between your fingers. If it feels too dry, add more water, 1 teaspoon at a time, pulsing briefly after each addition.

Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and press firmly into an even layer. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until the crust is lightly golden. Remove from the oven and set aside.

To make the filling:In a medium bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, melted butter, egg, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth. Stir in the chopped walnuts and dried cranberries.

Pour the filling evenly over the warm crust. Return the pan to the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the filling is bubbly and the nuts are lightly browned.

Transfer the pan to a wire rack and let cool at room temperature for at least 1 hour. Use the parchment overhang to lift the bars out of the pan. Cut into squares before serving.

Serves: 16 | Serving Size: 1 bar

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 190; Total Fat: 11g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 28mg; Sodium: 123mg; Carbohydrate: 23g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 10g; Protein: 3g

Nutrition Bonus: Calcium: 2.5%; Iron: 3%; Potassium: 74mg; Vitamin A: 12%

Originally published December 2020, Last Updated September 2025

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At this Japanese convenience store chain, big is an understatement. 

It’s been a great few months for convenience store fans in Japan, with chains like 7-Eleven and Lawson upsizing a number of their products with special limited-time campaigns.

▼ Now, Family Mart is bringing joy to its customers with a “Giant All-Star Festival“.

With 14 items in the lineup, covering products like coffee, sweets and sandwiches, there’s something here for everyone. However, unlike 7-Eleven and Lawson, where products were upsized at no extra cost to customers, the products in Family Mart’s campaign come with higher price tags, so customers will want to be more discerning with their choices.

Here to help in that regard is our own discerning reporter P.K. Sanjun, who flatly says that the sandwiches, eclairs, and coffee jelly weren’t as impressive as he’d hoped. While they might resonate with other customers, for him the size upgrade wasn’t giant enough to make him do a double-take, which is the high bar he sets for campaigns like this one.

There were, however, two items in the range that did make P.K. do a double-take.

▼ The Big Financier…

▼ … and the Big Cookie.

These were two products P.K. didn’t mind paying extra for, as the sheer size of them made them seem like great value for money, even with the price increase. To give you an idea of how big the Big Financier is, P.K. says it’s about the size of an iPhone 16 Pro.

▼ P.K., modelling the financier phone.

Placing it next to the chain’s standard financier, P.K. had a hunch that the giant version was more than twice its size. Checking the website, he learned that the Big Financier is said to have 2.9 times the surface area of the standard version.

The official website also claims that the Big Cookie is about twice the weight of the chain’s regular chocolate macadamia cookie.

Sensing it was even larger, P.K. whipped out his scales to weigh both cookies. The regular chocolate macadamia cookie weighed in at 60 grams (2.1 ounces), while the large cookie was…

▼ …172 grams!

At almost three times the weight, the increase was way bigger than advertised, and with the price difference being 203 yen (US$1.27) for the regular version and 258 yen for the large, this was fantastic value for money.

▼ In Japan, giving customers more than they bargained for is colloquially known as gyaku sagi (“reverse fraud“).

▼ The giant financier was another good deal, with the regular being 150 yen and the large 238 yen.

Compared to everything else in the range, the financier and cookie are outstanding in terms of both size and cost-effectiveness. The upgrade didn’t affect the quality either, as both were as delicious as their smaller versions.

According to P.K., these are the two aces of the Giant All-Star Festival, but they’re only available in limited quantities so keep an eye out for them next time you pop in for a change of clothes during the rainy season.

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Kayanoya’s Satoyama Cookies give you four flavors for a snack session unlike any other.

The other day, we found ourselves thinking “We want to eat some cookies.” In and of itself, that’s not at all an unusual condition for us to be in, but on this day we wanted specifically to eat some Kayanoya cookies.

Kayanoya is a company that was founded all the way back in 1893, and as you might expect from that, they make use of some characteristically Japanese ingredients in their cookies, such as matcha green tea and black sesame. Kayanoya isn’t a dedicated confectioner, though. They’re primarily a producer of dashi, Japanese soup stock, and yes, they have dashi cookies too!

▼ Some Kayanoya shops even have a counter where you can get cups of piping hot dashi soup (だしスープ).

The dashi cookies are part of the four-flavor Satoyama Cookie set. Satoyama is a Japanese word referring to farmlands adjacent to foothills and forests, and that retro rural community aesthetic is present on the box lid.

The 16 cookies inside are arranged neatly in their own little compartments, and we started our tasting with the matcha and black sesame cookies.

Fancy Japanese cookies tend to be crisp and a little crumbly in their texture, and that’s true of Kayanoya’s. Thankfully, they go easy on the sugar in the recipe, leaving the matcha and black sesame plenty of room to be the stars in their cookies’ flavor profiles, and they’re both delicious, in a sophisticated way.

Now, though, it was time for things to start getting unusual, and even before we got to the dashi cookie, we had a shichimi one to try.

Shichimi is a piquant allspice whose name translates literally to “seven flavors.” The exact mix of ingredients varies from maker to maker, but red chili powder is always present, and sesame and sansho, an aromatic type of Japanese pepper with bitter notes, are also regularly members of the shichimi team.

▼ Somewhat confusingly, Kayanoya’s shichimi cookies have black sesame sprinkled on top of them, while the black sesame cookies do not.

Since this is still a cookie, we wondered if Kayanoya would perhaps use just a touch of shichimi for a little spicy accent to an otherwise sweet flavor. But nope, just like with their matcha and black sesame cookies, the taste is crafted so that you really do taste shichimi more than anything else, and this is an honestly spicy cookie that little kids probably won’t enjoy, but adults with adventurous palates will.

And finally, we come to the dashi cookie.

Dashi is a bit of a catchall culinary term, and most commonly indicates a type of fish broth that makes heavy use of bonito stock. However, while Kayanoya does make fish-based dashi, for their dashi cookies they instead use their vegetable dashi, which is fish-free and instead made with onion, carrot, cabbage, celery, and garlic.

▼ This was reassuring, since we’ve had some bad experiences with fish-based desserts.

By this point, we knew that the primary flavor of the vegetable dashi cookie was going to be dashi, but which of those five veggies would come to the forefront? We got our answer immediately, as we took a bite and immediately had the sensation of onion firing up our taste receptors.

Now, “onion cookie” might sounds like a cruel prank you’d play on an unsuspecting person who’s craving something sweet, but since we knew ahead of time that it was going to taste like vegetable dashi, the flavor wasn’t bad at all. It actually reminded us of the consommé flavor that’s the standard for Japanese potato chips, except here the supporting flavor underneath it is the buttery baked cookie dough, not an oily fried chip.

With their combination of unique flavors and high quality, the Satoyama Cookie set (which is priced at 2,268 yen [US$15]) is proving to be a hit. It was actually all sold out when we first swung by a Kayanoya store to pick some up, but that was right before Mother’s Day so it was a prime gift-buying weekend, so they should be easier to find now.

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These delicious cookies combine all the flavors you love in the buttery Greek dessert, packed into a healthy little oatmeal cookie. While honey counts as added sugar, it’s not refined. Still, it’s important to consume it in moderation.  Our RD recommends 25g or less of added sugar per day so with only 5g added sugar these cookies make a perfect dessert that can fit into a healthy meal plan (1).

Active time: 15 minutes | Total time: 1 hour

Honey-Sweetened Baklava Cookies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup (160g) honey
• 1/2 cup (65g) walnuts, chopped
• 1/2 cup (60g) pistachios, shelled and chopped
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup (60g) whole-wheat pastry flour or whole-wheat flour
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/2 cups (148g) oats

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside. Melt the butter in a large sauté pan over medium-low heat. Continue to cook, swirling pan occasionally, until the foam subsides and the butter begins to turn golden brown and smells nutty, about 3 minutes.

Add the honey, walnuts, pistachios, cinnamon, salt and cloves and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring constantly, until syrupy, about 2 minutes. Pour into a large mixing bowl and set aside to cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.

Add the egg and vanilla to the honey mixture and stir to combine. Add the flour and baking soda and stir until no traces of flour remain. Add the oats, stirring to combine. The mixture will be very stiff.

Drop the batter by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches (5cm) apart on the prepared baking sheets. Bake, rotating baking sheets from top to bottom halfway through baking, until crispy on the edges and golden brown, 14–18 minutes, watching carefully during the last few minutes to make sure the cookies aren’t burning. Transfer to a wire cooling rack and let cool. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Serves: 26 | Serving Size: 1 cookie

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 100; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 16 mg; Sodium: 65mg; Carbohydrate: 11g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 5g; Protein: 2g

Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 53mg; Iron: 3%; Vitamin A: 8%

Originally published June 13, 2020; Updated November 2025

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If you love cute, bite-sized desserts as much as I do, this collection of 50 Mini Easter Desserts is going to make you very happy. Easter is one of my favorite times of the year for baking. Everything feels fresh, colorful, and full of spring flavors. And mini desserts are perfect for celebrating with family and friends.

In this collection you’ll find a variety of small treats that are just the right size for an Easter dessert table. There are delicate meringue nests, creamy mini cheesecakes, elegant mini éclairs, festive sugar cookie nests, soft carrot cake bites, crisp macarons, and many more little delights. Some are light and fruity, others rich and chocolatey, so there’s truly something for everyone.

What I love most about mini desserts is that they look beautiful when served together. A platter filled with colorful little sweets instantly feels festive and inviting, and guests can try several different treats without committing to just one dessert.

Many of these recipes are also perfect for making ahead, which makes holiday baking so much easier. If you’re planning a big Easter gathering or simply want to bake something special for your family, these mini desserts will add a sweet and cheerful touch to your celebration.

Carrot Cake Bites

For anyone who loves carrot cake, these mini carrot cake bites are an absolute must-try! These little treats are light, airy and bursting with flavor, topped off with a smooth and creamy vanilla cream cheese frosting that you can customize to your liking.

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Easter Chocolate Swirl Meringue Nests

Delicate, light, and beautifully festive, these Easter Chocolate Swirl Meringue Nests are a show-stopping treat perfect for spring celebrations.

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Pistachio Raspberry Mini Eclairs

These Pistachio Raspberry Mini Eclairs are delightful pastries that combine the irresistible flavors of pistachios and tangy raspberry into a bite-sized treat. These fancy treats feature delicate pastry shells filled with creamy pistachio cream and homemade raspberry jam. They are finished with a drizzle of melted white chocolate and topped with chopped pistachios and fresh raspberry halves.

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Sugar Cookie Nests

These adorable sugar cookie nests are made using a basic sugar cookie recipe as a base, which is then topped with a delightful green chocolate ganache and decorated with colorful egg-shaped chocolate candies. The combination of the sweet cookie, creamy ganache, and crunchy chocolate candy makes for a truly irresistible treat that is perfect for spring and Easter.

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Chocolate Meringue Roses

Chocolate Meringue Roses are a delicate and elegant dessert that can be made in advance for any occasion and everybody will be impressed and delighted. The meringues are dipped in dark chocolate which balances very well their sweetness. With their crispy texture, these meringues completely melt in your mouth.

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Vanilla Raspberry Mini Eclairs

These Vanilla Raspberry Mini Eclairs are delectable bite-sized pastries that combine the timeless flavors of creamy vanilla and tangy raspberry. These elegant treats feature delicate choux pastry shells, filled with a luscious vanilla pastry cream and homemade raspberry jam.

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Carrot Cake Thumbprint Cookies

These Carrot Cake Thumbprint Cookies blend the sweet taste of carrots with the cozy flavor of oats and toasted walnuts. Baked to perfection, they're soft and chewy with a slightly crispy exterior enhanced by the satisfying crunch of walnuts.

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Lemon Cottage Cheese Cheesecake Bars – Light, No Refined Sugar, High-Protein

These Lemon Cottage Cheese Cheesecake Bars are one of those desserts that completely surprised me in the best way. They’re bright, creamy, lightly tangy, and wonderfully fresh — the kind of treat that feels indulgent but still light enough to enjoy any day of the week.

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Oatmeal Lace Cookie Cups with Whipped Chocolate Ganache and Strawberry Jam

I simply love these delicate oatmeal lace cookies, with their delicious flavor and fancy look. Their lace appearance comes from the way the cookies spread while baking. As they cool they become crisp and very flavorful. They can be enjoyed all year round alongside coffee or tea or sandwiched with chocolate for special occasions.

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Raspberry Macarons – Italian Meringue

These raspberry macarons made with white chocolate and raspberry filling are one of my favorite combinations, the sweetness of the shells are very well balanced by the tart raspberries.

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Mini Cheesecakes

Estas Mini Cheesecakes son deliciosos postres en miniatura, perfectos para el próximo Día de San Valentín. Tienen una base de Oreo y un relleno cremoso y ácido de queso crema y están bellamente y sencillamente decoradas con crema batida y rodajas de fresas en forma de corazón.

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Strawberry Cardamom Linzer Cookies

These beautiful Strawberry Cardamom Linzer Cookies are great for holidays, and can be made in different shapes and sizes each time. These nutty flavorful cookies always make a good impression on holiday tables and they taste even better than they look.

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Flower Tarts with White Chocolate Lemon Filling

Savor the taste of spring with our Flower Tarts, filled with creamy white chocolate and zesty lemon ganache. These sweet treats are perfect for gatherings or any springtime celebration.

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Double Chocolate Cream Puffs

These irresistible Double Chocolate Cream Puffs are the ultimate chocolatey delight. They start with a chocolate choux pastry, giving them a deep, indulgent cocoa flavor. Inside, you'll find a heavenly filling made from rich chocolate, creamy cream cheese, and fluffy whipping cream.

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Gluten-Free Mini Raspberry Cheesecakes – No Refined Sugar

If you love cheesecake but want a lighter, naturally sweetened version, these Gluten-Free Mini Raspberry Cheesecakes are just the thing. They’re made with simple ingredients, no refined sugar, no gluten, just pure deliciousness!

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Mini Size Crème Caramel

This Mini Size Creme Caramel is a creamy dessert that's both easy to make and wonderfully indulgent. Originating from France, it's a timeless treat. It delights with its smooth, creamy texture and delicate caramel sauce. You can bake it in a big dish for sharing or in smaller portions for a special touch.

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Choux au Craquelin – Crispy Cream Puffs

Choux au Craquelin are mini cream puffs topped with a sweet crispy topping, called craquelin, that are simply hard to resist.

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie Cups

Cookie cups are an incredible idea for making single-serving desserts for any occasion. They look and taste amazing not to mention they are quite easy to prepare. The chocolate chewy soft cookie crust filled with the smooth and creamy peanut butter filling is simply heavenly.

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Cottage Cheese Crème Brûlée 

This Cottage Cheese Crème Brûlée is my lighter, protein-packed twist on the classic dessert, and honestly, it’s amazing. Using cottage cheese instead of heavy cream makes the custard rich and satisfying, but without feeling too heavy. Plus, you get a little protein boost, so it feels a bit healthier while still totally indulgent.

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Caramel Panna Cotta

This Caramel Panna Cotta is a sophisticated and delicate , eggless and gluten-free Italian dessert that combines the creamy elegance of panna cotta with the rich, deep flavor of caramel. It is a delectable finish to any meal, whether it’s a casual dinner or a special occasion. 

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Lemon Poppy Seed Meringue Cupcakes

These Lemon Poppy Seed Meringue Cupcakes are one of those treats that bring instant happiness – light, zesty, and just the right amount of indulgence. The base is a soft lemon poppy seed cupcake, speckled with those tiny black seeds that add a lovely crunch. Each cupcake is filled with homemade lemon curd, silky and tangy, balancing the sweetness perfectly. And then, each cupcake is topped with irresistible toasted meringue.

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No-Bake Biscoff Chocolate Bars

These No-Bake Biscoff Chocolate Bars are easy to prepare and are a delightful fusion of Biscoff cookies and smooth chocolate.

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Raspberry Chocolate Cups

These raspberry chocolate cups are a chocolate lover dream come true. They are rich, creamy and chocolaty, the hardened chocolate shell pairing so well with the raspberry creamy mousse.

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Cottage Cheese Coconut Truffles – No-Bake, High-Protein, Refined Sugar-Free

These Cottage Cheese Coconut Truffles are creamy, no-bake bites made with blended cottage cheese, coconut, and honey for a naturally sweet, high-protein treat. They come together in minutes and are perfect as a quick snack, a healthier dessert, or even a little energy bite to keep in the fridge.

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Dubai Chocolate Cups

These Dubai Chocolate Cups are little bites of happiness, made with love and a touch of Middle Eastern flair. Each one has a smooth chocolate shell that cracks gently when you bite into it, giving way to a rich filling that’s hard to resist. The inside is a mix of homemade pistachio cream and toasted kataif, nutty, creamy, and just the right amount of crunchy. It’s a flavor and texture combo that feels both comforting and exciting at the same time.

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Pastéis de Nata – Portuguese Custard Tarts

Pastéis de Nata – Portuguese Custard Tarts are a popular Portuguese dessert loved worldwide. It consists of a crispy flaky buttery crust filled with a smooth creamy custard filling dusted with cinnamon and powdered sugar as a final touch. It is an incredible and amazing experience for your taste buds and you can hardly stop from eating only one tart.

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 Salted Caramel Crème Brûlée

If you love the rich, creamy decadence of classic crème brûlée, just wait until you try this Salted Caramel Crème Brûlée! This dreamy dessert takes everything we adore about the French classic and infuses it with deep, caramel flavor for an extra layer of indulgence.

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Strawberry Lemon Thumbprint Cookies

These Strawberry Lemon Thumbprint Cookies are a delicious twist on the classic thumbprint cookie recipe. A quick and simple citrusy flavor crinkle-like cookie topped with sweet homemade strawberry jam and lemon sugar glaze. With their bright colors and refreshing flavors, these cookies are perfect for spring and summer occasions.

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No-Bake Chocolate Biscuit Coconut Bars – Easy Three Simple Layers

These No-Bake Chocolate Biscuit Coconut Bars are one of those desserts that disappear almost as soon as you cut them. They’re simple, comforting, and incredibly satisfying, with three easy layers that work beautifully together.

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Magic Custard Cake

This Magic Custard Cake while is baking it forms into three layers. A spongy one on top, a custard one in the middle and a dense layer at the bottom. The add of lemon zest really makes this cake quite delicate and can be an impressive and elegant dessert for any occasion.

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Easy Tiramisu Truffles

These Tiramisu Truffles are like little bites of pure romance, everything you love about the classic Italian dessert, wrapped up in a delicate, cocoa-dusted sphere. They start with rich mascarpone, whipped just enough to make it silky, then blended with the deep flavor of fresh coffee and the delicate crunch of crushed ladyfingers.

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Walnut Lemon Bars

I have always found these walnut lemon bars quite elegant and with a delicate flavor combination. Pairing chocolate with lemon and walnuts is by far one of the best combinations. These bars are made with a dense walnut layer at the bottom followed by a lemony creamy layer in the middle and topped with chocolate ganache.

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Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies

These Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies are a great treat for whenever you are craving for chocolate and want an easy recipe to satisfy your craving. What’s not to love about these rich, chocolatey soft cookies filled with a smooth and silky chocolate ganache. 

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Blueberry Cheesecake Bars

These Blueberry Cheesecake Bars combine the rich creamy cheesecake with the sweet flavor of juicy blueberries. They consist of a buttery biscuit crust, lemon cream cheese filling with a freshly made blueberry sauce which creates a beautiful, marbled pattern as they swirl together during baking.

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Strawberry Panna Cotta

Elegant, and refreshing strawberry panna cotta, perfect for summer days. You can replace strawberries with other berries, cherries, peaches or apricots.

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Lemon Bars

Whenever you are craving for a refreshing dessert I suggest you try these lemon bars. They are made with a very flavorful and tangy lemon filling on top of a rich, buttery shortbread crust. If you like lemon desserts you will definitely love these bars.

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Pistachio Pudding

Pistachio pudding is a delightful and indulgent dessert that combines the rich and nutty flavor of pistachios with a smooth and creamy texture. This luscious treat is a favorite among dessert enthusiasts and is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.

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No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

Even if you don’t like peanut butter you are going to love these no bake chocolate peanut butter bars. The flavors combine so well, a bit of sweet, salty, chocolaty, nutty flavor, mmmm…totally amazing.

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White Chocolate Strawberry Lemon Cookies

These White Chocolate Strawberry Lemon Cookies are a delicious and unique twist on the classic cookie recipe. These cookies feature a soft and chewy texture, with bursts of sweet strawberry and tangy lemon flavors throughout. The addition of creamy white chocolate adds a rich and decadent element to this already delightful treat.

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Vanilla and Raspberry Panna Cotta

This vanilla and raspberry panna cotta is a decadent dessert that is sure to impress your guests. This elegant dessert features two layers of smooth and creamy panna cotta: a delicate vanilla layer and a tangy raspberry layer. It is not only visually appealing but also a delicious and refreshing treat perfect for spring and summer. This dessert is made using cannele silicone molds, which gives it a unique and elegant shape.

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Chocolate Pots de Crème

Satisfy your sweet tooth with these delightful Chocolate Pots de Crème, a creamy, heavenly dessert that's pure chocolate bliss. They're made with the best chocolate, milk, smooth whipping cream, a hint of coffee and a touch of sweetness, all mixed into a super-soft custard.

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Easy Australian Lamingtons

The Australian Lamingtons are nothing more than  vanilla sponge cake squares, dipped in chocolate sauce and coated in desiccated coconut. So easy to prepare, but always so delightful. 

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Raspberry Yogurt Bars

These Raspberry Yogurt Bars are one of the most delightful summer desserts, so refreshing and full of raspberry and lemon flavor. The addition of Greek yogurt makes these crumble bars even more balanced as the creamy yogurt complements so well with the crust and crispy crumble on top.

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Canelés (Cannelés) de Bordeaux

Canelés (Cannelés) de Bordeaux are delicious French pastries that have a crispy caramelized crust and a soft custard interior. Not everybody is familiar with them and they are not as popular as macarons but still very impressive and once you’ve discovered them you keep wanting for more. Even though they are made using simple basic ingredients caneles are simply out of this world.

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Cannoli Siciliani

Crispy pastry tubes filled with a flavorful ricotta filling and dipped in chopped crunchy pistachios… beautiful flavor and texture combination and hardly you can stop from eating just one.

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Brown Butter Blondies

Blondies are one of the easiest desserts you can make with an amazing texture and flavor. Brown sugar is one of the main ingredients alongside butter and vanilla. You can make it with melted butter or either brown butter, though browning the butter enhances the caramel flavor and makes them totally irresistible.

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Crème Brûlée

You can hardly beat a classic Creme Brulee during the summer. It’s creamy, elegant, refreshing and the crispy caramelized crust on top is simply divine.

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Cream Cheese Marbled Brownies

Cream Cheese Marbled Brownies – rich, fudgy, chocolaty brownies topped with swirled cream cheese are simply hard to resist.

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Strawberry Lemon Cupcakes

Strawberry Lemon Cupcakes are one of the best summer cupcakes ever. Fruity and refreshing, with a moist crumb, a delicious homemade strawberry filling and a creamy lemon and strawberry swirl frosting.

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Chocolate Cake Balls

Delicious, elegant chocolate cake balls recipe, coated in chocolate and with a smooth, fudge interior, perfect for various occasions. They can also make a wonderful gift idea on holidays.

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I truly hope this collection inspires you to try some of these mini Easter desserts in your own kitchen.

If you decide to try any of these recipes, I would absolutely love to see your creations. Feel free to share your photos on Instagram and tag me so I can see what you baked and celebrate your sweet results with you. Seeing your versions of these recipes always makes my day and truly means so much.

Happy baking and wishing you a wonderful, sweet Easter!

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If you’ve been looking for easy ways to add more protein to your desserts without giving up the treats you love, this collection is for you. These 12 high-protein cottage cheese desserts are the kind of recipes I keep coming back to because they’re simple, satisfying, and honestly just really good.

Cottage cheese might sound unexpected in desserts, but it blends beautifully into batters, cheesecakes, fillings, and even chocolate treats. It adds a creamy texture and extra protein while keeping everything soft, rich, and delicious. You’d never guess some of these recipes start with cottage cheese.

Inside this collection, you’ll find everything from chocolate cottage cheese cheesecake and lemon cheesecake bars to cottage cheese brownies, chocolate fudge, coconut truffles, muffins, waffles, cinnamon rolls, crème brûlée, and even chocolate chip cookies. Some recipes are rich and indulgent, while others are perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack.

What I love most about these desserts is that they are healthier, lower in calories, most of them with no refined sugar, while still tasting like real treats. They’re easy enough for everyday baking and great for anyone trying to add more protein to their meals in a simple, homemade way.

Chocolate Cottage Cheese Cheesecake

This Chocolate Cottage Cheese Cheesecake is one of those recipes I keep coming back to. It’s simple, creamy, and feels lighter than a classic cheesecake, while still being completely satisfying. I love how everyday ingredients like cottage cheese and Greek yogurt come together to create something that tastes indulgent without being heavy.

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Cottage Cheese Coconut Truffles – No-Bake, High-Protein, Refined Sugar-Free

These Cottage Cheese Coconut Truffles are creamy, no-bake bites made with blended cottage cheese, coconut, and honey for a naturally sweet, high-protein treat. They come together in minutes and are perfect as a quick snack, a healthier dessert, or even a little energy bite to keep in the fridge.

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Cottage Cheese Brownies – Healthy, Gluten-Free, No Refined Sugar, No Butter

If you’re looking for a lighter brownie that still tastes rich and chocolatey, these Cottage Cheese Brownies are such a great option. I wanted something chocolatey and satisfying, but made with better-for-you ingredients, and these check all the boxes. They’re naturally gluten-free (thanks to oat flour), made with no refined sugar, and there’s no butter or oil involved. Instead, applesauce keeps them soft and moist while cutting down on fat and calories.

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Easy Lemon Cottage Cheese Cake – No Refined Sugar

If you’re looking for a dessert that feels light yet satisfying, this Easy Lemon Cottage Cheese Cake might become a new favorite in your kitchen. It’s soft, slightly creamy, and has that fresh lemon flavor that makes every bite feel bright and uplifting. What I love most is how simple it is to put together, no complicated steps, just basic ingredients and a little mixing.

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Cottage Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies – Healthy, Low-Calorie and No Refined Sugar

These Cottage Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies are one of those recipes that surprise you in the best way. When I first heard about making cookie dough with cottage cheese, I wasn’t completely convinced. But after trying it, I was amazed at how soft, tender, and satisfying the cookies turned out.

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Cottage Cheese Cinnamon Rolls- Easy, Quick, No-Yeast 

These Cottage Cheese Cinnamon Rolls are one of those happy kitchen surprise, soft, swirly, and incredibly satisfying, yet made with simple everyday ingredients. I love that they come together without yeast, without long rising times, and without any complicated steps. Just mix, roll, fill, bake… and your kitchen smells like pure comfort.

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Cottage Cheese Hot Chocolate – Healthy, High-Protein, Thick and Creamy

This Cottage Cheese Hot Chocolate is my new favorite way to turn a cozy classic into something a little more nourishing, without sacrificing comfort. It’s rich, thick, and incredibly smooth, yet made with just a few simple ingredients you probably already have: cocoa powder, honey, milk, and cottage cheese. No starch, no complicated steps, and no strange additives.

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Cottage Cheese Crème Brûlée 

This Cottage Cheese Crème Brûlée is my lighter, protein-packed twist on the classic dessert, and honestly, it’s amazing. Using cottage cheese instead of heavy cream makes the custard rich and satisfying, but without feeling too heavy. Plus, you get a little protein boost, so it feels a bit healthier while still totally indulgent.

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Lemon Cottage Cheese Cheesecake Bars – Light, No Refined Sugar, High-Protein

These Lemon Cottage Cheese Cheesecake Bars are one of those desserts that completely surprised me in the best way. They’re bright, creamy, lightly tangy, and wonderfully fresh — the kind of treat that feels indulgent but still light enough to enjoy any day of the week.

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Healthy Cottage Cheese Chocolate Fudge – Guilt-Free, No-Bake, Gluten-Free

I have to tell you about this cottage cheese chocolate fudge because I’m honestly a little obsessed with it. It is a creamy, guilt-free, no-bake chocolate treat made with cottage cheese for a lighter, healthier twist.

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High-Protein Cottage Cheese and Greek Yogurt Waffles

Start your day strong with these High-Protein Cottage Cheese and Greek Yogurt Waffles! They’re soft, fluffy, and packed with protein to keep you full and energized all morning. Combining creamy cottage cheese and tangy Greek yogurt gives these waffles a rich, moist texture.

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Strawberry Cottage Cheese Muffins

There’s something incredibly comforting about a soft, fruity muffin. These Strawberry Cottage Cheese Muffins are a lovely balance of wholesome and indulgent. The cottage cheese might seem like an unexpected ingredient, but it gives the muffins a tender crumb, subtle richness, and a protein boost without tasting "cheesy" at all. They are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack with tea.

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I hope you enjoy these cottage cheese desserts and make them whenever you need something healthy, high-protein, easy and delicious.

If you try any of these recipes, I’d love to see. Share your photos on  Instagram and tag me so I can admire your beautiful creations!

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