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26 Father's Day Desserts for the Dad with a Serious Sweet Tooth

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By Kelly Vaughan Updated April 12, 2022
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Nothing says "I love you, Dad" quite like these homemade pies, tarts, cakes, and cookies. 

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Sure, Dad should be celebrated 365 days a year but Father's Day is a chance to show him some extra love. And while tried and true methods include grilling and taking him to partake in his favorite activity, there are still plenty of other ways to make Dad feel appreciated. One of the best ways to do that is with a homemade Father's Day dessert—from unique bacon and potato-chip cookies to decadent Bundt cakes and brownie bars, we have the recipe for a spectacular sweet treat for the father figure in your life.

Since Father's Day falls at the start of summer, we're including several recipes that make use of in-season peaches and berries. Our light and airy Peach Chiffon Pie, pictured here is made with peach purée and whipped cream; it's frozen, then served for a cool bite on what's likely a hot day. Another refreshing dessert for Father's Day is our Berries-and-Cherries Ice Cream Cake; it's loaded with fresh sweet cherries, fresh berries, and chocolate wafer cookies. The combination of cherry and vanilla ice cream is eye-catching and absolutely delicious. 

For a Dad who is easy to please, make an absolute classic: New York-Style Cheesecake. We're sure he'll enjoy a slice (or two) of this super rich dessert. Another all-time favorite treat is our crowd-friendly Vanilla Sheet Cake with Chocolate-Ganache Buttercream; keep it simple or let the whole family help decorate the fudgy ganache with sprinkles, cookie crumbs, and more.

No matter how you choose to celebrate, these Father's Day desserts are a delicious way to honor Dad.

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Everything Cookies

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If Dad can't land on one all-time favorite cookie, bake him a batch that has a little bit of everything. In addition to chocolate chips, these sweet treats include cereal flakes, pretzels, and toffee bits for extra crunch. 

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Loaf-Pan Buckeye Brownies

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A combination of two desserts—buckeyes and brownies—this mashup features a ribbon of rich peanut-butter cream that's sandwiched between a top and bottom layer of chocolatey brownies. It's definitely Dad-approved. 

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Small-Batch Celebration Cupcakes

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Spending Father's Day with a small crowd? These cupcakes are the perfect option. With a celebratory flare thanks to the rainbow sprinkles, the cream-cheese-frosted treats will surely satisfy Dad's sweet tooth. 

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Coconut-Lime-Crumble Blueberry Pie

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The perfect culmination of summer flavors, fresh blueberries are baked beneath a crumble infused with coconut and a squeeze of lime. 

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Chocolate-and-Vanilla Pudding Cake

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This dense pudding cake can be made in advanced, which means it's a great option if you're going to be too busy to bake on Father's Day. Milk-chocolate pudding trails the center of the dessert, while chocolate cake and white-chocolate buttercream tie it all together. 

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Bacon Potato-Chip Chocolate Cookies

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When Dad needs a little something salty with something sweet, this epic cookie is sure to satisfy. The combination of crumbled bacon, crunchy potato chips, and dark chocolate chips is worthy of your number one guy.

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Orange-Cardamom Bundt Cake

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If your father loves sipping a glass of Grand Marnier after dinner, then he'll love this citrus, spiced Bundt cake with a light glaze made with his favorite liqueur. It's understated and sophisticated—just like Dad.

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Cherry-Raspberry Semifreddo

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Does your dad insist on having a few servings of fruit every day? Treat him to this berry delicious duo of cherries and raspberries, accented with elderflower liqueur and fresh lemon juice. It's sure to be a treat on Father's Day.

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Boston Cream Pie

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Some things never go out of style, such as this custard-filled cake adorned with a fudgy chocolate ganache.

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Wine-Roasted Strawberries

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Is your dad one to pass up dessert? Tempt him with a bowl of these juicy strawberries roasted with orange, lemon, maple syrup, and white or rosé wine and he won't be able to resist.

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German Chocolate Bundt Cake

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Packed with pecans, coconut, and plenty of rich chocolate, this fudgy cake is made for the chocolate lover in your life. Top with a decadent chocolate ganache for an extra layer of indulgence.

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Basil-Yogurt Panna Cotta with Grapefruit Gelèe

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Father's Day falls just a few days before the official start of summer, so why not celebrate Dad and the warm weather with a no-bake dessert that's delicate and refreshing? This one chills grapefruit gelée (think fancy gello) and then finishes it off with a basil-infused yogurt and a sprinkle of sea salt. 

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Perfect Rum-Vanilla Cream Pie

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This simple pie makes a spectacular Father's Day dessert. Fresh vanilla bean is used in the custard and the whipped cream topping for rich flavor.

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Hummingbird Carrot Cake

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Celebrate the best guy in your life with this favorite southern cake made with banana, pineapple, coconut, and carrots.

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Fudgy Turtle Brownies

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Dad deserves more than from-the-box brownies on his special day. Bake him these next-level treats that are amped up with caramel sauce and pecans—plus plenty of chocolate—for a Father's Day dessert that's sure to hit a home run.

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Peach-and-Raspberry Oat Cobbler

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If Dad enjoys a combination of refreshing and rich flavors for dessert, we love this cobbler. It boasts a tart-and-sweet base of raspberries and peaches, then rolled oats are added to the biscuit topping for a textured bite. 

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Crispy Cereal Treats

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Your little ones can help make Dad dessert. These all-star Rice Krispies treats can be customized with flavors including cocoa nutty, trail mix, tropical breeze, and berries and cream.

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Football Cupcakes

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This Father's Day dessert is sure to earn a touchdown. Inspired by Dad's favorite game, chocolate cupcakes are topped with green sprinkles and chocolate cut-outs in the shape of a football.

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Cherry-Cheese Strudel Pie

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Tart cherries are swirled and twirled throughout this creamy ricotta-based pie that's special enough for Dad on his day.

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Banana-Split Ice Cream Cake

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If your dad is a kid at heart, he'll love this ice cream cake inspired by the timeless ice cream sundae. The base is an Italian semifreddo topped with chocolate wafer cookies, bananas, maraschino cherries, and whipped cream.

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Big-Batch Triple-Chocolate Brownie Bars

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Dad deserves an epic chocolate bite on Father's Day, so incorporate dried fruit, chopped white chocolate, roasted chocolate, and coarsely chopped chocolate into regular brownies.

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Double-Coconut Cream Pie

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Two layers of coconut are in this dreamy pie for Dad to devour. The filling is made with unsweetened coconut milk and sweetened shredded coconut—then, it's topped with whipped cream and shredded coconut.

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Berries-and-Cherries Ice Cream Cake

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In the heat of early summer, enjoy this cool ice cream cake loaded with seasonal berries. A combination of cherry ice cream and whipped cream tops a chocolate wafer cookie crust.

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Classic New York-Style Cheesecake

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A classic guy deserves an equally as classic dessert. If you agree, make this New York-Style Cheesecake for Father's Day. The smooth base is made with cream cheese, eggs, and sour cream, then served over a homemade graham cracker crust. 

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Vanilla Sheet Cake with Chocolate-Ganache Buttercream

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Are you celebrating several father figures who make life so much sweeter? This crowd-friendly sheet cake is just the thing to serve to a group of deserving guys.

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