Are you a fan of almonds?
We definitely are, and in this list of the best almond desserts, we’ve got all of the tastiest ways to incorporate almonds into your treats.
Want desserts with almond that the kids will love?
Try the easy almond cookies or other almond based desserts that combine almonds with kid-friendly flavors like chocolate.
Or, if you want to try your hand at the Great British Bake Off, check out one of the more intricate almond desserts.
You’ll spend more time on it, but the result will be seriously out of this world.
Bon Appetit to these almond dessert recipes!
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- Silicone baking mats – I use this brand and my cookies slide right off without burning!
- a cookie scoop – get this one. It makes the perfect rounded cookies every time!
- silicone spatula – try this set. It’s the best way to get the most out of your dough and batters
- rolling pin guides – I use this one. Genius way to roll your dough out evenly!
Best Almond Desserts
Almond Pound Cake No Yolks
This almond pound cake is what happens if your favorite pound cake and your favorite angel food cake got together and had a baby. It’s stable, holds together well for a Nordic Ware bundt pan and is perfect alone or with your favorite fruit topping.
Bakewell Cake (Raspberry Almond Cake)
This Raspberry Almond Cake is a delicious version of the classic Bakewell Tart in cake form. Almond cake layers, almond & raspberry buttercream, with fresh raspberries and almond slices. The perfect Bakewell Cake!
Almond Amaretto Cake
This Almond Amaretto Cake is a must for any almond lover! Almond cake layers infused with Amaretto liqueur paired with a classic vanilla buttercream.
Simple Almond Cherry Clafoutis
Simple Almond Cherry Clafoutis is a classic French dessert made with seasonal fresh cherries and basic baking ingredients. Ready in under an hour, this custard-y flan like dessert is fancy cooking with minimal effort.
Almond and Fresh Fruit Tart
This Almond and Fresh Fruit Tart is reminiscent of a French bakery, lightly sweet, refined, simple, and bursting with flavor and textures.
Almond Sugar Cookies
These winter almond sugar cookies are the perfect decorated treat! Lightly flavored with a hint of almond and vanilla flavor and decorated with easy icing and your choice of sprinkles and edible decorations.
Cranberry-Almond Chocolate Bark
Cranberry-Almond Chocolate Bark is a quick and easy dessert made with only 5 simple ingredients. It’s no bake and a fantastic last minute treat for holiday parties and edible gifts!
Classic Almond Petit Fours – With Video
Learn how to make classic Almond Petit Fours with rich almond cake and a quick fondant icing made from powdered sugar.
Almond Buttercream Frosting
You won't know what you've been missing in a buttercream frosting until you try this Almond Buttercream Frosting recipe! You'll never go back to the traditional version.
Almond Bars Recipe
Almond Bars are a delicious shortbread bar that is easy to make! Perfect portion sizes means you can double or triple the recipe and eat them over and over again!
Rainier Cherry and Almond Cupcakes Recipe ~ Barley & Sage
Cherry and almond is one of my favorite flavor combinations! These rainier cherry and almond cupcakes have a light, nutty almond cupcake base filled with sweet rainier cherries, and are topped with almond flavored stabilized whipped cream!
Best Peach Almond Cake Recipe
This Peach Almond Bundt Cake is moist with a tender crumb. The sweet almond topping combines beautifully with the almond flavors in the cake.
The BEST Almond Butter Blondies with Dark Chocolate, Coconut and Sea Salt
These almond butter blondies are sure to become your new favorite dessert! Easy to whip up on a whim, and gluten free.
Almond Lemon Cookies - Healthy Lemon Almond Cookies
These almond lemon cookies are so easy and naturally vegan and gluten free!
Almond Flour Pignoli Cookies
Classic Italian Pignoli Cookies Recipe – soft, chewy almond flavored centers with a crispy, crunchy exterior that’s covered in golden, toasted pine nuts. Super quick and easy to make!
Amaretti Cookies - Italian Almond Cookies
Soft amaretti are popular gluten-free Italian almond cookies made with just 3 ingredients. They are deliciously crisp outside and soft and chewy inside, making them one of the most loved Italian desserts.
Almond Flour Peanut Butter Cookies
These Almond Flour Peanut Butter Cookies are loaded with crunchy peanut butter and peanut butter baking chips for extra peanut flavor. The almond flour makes these cookies super moist and buttery.
Copycat Almond Roca
Copycat Almond Roca is one of my ultimate favorites. Rich caramel with crunchy almonds and both white and semi-sweet chocolate makes this the perfect confection for the holidays.
Almond Joy Brownie Bites
Almond Joy Brownie Bites are fudgy individual brownie bites topped with a sweet coconut filling, chocolate ganache, and an almond.
Cherry Almond Florentine Cookies
These irresistible Cherry Almond Florentine Cookies are crunchy confection treats marrying nuts and cherries with caramel and chocolate. With or without a chocolate layer, the recipe is easy, versatile and so are the ingredients.
Gluten Free Almond Pound Cake
Gluten free almond pound cake is delicious with a cup of coffee or tea!
Almond Biscotti Recipe {Cantucci}
Almond biscotti is a delicious biscuit perfect for dipping in espresso or an after dinner liqueur.
Toasted Almond Ice Cream
This French style, Toasted Almond Ice cream features a rich, creamy vanilla ice cream base studded with delicious toasted almonds.
Maple Almond Popcorn Recipe
This popcorn is a real treat! Real maple syrup, slivered almonds and a slight hint of salt makes this a true crowd-pleaser!
Scandinavian Almond Cake (Gluten Free)
This Scandinavian Almond Cake is moist and perfect topped with whipped cream and berries! It's gluten free and made with sliced almonds.
Vanilla Honey Almond Cake
Warm up your oven with this irresistible Vanilla Honey Almond Cake with a triple dose of almond flavor and a generous brushing of vanilla honey.
Chocolate Almond Joy Bread
Chocolate Almond Joy Bread is a chocolate quick bread with almonds and coconut, named after a famous candy bar.
Mandola e Arancia Gelato (Almond and Orange Gelato)
This Almond and Orange Gelato combines zesty and juicy with toasty and nutty to create a surprisingly comforting, yet remarkable frozen treat. It will charm your taste buds at the first spoonful!
Poached Pear and Almond Tart
This French-inspired Pear and Almond Tart combines a crunchy sweet crust with a fluffy frangipane and spiced pear filling. It’s an elegant dessert to serve on a special night!
Easy Double-Baked Almond Croissants
These Easy Double-Baked Almond Croissants are a great way to impress friends and family. Revive day-old croissants with a delicious, sweet frangipane almond filling.
Almond Snowball cookies
These snowball cookies are made with almond flour and almond extract for extra almond flavor. These cookies will completely melt in your mouth and you won't be able to stop at one!
Almond Flour Banana Muffins
These almond flour banana muffins have a fluffy and tender crumb that is moist and delicious. These are paleo, gluten free, refined sugar free, and are good for you!
Boozy Almond Flour Cake for Summer
This delicately sweet almond flour cake is based on an 18th-century recipe. It's decadent, moist, and a little bit boozy.
Almond Shortbread Cookies with Chocolate Filling
Buttery almond shortbread that just melts in your mouth and filled with a rich chocolate filling. It’s the perfect dessert for parties and holidays.
Swedish Almond Cake
This Swedish almond cake comes together quickly with simple ingredients. It's a delicious dessert that can even work as breakfast!
Easy Gluten Free Key Lime Pie Recipe with Almond Crust
Key Lime Pie gets a delicious twist with this gluten-free almond crust. The citrusy lime flavor of this yummy dessert and the goodness of almonds will have you hoping there’s enough for seconds!
Mini Bakewell Tarts a British Favourite
Individual Bakewell tarts, a classic British dessert of an almond-based frangipane baked inside a thin and crispy pastry case over a layer of jam.
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