17 Sweets to Put on Your Must-Try List

If you haven’t checked these off your dessert bucket list, you’re missing out. These are the classics, the cult favorites, and the game-changers that deserve a spot at the top.

Pavlova

Meringue that’s crisp outside and marshmallow inside, topped with fruit and cream. A legend from Down Under. Get The Recipe

Possum Pie

Arkansas’s finest. Chocolate, cream cheese, and pecans in every forkful. Get The Recipe

White Christmas

No-bake bars packed with coconut and dried fruit. Festive, nostalgic, and always a hit. Get The Recipe

Banana Pudding

Classic layers of pudding, cookies, and bananas. Southern comfort in a dish. Get The Recipe

Berger Cookies

Soft cookies topped with extra-thick chocolate icing. You won’t forget them. Get The Recipe

Mackinac Island Fudge Recipe

Michigan’s famous fudge, creamy and indulgent. A trip in every bite. Get The Recipe

Cowboy Cookies

Big cookies loaded with oats, coconut, chocolate, and pecans. Nothing boring here. Get The Recipe

Brookie Recipe

When you want both brownies and cookies, this is the answer. Get The Recipe

Sundrop Cake

Citrus soda turns a regular cake into something that shouts “special occasion.” Get The Recipe

Whoopie Pies

Handheld treats that combine two chocolate cakes and a layer of creamy filling. Get The Recipe

Scotcheroos

Peanut butter, chocolate, and butterscotch. Every bite brings you closer to the Midwest. Get The Recipe

Bananas Foster

Flambéed bananas, caramel sauce, and plenty of drama. Get The Recipe

Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cookies

Soft, sugary, and packed with fall spices. These cookies are too good to save just for autumn. Get The Recipe

Key Lime Pie Recipe

Cool, tangy, and refreshing. It’s the pie that makes summer official. Get The Recipe

Buckeyes

Chocolate and peanut butter in a poppable candy form. Get The Recipe

Gooey Butter Cake

This St. Louis specialty is sticky, sweet, and always the first to go. Get The Recipe

Texas Sheet Cake

Giant chocolate cake covered with warm fudge icing. Feeds a crowd and always impresses. Get The Recipe