desserts

These vanilla cupcakes are not only vegan and dairy-free, but they're also unbelievably soft and moist with an irresistible flavor! Even if you're not vegan, you'll fall in love with the delicious, buttery taste of these cupcakes. Perfect for birthday parties, these crowd-pleasing cupcakes are a must-try!

This vegan version of classic Sicilian cannoli is made with crispy, bubbly shells, and a cool, creamy non-dairy ricotta filling. Lightly sweet and fully crave-worthy, it's the perfect after-dinner treat. These vegan cannoli are also a good source of protein, thanks to the tofu base of the ricotta-style filling.

Let New York have its cheesecake. Here in Florida, we have something better: Key lime pie. This addictive vegan version of the South Florida classic treat has an authentic creamy and tart filling surrounded by a flavorful graham cracker crust. Like the original Key lime pie, it's easy to make, and absolutely no one will guess there's no dairy or eggs!

You may have noticed it's not easy to find graham crackers in grocery stores that are both dairy-free and made without honey. But don't worry! These homemade graham crackers are super easy, delicious, and 100% free from animal products!

Full of flavor and topped with (optional) crunchy cinnamon sugar, these graham crackers are the perfect base for s'mores. Just be sure to top them with vegan chocolate and vegan marshmallows (like Dandies). You can also crumble them up into graham cracker crumbs and use them in a graham cracker crust for a vegan cheesecake, or chocolate mousse pie crust. Or grab some non-dairy ice cream and make a sandwich with them. Of course, they're yummy on their own, too!

This galette recipe is a vegan take on the classic French dessert. It has all the goodness of an apple pie, with about half the time and effort! With a flaky crust, and apple, cinnamon, and brown sugar filling, this vegan galette is the perfect dessert for Thanksgiving, fall, or really any time of year.

Galettes come in many forms, including savory and sweet. The king cake served at Mardis Gras celebrations comes from the French galette des rois. But in this recipe, we're using apples and a flaky, buttery crust to create a galette that's something like a rustic pie.

American buttercream is a classic frosting that's known for its rich flavor and versatility. With this easy dairy-free version, you can create a white vanilla buttercream, or you can add colors to your liking. You can also add a variety of flavors to make it your own!

The best part of this frosting recipe is how easy it is to make. With just a few simple ingredients and a stand mixer (or electric hand mixer), you can have delicious vegan frosting in minutes.

I might be known as "the cupcake lady" in certain circles, but I like to make a delicious full-sized cake just as much as the next lady. This vanilla cake is another recipe that I veganized from one of my famous cake recipes from my previous business. It's light and fluffy, but also rich-tasting, thanks to the vegan butter in this recipe. It may be a few minutes of extra work compared to some other vegan cake recipes, but I think you'll find that the additional steps are worth it in the result! You can add frosting to this recipe, of course, but the cake also tastes great on its own. This cake is perfect for birthday parties, because everyone will love it, and no one will know it's vegan unless you tell them!

Crème brûlée (literally "burnt cream," in French) is one of those desserts that just makes you feel fancy. It's perfect for Valentine's Day, or any special occasion. But this vegan version is so easy, you could have it every day. I've tried a few vegan crème brûlées that were on the bland side, but this one has a rich, creamy vanilla custard that will make you want to have more than just one.

If you're hosting a dinner party, this is the perfect elegant dessert to prepare for your guests (the combination of food and fire always seems to impress people). You can prepare the custard ahead of time, then caramelize the sugar right before you're ready to serve it. This recipe needs to chill for a couple of hours, so be sure to plan ahead!

I'll admit that these homemade brown sugar and cinnamon Pop-Tarts don't taste exactly like the original. But they do taste like what I always wished the brown sugar and cinnamon Pop-Tarts tasted like. While the original crust was underwhelming (am I the only one who used to break off the edges just to get to the filling?), the flaky crust in this recipe is flavorful and delicious.

The biggest challenge in this recipe was the filling. Other recipes all seem to use very similar fillings which lack flavor, and get hard and chewy when they cool a little. But this filling tastes perfect, and even better, it stays soft and moist when it cools. (A combination of vegan butter and coconut cream is the secret!)

This delicious vegan lemon tart (tarte au citron in French) is the perfect light, tangy, and refreshing treat for spring and summer. Its slightly sweet classic shortcrust (pâte brisée) is filled with a creamy lemon curd filling that everyone will love!

Tarte au citron (lemon tart) is a classic French dessert made with tangy lemon curd wrapped up in a flakey crust. Although this lemon tart recipe tastes like the classic, it is actually made without the traditional eggs and butter: it's completely vegan!

With only 255 calories and 9 grams of sugar per slice, you can feel good about indulging in this sweet treat. So invite some friends, brew some tea, and enjoy a bite of sunshine!