41 Cozy Winter Dessert Recipes to Warm You Up

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41 Cozy Winter Dessert Recipes to Warm You Up1/41 Bread Pudding with Nutmeg 41 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I always make this bread pudding recipe for my dad on his birthday and on holidays. He says it tastes exactly like the bread pudding with nutmeg he enjoyed as a child. —Donna Powell, Montgomery City, Missouri Few desserts convey comfort quite like a classic bread pudding. There’s nothing better than digging into a bowl filled with soft cubes of bread soaked in a gently

spiced custard

spiced custard. Nutmeg gives this treat a warm and fuzzy finish. This dessert is perfect for a quiet night in or a quick treat with coffee. 2/41 Giant Buckeye Cookie 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m from Ohio, and we love our buckeye candy! Buckeyes are a delicious combination of peanut butter and chocolate, which is exactly what this cookie is. All you need is a box of cake mix, a few common pantry ingredients, and voila—you have a tasty dessert ready for

family and friends in under an hour

family and friends in under an hour. You can customize it, too, by substituting other mix-ins for the chocolate chips. We serve it warm with ice cream or whipped cream. —Arianna Harding, Cincinnati, Ohio Peanut butter? Yes. Chocolate? Yes. Giant cookies? Yes, yes, yes! Inspired by Ohio’s beloved buckeye candies, this cookie is thick, rich and so simple that you’ll probably never need another recipe. It’s one of those easy winter treats for families—fun to make with kids and even more fun to share (but we won’t blame you if you want to keep it all to yourself). 3/41 Apple

—Robin Lendon, Cincinnati, Ohio

Dumplings with Sauce 27 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 50 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This warm and comforting apple dumplings recipe is incredible by itself or served with ice cream. You can decorate each dumpling by cutting 1-inch leaves and a 1/2-inch stem from the leftover dough. —Robin Lendon, Cincinnati, Ohio. Here’s our collection of desserts for two to keep you cozy at night. Apple slices nestled in dough and bathed in a sweet sauce—what’s not to love? Especially when those ingredients are wrapped up into delightful

And now you can, too!

dumplings. They bake up tender, and every bite feels like something grandma would make on a frosty day. And now you can, too! 4/41 Tennessee Peach Pudding 115 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This out-of-this-world is one of our favorite, easy peach recipes. I was raised in Oklahoma, and we used Elberta peaches right off our trees when we made this outstanding cobbler. —Virginia Crowell, Lyons, Oregon Peaches might scream “summer,” but this recipe gives them a cold-weather spin. The peaches are infused with

the warmth of cinnamon and nutmeg

the warmth of cinnamon and nutmeg. The soft, cakey layer puffs up around the fruit, creating a cobbler-like shell that cushions each spoonful of warm, peachy goodness. 5/41 Dutch Apple Cake 99 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Dutch Apple Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 45 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband and I came to Canada from Holland more than 40 years ago. This traditional Dutch recipe is a family favorite and has frequently gone along with me to potluck suppers and other get-togethers. —Elizabeth Peters,

The tender cake is studded with apple slices to keep it moist and sweet

Martintown, Ontario If your idea of comfort is a home filled with the warm scent of spiced apples (along with a hint of sugar and everything nice), this cake is calling your name. The tender cake is studded with apple slices to keep it moist and sweet. This winter dessert recipe is love in a loaf. 6/41 Caramel Custard 11 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband and I have enjoyed this simple custard recipe many times, especially after a Tex-Mex meal.

In fact, I’ve made it so often I don’t even look at the recipe

In fact, I’ve made it so often I don’t even look at the recipe. See if it doesn’t become a regular favorite at your house. — Linda McBride, Austin, Texas This caramel custard might just be the very definition of a comfort dessert. Caramelizing sugar in a saucepan creates the custard’s golden caramel top, adding just the right sweetness and making every spoonful taste like a gentle hug. 7/41 Cookie Swirl Cobbler Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Cookie Swirl Cobbler Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream

An extra-rich chocolate chip cookie dough and crescent roll topping provide a tasty twist on a classic cherry cobbler. Serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. —Jeanne Holt, St. Paul, Minnesota This dessert is a mashup of a classic cherry cobbler and a chocolate-studded cookie. It’s as if you took a warm chocolate chip cookie and nestled juicy fruit underneath—ideal for a snowed-in afternoon. 8/41 Gingerbread Cake 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Granny’s Gingerbread Cake with Caramel Sauce Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 9 servings Go to Recipe From

the Recipe Creator: The rich molasses and spice flavor of this old-time dessert is complemented with a buttery caramel sauce.—Joy Sparks, Muskegon, Michigan The smell of ginger, cinnamon and molasses baking together is basically winter in dessert form. Slice into this cake while it’s still warm, and top it with caramel sauce or whipped cream for the most satisfying forkful. 9/41 Chocolate Bread Pudding 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate Bread Pudding Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is a fun recipe because the chocolate

makes it different from traditional bread pudding

makes it different from traditional bread pudding. It’s a rich, comforting dessert. —Mildred Sherrer, Fort Worth, Texas Bread pudding is already a top-tier comfort dessert. Add chocolate to the mix, and it becomes gooey and cocoa-rich. It’s ideal for evenings when you’re craving a warm, sweet treat. 10/41 Peach Kuchen 21 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Peach Kuchen Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Kuchen is a filling dessert for this German meal. It’s not too sweet, and you can use virtually any of your

favorite fruits

favorite fruits. As a child, I took great pride in arranging the fruit in the pan. We always made this dessert on the same day of the meal, so it would be warm and fresh. A dollop of whipped cream on top was an added treat! -Barbara White, Cross Plains, Wisconsin Kuchen is a type of German cake that features layers of fruit and creamy custard over a soft crust. Topped with peaches, it feels fresh yet indulgent—spot on for a cold day when you want a sweet taste of sunshine. 11/41 Jumbleberry Crumble 8 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen

Everyone enjoyed it so much and just showered her with compliments!

Approved Jumbleberry Crumble Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A friend brought this delicious, down-home dessert to church and was kind enough to give out the recipe. Everyone enjoyed it so much and just showered her with compliments! It’s especially wonderful served warm or with a dollop of creamy whipped topping. —Mary Ann Dell, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania Making this dessert is a piece of cake. Take your pick of mixed berries—fresh or frozen—then bake them under a buttery topping. The juicy fruit and the warm, cinnamon-sugar crunch

It’s sweet, tender cake with a beautifully crisp cobbler topping

will have everyone leaning in for a second helping straight from the baking dish. 12/41 Peach Cobbler Dump Cake 26 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Peach Cobbler Dump Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 15 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is one of the best peach dump cake recipes in the world. It’s sweet, tender cake with a beautifully crisp cobbler topping. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side, and dessert’s golden. —Keri Sparks, Little Elm, Texas Dump cake recipes are a perfect option when you’re running short

You don’t even need to stir anything, so put down the mixing spoon

on time. Just “dump” (read: layer) the ingredients into your baking dish and let the oven handle the rest. You don’t even need to stir anything, so put down the mixing spoon. With peaches on the bottom and a crispy crust on top, this cake tastes like old-fashioned comfort without the fuss. 13/41 Chocolate Malt Pudding Cake Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate Malt Pudding Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I make this warm, comforting cake, I chop the malted milk balls by