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60 Father's Day Desserts That'll Sweeten Up Dad's Day

Because saying "I love you, Dad" with a cheesecake is the easiest way to show the love, TBH.

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icebox cake made of chocolate chip cookies and whipped cream layered on a cake stand in front of a blue background
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

As it gets closer to Father’s Day, why not take sweetening Dad's day pretty literally with a legendary dessert? No matter whether he’s more of a gruff guy or a total sweetheart, every dad deserves a sweet treat for his special day (especially because saying "I love you, Dad" with a peach cobbler cheesecake is the easiest way to show the love, TBH). If you stressed him out when you were growing up (messing with the thermostat maybe? 😂) or were his best friend through thick and thin, our list of 60 sweet desserts are the easiest way to shower your dad with love this Father's day! From homemade ice cream to dessert bars, with tarts and cakes in between, we’ve got something for every dad's sweet tooth.

Moms get all the attention for loving chocolate and flowers, but if your dad’s a total chocolate-fiend too, make him one of our rich and fudgy desserts, like our homemade chocolate ice cream or chocolate pudding pie. Does he like chocolate and caramel (a guy after our own candy bar-loving hearts)? Try our salted caramel brownies or millionaire shortbread—both are guaranteed to make him feel like a million bucks. And what dad doesn’t love Oreos? We have fond memories of sharing them with our dads, so we included a few Oreo desserts here too, like our cookies and cream blondies or our coffee cookies 'n' cream ice cream. To really impress, make him a giant Oreo cake—it’s everything he loves about double-stuffed, x1,000.

Is he more of a fruit dessert fan? Try one of our desserts that showcases June’s best produce, like our no-bake blackberry cheesecake bars or our cherry pie slab bars. For something he’ll be raving about for years to come, try a spin on a classic—like our strawberry pretzel tart (we promise, the flavors work!) or our raspberry tiramisu. If he loves grilling, you could even throw together a dessert you can make over the flame, like our campfire berry-peach cobbler or bacon weave s'mores.

He’ll be sure to love whatever you made, simply because YOU made it. To keep that energy going, check out our Father’s Day brunch recipes (breakfast in bed’s not just for mom!), our Father’s Day dinner recipes, and the best gifts for dad (and gift baskets!) too.

1

Bacon Weave S'mores

smores with weaved bacon
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNE

This s'mores ditches the graham crackers (hey, it's gluten-free now!) and instead uses a bacon weave that's easier than it looks to make. Just make sure the bacon is tightly woven together and is extra crispy before you pull it out of the oven. These are the perfect end to a backyard BBQ for Father's Day.

Get the Bacon Weave S'mores recipe.

2

Olive Oil Chocolate Chip Cookies

chocolate chip cookies topped with flaky sea salt
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON

Those who say that butter makes everything better are, well, not wrong, but we’re willing to bet they haven’t been brave enough to sub in olive oil instead. Enter: these secretly healthy, but no less delicious olive oil chocolate chip cookies. With equal parts whole wheat and all-purpose flour and no chilling time required (although it never hurts!), these are ready to go the instant you want them, which might turn out to be every day once you make them the first time.

Get the Olive Oil Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe.

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3

Cherry Pie Slab Bars

cherry pie bars in a casserole dish
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

With flaky crust and juicy-tart filling that sets just right, the classic cherry pie is the ultimate dessert for any summertime soiree, potluck, or BBQ. Best yet, the large slab format is big enough to feed a crowd of hungry party-goers; slice into bars and let folks have at it straight from the 13" x 9" pan.

Get the Cherry Pie Slab Bars recipe.

4

Texas Sheet Cake

chocolate texas sheet cake with pecans
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

If you've got a sheet pan, you can make a sheet cake. One of the most classic examples of this simple dessert is the Texas sheet cake. This chocolate cake is rich, extra-fudgy, and topped with plenty of toasty pecans. It's a classic dessert for very good reason: it was made for chocolate lovers, and ready in under an hour.

Get the Texas Sheet Cake recipe.

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5

Tres Leches Cake

tres leches cake topped with whipped cream and cinnamon
PHOTO: RYAN LIEBE; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

Translating to “three milks,” tres leches cake is a Latin American favorite. A light sponge cake that is soaked in a milk mixture for at least an hour, it’s basically the original poke cake. Instead of a traditional buttercream frosting, this cake gets topped with a sweetened whipped cream, cinnamon-sugar, and strawberries.

Get the Tres Leches Cake recipe.

6

Peach Cobbler Cheesecake

cheesecake with peach cobbler topping
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

This peach cobbler cheesecake has everything you love about a classic cheesecake and a peach cobbler combined into one delicious dessert. A layer of roasted peaches and spiced buttery crumble are baked into the center of an ultra-creamy vanilla cheesecake, then the cheesecake is topped with more peaches and crumble for a showstopping summer dessert!

Get the Peach Cobbler Cheesecake recipe.

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7

Cookies 'N' Cream Blondies

blondies with oreo pieces
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER

These blondies have both Oreos and Hershey's Cookies 'N' Creme Bars. 🙌

Get the Cookies 'N' Cream Blondies recipe.

8

Raspberry Cheesecake Lasagna

a slice of no bake raspberry cheesecake lasagna lifting out of the larger cheesecake lasagna in a glass pan
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNE

The first sign of summer is a big pan of fruity no-bake cheesecake, and this cheesecake lasagna is giving all that and more. Fresh raspberry filling sits atop layers of crunchy graham cracker crust and silky whipped cream cheese for a cool, creamy dessert that’s equally simple to make and impressive to serve.

Get the Raspberry Cheesecake Lasagna recipe.

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9

Milk 'N' Cookies Icebox Cake

icebox cake made of chocolate chip cookies and whipped cream layered on a cake stand in front of a blue background
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

All you need to make this show-stopper no-bake dessert are 4 ingredients—cookies, heavy cream, cream cheese and powdered sugar—and a couple hours. You're welcome to change up the cookies you use, but the beautiful thing about using Chips Ahoy, besides their nostalgic taste, is their magical absorption powers. While they're crunchy on their own, the second they hit milk ... BOOM! Chips Ahoy absorb liquid like a sponge while still maintaining their structure, which is ideal for an icebox cake.

Get the Milk 'N' Cookies Icebox Cake recipe.

10

Rice Krispie Treats

rice krispie treats stacked and in rows
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

In addition to the classic back-of-the-box recipe, there are countless Rice Krispie treat recipes on the internet today. This easy dessert is so simple and classic to make, and using our tips you will be left with the softest, chewiest, and most marshmallow-filled Rice Krispie treats every time.

Get the Rice Krispie Treats recipe.

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11

Cookie Butter No-Churn Ice Cream

cookie butter flavore dice cream with biscoff cookie pieces
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

To please the Biscoff fans, we loaded this ice cream up with cookie butter and crumbled Biscoff pieces. Then, you only need two more ingredients—heavy whipping cream and sweetened condensed milk—to create your ice cream; you might have all the ingredients in your fridge and pantry already!

Get the Cookie Butter No-Churn Ice Cream recipe.

12

Limoncello Tiramisu

limoncello tiramisu
PHOTO: BRYAN GARDNER; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

Tiramisu lovers, prepare to take your favorite coffee-soaked dessert to a world of lemon. Limoncello, lemon curd, and lemonade take full rein of this dessert, turning it into a summertime dream.

Get the Limoncello Tiramisu recipe.

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13

Grilled Peaches

grilled peaches
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: ERIKA JOYCE

Nothing beats a ripe, sticky-sweet peach, and while you can just bite right in, cooking with peaches is killer. One of our favorite ways? Grilling them, then drizzling them with honey, olive oil, and sea salt. Add freshly whipped cream or vanilla ice cream to take them OTT.

Get the Grilled Peaches recipe.

14

Cookie Brittle

cookie brittle
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

Cookie brittle is a particularly great hack for the holidays or any time you’re entertaining when you don’t have time or the oven space to bake multiple trays of cookies. Think of it like a faster, easier way to make a big batch of chocolate chip cookies. 😍

Get the Cookie Brittle recipe.

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15

Hostess Sheet Cake

chocolate sheet cake with white piped icing
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON

If you can't get enough of the fudgy, cream-filled cupcakes, then this sheet cake will be your new favorite dessert. Taking inspiration from the classic Hostess dessert, this sheet cake delivers on all the same flavors in an easy, shareable form.

Get the Hostess Sheet Cake recipe.

16

S’mores Brownies

chocolate brownies topped with toasted marshmallows
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON

Step aside, chocolate bars—s'mores brownies are the BEST way to eat s'mores. The fudgy brownies (upgraded with chopped chocolate bars) sit on top of a graham cracker crust, creating a perfect bottom layer for toasted marshmallows. Whether you want to skip the campfire or make this camping classic for crowd, these brownies are the perfect way share this summer treat.

Get the S’mores Brownies recipe.

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17

Blueberry Cheesecake Icebox Cake

blueberry cheesecake icebox cake with layers of graham crackers, whipped cheesecake, and blueberry jam on a marble slab
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER

When it’s hot outside, a no-bake dessert like this blueberry cheesecake icebox cake is an ace up your sleeve. Layers of blueberry jam, whipped cream cheese, and graham crackers are stacked together for a no-fuss cool and creamy masterpiece that looks like you spent hours crafting it—when all you did was shove it in the refrigerator to chill for a few hours. No oven required.

Get the Blueberry Cheesecake Icebox Cake recipe.

18

Strawberry Pop-Tart Blondies

strawberry pop tart blondies with icing and sprinkles
PHOTO: NICO SCHINCO; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

Buttery, chewy, and filled with strawberry jam, this dessert combines the nostalgia of Pop-Tarts and the classic comfort of blondies in one adorable bar cookie. The bite-size treats are great for breakfast or brunch, but also make a fun party dessert—plus, they’re easy to pull together.

Get the Strawberry Pop-Tart Blondies recipe.

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19

Drumstick Pie

ice cream pie with chocolate ganache, waffle cones and peanuts
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

Sugar cone fans—get ready to meet your new fave dessert. We use sugar cones not only for the topping in this no-bake dessert, but also in the homemade crust. Layered with vanilla ice cream, chocolate ganache, and crumbled peanuts for a sweet-salty, topping, this "pie" truly has something for everyone.

Get the Drumstick Pie recipe.

20

Molasses Cookies

cakey molasses cookies that have been rolled in granulated sugar sitting on a cooling rack
PARKER FEIERBACH

These molasses cookies are sort of like gingerbread cookies, but way better. They're packed with flavor (don't sleep on the black pepper), and they've got a soft, cake-like texture. We're obsessed.

Get the Molasses Cookies recipe.

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