If you’re looking for an upgrade on your typical summer desserts, look no further than these Molly Yeh recipes that are anything but average. From mochi cookies to Turkish coffee brownies, Molly Yeh’s uniquely playful and creative take on classic desserts are the kind of treats you’ll dream about all summer long. Read on for her most popular summer dessert recipes of all time!
Chocolate Chunk Cherry Cobbler
Black Forest Cake lovers, say hello to this summery take on your favourite dessert. Featuring fresh cherries, a buttery cobbler topping and big melty chunks of chocolate to tie it all together, this decadent dessert is Molly Yeh’s most popular summer dessert recipe for good reason!
Mochi Cookies
Easily one of Molly Yeh’s best cookie recipes of all time, these sweet treats combine mochi, a Japanese chewy rice flour dessert, with an irresistible chocolate cookie recipe for a dessert you’ll make on repeat. Bring these to your next picnic or barbecue and they’ll be devoured in a flash!
Carrot Cake With Spiced Cream Cheese Frosting
Who says carrot cake is only for spring? Molly Yeh’s Carrot Cake With Spiced Cream Cheese is one of our most popular desserts of all time, no matter the season. Her secret ingredient is cardamom-forward hawaij, a warm spice blend from Yemen that Molly adds to both the cake and the creamy frosting. Once you try it, this is sure to be your go-to carrot cake recipe.
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake
It’s no surprise that this list features yet another delightful Molly Yeh cookie recipe. Whether you’re celebrating a summer birthday or just looking for a show-stopping dessert for your next summer soiree, this massive cookie takes the cake, literally! All of your favourite flavours of a chocolate chip cookie are baked in XL format and then topped with colourful buttercream frosting.
Turkish Coffee Brownies
The Cosmic Brownies of your childhood get a grownup twist in this decadent recipe that infuses classic brownies with the rich flavours of Turkish coffee. Chocolate and coffee are a match made in heaven, and the funfetti sprinkles that top this sweet treat are the perfect finishing touch.
Apple Butter Rolls With Honey Marzipan Frosting
This twist on classic cinnamon rolls swaps in marzipan, honey, and apple butter for the classic cinnamon filling and the results are seriously scrumptious! Topped with a nutty and fluffy frosting, this treat is just as good for dessert as it is for breakfast.
Peanut Butter Blondie Ice Cream Sandwiches
It’s hard to beat an ice cream sandwich in the summertime, but Molly Yeh manages to give the beloved treat an upgrade by using a peanut butter blondie as the cookie base! With luscious, creamy vanilla ice cream in the centre, this treat screams summer.
S’mores Pie
All the flavours of s’mores without any of the bug bites? Yes please! This slab pie is a bit like an oversized s’mores Pop Tart, featuring layers of marshmallows, dark chocolate and a crisp buttery crust.
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Miso Caramel Cracker Cookies
This quick and easy dessert puts a Japanese twist on the sandwich crackers you grew up snacking on. Instead of cheese or peanut butter, these crackers have a caramel miso filling that hits all the right sweet and savoury notes. Dipped into dark chocolate and finished with colourful funfetti sprinkles, your inner child will be totally obsessed with these.
Individual Candy Bar Salads
This is far from your average salad — homemade candy bars are sliced and then used as a topping for a rich pudding, complete with tart Granny Smith apples and a generous dollop of whipped cream. We have a feeling your kiddos will be asking for “salad” every night of the week after trying these!
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