Shhh…some of them are actually quite easy!

Shingling the apples beautifully isn’t hard, it just requires a little patience.

), these bars are just as impressive as a layer cake.

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Don’t skip the flaky sea salt on top; it pulls the whole dessert together.

pie will have guests thinking you went to pastry school.

Finish it with pecans, or for those who are nut-free, festive sprinkles.

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Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Cheesecake

This decadent recipe transforms the flavor of chocolate-covered strawberries into a pretty cheesecake.

Plus, the layer ofchocolate ganacheactually comes together in the microwave.

Just check that not to over bake them, or you’ll miss out on the lava-like center.

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And the cream cheese frosting is super forgiving, too.

Raspberry-White Chocolate Meringue Sandwich Cookies

Freeze-dried raspberries give homemade meringue a pretty pink hue.

You’ll have to whip out the piping bag for this recipe, but it’s well worth it.

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Mini Caramel Cakes

Everybody’s favorite Southern cake just got a cuteness upgrade.

A little sprinkle of fancy flaky sea salt makes these delightful treats party perfect.

Pro tip: Place fresh berries between the layers with the stem side down for the prettiest presentation.

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Apple Rose Tart

This apple tart isalmosttoo pretty to eat.

If you have a kitchen torch, now is the time to break it out.

If you might’t find or don’t want to use grapefruit, larger oranges will also work.

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Coconut Chiffon Cake

A lighter-than-air sponge and tropical flavors lift this stunninglayer caketo delicious new heights.

make a run at use the best berries you’re able to find, for the best flavor.

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Ambrosia Trifle

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Chocolate Lava Cake

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Raspberry-White Chocolate Meringue Sandwich Cookies

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Cranberry-Orange Cake with Orange Buttercream

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Bourbon Ball Tart

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Apple Rose Tart

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Lemon Meringue Cheesecake

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Caramel Apple Cake

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Triple Chocolate Brownie-Mousse Stacks

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pink champagne cake

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