Nutty indulgence: 15 decadent desserts with a crunchy surprise

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Satisfy your sweet cravings that include your favorite nuts with our collection of Decadent Desserts with a Crunchy Surprise. These creations celebrate all things indulgent, where sweet and savory collide with the delightful crunch of various nuts.

A slice of a strawberry jam Bakewell tart.
Strawberry Bakewell Tart. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Apple Cider Baked Apples

A baked apples on a white plate with a glaze dripping onto a plate.
Apple Cider Baked Apples. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Savor a freshly baked Apple Cider Baked Apple, brimming with pecans and succulent cranberries, nestled within a glaze of sweet cinnamon and rich cider, served piping hot from the oven.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cider Baked Apples

Apple Cranberry Baked Oatmeal

Baked oatmeal with sliced apples on top.
Apple Cranberry Baked Oatmeal. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This Baked Oatmeal is a one-bowl quick-to-make twist on your regular bowl of oatmeal. Filled with apples, cranberries, cinnamon, crunchy pecans, and brown sugar, enjoy a slice for breakfast with a drizzle of maple syrup.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cranberry Baked Oatmeal

Banana Cake Roll

A sliced banana cake roll on a white platter.
Banana Cake Roll. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Try this easy Banana Roll Cake recipe that combines a cream cheese filling that’s baked along with the sponge cake that makes it so easy to roll up. We added pecans, dried cranberries, and candied ginger for an extra delectable dessert cake.
Get the Recipe: Banana Cake Roll

Strawberry Jam Tart

A slice of a strawberry jam Bakewell tart.
Strawberry Jam Tart. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Banana Caramel Cake

Make this easy Jam Tart for dessert filled with strawberry jam and almond frangipane nestled inside a flaky tart crust for a simple dessert that tastes amazing.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Jam Tart

Iced banana cake with pecans on top.
Banana Caramel Cake. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This Easy Banana Caramel Cake is tender and flavorful, and it all starts with a boxed cake mix that tastes like it came from a high-end bakeshop.
Get the Recipe: Banana Caramel Cake

Chocolate Covered Kettle Corn Bars

Chocolate Covered Kettle Corn Bars. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Chocolate-covered kettle corn bars are a fun and unique twist on the classic combination of popcorn and chocolate, and we added salty pecans for a bit of crunch.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Covered Kettle Corn Bars

Christmas Biscotti {with Fruit and Nuts}

Candied fruit biscotti on a wire tray.
Christmas Biscotti {with Fruit and Nuts}. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Indulge in the perfect balance of sweet and savory with our delightful Fruit and Nut Christmas Biscotti, a delectable holiday treat thats also perfect for gift giving.
Get the Recipe: Christmas Biscotti {with Fruit and Nuts}

Maple Syrup Walnut Muffins

Muffins in a pan with icing and walnuts.
Maple Syrup Walnut Muffins. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

These soft and tender streusel-topped Maple Syrup Walnut Muffins are buttery, crunchy, and filled with the most delicious flavors; they make a perfect treat with your morning tea or coffee, or afternoon snack. These mildly sweet muffins will satisfy your maple craving.
Get the Recipe: Maple Syrup Walnut Muffins

Nutmeg and Pecan Braided Bread

A sliced loaf of pean nutmeg bread.
Nutmeg and Pecan Braided Bread. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Bake this delicious egg enriched Nutmeg and Pecan Bread that’s fluffy inside and golden brown outside, topped with a pretty braid.
Get the Recipe: Nutmeg and Pecan Braided Bread

Peach Almond Tart

A slice of peach ttart on a white board.
Peach Almond Tart. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This crowd-pleasing Peach Almond Tart with Vanilla Bean recipe is big on flavor and always a favorite dessert with a flaky crust, a simple almond filling, and the wonderful flavors from vanilla.
Get the Recipe: Peach Almond Tart

Pear Puff Pastry Pinwheels

Pear and cranberry pinwheels on a white board.
Pear Puff Pastry Pinwheels. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Pears in Puff Pastry Appetizers are deliciously fruity and savory bite-sized tarts all wrapped up in a flaky golden brown pastry filled with sweet cranberries, pistachios and ripe pears.
Get the Recipe: Pear Puff Pastry Pinwheels

Pecan Thumbprint Cookies

Spooning apricot jam into pecan thumbprint cookies.
Pecan Thumbprint Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

These little bite-sized jammy Pecan Thumbprint Cookies have a delicious buttery brown sugar flavor that everyone loves and a tender crumb that melts in your mouth.
Get the Recipe: Pecan Thumbprint Cookies

Pecan Tassies

A cup of tea next to a plate of cookies with pecans.
Pecan Tassies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

These homemade Pecan Tassies are sweet little pecan pies but only in a smaller size.
Get the Recipe: Pecan Tassies

Pumpkin Cranberry Bread

Iced pumpkin cranberry bread with a cup of tea.
Pumpkin Cranberry Bread. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Pumpkin cranberry bread is a delightful autumn treat, combining pumpkin’s warm flavors with cranberries’ tart sweetness and crunchy pecans.
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Cranberry Bread

Pumpkin Sheet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting.

A slice of pumpkin cake with white icing.
Pumpkin Sheet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting.. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Indulge in this moist pumpkin sheet cake, generously iced with a decadent layer of creamy, tangy white chocolate cream cheese icing. Add ginger, pecan and cranberry topping for a delicious fall-flavored cake.
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Sheet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting.

Bourbon Pecan Pie

Pecan pie on a plate with a slice taken out.
Bourbon Pecan Pie. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

We’ve elevated a pecan pie’s sweet and salty flavor by incorporating a warm, spicy bourbon, which enhances the overall taste. I guarantee that this Bourbon Pecan Pie will become a beloved dessert.
Get the Recipe: Bourbon Pecan Pie

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