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Dessert Recipes

These dessert recipes were created by local Arizona chefs and have been graciously shared by them so About.com readers can try them out. Some of these recipes are related to specific holidays, like Thanksgiving or Halloween. Some of these desserts are good any time of the year.

Caramelized Apple Brown Butter Tart

Get a recipe for Caramelized Apple Brown Butter Tart Recipe. This recipe for Caramelized Apple Brown Butter Tart Recipe was provided by Canal in Scottsdale.

Chocolate Pear Torte

See a recipe for Chocolate Pear Torte. This Chocolate Pear Torte recipe is from the Boulders Resort in Carefree, Arizona.

Chocolate Tamales

Get a recipe for Chocolate Tamales from Los Sombreros in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Day of the Dead Cupcakes

See a recipe for a Day of the Dead Cupcakes from District American Kitchen and Wine Bar in Phoenix, Arizona.

Fairytale Brownies Peanut Butter Pie

See a recipe for Fairytale Brownies Peanut Butter Pie. This Peanut Butter Pie recipe is from Fairytale Brownies in Phoenix, AZ.

Fruit Cake

Fruit Cake is a traditional British dessert. Here is a recipe for Fruit Cake.

Hazelnut Parfait

See a recipe for Hazelnut Parfait. This Hazelnut Parfait recipe is from St. Francis Restaurant in Phoenix, AZ.

Holiday Souffle

See a recipe for Holiday Souffle. This Holiday Souffle recipe is from Estate House in Scottsdale, AZ.

Huckleberry Cheesecake

See a recipe for Huckleberry Cheesecake. This Huckleberry Cheesecake is from Roaring Fork in Scottsdale, AZ.

Marshmallow Chicks and Bunnies

Want to make your own marshmallow chicks? They are even better than Peeps! Here's the recipe.

Mini Orange Jack-O-Lanterns with Milk Chocolate Mousse

Recipe for Mini Orange Jack O Lanterns with Milk Chocolate Mousse from T. Cook's in Phoenix, Arizona. A Halloween dessert idea!

Peach and Berries Cobbler

A simple recipe for Peach and Berries Cobbler.

Pecan Crusted Sweet Potatoes

This recipe for Pecan Crusted Sweet Potatoes is perfect for winter holiday occasions, and is served at Spotted Donkey Cantina II in Scottsdale, AZ.

Pumpkin Bread Pudding

See a recipe for Pumpkin Bread Pudding. This Pumpkin Bread Pudding recipe was provided by Eddie V's, a restaurant in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Pumpkin Pie

See a recipe for Pumpkin Pie. This is a Pumpkin Pie recipe from Tammy Coe Cakes in Arizona.

Pumpkin Spiced Cheesecake

See a recipe for Pumpkin Spiced Cheesecake from C4 Coffee and Wine Bar in Cave Creek, Arizona. Pumpkin Spiced Cheesecake makes a great holiday dessert.

Sticky Toffee Pudding

See a recipe for Sticky Toffee Pudding. This Sticky Toffee Pudding recipe is from St. Francis Restaurant in Phoenix, AZ.

Strawberry Rhubarb Strudel with Buttermilk Ice Cream

See a recipe for Strawberry Rhubarb Strudel with Buttermilk Ice Cream. This Strawberry Rhubarb Strudel recipe is from Estate House in Scottsdale, AZ.

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