Holiday Planning & Ideas Father's Day 30 Father's Day Desserts He'll Love From cheesecake to pudding pie and ice-cream sandwiches, these are the sweetest endings for Dad on his special day. By Victoria Spencer Victoria Spencer Victoria Spencer is an experienced food editor, writer, and recipe developer. She manages the Martha Stewart recipe archive and is always curious about new ingredients and the best techniques. She has been working in food media for over 20 years. Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 30, 2024 Close Photo: Alpha Smoot Show your love for Dad with a homemade pie, Bundt cake, tart, or a batch of cookies. Our Father's Day desserts range from decadent cheesecakes to fruity cobblers—and from no-bake treats like ice-cream cakes to elaborate baked confections like hummingbird cake. Whether he's a chocoholic or prefers vanilla, we've got you covered. Most of our recipes are make-ahead treats, which is especially handy if you're also grilling dinner this Father's Day. Whatever you need, you're sure to find a dessert just right for Dad in this collection. 28 Classic Father's Day Recipes the Whole Family Will Enjoy 01 of 30 Banana Cream Pudding Bryan Gardner Dad will appreciate that you made him this spectacular dessert with layers of banana-vanilla pudding, vanilla wafer cookies, slices of ripe banana, and whipped cream. (Remember, it needs time to set, so make it a day ahead.) View Recipe 02 of 30 Chocolate Peanut-Butter Sheet Cake Con Poulos Rich and tender chocolate cake meets luscious peanut butter frosting in this sheet cake that's just right for Dad. The frosting is made with creamy peanut butter, so go ahead and scatter chopped peanuts along the edges for any crunchy fans in the house. View Recipe 03 of 30 Classic Ice Cream Sandwiches If your dad leans classic—or if he loves ice cream—treat him to these homemade ice cream sandwiches. We use a simple chocolate cake for the sandwiches and pair them with store-bought ice cream—what is his favorite flavor? Our streamlined recipe makes it a cinch to assemble these treats. View Recipe 04 of 30 Everything Cookies Chris Simpson If Dad can't land on one all-time favorite cookie, bake him a batch that has a little bit of everything. In addition to chocolate chips, these sweet treats include cereal flakes, pretzels, and toffee bits for extra crunch. View Recipe 05 of 30 Vanilla Pudding Pie Kate Mathis A chocolate-wafer crust holds a silky vanilla bean pudding in this decadent dessert. Billows of vanilla whipped cream and a dusting of cocoa powder make the perfect final flourish. View Recipe 06 of 30 Strawberry Shortcakes Christopher Testani Not your usual strawberry shortcake, we say this version is the best yet. It swaps the biscuit for a simple one-bowl cupcake cake batter that you don’t need to get the mixer out to make. Each “shortcake” is sliced horizontally and filled with strawberries and whipped cream. View Recipe 07 of 30 Toasted Marshmallow Cupcakes When cupcakes meet s'mores, you know it's going to be good. And you know Dad is going to love the rich yet delicate chocolate cupcake with its toasted jumbo marshmallow topping. View Recipe 08 of 30 Peach Chiffon Pie Marcus Nilsson This is a must-make, no-bake frozen dessert that Dad will adore. A filling of peach purée—with a touch of gelatin to keep it firm once it's out of the freezer—contrasts wonderfully with a gingersnap crumb crust. Slices of fresh peach top it off in style. View Recipe 09 of 30 Coffee-Meringue Ice Cream Cake Jonathan Lovekin If Dad loves coffee, then this is the recipe you need. It's like a cappuccino in meringue and ice cream form. Store-bought ice cream is enhanced with almonds, ground coffee beans, and a little flaky salt. Then, it's sandwiched between coffee-swirled meringues to form this delicious gluten-free dessert. View Recipe 10 of 30 Loaf-Pan Buckeye Brownies David Malosh A combination of two desserts—buckeyes and brownies—this mashup features a ribbon of rich peanut butter cream that's sandwiched between a top and bottom layer of chocolatey brownies. It's definitely Dad-approved. View Recipe 11 of 30 Coconut-Lime Crumble Blueberry Pie Paola + Murray Here's a perfect combination of summer flavors: fresh blueberries are baked beneath a crumble infused with coconut and a squeeze of lime. View Recipe 12 of 30 Chocolate and Vanilla Pudding Cake Lennart Weibull This dense pudding cake can be made in advance. Milk-chocolate pudding trails the center of the dessert, while chocolate cake and white chocolate buttercream tie it all together. View Recipe 13 of 30 Bacon Potato-Chip Chocolate Cookies When Dad needs a little something salty with something sweet, this epic cookie is sure to satisfy. The combination of crumbled bacon, crunchy potato chips, and dark chocolate chips is worthy of the day's honoree. View Recipe 14 of 30 Orange-Cardamom Bundt Cake Marcus Nilsson If your father loves sipping a glass of Grand Marnier after dinner, then he'll love this citrus, spiced Bundt cake, the light glaze made with his favorite liqueur. It's understated and sophisticated—just like Dad. View Recipe 15 of 30 Cherry Raspberry Semifreddo Paola + Murray Does your dad insist on having a few servings of fruit every day? Treat him to this berry delicious dessert that features cherries and raspberries, accented with elderflower liqueur and fresh lemon juice. View Recipe 16 of 30 Boston Cream Pie Some things never go out of style—and this custard-filled cake adorned with a fudgy chocolate ganache is one of them. View Recipe 17 of 30 German Chocolate Bundt Cake Marcus Nilsson Packed with pecans, coconut, and plenty of rich chocolate, this fudgy cake is made for the chocolate lover in your life. Top with a decadent chocolate ganache for an extra layer of indulgence. View Recipe 18 of 30 Basil-Yogurt Panna Cotta With Grapefruit Gelèe Con Poulos Father's Day falls just a few days before the official start of summer, so why not celebrate Dad and the warm weather with a no-bake dessert that's delicate and refreshing? This one chills grapefruit gelée (think fancy jello) and then finishes it off with a basil-infused yogurt and a sprinkle of sea salt. View Recipe 19 of 30 Perfect Rum-Vanilla Cream Pie Johnny Miller This simple pie makes a spectacular Father's Day dessert. Vanilla bean is used in the custard and the whipped cream topping for rich flavor. View Recipe 20 of 30 Hummingbird Carrot Cake Chris Simpson Celebrate the best guy in your life with a version of this favorite Southern cake that's made with banana, pineapple, coconut, and carrots. View Recipe 21 of 30 Fudgy Turtle Brownies Ren Fuller Bake him these next-level brownies for the best Father's Day dessert. They're amped up with caramel sauce and pecans—plus plenty of chocolate. View Recipe 22 of 30 Peach and Raspberry Oat Cobbler Kate Mathis If Dad enjoys a combination of refreshing and rich flavors for dessert, he will love this cobbler. It boasts a tart-and-sweet base of raspberries and peaches. Rolled oats are added to the biscuit topping for a textured bite. View Recipe 23 of 30 Crispy Cereal Treats Kirsten Francis Your little ones can help make dessert for Dad. These all-star Rice Krispies treats can be customized with flavors including cocoa nutty, trail mix, tropical breeze, and berries and cream. View Recipe 24 of 30 Football Cupcakes This Father's Day dessert is sure to earn a touchdown. Inspired by Dad's favorite game, chocolate cupcakes are topped with green sprinkles and chocolate cut-outs shaped like a football. View Recipe 25 of 30 Cherry Cheese Strudel Pie Christopher Testani Tart cherries are swirled and twirled throughout this creamy ricotta-based pie that's special enough for Dad on his day. View Recipe 26 of 30 Banana-Split Ice Cream Cake Alpha Smoot If he is a kid at heart, your Dad will love this ice cream cake inspired by the timeless ice cream sundae. The base is an Italian semifreddo topped with chocolate wafer cookies, bananas, maraschino cherries, and whipped cream. View Recipe 27 of 30 Big-Batch Triple Chocolate Brownie Bars Marcus Nilsson For an epic chocolate bite, make these special treats that incorporate dried fruit, chopped white chocolate, roasted chocolate, and coarsely chopped chocolate into regular brownies. View Recipe 28 of 30 Double-Coconut Cream Pie Johnny Miller Two layers of coconut are in this dreamy pie for Dad to devour. The filling is made with unsweetened coconut milk and sweetened shredded coconut—then, it's topped with whipped cream and shredded coconut. View Recipe 29 of 30 Classic New York-Style Cheesecake Bryan Gardner A classic guy deserves an equally classic dessert. If you agree, make this New York-Style Cheesecake for Father's Day. The smooth base is made with cream cheese, eggs, and sour cream, then served over a homemade graham cracker crust. View Recipe 30 of 30 Vanilla Sheet Cake With Chocolate Ganache Buttercream Alpha Smoot Are you celebrating several father figures who make life so much sweeter? This crowd-friendly sheet cake is just the thing to serve to a group of deserving guys. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit