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19 Ways to Have Cheese for Dessert

Brie and goat cheese and cheddar and ricotta: These are a few of our favorite things. So in our never-ending quest to eat cheese for every meal, here are 19 new ways to have it for dessert.

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Some the Wiser

Peach Tarts With Goat Cheese And Honey

Whip these babies up in less than 30 minutes.

Get the recipe

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Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell

Honey Ricotta Dip

If you end up finishing the whole bowl, we won’t judge.

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Ciao Florentina

Lemon Olive Oil Cake With Mascarpone

Perfect for a summer garden party.

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Eastern European Kitchen

Cottage Cheese Pancakes With Pineapple And Kiwi

Don’t let breakfast have all the fun. Eat these after dinner, too.

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O&O Eats

Apple Pie With Cheddar Cheese Crust

Has there ever been a more genius idea?

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The Food Charlatan

Blackberry Ricotta Pizza With Basil

A little bit sweet, a little bit savory. 

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Averie Cooks

Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies

Oooh, the secret ingredient to softer cookies.

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A Spicy Perspective

Blintz Pancakes With Blackberry Sauce

A traditional Russian treat.

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Erin McDowell

Cranberry-brie Puff-pastry Pops

If you can have just one, you’re much stronger than we are.

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Homemade Interest

Lemon Cream Cheese Danish

Eat half for dessert, then save the rest for breakfast. 

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Chef Sheilla

No-bake Avocado Lime Cheesecake

While we’re adding cheese, let’s just go ahead and throw in some avocado, our other favorite food.

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Life is But a Dish

Peach And Burrata Crostini

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Ai Made It For You

Blueberry Cream Cheese Doughnuts

OK, these are tricky to pull off, but #doughnutgoals. 

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Two Peas and Their Pod

Raspberry Cream Cheese Sweet Rolls

It’s all about the swirl, people.

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The Mediterranean Dish

Baked Brie With Figs, Walnuts And Pistachios

The gooier the better.

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Pretty Plain Janes

Pear Mascarpone Cake

Ooh, so fancy.

Get the recipe

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Two Peas and Their Pod

Blueberry Brie Grilled Cheese

Yep. You’re officially allowed to eat grilled cheese for dessert.


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Half Baked Harvest

Lemon Sugar Crepes With Whipped Cream Cheese

We never knew a meal could make us swoon, but there’s a first time for everything.



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Freelance Editor

From 2015-2020 Lindsay Champion held the role of Food and Wellness Director. She continues to write for PureWow as a Freelance Editor.