Recipes and Cooking Desserts & Baking Ginger Desserts for the Perfect Spicy-Sweet Treat By Katlyn Moncada Katlyn Moncada Instagram Katlyn Moncada is the associate food editor at BHG.com, sharing food news and tutorials on becoming better home cooks. She is a writer and editor with nearly a decade of experience in digital media, photography, and video production. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Published on September 21, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Andy Lyons Ginger—a versatile flowering plant with strong, spicy, flavor—is the star of all sorts of dishes and drinks (i.e. curries, teas, breads, etc.). It's loaded with good-for-you enzymes and antioxidants that help aid digestion, fight inflammation, and more. When combined with sweet ingredients, it provides the perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavor. Here we're showcasing ginger desserts including ginger cakes, cookies, and even frozen treats. Ginger isn't just for making gingerbread. 01 of 17 Triple-Ginger Cookies View Recipe Carson Downing If you love ginger, just wait until you try this triple-threat ginger dessert recipe. Ground ginger and crystallized ginger make up the cookie dough before getting rolled in a homemade ginger sugar. Brown sugar and molasses give these ginger cookies a rich, sweet flavor. 02 of 17 Gingerbread Cinnamon Rolls View Recipe Carson Downing Change up your holiday brunch menu by serving these stunning gingerbread rolls. Since we start this ginger recipe with a yeast dough, it's a great option for those that aren't into super sweet desserts. Cut them into normal rolls or check out the recipe video to see how to make the dough into this pretty shape. 03 of 17 Ginger-Cider Cheesecake Andy Lyons This ginger dessert recipe is the perfect finale to a holiday dinner. Not only do we pack ginger flavor into the crust made with gingersnaps, the rich homemade cheesecake filling includes both candied ginger and fresh ginger. The cider-cranberry glaze brings an irresistible sweet-tart finish to every bite. Buy It: Nordic Ware Spring Form Pan ($14, Target) 04 of 17 Mango-Ginger Gelato Kritsada Panichgul Take a tropical journey at home with this delicious ginger ice cream recipe that only requires 5 ingredients. The fresh mango and mango nectar balances the spice of the fresh ginger. Add a sprinkle of candied ginger and coconut on top for more flavor and texture. The 11 Best Ice Cream Makers to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth at Home 05 of 17 Classic Gingerbread View Recipe Andy Lyons You can't have a roundup of ginger desserts without a classic recipe like this. The moist gingerbread cake includes molasses for a deep, sweet flavor. Enjoy this traditional Christmas favorite with the homemade lemon sauce and some shredded lemon peel. Learn to Make Classic Gingerbread Cutouts 06 of 17 Ginger Crème Brûlée View Recipe Jason Donnelly This ginger dessert recipe leaves regular crème brûlée in the dust. Individual ramekins are filled with a homemade custard infused with fresh ginger. If you don't have a culinary torch, use our carmelized topper recipe (that creates an equally satisfying sugar-breaking crack) on the stove top. Buy It: Apilco Porcelain Ramekins ($30, Williams Sonoma) 07 of 17 Caramel Gingerbread Cupcakes View Recipe Blaine Moats These ginger cupcakes look (and taste) like something you'd find in a fancy bakery, but it's actually quite an easy dessert recipe to accomplish. We use gingerbread mix to keep the ingredient count down. Once baked, top with ice cream and caramel sauce for an indulgent sweet treat. 08 of 17 Caramel-Ginger Wild Rice Pudding Andy Lyons This cozy ginger dessert is made in your slow cooker. Wild rice and brown rice combine with coconut milk, fresh and ground ginger, sugar, and butter. After a few slow-simmered hours, you'll have a delectable bowl of rice pudding. Enjoy with purchased caramel ice cream topping. Buy It: Crock-Pot Slow Cooker ($50, Target) 09 of 17 Turmeric, Ginger and Honey Affogato View Recipe Carson Downing A ginger dessert that provides both an energy boost and powerful antioxidants? Sign us up! Fresh turmeric and ginger infuse a homemade cream cheese ice cream. The ginger ice cream is delish on its own, but we like turning it into an affogato covering a scoop with hot brewed coffee. 8 Anti-Inflammatory Foods to Add to Your Diet 10 of 17 Ginger Broil View Recipe Blaine Moats For a healthier ginger dessert, look no further than this easy recipe. Simply top grapefruit slices with butter, brown sugar, and ground ginger. Broil for a few minutes to caramelize the tops, then serve with plain yogurt and candied ginger. Healthy No-Bake Desserts When You Need a Sweet with Less Fuss 11 of 17 Ginger Peach Freeze View Recipe Kim Cornelison Ginger and peaches make a perfect team in this frozen dessert. This sweet ginger dessert only takes 10 minutes to prep. The hard part is waiting for it to freeze so you can dive in. Buy It: Ninja Foodi Power Blender System ($200, Target) 12 of 17 Ginger-Pumpkin Meringue Pie View Recipe Jason Donnelly This ginger dessert idea is perfect for fall. The ginger shines in the buttery gingersnap-graham cracker crust and cinnamon-ginger spiced pumpkin filling. A brown sugar meringue completes the sweet pie. 13 of 17 Lemon-Ginger Cheesecake Balls View Recipe Carson Downing No need to fire up the oven for these bite-size lemon and ginger desserts. Whip up a speedy no-bake cheesecake filling, shape into balls, and let them chill before coating in bittersweet chocolate. Store these delicious treats in the freezer up to 3 months for an easy sweet tooth fix. This Is the Only Way You Should Peel Ginger 14 of 17 Candied Ginger and Orange Icebox Cookies Andy Lyons Icebox cookies are a great way to be able to make fresh-baked goods asap. These slice-and-bake cookies are packed with crystallized ginger and shredded orange peel for a zesty-sweet bite. Sprinkle with coarse sugar for a pretty finish. Buy It: Wilton Ultra Bake Pro Cookie Sheet Set ($18, Target) 15 of 17 Ginger Carrot Cake View Recipe Con Poulos This top-rated ginger cake will have all your guests asking for the recipe. The light and fluffy cake layers are dotted with candied ginger and shredded carrots. A cream cheese frosting provides the tangy-sweet flavor you love from classic carrot cake. 16 of 17 Very Ginger Pound Cake View Recipe Joyce Oudkerk Pool What makes this ginger cake very gingery? Crystallized ginger and grated fresh ginger, that's what. Utilize seasonal blood oranges and kumquats for the showstopping topping. 17 of 17 Ginger Pumpkin Mousse Scott Little An entire can of pumpkin goes into this ginger dessert recipe that stays nice and fluffy thanks to frozen whipped topping and gelatin. Keep your fresh ginger dessert light on the calories by using fat-free milk and light whipped topping. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit