50 Desserts That Start with D

I love discovering desserts! And I’m here’s for another roundup of the most delicious desserts that start with D! From derby pie to dirt cake to dobos torte–if there’s a ‘D’ dessert, I’ve got it here!

To round things off, I’ve listed other sweets like candies in my FAQs section!

Desserts that start with D

Dive into decadent desserts–you’ll never be without delicious treats again.

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1. Derby Pie

I LOVE pie! Derby pie is a classic Southern dessert that’s similar to pecan pie. It’s gooey, sweet filling is bound to garner oohs and aahs. Plus, chocolate chips and walnuts, who can resist?

Related: 72 Southern Pie Recipes Everyone Should Try

2. Dobos Torte

A friend gave me a quick version of this recipe using a cake mix, but I prefer baking from scratch. Dobos torte is a Hungarian chocolate cake with layers of sponge cake filled with chocolate buttercream and topped with caramel brittle. My friends can’t get enough! 

3. Dutch Apple Pie

Dutch apple pies are made with an apple filling, flaky crust, and crumble topping. Apple pie meets apple crisp for the quintessential fall dessert! My Thanksgiving dinner guests always enjoy it.

Related: 100 American Pies (Easy Recipes)

4. Dame Blanche

Dame Blanche is a Belgian dessert that’s similar to a sundae. It’s made with vanilla ice cream, hot fudge sauce, and whipped cream. The dessert is often garnished with almonds or shaved chocolate. It’s impossible not to be happy when you see the fun toppings!

5. Doberge Cake

Doberge cake is a classic New Orleans dessert that’s made with layers of cake and custard. The cake is often flavored with chocolate or lemon. I coat it with a homemade buttercream frosting. This recipe takes time, but it’s easy and worth it! 

Related: 24 American Puddings

6. Dominostein

Dominostein is a German/Austrian Christmas dessert made with a base of Lebkuchen, middle layer of jelly, and a top layer of marzipan. I make a batch each holiday season. 

7. Dacquoise

Dacquoise is a French dessert that’s made with layers of almond and hazelnut meringue and whipped cream or buttercream. It is typically served chilled with fruit. 

8. Dundee Cake

Dundee cake is a classic Scottish fruit cake made with cherries, sultanas, almonds and a sweet glaze. It’s perfect for the holidays if you’re a fan of fruit cake like I am!

9. Daifuku

Daifuku is a Japanese dessert that’s made with mochi, a sweet, sticky rice cake. The mochi is filled with sweetened red bean paste or fruit, and is typically served with green tea. It is so delicious.

10. Dark Chocolate Cake

I love any excuse to make a decadent Dark Chocolate Cake. This is the dessert of my dreams! Tender, moist, with a rich chocolate frosting. This dessert that starts with D is one of my favorites but I also LOVE a decadent Dulce de Leche.

Related: 101 Traditional American Cakes (+ Recipes)

11. Dulce de Leche

Dulce de leche is a classic Latin American dessert topping that’s made with sweetened condensed milk that’s been cooked until it’s thick and caramelized. It can be eaten on its own or with ice cream, cakes, and other desserts that start with D.

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12. Danish

Danish pastries are a breakfast staple, but they’re also a delicious dessert. These flaky, buttery pastries are filled with sweet fruit or creamy cheese, and are often topped with a drizzle of icing.

13. Date Bars

Need to bring dessert to your next potluck? Date bars are made with a buttery oatmeal crust and a filling of chopped dates and nuts. This desserts that begins with D will disappear quickly.

14. Deep-Fried Oreos

Deep-fried Oreos are an indulgent dessert for those who love chocolate and fried foods. They’re made by dipping Oreos in a sweet batter and deep-frying them. They’re then dusted with powdered sugar.

15. Delizia al Limone

This dessert that begins with D is a sponge cake filled with a lemon cream, brushed with Limoncello syrup, and then covered in a lemon whipped cream glaze.  It’s absolutely decadent!  

16. Drømmekage

Drømmekage is a light and buttery vanilla sponge cake with an incredibly flavorful caramelized coconut topping. They’re a dessert that starts with D that never lasts long with me around. 

17. Dampfnudel

Dampfnudel is a light and fluffy German dessert. It’s a steamed yeast dumpling served with vanilla sauce or fruit compote. The texture is similar to a soft bread roll with a sweet and buttery flavor.

18. Diples

Diples is a traditional Greek dessert made by rolling thin sheets of dough into long, thin strips, which are then fried until golden brown. It’s drizzled with honey syrup and sprinkled with cinnamon and chopped nuts.

19. Donauwelle

Donauwelle Kuchen (Snow White Cake) is a classic German cake with layers of vanilla and chocolate cake, cherries, buttercream, and topped with chocolate. I think it’s as delicious as it is stunning!

20. Dump Cake

Dump cake is a simple American dessert similar to a cobbler with a cake-like topping. It is made by unmixed ingredients that are “dumped” into a cake pan.

21. Douhua

Douhua is a Chinese dessert that’s made with soft tofu and a sweet syrup. The tofu is often served cold or hot, and can be flavored with ginger, red bean paste, or fruit.

22. Dziriettes

Dziriettes are almond filled cookies. The name Dziriettes means “from Algiers”. They are decorated with almonds or sugar pearls. They are typically served with tea or coffee.

23. Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

Double chocolate chip cookies are soft-baked thick and chunky that add extra doses of chocolate. They’re indulgent, rich, and fudgy with chewy centers, crispy edges, and melty chocolate chips in each bite.

24. Dutch Stroopwafel

A traditional Dutch stroopwafel is made from two thin, waffle-like cookies sandwiched with a caramel syrup filling. The name “stroopwafel” literally translates to “syrup waffle”.

25. Derby Cake

Derby cake is a traditional Kentucky dessert that’s similar to pound cake. It’s made with bourbon, butter, and sugar, giving it a rich and boozy flavor. The cake is often served with a bourbon glaze or topped with whipped cream and fresh berries.

26. Drop Cookies

Drop cookies are made with a simple dough that’s dropped onto a baking sheet and baked until golden brown. Drop cookies are not rolled or cut into specific shapes.

27. Dondurma

Dondurma is a Turkish dessert that’s similar to ice cream. It is made with milk, sugar and salep. With a unique consistency, it is not like other ice creams I’ve tasted.

28. Dirt Cake

Dirt cake (or dirt pudding) is a dessert dessert that starts with D made with layers of chocolate pudding, crushed Oreos, and gummy worms. It is sometimes served in a flowerpot for a fun presentation since it resembles dirt.

29. Ding Dongs

Ding Dongs are a classic American dessert that is similar to a small chocolate-covered cake. They’re filled with creamy marshmallow filling and coated in chocolate. This classic dessert is made by Hostess.

30. Dolly Parton Butterscotch Pie

Dolly Parton Butterscotch Pie is made with a pecan crust filled with butterscotch filling. The filling is made with brown sugar, cornstarch, butter, eggs, and milk, which are cooked together until thick and creamy. The pie is served chilled.

31. Drizzle Cake

Drizzle cake is an easy to make dessert that starts with D. There’s no sifting or creaming. Just dump in a bowl, mix, and you’re baking. The last step is to drizzle your drizzle on top.

32. Do Nothing Cake

Do Nothing Cake is an easy one-bowl cake that doesn’t require a mixer. This tender and moist cake that starts with D is made with flour, sugar, and canned pineapple. It’s often topped with a cream cheese frosting.

33. Donut (Doughnut)

Donuts are circular, deep-fried desserts made of flour–with a hole in the middle or a filling. Fillings include jams, cream and chocolate. They are often topped with sprinkles, glaze, powdered sugar, or glaze.

34. Depression Cake

During the Great Depression people made this cake with little or no milk, sugar, butter, or eggs. These ingredients were expensive or scarce at the time.

35. Desperation Pie

Desperation pie or “make-do” pie is made with simple ingredients. They date back to the 1740s, when cooks used what was in season where they lived. Common types of desperation pie are buttermilk pie or chess pie. I added some vanilla extract–I love the result.

36. Divinity

Divinity is a classic Southern meringue-based candy dessert that is between fudge, nougat, and marshmallow. It’s made with light corn syrup, sugar, and stiff egg whites–and tastes divine, hence the name.

37. Dutch Baby Pancake

Dutch baby pancake is similar to Yorkshire pudding. They are baked in the oven, rather than fried. This dessert is often topped with mixed berries and whipped cream. When I need an easy dessert, this is the dish I turn to. My guests are glad I do!

38. Dessert Dumplings

Dessert dumplings are a unique dessert that’s popular in Germany and Austria. They’re made with a sweet yeast dough that’s filled with fruit, jam, or chocolate. The dumplings are boiled and then coated in buttery breadcrumbs.

39. Dabby-Doughs

Dabby-Doughs are popular in Pennsylvania Dutch country. They’re made with a sweet dough that’s rolled into balls and fried until golden brown. The dough balls are then coated in cinnamon-sugar and served warm.

40. Djevrek

Djevrek is a Turkish dessert that’s similar to a bagel. It’s made with a dough that’s boiled and then baked, giving it a chewy texture. The dessert is often topped with sesame seeds.

41. Dodol

I absolutely love Dodol, it’ a traditional Indonesian sticky dessert that’s made with coconut milk and palm sugar. The dessert is often flavored with pandan leaves and other spices.

42. Dessert Bars

Dessert bars are typically made by combining a buttery crust with a sweet filling, such as fruit, chocolate, or caramel. The bars are then baked until golden brown and cut into bite-sized pieces.

43. Daral

Daral is a traditional dessert from Uzbekistan that is similar to a sweet dumpling. It is made with rolls of crêpes and caramelized coconut. This delightful dessert that starts with D will melt in your mouth! It is typically served with coffee or tea.

44. Deep-Dish Cherry Pie

Deep-dish cherry pie is a classic American dessert made with a flaky crust and a filling of sweet cherries, sugar, and cornstarch. I make cherry pies throughout the summer.

45. Dulce de Batata

Dulce de Batata is a traditional Argentinean dessert that’s made with sweet potatoes and sugar. The sweet potatoes are cooked until they’re soft and then mashed with sugar to create a sweet and creamy dessert.

46. Dragon’s Beard Candy

Dragon’s beard candy (also known as Chinese cotton candy or Longxusu) is a traditional Chinese sweet confectionary dessert similar to floss halva. 

47. Dabbie-Doughs

Dabby-Dough dessert pastries are traditionally made using dough leftovers from making a pie. The filling is usually made of cinnamon and white sugar sprinkled on butter. It is then rolled, sliced, and baked.

48. Dutchie

Dutchies are square, yeast-lifted doughnuts that include raisins. They are coated with a sugary glaze. I make them all the time because they’re so easy to make and everyone loves them! 

49. Danish Butter Cookies

Crispy Danish butter cookies originated in Denmark. They are made with butter, flour, and sugar and are similar to shortbread cookies.

50. Dole Whip

The classic Disney Dole Whip is the perfect summer dessert. The best part is I don’t have to wait for my next trip to Disneyland to enjoy this delightful dessert that starts with D!

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Desserts That Start With D

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Over 50+ desserts listed that start with D – if there’s a sweet treat I've got it here!

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Ingredients

• Derby Pie
• Dobos Torte
• Dutch Apple Pie
• Dame Blanche
• Doberge Cake
• Dominostein
• Dacquoise
• Dundee Cake
• Daifuku
• Dark Chocolate Cake
• Dulce de Leche
• Danish
• Date Bars
• Deep-Fried Oreos
• Delizia al Limone
• Drømmekage
• Dampfnudel
• Diples
• Donauwelle
• Dump Cake
• Douhua
• Dziriettes
• Double Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Dutch Stroopwafel
• Derby Cake
• Drop Cookies
• Dondurma
• Dirt Cake
• Ding Dongs
• Dolly Parton Butterscotch Pie
• Drizzle Cake
• Do Nothing Cake
• Donut (Doughnut)
• Depression Cake
• Desperation Pie
• Divinity
• Dutch Baby Pancake
• Dessert Dumplings
• Dabby-Doughs
• Djevrek
• Dodol
• Dessert Bars
• Daral
• Deep-Dish Cherry Pie
• Dulce de Batata
• Dragon’s Beard Candy
• Dabbie-Doughs
• Dutchie
• Danish Butter Cookies
• Dole Whip

Instructions

1. Decide on your favorite dessert that starts with D
2. Prep & Enjoy!

Desserts that start with D – FAQs

What desserts start with the word ‘Dutch’?

Some desserts that start with the word ‘Dutch’ include the Dutch Apple Pie, Dutch Baby Pancake, Dutch Butter Cake, Dutch Letters, Dutch Almond Bars, Dutch Spice Cookies, Dutchie, and Dutch Crumb Cake.

What are sweets that start with D?

A few sweets that begin with D are: Ding Dongs, Donut Holes, Dove Bar, Dippin’ Dots, Daim Bar, Double Decker, Drumstick Lollies, Dip Dab, Dolly Mixture, Double Lollies, Double Dips, Dum Dums Lollipop, Drifter, Divinity, Delight Chocobar, Dip Stick, Dilkush, Dream Whip

What are candies that start with the letter D?

Some candies that start with the letter D include: Dots, Dragée, Dove Chocolate, Dum Dums, Double Bubble, Dairy Milk, Dark Chocolate, Divinity, Dove Promises, Dr. Pepper Jelly Beans, Dentyne, Dynamints, Dragon Beard Candy, Dew Drops, Donut Shop Candy, Demet’s Turtles, Dunkaroos, Disney Princess Candy, DinoSour Gummies, Delites, Dweebs, and Diet Pepsi Jelly Beans.

What cakes begin with the letter D?

A few ‘D’ cakes are Devil’s Food Cake, Dump Cake, Date Cake, Dobos Torte, Dundee Cake, Dacquoise, Dream Cake, Dark Chocolate Cake, Dirt Cake, and Danish Apple Cake.

I also made separate lists of 52 Fruits That Start With I and 100 Drinks That Start With A! I bet you can’t list them! Once you’re done with the letter D, why not check out my lists of 50 Desserts That Start With J and 15 Desserts That Start With X?

🍰Phew! That was a big list, wasn’t it? Let me know in the comments if I missed any desserts that start with D.