Cottage-Style Desserts, Candies & Sweet Little Treats

These recipes are meant for joy—the slow stirring of sugar, the scent of fruit bubbling on the stove, the delight of a handmade sweet. Here you’ll find a collection of confections, ice creams, candies, and simple desserts inspired by the garden, the seasons, and old-fashioned kitchen charm.

Chilled & Creamy Treats

Ice Cream, Custards & Cool Treats

For summer days and slow evenings, these creamy desserts are rich and refreshing!

Homemade Dessert Recipes | Cottage-Style Sweets, Candy & Ice Cream

Candy, Bark & Sweet Pantry Treats

Handmade Confections & Gifts from the Kitchen

These sweet treats are fun to make, beautiful to package, and perfect for sharing. From old-fashioned candies to floral barks, they add a touch of magic to your pantry or gift basket.

Homemade Dessert Recipes | Cottage-Style Sweets, Candy & Ice Cream

Not-Quite-Cookies, Not-Quite-Cakes

Bars, Bites & Sweet Snacks

These dessert-style snacks live somewhere between a treat and a baked good. They’re perfect for lunchboxes, tea trays, or afternoon grazing.

Seasonal & Holiday Desserts

Bakes for Winter Feasts & Garden Picnics

These sweets are inspired by the rhythms of the year.

Homemade Dessert Recipes | Cottage-Style Sweets, Candy & Ice Cream

Sweet Sauces & Compotes

Fruit Sauces, Compotes, and Confections

Delicious dessert sauces for adding some sweetness to your baked goods.

Homemade Dessert Recipes | Cottage-Style Sweets, Candy & Ice Cream

Watch and Bake Along

Desserts in Motion

These videos walk you through soft caramel pulls, ice cream stirs, and gentle candy bubbling—perfect for visual learners and cozy baking days.

Homemade Dessert Recipes | Cottage-Style Sweets, Candy & Ice Cream

Whether you’re crafting a simple fruit compote or wrapping up little candies to share, these sweets are a way to slow down and savor. I hope they bring a little extra charm to your kitchen and a little joy to your table.