12 Heavenly Honey Desserts
From nutty baklava to decadent cakes and tarts, here are 12 desserts with honey that are sure to create some buzz.
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Honey Ricotta Cheesecake
<p>This mouth-watering cheesecake is made with whole milk, ricotta and clover honey. Top with fresh, juicy fruit for a delicious treat.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/honey-ricotta-cheesecake/15454/" target="_blank"><strong> Giada De Laurentiis' Honey Ricotta Cheesecake</strong></a></p> -
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Pistachio Walnut Baklava
<p>These individual, ruffled baklava are a splendid finish to any meal. In this popular Baltic sweet, a spiced nut filling is surrounded by layers of flaky phyllo pastry and basted with a sticky honey syrup.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/bake-with-anna-olson/recipe/pistachio-walnut-baklava/21742/" target="_blank">Anna Olson's Pistachio Walnut Baklava</a></strong></p> -
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Vanilla Panna Cotta with Honey Streusel Topping and Figs
<p>Panna cotta is an elegant dessert that’s actually very simple to execute at home. Just four ingredients, cream, vanilla bean, sugar and gelatine, are combined to make it. A sweet sauce of honey, port, rosemary and figs, along with a contrasting honeyed streusel, turn the classic Italian sweet into a winning plated dessert.<p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/food-network-canada-chef-school/recipe/vanilla-panna-cotta-with-honey-streusel-and-figs/21295/" target="_blank">Mark McEwan’s Vanilla Panna Cotta with Honey Streusel Topping and Figs</a></strong></p> -
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Berry Tarts with Honey Biscuits
<p>This dessert has all the elements of high tea delights: a honey biscuit, cream and fruit all packed into one sumptuous tart!</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/berry-tarts-with-honey-biscuit/12742/" target="_blank"><strong>Anna Olson's Berry Tarts with Honey Biscuits</strong></a></p> -
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Chocolate Fig Honey Cake
<p>This spiced cake sweetened with honey is an excellent dessert to serve with an afternoon cup of tea.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/chocolate-fig-honey-cake/3400/" target="_blank"><strong>Chocolate Fig Honey Cake</strong></a></p> -
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Honey Yogurt Cheesecake
<p>A light citrus cheesecake made with yogurt and honey, and topped with fresh diced mango.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/honey-yogurt-cheesecake/8956/" target="_blank"><strong>Anna Olson's Honey Yogurt Cheesecake</strong></a></p> -
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Honey Sesame Wafer Cups with Honey Ice Cream
<p>Get an extra dose of sweetness with these honey sesame wafer cups filled with creamy vanilla and honey ice cream.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/honey-sesame-wafer-cups-with-ice-cream/7886/" target="_blank"><strong>Anna Olson's Honey Sesame Wafer Cups with Honey Ice Cream</strong></a></p> -
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Melomakarona
<p>A traditional Greek cookie made using Greek amber honey and a hint of brandy.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/melomakarona/3106/" target="_blank"><strong>Melomakarona </strong></a></p> -
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Steamed Carrot Cake with Honey Yogurt Frosting
<p>This rich carrot cake is complimented nicely with the light honey yogurt frosting and grated citrus garnish.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/steamed-carrot-cake-with-honey-yogurt-frosting/9986/" target="_blank"><strong>Chuck Hughes' Steamed Carrot Cake with Honey Yogurt Frosting</strong></a></p> -
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Mini Honey Cakes with Candied Pecans and Warm Pears
<p>These simple honey cakes pair brilliantly with homemade candied pecans and warm honey cinnamon glazed pears.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/mini-honey-cakes-with-candied-pecans-and-warm-pears/6764/" target="_blank"><strong>Anna Olson's Mini Honey Cakes with Candied Pecans and Warm Pears</strong></a></p> -
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Honey Streusel Topping
<p>Use this easy, endlessly adaptable streusel to add crunch and buttery richness to ice cream, yogurt, cakes, pies, panna cotta, custard, mousse and more.<p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/food-network-canada-chef-school/recipe/honey-streusel-topping/21389/" target="_blank">Mark McEwan’s Honey Streusel Topping</a></strong></p> -
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Baklava
<p>A rich, sweet Middle-Eastern dessert made with layers of filo filled with chopped pecans and honey.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/baklava/15609/" target="_blank"><strong>The Pioneer Woman's Baklava</strong></a></p>