70 Great Canadian Desserts (Like Butter Tart Cheesecake!)

Posted on June 20, 2018 by Melissa Girimonte, Updated on June 4, 2019

Whether we’re nibbling on Nanaimo bars, butter tarts, maple cheesecake or sugar pie, Canadians love dessert. Travel the country with us as we explore Canada’s sweetest treats that you'll want to bake again and again.

  • The Ultimate Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
     
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    The Ultimate Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

    <p> Thanks to its super-simple cut-out crust design, the berries and rhubarb filling are able to fully shine through. After all, there’s just something so irresistible about the combination of the sweet and tangy pink filling that keeps us coming back to this recipe year after year. Find more delicious <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/baking/photos/anna-olsons-best-pies/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">pie recipes for every occasion</a>. </p> <p> Get the recipe for <strong><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/blog/the-ultimate-strawberry-rhubarb-pie-for-canada-day/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Ultimate Strawberry Rhubarb Pie</a></strong> </p>
  • Nanaimo Bars
     
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    Nanaimo Bars

    <p>Created in Nanaimo, British Columbia, <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/photos/best-nanaimo-bar-recipes" rel="noopener" target="_blank">this triple-decker Canadian dessert</a> has gained attention the world over for its delectable flavour and good looks. Creamy, chewy, chocolaty perfection!</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a target="_blank" href="//www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/the-ultimate-nanaimo-bar/16810/"><strong>The Ultimate Nanaimo Bar</strong></a></p>
  • Anna Olson's Pecan Butter Tarts
     
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    Anna Olson's Pecan Butter Tarts

    <p>Our favourite star baker, Anna Olson, knows <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/photos/best-canadian-butter-tart-recipes" rel="noopener" target="_blank">butter tarts</a> inside and out. Her various butter tart recipes span years and categories, all satisfying our proud Canadian sweet tooth. Here, Olson creates a pecan pie-inspired version, acting as a tribute to Canada’s friendliness with our pie-loving neighbours to the south.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/pecan-butter-tarts/12426/" target="_blank">Anna Olson's Pecan Butter Tarts</a></strong></p>
  • Blueberry Grunt
     
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    Blueberry Grunt

    <p>This East coast delight features blueberries that have been cooked down, topped with soft, steamed dumplings and a dollop of fresh whipped cream.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/blueberry-grunt/18541/" target="_blank"><strong>Blueberry Grunt<strong></a></p>
  • Thunder Bay Persian Rolls
     
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    Thunder Bay Persian Rolls

    <p>You’d be hard pressed to find one of these delightful fried pastries outside of Thunder Bay. Known as ‘Persians’ locally, these sweet, cinnamon-flavoured treats are smothered in a vibrant strawberry glaze that's truly delectable. Get inspired by <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/blog/history-of-the-thunder-bay-persian-roll-done/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">learning about the history</a> of these sumptuous rolls.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/recipe/thunder-bay-persian-rolls/19749/" target="_blank">Thunder Bay Persian Rolls</a></strong></p>
  • Great Canadian Toque Cake
     
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    Great Canadian Toque Cake

    <p>Top off your meal with a tasty slice of this Canadian maple toque cake. Decorate the dessert with patriotic red and white icing, or go for a more festive colour combo.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/blog/get-cozy-with-the-great-canadian-toque-cake/" target="_blank">Great Canadian Toque Cake</a></strong></p>
  • The Best Butter Tart Cheesecake
     
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    The Best Butter Tart Cheesecake

    <p>Whether you're pro-raisins or purely a pecan fan, impress the dessert lovers in your life with an incredibly indulgent cheesecake, topped with a sticky, caramel butter tart filling and salty, crunchy pecans. Swap in nuts for raisins if that’s more your jam.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/blog/the-best-butter-tart-cheesecake/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>The Best Butter Tart Cheesecake</strong></a></p>
  • Butter Tart Ice Cream
     
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    Butter Tart Ice Cream

    <p>Sweet, buttery pecan swirls and pieces of butter tarts make this a splendid treat that tastes just like your favourite tart.</p> <p>Get the recipes for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/recipe/butter-tart-ice-cream/18643/" target="_blank"><strong>Butter Tart Ice Cream</strong></a></p>
  • Maple Sponge Toffee
     
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    Maple Sponge Toffee

    <p>Crispy, lighter-than-air sponge toffee gets a classic Canadian twist with maple syrup! You’ll love the deep, rich caramel flavour the maple brings to this crunchy, stick-to-your-molars dessert.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/recipe/maple-sponge-toffee/19753/" target="_blank">Maple Sponge Toffee</a></strong></p>
  • Canadian No-Bake Cheesecake Bars
     
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    Canadian No-Bake Cheesecake Bars

    <p>You don’t even need to turn on the oven to whip up a batch of these no-bake desserts. A red graham cracker base and a few sprinkles make these creamy cheesecake bites celebration-worthy. </p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/recipe/canadian-no-bake-cheesecake-bars/18521/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Canadian No-Bake Cheesecake Bars</strong></a></p>
  • Berry Bannock Bread Pudding
     
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    Berry Bannock Bread Pudding

    <p>Leftover <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/traditional-bannock/16288/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">bannock</a> gets a new life when paired with fresh summer berries in this comforting baked dessert or sweet brunch dish.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/recipe/berry-bannock-bread-pudding/19934/" target="_blank">Berry Bannock Bread Pudding</a></strong></p>
  • Maple Cinnamon Rolls
     
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    Maple Cinnamon Rolls

    <p>Warm, soft cinnamon rolls are smothered in Canadian flavours with sticky, sweet maple syrup glaze.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/recipe/maple-cinnamon-rolls/18830/" target="_blank"><strong>Maple Cinnamon Rolls</strong></a></p>
  • Saskatoon Rhubarb Pie
     
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    Saskatoon Rhubarb Pie

    <p>What better way to enjoy the best of summer’s bounty than turning fresh picked Saskatoon berries and <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/in-season/photos/fresh-rhubarb-recipes" rel="noopener" target="_blank">rhubarb</a> into a sweet, summertime pie?</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/saskatoon-rhubarb-pie/18068/" target="_blank"><strong>Saskatoon Rhubarb Pie</strong></a></p>
  • Chocolate Pecan Butter Tart Crackle
     
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    Chocolate Pecan Butter Tart Crackle

    <p>Looking for an easy, Canadian-inspired dessert to bring to your <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/canada-day/photos/fantastic-canada-day-potluck-recipes/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Canada Day potluck</a>? This crunchy butter tart toffee is made using basic ingredients like saltine crackers, maple syrup, dark chocolate and toasted pecans. Plus, it's a total crowd-pleaser.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/baking/blog/your-new-most-requested-holiday-treat-is-chocolate-pecan-butter-tart-crack/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Chocolate Pecan Butter Tart Crackle</a></strong></p>
  • Lumberjack Cookies
     
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    Lumberjack Cookies

    <p>You don’t need to be a lumberjack to enjoy these soft and sweet plaid sugar cookies!</p> <p>Get the recipes for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/recipe/lumberjack-cookies/18558/" target="_blank"><strong>Lumberjack Cookies</strong></a></p>
  • Ultimate Canadian Kitchen Sink Cookie
     
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    Ultimate Canadian Kitchen Sink Cookie

    <p>The best of Canadian junk food all in one sweet-savoury bite, these kitchen sink cookies combine Hickory Sticks, Coffee Crisp and maple fudge, because when you’ve got the munchies, nothing else will do.</p> <p>Get the recipe for the <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/the-ultimate-canadian-kitchen-sink-cookie/18102/" target="_blank"><strong>Ultimate Canadian Kitchen Sink Cookie</strong></a></p>
  • Peanut Butter and Ice Wine Jelly Bars
     
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    Peanut Butter and Ice Wine Jelly Bars

    <p>This classic salty-sweet combo gets a grown-up twist with a swirl of sweet Niagara ice wine, giving these tasty squares a punch of Canadian flavour.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/blog/peanut-butter-and-ice-wine-jelly-bars/" target="_blank"><strong>Peanut Butter and Ice Wine Jelly</strong></a></p>
  • Classic Canadian Fried Dough Treat
     
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    Classic Canadian Fried Dough Treat

    <p>This recipe for soft, melt-in-your-mouth fried dough comes straight from the carnival midway to your kitchen. Serve them warm with a selection of toppings, like nuts, chocolate sauce, caramel, or lemon juice with sugar.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/-classic-canadian-fried-dough-treat/17910/" target="_blank">Classic Canadian Fried Dough Treat</a></strong></p>
  • Waffle Cake with Maple Whipped Cream
     
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    Waffle Cake with Maple Whipped Cream

    <p>There's nothing more Canadian than <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/photos/sweet-ways-canadians-eat-maple-syrup" rel="noopener" target="_blank">pure maple syrup</a>, which is what you need to drizzle all over this decadent waffle cake. The maple-sweetened whipped cream and maple butter are an even sweeter touch.</p> <p>Get the recipe for this <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/entertaining/blog/waffle-cake-with-maple-whipped-cream-and-cinnamon-drizzle/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Waffle Cake with Maple Whipped Cream</a></strong></p>
  • Nanaimo Ice Cream Cake
     
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    Nanaimo Ice Cream Cake

    <p>Turn that sweet tray favourite into a decadent True North dessert by layering the traditional base and custard filling with ice cream, then topping it off with chocolate.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/nanaimo-ice-cream-cake/18608/" target="_blank"><strong>Nanaimo Ice Cream Cake</strong></a></p>
  • Nanaimo S'mores
     
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    Nanaimo S'mores

    <p>Packed with delicious Nanaimo bar flavouring, each s’more is stacked high with vanilla custard, gooey marshmallows, melted chocolate, toasted coconut and graham crackers.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/nanaimo-smores/18539/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Nanaimo S'mores</strong></a></p>
  • Giant Jos Louis Cake
     
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    Giant Jos Louis Cake

    <p>Based on one of Canada's most popular treats, this giant red velvet cake sandwich is filled with a creamy marshmallow-y layer with a milk chocolate coating.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/giant-jos-louis/17912/" target="_blank"><strong>Giant Jos Louis Cake<strong></a></p>
  • Apple Pie Butter Tarts
     
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    Apple Pie Butter Tarts

    <p>A mashup of two tasty Canadian favourites, even raisin haters will love the tasty morsels of apple in each gooey bite. Plus, these sweet tarts are flavoured with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, making them extra irresistible.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/apple-pie-butter-tarts/19936/" target="_blank">Apple Pie Butter Tarts</a></strong></p>
  • Newfoundland Snowballs
     
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    Newfoundland Snowballs

    <p>Chocolate fudge, coconut and oats are rolled into delicious little bites, making a perfect kitchen-party treat.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/recipe/newfoundland-snowballs/19829/" target="_blank">Newfoundland Snowballs</a></strong></p>
  • Peach Upside-Down Cake
     
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    Peach Upside-Down Cake

    <p> When peaches are in their prime — at their sweetest and juiciest — we get inspired to make this ultra-delicious twist on a classic dessert. </p> <p> Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/peach-upside-down-cake/18605/" target="_blank"><strong>Peach Upside-Down Cake</strong></a> </p>
  • Rhubarb Lattice Tart
     
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    Rhubarb Lattice Tart

    <p>Make the most of fresh rhubarb with lots of tasty treats, like this lattice tart. Have leftovers? Freeze the rest so it can be enjoyed with seasonal strawberries come June.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/blog/spectacular-spring-rhubarb-lattice-tart/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rhubarb Lattice Tart</a></strong></p>
  • Upside-Down Cherry Cheesecake Jars
     
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    Upside-Down Cherry Cheesecake Jars

    <p>Break out your Mason jars for a delightful dessert that pairs layer after layer of sweet whipped cream cheese and tart cherry sauce. Make a double batch of the crumble topping, because we all know the best part of cheesecake is that sweet graham.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/recipe/upside-down-cherry-cheesecake-jars/18599/" target="_blank"><strong>Upside-Down Cherry Cheesecake Jars</strong></a></p>
  • Nanaimo Bar Pie
     
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    Nanaimo Bar Pie

    <p>It was just a matter of time before pie and Nanaimo bars got together. Break out your pie pan and celebrate the flavours of your favourite B.C. bar with this chocolate-filled recipe. Each delicious bite has a crumbly graham cracker and coconut base topped with creamy custard and a rich chocolate glaze. For more <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/photos/great-canadian-desserts/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">great Canadian desserts</a>, try one of these scrumptious options. </p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/blog/how-to-make-this-irresistible-nanaimo-bar-pie/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Nanaimo Bar Pie</strong></a></p>
  • Nutty Canadian Candy Bark
     
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    Nutty Canadian Candy Bark

    <p>A patriotic treat, the red and white in this bark comes from raspberry jam and white chocolate. It's studded with peanuts for a pleasantly crunchy texture.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/nutty-canadian-candy-bark/18518/" target="_blank">Nutty Canadian Candy Bark</a></strong></p>
  • Coffee Crisp Cake
     
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    Coffee Crisp Cake

    <p>Layers of vanilla cake, creamy coffee icing and crispy wafer cookies add lots of texture to this cake, and the chocolate glaze is the finishing touch to making this dessert unbelievably delicious.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/blog/how-to-make-a-coffee-crisp-cake/" target="_blank"><strong>Coffee Crisp Cake<strong></a></p>
  • Butter Tart Pop Tarts
     
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    Butter Tart Pop Tarts

    <p>DIY your childhood favourites for a nostalgic treat you can’t get anywhere else. Instead of formed into classic crimped tarts, pastry is formed into hand-held pockets, and filled with the classic gooey filling. Feel free to freeze for a fun and tasty treat.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/butter-tart-pop-tarts/20558/" target="_blank">Butter Tart Pop Tarts</a></strong></p>
  • Butter Tart Pinwheels
     
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    Butter Tart Pinwheels

    <p>Pinwheels pack all the flavours of sweet, gooey butter tarts rolled up into bite-sized treats. Store-bought puffed pastry helps you satisfy your butter tart cravings without spending the day in the kitchen.</p> <p>Get the recipes for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/recipe/butter-tart-pinwheels/18683/" target="_blank"><strong>Butter Tart Pinwheels</strong></a></p>
  • Strawberry Rhubarb Almond Galette
     
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    Strawberry Rhubarb Almond Galette

    <p> Turn those delightful green and red stalks into a rustic tart topped with crispy slices of toasted hazelnuts. Perfectionists can crimp the pastry edges for an Instagram-worthy dessert, while the rest of us can just fold and pop in the oven for a no-fuss treat that tastes fantastic. No fresh fruit? <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/baking/photos/best-recipes-with-jam-jelly/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bake these tasty sweet treats with jam and jelly</a>. </p> <p> Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/entertaining/blog/say-goodbye-to-winter-with-these-5-springtime-galettes/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Strawberry Rhubarb Almond Galette</a></strong> </p>
  • Secret Timbit Cupcakes
     
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    Secret Timbit Cupcakes

    <p>Your kid can have their cupcake and eat it too with these adorable treats that pack a sweet surprise.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/secret-timbit-cupcakes/18103/" target="_blank"><strong>Secret Timbit Cupcakes</strong></a></p>
  • Muffin Tin Strawberry Shortcakes
     
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    Muffin Tin Strawberry Shortcakes

    <p>Not only are these tasty strawberry treats baked in muffin tins, they can serve as double duty for transporting your tasty creations to a party, potluck or summer picnic.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/baking/blog/easy-peasy-muffin-tin-strawberry-shortcakes/" target="_blank">Muffin Tin Strawberry Shortcakes</a></strong></p>
  • Chocolate Bottom Butter Tarts
     
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    Chocolate Bottom Butter Tarts

    <p>Shake up the classic tarts by baking a crumbly, chocolatey base. There’s still your favourite sweet, gooey filling, topped with a chocolate drizzle.</p> <p>Get the recipes for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/recipe/chocolate-bottom-butter-tarts/18829/" target="_blank"><strong>Chocolate Bottom Butter Tarts</strong></a></p>
  • Pecan Butter Tart Squares
     
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    Pecan Butter Tart Squares

    <p> Forget finicky pastries and whip up a batch of these simple <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/photos/best-canadian-butter-tart-recipes/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">butter tart</a> squares instead. Sweet, buttery shortbread acts as the base of these delectable Canadian treats.</p> <p> Get the recipe for <strong><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/pecan-butter-tart-squares/19392/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pecan Butter Tart Squares</a></strong></p>
  • Maple Butter Tart Pie
     
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    Maple Butter Tart Pie

    <p>We're here to <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/photos/best-canadian-butter-tart-recipes" rel="noopener" target="_blank">reinvent butter tarts</a> in every delicious form, including this sugary sweet and flaky pie that holds a gooey filling. You can stud the dessert with pecans or raisins, too.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/baking/blog/best-maple-butter-tart-pie-recipe/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Maple Butter Tart Pie</a></strong></p>
  • Canadian Trail Mix
     
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    Canadian Trail Mix

    <p>Let’s be honest: one of the best parts about camping is eating all the snacks. So why not whip up a few different types of trail mix to bring along? We’re super into these four Canadiana-inspired homemade mixes, including butter tart and Nanaimo flavours.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/blog/canadian-trail-mix-recipe/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Canadian Trail Mix</strong></a></p>
  • Buttercream-Filled Maple Sandwich Cookies
     
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    Buttercream-Filled Maple Sandwich Cookies

    <p>There is a double dose of maple flavour in these delectable sandwich cookies. Opt for maple extract in the cream to give intense flavour without watering it down.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/blog/buttercream-filled-maple-sandwich-cookies/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Buttercream-Filled Maple Sandwich Cookies<strong></a></p>
  • Maple Cream Pie
     
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    Maple Cream Pie

    <p>Anna's <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/photos/sweet-and-savoury-maple-syrup-recipes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">maple</a> cream pie sits beautifully on a nutty pecan crust and is sprinkled with even more chopped pecans for a crunchy finish.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/maple-cream-pie/19422/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Anna Olson's Maple Cream Pie</a></strong></p>
  • Canadian Moose Cupcakes
     
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    Canadian Moose Cupcakes

    <p>Honour the mighty animal that appears on our quarter with these cute cupcakes! These adorable chocolate cakes are sure to be a hit at your Canada Day celebration. Patriotic bonus points for making a dessert that incorporates Canadian maple cookies!</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/blog/how-to-make-cute-canadian-moose-cupcakes/" target="_blank"><strong>Canadian Moose Cupcakes</strong></a></p>
  • Butter Tart Cinnamon Buns
     
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    Butter Tart Cinnamon Buns

    <p>All the gooey goodness you know and love about butter tarts, baked into a warm, doughy cinnamon bun. Yep. You’re Welcome.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/blog/you-havent-lived-until-youve-tasted-butter-tart-cinnamon-buns/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Butter Tart Cinnamon Buns</a></strong></p>
  • Anna Olson’s Butter Tart Bars
     
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    Anna Olson’s Butter Tart Bars

    <p>A simple cookie base holds a delicious, maple filling studded with chocolate chips and walnuts. Slice into bars or squares for the perfect, crowd-pleasing <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/baking/photos/impressive-and-easy-bake-sale-recipes" rel="noopener" target="_blank">bake sale treat</a>.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/butter-tart-bars/21751/" target="_blank">Anna Olson’s Butter Tart Bars</a></strong></p>
  • Baklava Butter Tart Bake
     
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    Baklava Butter Tart Bake

    <p>A tasty dessert or brunch casserole that brings together your two favourite desserts in one gooey, flaky pan, filled with crunchy walnuts and plump raisins.</p> <p>Get the recipes for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/recipe/baklava-butter-tart-bake/18811/" target="_blank"><strong>Baklava Butter Tart Bake</strong></a></p>
  • Tiger Tail Ice Cream
     
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    Tiger Tail Ice Cream

    <p>Face your fear of making ice cream with this easy recipe that will help you fill your freezer with that orange and licorice flavour that's quintessential to so many Canadian childhoods.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/recipe/tiger-tail-ice-cream/19755/" target="_blank">Tiger Tail Ice Cream</a></strong></p>
  • Flapper Pie Dainties
     
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    Flapper Pie Dainties

    <p>Satisfy your cravings for this Prairie pie with an easy-to-bake bar. The warm, cinnamon-scented graham base is topped light vanilla custard and perfectly toasted meringue for all the layers of flavours you know and love – no fork needed.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/recipe/flapper-pie-dainties/20554/" target="_blank">Flapper Pie Dainties</a></strong></p>
  • Giant Maple Doughnut Cake
     
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    Giant Maple Doughnut Cake

    <p> A fun and colourful dessert the whole family will love, this giant <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/entertaining/photos/party-worthy-doughnut-recipes" rel="noopener" target="_blank">party-worthy doughnut</a> is festive, sweet and mixes vanilla cake and Canadian maple syrup. </p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/giant-maple-doughnut-cake/18434/" target="_blank">Giant Maple Doughnut Cake</a></strong></p>
  • Pouding Chômeur
     
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    Pouding Chômeur

    <p>This French Canadian sweet (a “poor man's pudding”) calls for maple syrup to be poured onto the batter before baking, leading to a decadent maple caramel pool at the bottom when it comes out of the oven.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/pouding-chomeur/10255/" target="_blank"><strong> Ricardo's Maple Pudding Chômeur</strong></a></p>
  • No-Bake S’mores Cheesecake
     
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    No-Bake S’mores Cheesecake

    <p>For the campfire lover or that chocoholic in your life, this simple, no-bake dessert was made to delight.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/blog/no-bake-smores-cheesecake-made-for-summer/" target="_blank">No-Bake S’mores Cheesecake</a></strong></p>
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  • Nanaimo Cheesecake Bars
     
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    Nanaimo Cheesecake Bars

    <p>The classic Canadian layered bar gets a <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/baking/photos/35-most-decadent-cheesecake-recipes/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">cheesecake</a> twist in this delicious treat that will quickly become a family favourite.</p> <p>Get the recipe <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/nanaimo-cheesecake-bars/18517/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Nanaimo Cheesecake Bars</strong></a></p>
  • Butter Tart Doughnuts
     
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    Butter Tart Doughnuts

    <p>The flavour of the beloved Canadian butter tart is added to fluffy yeast doughnuts for a dessert so deliciously patriotic you'll be singing 'O Canada' with every bite.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/butter-tart-doughnuts/20497/" target="_blank">Butter Tart Doughnuts</a></strong></p>
  • Chocolate Mint Cookie Cake
     
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    Chocolate Mint Cookie Cake

    <p>Whether it is chocolate mint ice cream or chocolate mint thins, this flavour combination never disappoints. In this case, rich chocolate cake is layered with minty Swiss buttercream before it’s topped with creamy dark chocolate ganache.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/chocolate-mint-cookie-cake/19935/" target="_blank">Chocolate Mint Cookie Cake</a></strong></p>
  • White Taffy
     
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    White Taffy

    <p>Whether maple, molasses or plain sugar and vinegar, taffy is a simple and sweet Acadian treat that's full of tradition. The key to this recipe is working fast to pull, stretch and twist the taffy before it hardens.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/recipe/white-taffy/18422/" target="_blank"><strong>White Taffy</strong></a></p>
  • Maple Pie Parfaits
     
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    Maple Pie Parfaits

    <p>Bring all the flavour of your favourite pie into individual sized maple parfaits. Layer these sweet treats in mason jars for your Canada Day picnic. They’re portable and you won’t have to worry about crushing an entire pie en route.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/blog/how-to-make-canadian-maple-pie-parfaits/" target="_blank"><strong>Maple Pie Parfaits</strong></a></p>
  • Saskatoon Berry Buttermilk Ice Cream
     
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    Saskatoon Berry Buttermilk Ice Cream

    <p>Bright Prairie berries are delicious in jam and pie, but really shine in this sweet and tangy buttermilk ice cream. Smooth, creamy with a touch of vanilla, this summertime treat is best made with freshly picked berries but can be made with frozen too.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/recipe/saskatoon-berry-buttermilk-ice-cream/20492/" target="_blank">Saskatoon Berry Buttermilk Ice Cream</a></strong></p>
  • Apple Maple Poke Cake
     
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    Apple Maple Poke Cake

    <p>This tasty apple cake has morsels of fresh Canadian apples. Get the kids in the kitchen to help poke holes in the cake for the rich maple caramel sauce.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/recipe/apple-poke-cake/18824/" target="_blank"><strong>Apple Poke Cake</strong></a></p>
  • Strawberry Rhubarb Pastry Puffs
     
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    Strawberry Rhubarb Pastry Puffs

    <p> Tart ruby-red rhubarb is one of the first signs of spring in Canada, making it an extra special ingredient on your table. You’ll love this easy take on shortcakes, made with light and flaky puff pastry. </p> <p> Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/recipe/strawberry-rhubarb-pastry-puffs/18593/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Strawberry Rhubarb Pastry Puffs</a></strong> </p>
  • Sucre à la Crème
     
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    Sucre à la Crème

    <p>You could call this fudge with character: the sweet more-ness of the maple is balanced out with flakes of Maldon salt and crisp pecans.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/sucre-a-la-creme-with-maldon-salt-and-pecans/12142/" target="_blank"><strong>Chuck Hughes' Sucre à La Crème</strong></a></p>
  • Giant Portuguese Custard Tart
     
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    Giant Portuguese Custard Tart

    <p>Save those egg innards for this beautiful custard tart that will bring a sweet touch of spring sunshine to the end of your meal.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/recipe/giant-portuguese-custard-tart/19793/" target="_blank">Giant Portuguese Custard Tart</a></strong></p>
  • Butter Tart Banana Monkey Bread
     
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    Butter Tart Banana Monkey Bread

    <p>There’s so much to like about this dessert. Pull-apart cinnamon bread is treated to sliced bananas and a mouthwatering butter tart filling sauce. Once baked, flip the bread and feast on the sticky-sweet bake.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/butter-tart-banana-monkey-bread/20556/" target="_blank"><strong>Butter Tart Banana Monkey Bread</strong></a></p>
  • Sugar Pie
     
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    Sugar Pie

    <p>This sweet maple treat comes from Québec but is enjoyed by Canadians from coast to coast.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/sugar-pie/18515/" target="_blank"><strong>Ricardo’s Sugar Pie</strong></a></p>
  • Pudding Chomeur
     
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    Pudding Chomeur

    <p>Simple and comforting, this French Canadian dessert is topped with a hot maple syrup mixture before baking. Some of it bakes into the cake, and some will thicken into a sauce at the bottom of the ramekin, creating a warm, gooey treat.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/bake-with-anna-olson/recipe/pudding-chomeur/21741/" target="_blank">Anna Olson's Pudding Chomeur</a></strong></p>
  • Caramelized Banana Upside-Down Cake
     
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    Caramelized Banana Upside-Down Cake

    <p>Those mushy bananas sitting on your kitchen table are just an hour away from becoming this golden, moist cake, crowned with even more bananas caramelized in maple syrup. Now that they’ve found their true calling, you'll be saving the overripe fruit for cake instead of bread.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/caramelized-banana-upside-down-cake/19827/" target="_blank"><strong>Caramelized Banana Upside-Down Cake</strong></a></p>
  • Peanut Butter Nanaimo Bar
     
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    Peanut Butter Nanaimo Bar

    <p>The popular no-bake bar meets the peanut butter cup in these delicious make-ahead treats. Have a batch ready in the freezer for summer entertaining, or to bring along to barbecues and picnics.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/peanut-butter-nanaimo-bar-canada/21082/" target="_blank">Peanut Butter Nanaimo Bar</a></strong></p>
  • Maple Leche Flan
     
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    Maple Leche Flan

    <p>A classic Filipino dessert gets the Canadian treatment. When flipped, these flans reveal a mouthwatering maple caramel on top of a light and creamy egg custard.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/recipe/maple-leche-flan/20493/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Maple Leche Flan</a></strong></p>
  • Grandma Morrissey’s Date Squares
     
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    Grandma Morrissey’s Date Squares

    <p>Just like grandma used to make, this classic recipe has been passed down from one generation to the next before landing in your repertoire.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/grandma-morrisseys-date-squares/16344//" target="_blank"><strong>Grandma Morrissey’s Date Squares</strong></a></p>
  • Banana Cake with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting
     
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    Banana Cake with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting

    <p>A soft and flavourful banana buttermilk cake is just as delicious as the sweet maple, meringue and cream cheese icing.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/banana-cake-with-maple-cream-cheese-frosting/16285/" target="_blank">Banana Cake with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting</a></strong></p>
  • Bannock Doughnut Holes
     
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    Bannock Doughnut Holes

    <p>A Canadian classic gets a sweet twist when golden nuggets of bannock are tossed in cinnamon sugar. Serve them warm straight from the fryer and watch them disappear before your eyes.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/bannock-doughnut-holes/19750/" target="_blank">Bannock Doughnut Holes</a></strong></p>
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