75 Great Canadian Desserts

Updated by Melissa Girimonte on June 20, 2018

Travel the country with us as we explore Canada’s sweet treats.

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Nanaimo Bars

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

Our favourite star baker, Anna Olson, knows butter tarts 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. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/pecan-butter-tarts/12426/" target="_blank">Anna Olson's Pecan Butter Tarts</a>
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The Ultimate Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

Wear your patriotism on your plate with this Canada Day pie. The super simple cut-out crust lets the berries and rhubarb filling shine, while the scraps become a decorative and delicious crust. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/blog/the-ultimate-strawberry-rhubarb-pie-for-canada-day/" target="_blank">The Ultimate Strawberry Rhubarb Pie</a>
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Blueberry Grunt

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

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 the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/recipe/thunder-bay-persian-rolls/19749/" target="_blank">Thunder Bay Persian Rolls</a>
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Great Canadian Toque Cake

Top off your meal with a tasty slice of Canadian maple toque cake. Decorate this cake with the patriotic red and white icing or go for more festive colour combo. Get the recipe for <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>
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Maple Sponge Toffee

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. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/recipe/maple-sponge-toffee/19753/" target="_blank">Maple Sponge Toffee</a>
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Berry Bannock Bread Pudding

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

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Flapper Pie

With this dessert’s creamy custard filling and sweet meringue top, a flapper’s figure is the last thing you’ll get from flapper pie. Still, we can’t help but hope the historically popular Prairie dessert, which Marilyn Farquhar made for Lynn’s visit with <a href="http://www.wcquiltersguild.on.ca" target="_blank">The Waterloo County Quilters' Guild</a>, enjoys a culinary revival.Check out <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/recipe/marilyns-flapper-pie/16516/" target="_blank">Marilyn’s pie recipe</a> here.
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Canadian No-Bake Cheesecake Bars

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

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

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

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

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

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 scrumptious bite has a crumbly graham and coconut base topped with creamy custard and a rich chocolate glaze. 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">Nanaimo Bar Pie</a>
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Peach Upside-Down Cake

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

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. Get the recipes for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/recipe/baklava-butter-tart-bake/18811/" target="_blank">Baklava Butter Tart Bake</a>
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The Best Butter Tart Cheesecake

Whether you're pro-raisins or purely a pecan fan, a party isn’t really a party without butter tarts. Impress the butter tart lovers in your life with an incredibly indulgent cheesecake, topped with a sticky, caramel butter tart filling and salty, crunchy pecans. Sub the nuts for raisins if that’s your jam. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/blog/the-best-butter-tart-cheesecake/" target="_blank">The Best Butter Tart Cheesecake</a>
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Pouding Chômeur

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. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/pouding-chomeur/10255/" target="_blank"> Ricardo's Maple Pudding Chômeur</a>
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Saskatoon Berry Pie

Bring a slice of Prairie flavour to your table with a freshly baked pie full of sweet, nutty Saskatoon berry filling.You can’t get more authentic than this recipe, which comes straight from Saskatoon itself. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/saskatoon-berry-pie/16807/" target="_blank">Saskatoon Berry Pie</a>
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Tiger Tail Ice Cream

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

These tart and vibrant stocks are just starting to come out of the ground. Make the most of fresh rhubarb with lots of tasty baked goods, and freeze the rest so it can be enjoyed with seasonal strawberries come June. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/blog/spectacular-spring-rhubarb-lattice-tart/" target="_blank">Rhubarb Lattice Tart</a>
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Canadian Maple Bacon Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Fill your cookie jar with these sweet and salty treats that will earn you two thumbs up from the little ones. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/canadian-maple-bacon-oatmeal-chocolate-chip-cookies/18827/" target="_blank">Canadian Maple Bacon Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies</a>
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Apple Pie Butter Tarts

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. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/apple-pie-butter-tarts/19936/" target="_blank">Apple Pie Butter Tarts</a>
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Giant Jos Louis Cake

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. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/giant-jos-louis/17912/" target="_blank">Giant Jos Louis Cake</a>
Lisa Landrie

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Little Bird Lemon Tart

Kim Butcher is a self-taught pastry chef who came up with <a href="http://thelittlebird.ca/" target="_blank">Little Bird Pâtisserie and Café’s</a> famous lemon tart recipe when she realized no one in Saskatoon sold the kind of lemon tarts she liked best, which are creamier and less tart than most.Get Kim's <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/recipe/little-bird-patisserie-and-cafes-lemon-tarts/16310/" target="_blank">lemon tart recipe</a>
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Chocolate Bottom Butter Tarts

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

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. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/recipe/upside-down-cherry-cheesecake-jars/18599/" target="_blank">Upside-Down Cherry Cheesecake Jars</a>
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Sucre à la Crème

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. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/sucre-a-la-creme-with-maldon-salt-and-pecans/12142/" target="_blank">Chuck Hughes' Sucre à La Crème</a>
Mark O'Neill

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Lebanese Borma

For nearly 20 years, Scarborough’s <a href="http://patisserieroyale.com/" target="_blank">Pâtisserie Royale</a> has lavished locals with traditional Lebanese desserts. Each ornate pastry, including the borma pictured here, is made by hand with high-quality ingredients like real clarified butter, Canadian flour, California nuts and Persian pistachios.Head into the kitchen to see where <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/video/shortform/noah-visits-patisserie-royale-scarborough-on/video.html?v=531704387554" target="_blank">Pâtisserie Royale’s desserts</a> are made.
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Coffee Crisp Cake

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. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/blog/how-to-make-a-coffee-crisp-cake/" target="_blank">Coffee Crisp Cake</a>
April Plett

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Mordens' Chocolates

<a href="http://mordenschocolate.com/" target="_blank">Mordens' of Winnipeg</a> is a family-owned chocolate and candy company that’s been treating Winnipeggers to its signature Russian mints since 1959. The candy, which fast became a Manitoba staple, beat more than 300 competitors for top prize at the 1984 World’s Fair in New Orleans.Watch as Noah samples <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/video/shortform/mordens-of-winnipeg-chocolatier-with-noah-winnipeg-mb/video.html?v=531702851789" target="_blank">Mordens' decadent chocolates</a>.
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Nanaimo Cheesecake Bars

The classic Canadian layered bar gets a cheesecake twist in this delicious treat that will quickly become a family favourite. Get the recipe <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/nanaimo-cheesecake-bars/18517/" target="_blank">Nanaimo Cheesecake Bars</a>
Ian Watson

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Grammie Bent's Dunkin' Snaps

Grammie Bent’s Dunkin’ Snaps, baked by Marsha Clarke when Lynn visited the he Waterloo County Quilters' Guild, exemplify why gingersnaps are perfect little cookies. Whether you crunch them as they are or dip them in your double double, these spicy snaps offer warmth on cold Canadian days.Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/recipe/grammie-bents-dunkin-snaps/16515/" target="_blank">Grammie Bent's Dunkin' Snaps</a>
Mark O'Neill

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Angie's Cherry Pie

Opened in the early 60s, <a href="http://www.angieswaterloo.com" target="_blank">Angie’s</a> (formally known as The Original Angie’s Since 1962) is a Waterloo, Ont., institution. On weekend mornings, it sees a steady influx of hungover students and lifelong locals seeking to start their day with hearty German breakfasts. They also come for the desserts, such as this classic cherry pie.
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Nanaimo Ice Cream Cake

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

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. Get the recipes for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/recipe/butter-tart-pinwheels/18683/" target="_blank">Butter Tart Pinwheels</a>
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Canadian Moose Cupcakes

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! Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/blog/how-to-make-cute-canadian-moose-cupcakes/" target="_blank">Canadian Moose Cupcakes</a>
April Plett

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Jeanne's Cake

With their not-too-sweet icing and pretty chocolate curls, <a href="http://www.jeannesbakery.com/" target="_blank">Jeanne’s Bakery</a> cakes have been delighting Winnipeggers since the 1930s, earning royal favour both traditional and contemporary. In 1939, King George and Queen Elizabeth granted Jeanne’s Bakery royal purveyor’s rights; years later, when Jennifer Lopez was in town, Jeanne’s supplied her birthday cake.Check out more behind-the-scenes shots of this <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/photos/jeannes-bakery-log-cake/" target="_blank">iconic Winnipeg bakery</a>. Get an inside look at how the kitchen works with this <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/video/shortform/noah-ices-a-cake-at-jeannes-bakery-winnipeg-mb/video.html?v=531731523749" target="_blank">behind-the-scenes video from Jeanne's Cakes</a>.
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Giant Maple Doughnut Cake

A fun and colourful dessert for kids and adults alike, this giant doughnut is festive, sweet, and mixes vanilla cake and Canadian maple syrup. Swap out rainbow sprinkles for red and green to make this dessert Christmas-approved. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/giant-maple-doughnut-cake/18434/" target="_blank">Giant Maple Doughnut Cake</a>
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No-Bake S’mores Cheesecake

For the campfire lover or that chocoholic in your life, this simple, no-bake dessert was made to delight. Get the recipe for <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>
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White Taffy

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. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/recipe/white-taffy/18422/" target="_blank">White Taffy</a>
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Butter Tart Ice Cream

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

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. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/recipe/strawberry-rhubarb-pastry-puffs/18593/" target="_blank">Strawberry Rhubarb Pastry Puffs</a>
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Strawberry Rhubarb Almond Galette

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. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/entertaining/blog/say-goodbye-to-winter-with-these-5-springtime-galettes/" target="_blank">Strawberry Rhubarb Almond Galette</a>
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Pecan Butter Tart Squares

Forget the finicky pastry and bake up a batch of these simple butter tart squares that have all the ooey-gooey goodness of your favourite tart. Sweet, buttery shortbread is the base for these delectable Canadian treats. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/pecan-butter-tart-squares/19392/" target="_blank">Pecan Butter Tart Squares</a>
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Giant Portuguese Custard Tart

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

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. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/recipe/apple-poke-cake/18824/" target="_blank">Apple Poke Cake</a>
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Maple Cream Pie

Anna's maple cream pie sits beautifully on a nutty pecan crust and is sprinkled with even more chopped pecans for a crunchy finish. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/maple-cream-pie/19422/" target="_blank">Anna Olson's Maple Cream Pie</a>
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Muffin Tin Strawberry Shortcakes

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

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

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. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/chocolate-mint-cookie-cake/19935/" target="_blank">Chocolate Mint Cookie Cake</a>
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Saskatoon Berry Buttermilk Ice Cream

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. Get the recipe for <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>
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Maple Leche Flan

A classic Filipino dessert gets a sweet Canadian ingredient. When flipped, these flans reveal a mouthwatering maple caramel on top of a light and creamy egg custard. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/recipe/maple-leche-flan/20493/" target="_blank">Maple Leche Flan</a>
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Flapper Pie Dainties

Satisfy your cravings for this Prairie pie with an easy-to-baked 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. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/recipe/flapper-pie-dainties/20554/" target="_blank">Flapper Pie Dainties</a>
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Butter Tart Banana Monkey Bread

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. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/butter-tart-banana-monkey-bread/20556/" target="_blank">Butter Tart Banana Monkey Bread</a>
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Butter Tart Pop Tarts

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. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/butter-tart-pop-tarts/20558/" target="_blank">Butter Tart Pop Tarts</a>
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Ultimate Canadian Kitchen Sink Cookie

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. Get the recipe for the <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/the-ultimate-canadian-kitchen-sink-cookie/18102/" target="_blank">Ultimate Canadian Kitchen Sink Cookie</a>
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Maple Pie Parfaits

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. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/blog/how-to-make-canadian-maple-pie-parfaits/" target="_blank">Maple Pie Parfaits</a>
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Grandma Morrissey’s Date Squares

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

What better way to enjoy the best of summer’s bounty than turning fresh picked Saskatoons and rhubarb into a sweet, summertime pie. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/saskatoon-rhubarb-pie/18068/" target="_blank">Saskatoon Rhubarb Pie</a>
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Buttercream-Filled Maple Sandwich Cookies

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. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/blog/buttercream-filled-maple-sandwich-cookies/" target="_blank">Buttercream-Filled Maple Sandwich Cookies</a>
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Peanut Butter and Ice Wine Jelly Bars

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. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/blog/peanut-butter-and-ice-wine-jelly-bars/" target="_blank">Peanut Butter and Ice Wine Jelly</a>
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Nanaimo S'mores

Packed with delicious Nanaimo bar flavouring. each s’more is stacked high with vanilla custard, gooey marshmallows, melted chocolate, toasted coconut and graham crackers. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/nanaimo-smores/18539/" target="_blank">Nanaimo S'mores</a>
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Secret Timbit Cupcakes

Your kid can have their cupcake and eat it too with these adorable cupcakes that pack a cute surprise. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/secret-timbit-cupcakes/18103/" target="_blank">Secret Timbit Cupcakes</a>
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Pudding Chomeur

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. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/bake-with-anna-olson/recipe/pudding-chomeur/21741/" target="_blank">Anna Olson's Pudding Chomeur</a>
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Anna Olson’s Butter Tart Bars

A simple cookie base holds a delicious, maple filling studded with chocolate chips and walnuts. Slice into bars or squares for Canada Day, or as a part of a spread at your next backyard barbecue. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/butter-tart-bars/21751/" target="_blank">Anna Olson’s Butter Tart Bars</a>
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Nutty Canadian Candy Bark

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. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/nutty-canadian-candy-bark/18518/" target="_blank">Nutty Canadian Candy Bark</a>
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Strawberry Mini Pavlovas

Bake these oh-so-light and decadent meringues a day ahead so you’ll have more time to enjoy all the festivities. Just top with lightly sweetened cream and fresh strawberries or cherries. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/recipe/strawberry-mini-pavlovas/18524/" target="_blank">Strawberry Mini Pavlovas</a>
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Sugar Pie

This sweet maple treat comes from Québec but is enjoyed by Canadians from coast to coast. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/sugar-pie/18515/" target="_blank">Ricardo’s Sugar Pie</a>
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Banana Cake with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting

A soft and flavourful banana buttermilk cake is just as delicious as the sweet maple, meringue and cream cheese icing. Get the recipe for <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>
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Bannock Doughnut Holes

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. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/bannock-doughnut-holes/19750/" target="_blank">Bannock Doughnut Holes</a>
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Butter Tart Doughnuts

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. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/butter-tart-doughnuts/20497/" target="_blank">Butter Tart Doughnuts</a>
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Classic Canadian Fried Dough Treat

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. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/-classic-canadian-fried-dough-treat/17910/" target="_blank">Classic Canadian Fried Dough Treat</a>
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Peanut Butter Nanaimo Bar

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 a barbecues and picnics. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/peanut-butter-nanaimo-bar-canada/21082/" target="_blank">Peanut Butter Nanaimo Bar</a>
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