If you're looking for something quirky and unique to serve after dinner to your guests, then these creatively unconventional desserts will certainly have them pleasantly surprised.
A dessert dish often suggests something sweet and sugary, but these unconventional desserts however, have infused all sorts of unique ingredients that you would normally find in main course meals or appetizers. While some people prefer to keep their dessert recipes light since it's the last dish of the course, these unconventional desserts are more for those who are looking to make these traditionally sweet dishes pop with eclectic ingredients and out-of-the-ordinary features.
From dishes humorously inspired by poutine recipes to tacos stuffed with bacon pieces, these unconventional desserts will certainly have your guests craving one more serving.
30 Unconventional Desserts
From Bacon-Infused Dessert Tacos to Deceptive Dessert Burgers:
Tana Makmanee — Jul 17, 2013 — Lifestyle
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Cocoa Velvet Cannabis Cupcakes
This Delightful Weed Dessert Recipe is Perfect for 4/20
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Dessert Breakfast Sandwiches
Dunkin' Donuts's New Donut Breakfast Sandwich is Sweet and Savory
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Deceptively Deep-Fried Desserts
Fish and Chip Cupcakes by Belinda Lo Looks Savory but is Sweet
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Realistic Planetary Desserts
The Earth Structural Layer Cake Was Created for a Grade School Lesson
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Killer-Inspired Frozen Treats
The Coolhaus 'Killer Combo' Ice Cream Sandwich is Dexter Themed
25
Bite-Sized BBQ Cupcakes
This ‘Life's a Batch’ Pastry is Perfect for the Summer Season
24
Deceptive Dessert Burgers
The 'Chocolate Double Double Animal' Burger is Both Sweet and Savoury
23
Bacon-Infused Dessert Tacos
The Bacon Weave Choco Taco Combines Sweet and Savory Flavors
22
Highball Cocktail Cakes
The 'How Sweet It Is' Gin and Tonic Dessert Infuses a Classic Drink
21
Sweet-and-Savory Donuts
The Avocado Donut is a Healthy Gluten Free Dessert
20
Beer Confection Bouquets
The Father’s Day Cupcake Bouquet Boast Manly Ingredients
19
Drinkable Campfire Confections
The S’mores Hot Chocolate is Perfect for Summer and Winter
18
Mexican-Inspired Frosty Desserts
The Waffle Cone Blizzard Taco is Sweet Not Savory
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Damaged Meth Dealer Desserts
Breaking Bad Cakes are Gruesomely Sweet Concoctions
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Hard Liquor-Infused Desserts
This Absinthe Cookie Recipe Packs a Mighty Punch
15
Buttermilk Green Tea Donuts
This Delicious Recipe Tops Cakes with Vibrant Icing
14
Poutine-Inspired Desserts
This Donut Recipe from Psycho Donuts Turns Poutine into a Sweet Treat
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Sushi-Shaped Donuts
These Sushi Food-Shaped Donut Treats are a Rare Food Fusion
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Sweet Soda-Infused Cupcakes
These Tasty Coca-Cola Cupcakes Combine Chocolate and Soda
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Sweet Cinnamon Bun Pies
This Oh Nuts Pecan Tart is a Ooey Gooey Concoction of Epic Proportions
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Luxury Pork Strips
The 23k Gold Chocolate Bacon is Fit for a King
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Spicy Peanut Butter Desserts
This Recipe by ‘A Beautiful Mess’ is Deceptively Sweet
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Porky Parmesan Breakfast Cookies
These Bacon-Infused Desserts are the Best of Both Meals
7
Cheese-Infused Cupcakes
The Cheddar And Jalapeno Muffins Recipe Updates Brunch
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Marvellously Microwaveable Desserts
This Carrot Cake is Fast and Perfect for Single Servings
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Dessert-Mimicking Bacon Feasts
BuzzFeed's Bacon Pie Recipe Calls for Mac and Cheese
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Toast-Flavored Ice Cream
This Toast Ice Cream Tastes Like Buttered Honey Toast
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Decadent Pie-Infused Milkshakes
This Banoffee Pie Milkshake Turns the Classic Dessert into a Drink
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Peculiar Burger-Based Pies
The Deep Dish Cheeseburger Pie is for Meat-Loving Pie Enthusiasts
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Savory Chia Puddings
This Run Hard Eat Clean Snack is a Healthier Way to Enjoy Dessert
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Baskin-Robbins' Brie My Guest Combines Brie and Burrata Flavors
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These McDonald's Japan Asian Sweets Desserts Come in Three Options
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Prepackaged Patisserie Dessert Pots
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These Kushi Katsu Tanaka Desserts are Made with KitKat
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The Dessert Bar by Divine Deliciously Brightens Everyday Occasions
Artisan-Quality Halloween Desserts
The TOUS les JOURS Spooky Delights Range is Baked In-Store
Peanut Butter Dessert Jars
Jar Joy's Peanut Butter Cup Jars are Viral TikTok Desserts
Convenient Meal Kits
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Frozen Chocolate Cheesecake Bites
Trader Joe's Chocolate Cheesecake Bites are a Mini Indulgence
Upcycled Ice Cream Desserts
Salt & Straw's Pints of the Month Help to Reduce Food Waste
Summer-Themed Gourmet Chocolates
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These New Popeyes Desserts Come in Two Options
Savory BBQ Sundaes
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Denny's Launches the Afterlife Menu
Expansive Tex-Mex QSR Menus
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Thanksgiving Dinner Ice Creams
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Decadent Holiday Menus
Paris Baguette’s Holiday Menu Delivers a Thoughtfully Curated Selection
Viral Croissant Cubes
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Upside-Down Apple Tarts
Trader Joe's Apple Tatin Tartelettes are Sold Frozen for Easy Serving
Toaster Pastry Bundt Cakes
Frosted Strawberry Pop-Tarts is a Pop-Up Flavor by Nothing Bundt Cakes
Savory-Sweet Dessert Bagels
Museum of Ice Cream & Ess-A-Bagel Collaborated on an Ice-A-Bagel
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The Wizarding World Cookbook Dreams Up Fantastical Desserts
Edible Pastry Holiday Homes
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Jarred Banana Pudding Desserts
Zaxby's Just Added a New Banana Pudding Jar Dessert for Summer
Baked Ricotta Cheese Desserts
Trader Joe's Cassata Baked Ricotta Cheese is Rich and Creamy
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Football-Themed Tailgate Meals
Arby's New Tailgate Meal Features the New Tailgate Turnover
Expansive Spooky Dessert Ranges
Lola’s Bakery Halloween Collection is Available for Delivery
Bourbon-Specific Snacks
The Sweetery's Bourbon Buddies Enhance the Drinking Experience
Burger-Inspired Snack Cakes
The St Michel Choco Burger Has Soft Cake and Chocolate Mousse
Nacho-Flavored Chocolate Bites
TCHO's Choco Natchos are Cheesy Chocolate Bites are Savory & Spicy
Toaster Pastry Prediction Platforms
Prop-Tarts Challenges Pop-Tarts Fans' Intuition
Magic-Inspired Cook Books
Desert Recipes Comprise the Harry Potter: Bake, Create, and Decorate!
Ready-to-Bake Frozen Desserts
These Chicago Town Desserts Come in Two Options
Indulgent Dessert Cocktails
Bardinet Inspirations Recreates the Flavors of French Desserts
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Superfood Jelly Snacks
These Vegan-Friendly Jelly Desserts are Flavorful Textured Snacks
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Sugar Bowl Bakery Boasts Imaginative and Playful Desserts
Nutty Nostalgic Baked Goods
The Crumbl Peanut Butter Dessert Bar is a New Take on a Classic
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The Nudake x Jennie Menu Has Four Desserts
Savory Ice Cream Sandwiches
Nightingale x Pizza Hut Dreamed Up a New Snack for April Fool's Day
Mexican Cuisine-Inspired Puddings
These New Jello-O Puddings Come in Two Zero-Sugar Flavors
Deluxe Mini Frozen Treats
These Carte D’Or Products Respond to Consumer Demand
Prepackaged Artisan Dessert Products
The Delicious Dessert Company Added Four New Products
Cinnamon-Dusted Taco Shells
Old El Paso and Cinnamon Toast Crunch Debut the Dessert Taco Shells
Branded Dairy Recipes
Dairy Farmers of Ontario Reveals New Dairy Stats and Meal Ideas
Miniature Toffee Banana Cakes
Crumbl's New Banana Upside Down Cake Features a Toffee Glaze
Iced Dessert Tacos
Cold Stone Rolled Out an Ice Cream Taco in Time for Cinco de Mayo
Artisan-Quality Pizza Brand Desserts
These New Marco's Pizza Menu Items are Sweet and Savory
Soft Swirled Dessert Pints
Blue Bunny Twist Pints Bring the Soft Serve Experience Home
Sundae-Inspired Brownies
Crumbl is Serving Up a New Brownie Sundae Dessert This Week
Frosted Cornbread Cake Desserts
Crumbl is Testing Out a New Frosted Cornbread and Banana Pudding
Ice Cream-Filled Donut Sandwiches
The Duck Donuts Donut Ice Cream Sandwich Comes in Two Options
Hybrid Quesadilla Burgers
Pincho Just Unveiled an Innovative New Quesadilla Burger
Gourmet Thanksgiving Cakes
Paris Baguette Debuts Thanksgiving & Friendsgiving Cakes
Poppable Dessert Pearls
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Taco Cabana's Tajín Mango Fried Pie is Sweet and Spicy with a Zesty Kick
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McDonald's UK Releases Three Dessert Items for 50th Anniversary
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The CNE Serves Cheesecake with Tzatziki Buttercream and Pita Chips
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Dominique Ansel Bakery Fresh Peaches & Cream Choux Puff
Blue Cheese Ice Creams
Delight Chocolate’s Quebec Blue Cheese Ice Cream is Sweet and Tangy
Cornbread-Flavored Chocolate Bars
Compartés' Corn Bread Chocolate Bar is a Decadent Seasonal Treat
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Delice De France Launches Its Holiday Range
Late-Night Snacking Ice Creams
Turkey Hill Created Late Night Ice Cream for National Ice Cream Day
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Vêsucré's Plant De Crème Fuses Qualities of Crème Brûlée & Ice Cream
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This Disney Parks Holidays Cookbook Features 100 Dishes
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Del Taco Double Strawberry Poppers Come in Three Options
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Gü Desserts Nostalgia Comes in Two Flavors Inspired by the 1970s
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DreamPak Reveals Four New Delectable Dessert Sauces
Sundae-Inspired Chocolate Bars
Compartés' Hot Fudge Sundae Chocolate Bar is a Gourmet Treat
Beignet Bun Burgers
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Individual Cherry Cheesecake Desserts
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BJ's Party Pizookie Boasts a Sweet, Celebratory Recipe
Mexican Holiday Taco Recipes
The Tacodeli Chile en Nogada Taco Has a Festive Flair
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Thanksgiving Meal Ice Creams
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Taco Vs Burrito Offers a Fun and Lighthearted Card Game
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