22 Father's Day Desserts (Dad Approved)

Spoil Dad with something sweet this Father's Day! Whether he likes fudgy chocolate brownies, classic cakes or creamy cheesecakes, this list of 20+ easy Father's Day desserts has something to suit every taste bud. The recipes are great for beginners, baking with kids, or a last-minute surprise.

Father's Day is just around the corner so I compiled a list of all my favourite dad-approved desserts to make your life easier. Whether your dad's into rich, decadent desserts or prefers something a bit more traditional, there's plenty here to choose from. I've also included a few no-bake options in case it's too hot to switch the oven on mid-June.

The best Father's Day desserts

To help you skim through the list and find what you need quickly, I've divided the desserts into categories. They are: peanut butter treats, cakes & cupcakes, brownies & bars, cheesecakes, and sweets & chocolate.

I hope you like the recipes and if you try any of them, make sure to leave a comment to let me know. Enjoy!

Peanut butter treats

Let's start off strong with some peanut butter desserts, shall we? I don't know what it is, but most dads I know seem to adore peanut butter so I just HAD to include some of my fave peanut butter treats. Find recipes for Reese's Puffs marshmallow treats, Moose Tracks cookie bars, peanut butter bark, and pretzel peanut butter brownies. Yum!

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Reese's Puffs Treats

Chewy, gooey peanut butter marshmallow treats made with Reese's Puffs cereal.

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2

Moose Tracks Cookie Bars

These soft and chewy cookie bars are stuffed with chocolate fudge and paired with mini peanut butter cups, peanut butter chips and chocolate chips.

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3

White Chocolate Peanut Butter Bark

This one is great for kids to help with because you only need 3 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep time to make it! It also makes a gorgeous gift- just wrap a few shards up in a small cellophane bag with a ribbon.

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4

Peanut Butter Pretzel Brownies

Rich, decadent brownies with pretzels, chocolate chips and peanut butter cups inside and a generous swirl of peanut butter on top.

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Cakes & Cupcakes

Next, let's move on to the cake recipes for Father's Day. Below are my recipes for date & walnut traybake, orange drizzle cake, tiramisu (is that a cake?!), lemon drizzle cupcakes, white chocolate Rice Krispie cakes and chocolate Smarties cupcakes.

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Date & Walnut Traybake

A light and fluffy, slightly spiced sheet cake topped with cream cheese frosting and more walnuts.

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6

Orange Drizzle Cake

Your dad is guaranteed to love this one! This cake is topped with a thin layer of zesty orange icing to make a delicious dessert that's great for sharing.

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7

Decaf Tiramisu

Even if your dad is avoiding caffeine (and/or alcohol), he doesn't have to miss out on the beauty that is *tiramisu*. It's light and refreshing, making it great for mid-June celebrations, and even the kids can have a small slice!

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8

Lemon Drizzle Cupcakes

Love lemon drizzle but don't want to have to get through an entire cake? These cupcakes are a great alternative. They're topped with a lemon sugar drizzle and a thin layer of lemon icing.

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9

White Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats

These are another great one for young kids to help make for their dad. They have just 3 ingredients and there's no baking required.

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10

Smarties Cupcakes

Light, fluffy chocolate cupcakes topped with a layer of milk chocolate and a colourful Smartie.

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Brownies & bars

Next are my brownies and bars, which all coincidentally contain chocolate. Because other than peanut butter, most men I know also love a good chocolatey treat, which is why I thought they'd make great Father's Day desserts.

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Kinder Bueno Brownies

Thick, fudgy brownies with chunky of Kinder Bueno and Kinder chocolate throughout. These are a must-try if your dad likes hazelnut!

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12

Rolo Rocky Road

This is such an easy twist on the classic. Because why make plain old rocky road when you can throw some gooey caramel Rolos in there too?

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13

Twix Blondies

These blondies are rich and fudgy, made with brown sugar for a delicious caramel-like flavour. The Twix pieces throughout and caramel drizzle on top take them to a whole 'nother level!

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14

Lemon Meringue Blondies

If you like the idea of blondies but fancy something more fitting for the summer months, try these instead. They're flavoured with lemon zest then sprinkled with meringue pieces and white chocolate chips, and they are just divine.

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15

Raspberry Ruffle Bars

Raspberry Ruffles are an old-school British sweet but they're super fun and easy to recreate at home. Rich, vibrant, no-bake raspberry and coconut bars topped with dark chocolate.

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Cheesecakes

Next up, we have 3 delicious cheesecakes that I think would be a hit with dad: Oreo cheesecake shots, lime & ginger cheesecake, and white chocolate cheesecake.

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Oreo Cheesecake Shots

Dividing cheesecake mixture into shot glasses not only makes them look fun, it also means they can be enjoyed straight away without setting in the fridge! These are a must-make for any Oreo lover.

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17

Lime & Ginger Cheesecake

This zesty lime cheesecake filling is paired with a fiery gingernut biscuit base and it's a flavour match made in heaven! It's easy to make with just a few ingredients and no baking required.

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18

Milkybar Cheesecake

It's always good to include a classic, right? This white chocolate Milkybar cheesecake has been a hit with everyone I've made it for, and my dad loved it too!

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Sweets & chocolate

Last but not least, we have Father's Day sweets and chocolate recipes. Find recipes below for rum & raisin fudge, potato chip bark, marshmallow top hats and Biscoff fudge.

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Rum & Raisin Fudge

This fudge is made with dark chocolate and rum-soaked raisins for a quick and easy, 4-ingredient dessert.

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20

Marshmallow Top Hats

These are another great recipe for kids to make on Father's Day, with only 3 ingredients. They might look simple but they are seriously delicious!

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21

Chocolate Potato Chip Bark

This one might be a little controversial but if your dad likes the sweet and salty combo then just trust me, he'll love this!

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22

Biscoff Fudge

Did you know you can make the base for this Lotus Biscoff fudge with only 2 ingredients? It really couldn't be easier and it's perfect for beginners.

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