Walnuts have always been one of my favorite ingredients for cooking and baking. Its rich, earthy flavor and satisfying texture transform almost any dish. In this collection of sweet and savory walnut recipes, I’ve gathered some of my most beloved recipes that make walnuts shine in everything from cozy desserts to hearty meals.
You’ll find flavorful dishes like red lentil and walnut dip, walnut cabbage rolls, and Waldorf salad, as well as decadent treats like coffee walnut mousse cake, no-bake chocolate biscuit cake, and apple walnut caramel cake. Each recipe shows how walnuts bring rich flavor to sweet dishes and wonderful texture to savory dishes.
These recipes are designed to inspire everyday cooking, simple enough for a weeknight, yet special enough for a gathering. You can also bake a warm walnut dessert to share with your family, or add a nutty flavor to salads and pasta.
Discover new ways to enjoy this humble nut and bring warmth and creativity to your kitchen.
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Packed with flavor and texture, this Apple Walnut Caramel Cake is a mouth-watering, rich dessert that’s perfect for any time of the year. A layer of soft and moist apple cake topped with crunchy caramelized walnuts, filled with dulce de leche buttercream and topped with salted caramel sauce.
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No-bake chocolate biscuit cake has been familiar to many of us in one form or another since childhood. It’s hard not to fall in love with this rich, chocolatey dessert made with crushed biscuits, chocolate syrup, and toasted nuts.
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This Walnut Caramel Mirror Cake has a walnut cake on the bottom, a layer of semi-sweet chocolate on top, caramelized toasted nuts, and then a layer of mascarpone and coffee mousse. The cake is coated with caramel mirror glaze and decorated with chocolate golden flowers for a more elegant look.
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Featuring rolled oats, apples, and walnuts, these apple and oat biscotti are probably the healthiest biscotti ever, crunchy, flavorful, and packed with cinnamon flavor.
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I always find these walnut lemon bars very elegant and have a delicate flavor combination. The combination of chocolate, lemon and walnuts is definitely one of the best combinations. These bars are made with a rich walnut layer on the bottom, followed by a lemony creamy layer in the middle, and topped with chocolate ganache.
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If you’re looking for a unique and delicious dessert to impress your guests, we recommend you give this Hummingbird Cake a try. Easy to make, yet guaranteed to please the taste buds of everyone who tastes it
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This Banana Bread Mug Cake is packed with flavor as it is made with a mixture of ripe bananas and cinnamon, with the addition of toasted pecans for added flavor and texture. Serve with whipped cream or cream cheese, or just sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
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Have you ever made cookies using jam in a recipe? If you haven’t, you should definitely give it a try. It turns out to be surprisingly delicious. My idea was to reduce the amount of sugar and replace it with jam, but also add flavor. I was worried that it wouldn’t bake properly, but it turned out to be delicious, both in appearance and taste. .
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This is the easiest recipe for homemade chocolate fudge. It only takes 5-10 minutes and requires no cooking, just melt the chocolate for a smooth, creamy, chocolatey result.
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This chocolate biscuit cake with cranberries and nuts is one of the easiest no-bake recipes for the most irresistible chocolate dessert. Our family often makes this chocolate biscuit cake for the Sunday and holiday table.
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Nut lovers, try this hazelnut and walnut cake recipe. A real hit with those who love the rich, earthy flavor of nuts. This cake is incredibly chocolatey due to the generous amount of chocolate in the recipe, and is the perfect complement to the rich walnuts and hazelnuts.
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These amazingly rich pumpkin muffins are perfect for a quick breakfast or on-the-go snack. It is also a good idea to use walnuts to feed pumpkin and walnuts in one bite.
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This Healthy Apple Oatmeal Bread is a fun snack that combines the healthy goodness of oats with the sweet, juicy flavor of apples. This easy-to-make bread is perfect for breakfast or a snack. It has a moist and soft texture, and each slice has the warm aroma of cinnamon and the natural sweetness of diced apple.
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If you love bread recipes, these knots are a must try. Tying a knot in this beautiful fabric is much easier than it looks. Simply fill the rich yeast dough with your favorite filling, cut into strips and tie into knots. There is no room for error and every knot is perfect in that regard. The flavorful, fluffy dough can be served hot right out of the oven.
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Waldorf Salad is a fresh fall salad made with celery, apples, red grapes, and walnuts tossed with mayonnaise and sour cream dressing and served on top of a fresh salad. It’s very flavorful and makes a great side dish for lunch or dinner, perfect for the holiday table.
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This Baked Brie in Puff Pastry is one of the easiest and most delicious appetizers you can prepare for the holidays or any other party. Not only do they look amazing, they taste amazing and are best served with crackers or toasted bread.
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This Strawberry Pasta Salad with Feta is a flavorful dish perfect for spring and summer gatherings where you want to share something fresh and delicious. Swirled pasta is intertwined with juicy strawberries, creamy feta cheese, and a mix of fresh herbs. Add crunchy red onions and walnuts for texture, and cherry tomatoes and cucumber for extra freshness.
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This collection of walnut recipes brings together many delicious ways to enjoy this wonderful nut, easy to make, flavorful, and perfect for any occasion.
If you try it, please share a photo on Instagram. I would love to see how they turn out.
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