If you’re looking to impress your guests with some fancy dessert options at your next dinner party, look no further. These six dessert recipes are sure to dazzle, but are also simple enough to make at home.

1. Chocolate Lava Cakes

Ingredients:
– 1 cup semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar
– 3 large eggs
– 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
– Pinch of salt

Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 425°F and grease 4 ramekins.
2. Melt the chocolate chips and butter together in a bowl, either in a microwave or on a double boiler.
3. In another bowl, whisk together the sugar and eggs until light and fluffy.
4. Combine the chocolate mixture and the egg mixture, then fold in the flour and salt.
5. Pour the batter into the ramekins and bake for 12-15 minutes.
6. Let the cakes cool for 5 minutes before serving.

2. Lemon Meringue Tartlets

Ingredients:
– 1 package of pre-made tartlet shells
– 3 egg yolks
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar
– 1/4 cup cornstarch
– 1 1/2 cups water
– 1/2 cup lemon juice
– 1/4 cup unsalted butter
– 3 egg whites
– 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
– 1/4 cup granulated sugar

Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and warm up the tartlet shells according to package instructions.
2. In a saucepan, whisk together the egg yolks, 1/2 cup of sugar, cornstarch, and water.
3. Cook the mixture over medium heat until it thickens, then add the lemon juice and butter.
4. Remove the saucepan from heat and let it cool for a few minutes while you make the meringue.
5. Using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar until foamy. Gradually add in the 1/4 cup of sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
6. Fill each tartlet shell with the lemon mixture and then top with the meringue.
7. Bake the tartlets for 10-15 minutes until the meringue is golden brown.

3. Raspberry Cheesecake Bars

Ingredients:
– 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
– 1/4 cup granulated sugar
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
– 16 oz cream cheese, room temperature
– 2/3 cup granulated sugar
– 2 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1/2 cup raspberry jam

Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a 9×9 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup of sugar, and melted butter.
3. Press the mixture into the bottom of the baking dish and bake for 10 minutes.
4. Using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese and 2/3 cup of sugar together until smooth.
5. Add in the eggs and vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
6. Spread the raspberry jam on top of the graham cracker crust, then pour the cream cheese mixture on top.
7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, then chill in the fridge for at least an hour before serving.

4. Tiramisu Truffles

Ingredients:
– 1/2 cup heavy cream
– 8 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped
– 1/4 cup mascarpone cheese
– 1/4 cup espresso, cooled
– 1/4 cup rum
– 24 ladyfingers
– Cocoa powder, for dusting

Instructions:
1. In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it starts to simmer.
2. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped chocolate until melted.
3. Stir in the mascarpone cheese until smooth, then mix in the cooled espresso and rum.
4. Crumble the ladyfingers into the mixture and stir until well combined.
5. Chill the mixture in the fridge for at least an hour, then roll into balls.
6. Dust the truffles with cocoa powder before serving.

5. Caramelized Banana and Nutella Crepes

Ingredients:
– 1 cup flour
– 2 eggs
– 1 cup milk
– 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
– 1/4 cup sugar
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 2 bananas, sliced
– 1/4 cup brown sugar
– 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
– Nutella, for filling

Instructions:
1. In a blender, mix together the flour, eggs, milk, melted butter, sugar, and salt until smooth.
2. Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat and pour in a small amount of batter to make a thin crepe.
3. Repeat until you’ve used up all the batter and set aside.
4. Heat a separate pan over medium heat and add in the bananas, brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons of butter.
5. Cook the bananas until caramelized and softened.
6. Spread Nutella onto each crepe, then add caramelized banana slices on top.
7. Roll up the crepes and serve.

6. Strawberry Champagne Sorbet

Ingredients:
– 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
– 1/2 cup sugar
– 1/2 cup champagne

Instructions:
1. In a food processor, blend the strawberries and sugar until smooth.
2. Pour the mixture into a saucepan and heat over medium until the sugar dissolves.
3. Remove from heat and stir in the champagne.
4. Chill the mixture in the fridge for at least an hour, then freeze in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer instructions.
5. Serve the sorbet in champagne glasses, with extra champagne on top if desired.

Summary:

– Chocolate Lava Cakes
– Lemon Meringue Tartlets
– Raspberry Cheesecake Bars
– Tiramisu Truffles
– Caramelized Banana and Nutella Crepes
– Strawberry Champagne Sorbet