Walnuts have always been one of my favorite ingredients to cook and bake with. Their rich, earthy flavor and satisfying crunch can transform almost any dish. In this Sweet and Savory Walnut Recipes collection, I’ve gathered some of my most-loved recipes where walnuts shine in everything from cozy desserts to hearty meals.
You’ll find indulgent treats like Coffee Walnut Mousse Cake, No-Bake Chocolate Biscuit Cake, and Apple Walnut Caramel Cake alongside savory dishes such as Red Lentil and Walnut Dip, Walnut Cabbage Rolls, and Waldorf Salad. Each recipe shows how walnuts bring rich flavor to sweet dishes and a nice crunch to savory ones.
These recipes are made to inspire everyday cooking, simple enough for weeknights, yet special enough for gatherings. You can bake a warm walnut dessert to share with family or add a nutty twist to a salad or pasta.
Discover new ways to enjoy this humble nut and bring more warmth and creativity into your kitchen.
Sweet Walnut Recipes
This Apple Walnut Caramel Cake is a mouthwatering rich dessert, full of flavor and texture, perfect for any time of the year. Soft and moist apple cake layers are topped with crunchy caramelized walnuts, filled with dulce de leche buttercream and topped with salted caramel sauce.
No Bake Chocolate Biscuit Cake, many of us are familiar with it since childhood, in various shapes and forms. Chocolaty, rich dessert made with crushed biscuits, chocolate syrup and toasted nuts, hard not to fall in love with it.
This Walnut Caramel Mirror Cake consists of a walnut cake at the bottom, followed by a semisweet chocolate layer, caramelized toasted nuts and a mascarpone and coffee mousse on top. The cake is coated with a caramel mirror glaze and decorated with a chocolate golden flower for o more elegant look.
These Biscotti with apples and oats, featuring rolled oats, apples, and walnuts are likely the healthiest biscotti ever, crunchy and flavorful, packed with a lot of cinnamon flavor.
I have always found these walnut lemon bars quite elegant and with a delicate flavor combination. Pairing chocolate with lemon and walnuts is by far one of the best combinations. These bars are made with a dense walnut layer at the bottom followed by a lemony creamy layer in the middle and topped with chocolate ganache.
If you are looking for a unique and delicious dessert to impress your guests, I highly recommend giving this Hummingbird Cake a try. It is easy to make and promises to delight the palate of all those who taste it
This Banana Bread Mug Cake is packed with flavor as it is made with a ripe banana and cinnamon mixture enriched with toasted pecans for extra flavor and texture. You can serve it with some whipped cream or cream cheese on top or simply as is with a cinnamon sugar sprinkle.
Did you ever make cookies using jam in the recipe? If you didn’t you should definitely try, they turn out to be amazingly delicious. My idea was to reduce the amount of sugar and replace it with jam and also bring a plus of flavor. I was afraid that they won’t bake right but the result as a matter of look and taste is a delicious success. .
This is the easiest recipe you can get for a homemade chocolate fudge. It takes only 5 to 10 minutes, with no cooking involved just some chocolate melting and the result is smooth, creamy, and chocolatey.
This Chocolate Biscuit Cake with Cranberries and Nuts is one of the easiest no-bake recipes for one of the most tempting chocolate desserts. In our family, we do this chocolate biscuit cake very often for Sundays or holiday tables.
Nut enthusiasts should try this Hazelnut and Walnut Cake recipe. It’s a true delight for anyone who loves the rich, earthy flavors of nuts. This cake is incredibly chocolatey, thanks to the generous amount of chocolate in the recipe, which perfectly complements the abundance of walnuts and hazelnuts.
These amazing rich pumpkin muffins are perfect for a quick breakfast or snack on the go. It is a good way to use walnuts and have kids eat pumpkin and walnuts in one bite.
This Healthy Apple Oatmeal Bread is a delightful treat that combines the wholesome goodness of oats with the sweet and juicy flavor of apples. This easy-to-make bread is perfect for breakfast or as a tasty snack. With a moist and tender texture, each slice is infused with the warm aroma of cinnamon and the natural sweetness of diced apples.
If you like bread recipes these knots are a must-try for you. Making these beautiful dough knots is much easier than it looks. Easy rich yeast dough, filled with your favorite filling, cut into strips and tied into knots. There’s no room for mistakes, every knot is perfect in its way. Soft and fluffy dough bursting with flavor perfectly served warm right after taking them out of the oven.
Savory recipes with walnuts
The Waldorf Salad is a fresh fall salad made with celery, apples, red grapes and walnuts, dressed up with mayonnaise and sour cream dressing, and served over a bed of fresh salad. It is very flavorful and makes a great side dish for lunch or dinner and a perfect choice for holiday tables.
This Baked Brie in Puff Pastry is one of the easiest and most delicious appetizers you can prepare for holiday season or any other party. Not only it looks great but it tastes awesome too and is best served with crackers or toasted bread slices.
This Strawberry Pasta Salad with Feta is a flavorful dish perfect for spring and summer gatherings when you want something fresh and tasty to share. Twirly pasta are mingling with juicy strawberries, creamy feta, and a mix of fresh herbs. Toss in some crispy red onion and walnuts for texture, then elevate it with cherry tomatoes and cucumber for an extra burst of freshness.
This collection of walnut recipes brings together so many tasty ways to enjoy this amazing nut, easy to make, full of flavor, and perfect for any occasion.
If you try them out, share the photos with me on Instagram. I would love to see how they turn out for you.
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