Popular Ginger Desserts

By Carroll Pellegrinelli

Updated 09/23/18

Okay, I'll admit it. I was totally shocked at the amount of recipes I have that call for ginger. When I began this page I thought that I had at least 10 recipes made with ginger with, maybe, a few more. Was I surprised when I realized that I had more!

Ginger is one of my favorite spices. It's a little spicy, and the perfect enhancement to desserts and other sweets. Ginger is used quite often for medicinal use. It quells nausea, which makes it perfect for pregnant women and those undergoing chemo.

Try one of these popular recipes made with ginger. Just remember, ginger is good anytime of year.

  • 01 of 11

    Pear Cobbler

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    Pear Cobbler. undefined

    There are only four ingredients in this recipe for Pear Cobbler.

  • 02 of 11

    Spicy Ginger Pear Bread

    Photo by Carroll Pellegrinelli
    Spicy Ginger Pear Bread. Photo by Carroll Pellegrinelli

    There are all kinds of fantastic ingredients in this bread like chopped pears and toasted wheat germ. Of course, the most interesting ingredients include two kinds of ginger: ground and crystallized ginger.

  • 03 of 11

    Zucchini Bread

    Photo by Carroll Pellegrinelli
    Zucchini Bread. Photo by Carroll Pellegrinelli

    It's amazing that if you didn't know this bread is made with squash. Besides the zucchini, you get a slight spiciness from the ginger.

  • 04 of 11

    Strawberries in Ginger Cream

    Strawberries are delicious.
    Strawberries. Photo by Carroll Pellegrinelli

    Looking for a very simple dessert, try this recipe. Fresh strawberries are accompanied by flavored Greek yogurt.

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  • 05 of 11

    Pumpkin-Ginger Scones

    Scones and Tea Kettle Photo by Carroll Pellegrinelli
    Scones and Tea Kettle. Photo (c) by Carroll Pellegrinelli

    Pumpkin always tastes better with flavorful spices. Ginger is perfect in this recipe.

  • 06 of 11

    White Chocolate Dipped Gingerbread Cookies

    White Chocolate Dipped Gingerbread Cookies Photo Reprinted with Permission of Spice Islands
    White Chocolate Dipped Gingerbread Cookies. Photo Reprinted with Permission from Spice Islands

    Not only do these cookies have ginger in them, you'll also find cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, allspice and orange peel.

  • 07 of 11

    Pumpkin Nut Cookies

    Photo by Carroll Pellegrinelli
    Pumpkin Cookies. Photo © 2008 Carroll Pellegrinelli, licensed to About.com, Inc.

    These are not your typical drop cookie. You find lots of pumpkin and ginger in this recipe.

  • 08 of 11

    Pumpkin Pancakes

    Photo Reprinted with Permission from IHOP
    Pumpkin Pancakes. Pumpkin Pancakes Photo Reprinted with Permission from IHOP

    Pumpkin Pancakes taste so wonderful you really don't need any syrup. Gingerbread Waffles are just as tasty all by themselves.

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  • 09 of 11

    Kumquat Bundt Cake with Kumquat Glaze

    Photo by Carroll Pellegrinelli
    Kumquat Tree. Kumquat Tree Photo by Carroll Pellegrinelli, licensed to About.com

    Here is a from-scratch bundt cake recipe that is made with kumquats and ginger.

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    Chinese Five Spice Apple Crumb Tart

    Apple cobbler

    The Spruce 

    You know you're really special when someone serves you this flavorful tart.

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    Fruited Spice Cake

    Clabber Girl Fruited Spice Cake Photo Reprinted with Permission of Clabber Girl
    Clabber Girl Fruited Spice Cake. Photo Reprinted with Permission of Clabber Girl

    Ginger is a natural when it comes to make a spice cake. Enjoy this recipe from Clabber Girl.