Gross desserts might seem like an oxymoron, but this collection proves that sometimes even the sweetest confections can look like something that has been left out to rot. We're seeing a distinct rise in the number of people who aren't simply looking for something delicious, but a story to tell their friends, post to Instagram or simply eat as a testament to their bravery.
On the flip side, perhaps you're looking for gross desserts to serve to enemies, gift to a coworker or a friend that can take a joke. Regardless of the usage of the gross dessert you choose, rest assured that you'll find a number of different varieties here that can be made in your kitchen, bought at a store or upcycled from the garbage (note: the last one isn't recommended).
23 Gross Desserts
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Blood-and-Gore Baking
Lily Vanilli Zombie Cupcakes Will Be Hitting Harrods for Halloween
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Surgery-Replicating Sweets
These Annabel De Vetten Creepy Cakes Will Gross Anyone Out
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Confined Cranium Cakes
These Brains in a Jar Cupcakes are Terrifyingly Delicious
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Edible Insect Sushi
Ento Uses Creative Branding to Encourage Eating Creepy Crawlers
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Cerebral Cupcakes
The Bloody Zombie Brains Cupcakes are Spooky
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Gruesome Confections
The Brain Cake Brings Out the Zombie in All of Us
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Gruesome Anatomy Desserts
The Fungus Toe Nail Cookies & Bloodied Ear Cookie Pops are Horrifying
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Veined Anatomical Desserts
The Human Head Cake is Intricate and Terrifying
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Edible Insect Gifts
From Worm Crisps to Roasted Scorpion Snacks
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Simple Gruesome Dishes
This Simple 'Worms in Dirt' Halloween Recipe Looks Gross But Tastes Great
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Festive Bloody Bone Suckers
Vintage Confections Makes Festive Halloween Lollipops
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Bloody Organ Baking
This Bleeding Heart Cake Shows an Eerily Accurate Aorta
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Unappetizing Earwax Confections
Play a Trick on Your Friends with These Gross Candy Gummies
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Oozing Gore-geous Confections
These Chocolate Zombie Heads Will Have You Screaming for More
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Raw Fish Candies
Hope the Sushi Bonbons Don't Taste as Fishy as They Look
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Gross Smoker Sweets
The Edible Ashtray and Cigarette Butts Protest V-Day Desserts
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Unborn Baby Bonbons
The Gummy Fetus is a Terrifying Little Treat
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Barftastic Candy
Disturbing Treats to Crush Your Sugar Cravings
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Cat Cough Candies
These Bubble Gum Hairballs are Both Delicious and Gross
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Dill-Flavored Candy Canes
The Pickle Candy Canes Would Make Fun Christmas Gifts
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Film-Inspired Spooky Treats
The Ectoplasm Slimed Popcorn Goes Perfectly with a Scary Movie
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Faux Body Fluid Candy
Medical Vials Filled With Flavored 'Blood' and 'Urine'
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Tasty Undead Epidermises
Edible Dried Zombie Skin Has Humans Take Revenge on Flesh Eaters
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Gelatin Dessert Jelly Beans
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Upcycled Ingredient Ice Creams
Salt & Straw's Upcycled Foods Series Rescues Wasted Food
Edible Ice Cream Spoons
The Ministop Edible Spoon Offers an Alternative to Disposable Utensils
Delicious Halloween-Themed Donuts
The Mister Donut Misdo Halloween Collection Has a Ghostly Theme
Edible Adventure Game Sets
'Gummyquest' Transforms Tabletop Gaming Pieces into Gummy Candies
Decadent Body Scrub Bars
Butter & Me Makes Indulgently Scented Dessert-Like Exfoliating Body Bars
Giftable Cookie Boxes
Sugarwish's Customizable Cookie Boxes are Indulgent and Mouth-Watering
Festive Frozen Dessert Ranges
The Blue Bunny Holiday Frozen Dairy Desserts Come in Three Varieties
Frozen Plant-Based Superfood Desserts
Glow Superfood is Indulgent and Nutritious
Stunning Celebratory Custom Cakes
SusieCakes Offers Various Seasonal and Custom Cake Designs
Business-Oriented Dessert Mixes
Nestlé Professional Debuts the New Milkybar and Aero Dessert Mixes
Delicious Liqueur Cake Ranges
Beatrice Bakery Boasts Authentic Liqueur Cakes for the Summer Months
CPG-Inspired Ice Creams
The Ice Cream Project by Anya Hindmarch Features Flavors Like Frozen Peas
Horror Film-Inspired Cookbooks
The Death for Dinner Cookbook by Zach Neil Has 60 Recipes
Sharable Ice Cream Boxes
Double Rainbow's Ice Cream Lovers Box is Made for Treating Another
Guava Cream Cookies
Crumbl's New Guava Cake Cookie is Deliciously Fruity
Whimsical Dessert Drinks
Wonka Inspired Candy Can's Caramel Fudge and Toffee Apple Flavors
Oven-Ready Frozen Cakes
Gâteaux Makes Frozen, Ready-to-Bake Cakes and Petit Cakes
Lobster-Shaped Chocolates
Bixby Chocolate's Chocolate Lobsters Turn Dinner into Dessert
Video Game-Inspired Desserts
Nékter Juice Bar and Nintendo Created the Mario Kart Cookie Cruiser
Casserole-Inspired Chocolate Bars
This Gourmet Chocolate Bar Plays with Sweet Potato & Marshmallow
Upside-Down Pastries
This Viral TikTok Recipe Layers Honey, Fruits or Veggies and Cheese
Deep-Fried Candy Bar Desserts
These Kushi Katsu Tanaka Desserts are Made with KitKat
Ice Cream Advent Calendars
Double Rainbow Sweetens December with 12 Days of Ice Cream
Decadent Dessert Bars
The Dessert Bar by Divine Deliciously Brightens Everyday Occasions
Upcycled Cacao Bites
Gudrun's Cacaofruit Bites Repurpose Ingredients Destined to Go to Waste
Icy Heart-Shaped Desserts
The Baskin-Robbins Crazy for You Cake is Romantically Delicious
Peanut Butter Dessert Jars
Jar Joy's Peanut Butter Cup Jars are Viral TikTok Desserts
Upcycled Ice Cream Desserts
Salt & Straw's Pints of the Month Help to Reduce Food Waste
Dipped Cookie Sandwiches
Sundae Shoppe Adds a Layer of Indulgence to Classic Ice Cream Sandwiches
Edible Flower Baking Kits
The Crystal Candy Make a Pansy Edible Flower Kit Elevates Desserts
Indulgent Diner Dessert Dishes
These IHOP Desserts Come in Two Tasty Varieties
Iconic Cupcake Brands
The new CRUMBS Cupcakes Embraces a Modern Approach, Leveraging E-Commerce
Chocolate-Covered Frozen Fruit Desserts
Hershey's Frozen Fruit Comes in Four Delicious Options
Multi-Textured Dessert Shakes
White Castle's Shake Parfaits Have Cookie or Butter Cake Bits
Dessert-Inspired Greek Yogurts
Chobani is Introducing the 'Chobani Creations' Greek Yogurt Line
Decadent Chocolate Snack Cakes
These New Mr Kipling Cakes are Part of its Signature Collection
Cookie Gifting Campaigns
Last Crumb Wants to End "Garbage Gifting" with #DestroyMediocrity
Crunchy Dessert-Flavored Candies
Skittles Desserts Capture the Tastes of Classic Treats
Viral Croissant Cubes
Kozak Ukrainian Eatery Serves Shapely Pastries
Colorful Doll-Topped Cakes
SusieCakes is Serving Up New Barbie Cakes This Summer
Indulgent Allergy-Friendly Snack Cups
Free2b's Newest Mini Cups Feature Over-the-Top Flavors
Guilt-Free Vegan Cheesecakes
Culiraw Makes Decadent Cheesecakes Using Raw Cashews
Prepackaged Artisan Dessert Products
The Delicious Dessert Company Added Four New Products
Macaron-Studded Ice Cream Bars
Macaron Strawberry & Raspberry Ice Cream Bars Reinvent a Classic
Earthy Dessert Sandwich Cookies
Oreo Dirt Cake Cookies Have Gummy Worm-Inspired Sprinkles
Donut-Shaped Frozen Desserts
Sundae Shoppe's Donut Dessert Bars are Fun Frozen Novelties
Candid Celebration Campaigns
Edible's "There's an edible for That" Celebrates Even Awkward Moments
Pink-Hued Macaroni Bowls
Malibu Mac and Cheese Blends Champagne with Three Cheeses
Indulgent Dessert Cocktails
Bardinet Inspirations Recreates the Flavors of French Desserts
Customizable Holiday Treats
Sugarwish Offers Special Holiday Treats as Part of Its Gifting Service
Superfood Jelly Snacks
These Vegan-Friendly Jelly Desserts are Flavorful Textured Snacks
St. Patrick's Day Desserts
Sugar Bowl Bakery Boasts Imaginative and Playful Desserts
Wacky Ice Cream Games
Kitten Games is a New Line of Tabletop Games for Kids
Permissible Low-Cal Dessert Pots
Gü Desserts Cheeky Pots are 155-Calories or Less
Macaron Ice Cream Sandwiches
L’Original Macaron Ice Cream is a Handheld Dairy Dessert
Plant-Based Nut Butter Pies
Milk Bar's Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Pie is Vegan & Gluten-Free
Freeze-Dried Ice Creams
Super Garden Creates "Ice Cream That Doesn't Melt"
Mexican Cuisine-Inspired Puddings
These New Jello-O Puddings Come in Two Zero-Sugar Flavors
Over-the-Top Easter Desserts
Serendipity3 & PEEPS Teamed Up to Create an Easter Beverage
Nutty Soft-Baked Chocolate Sandwiches
Oreo Peanut Butter Cakesters are a Permanent New Product
Celebratory Cheesy Snack Cakes
Milk Bar's Cheetle-Infused Birthday Cake Celebrates Cheetos' 75th
Vegan Caterpillar-Shaped Cakes
Lazy Day's New Vegan Caterpillar Cakes Reinvent a Well-Known Treat
Gummy-Studded Ice Creams
Dadu Ice Cream Puts Gummy Bears in Ice Cream
Monstrous Cookie Sandwich Kits
Betty Crocker's Count Chocula Cookie Kit Makes Sweet, Spooky Treats
Caramel Brownie Dessert Bars
Enlightened is Selling New Caramel Brownie Greek Yogurt Bars
Tiny French Mousse Cakes
Trader Joe’s Petit Fours Mousse Cakes is a Rich and Delicate
Mini Easter Dessert Cakes
The Crumbl Carrot Cake is Sweet, Spiced and Limited-Edition
Textural Plant-Based Chocolate Cakes
2foods Gâteau Chocolate Can Be Enjoyed Three Ways
Free-From Dessert Donuts
Planet Bake's Red Velvet Cake Donut is Sugar-Free & Gluten-Free
Celebratory Candy-Topped Cakes
The SusieCakes x See’s Candies Collection is Limited-Edition
Soft Swirled Dessert Pints
Blue Bunny Twist Pints Bring the Soft Serve Experience Home
Traditional Dessert Ice Creams
Handel's Homemade Ice Cream Carrot Cake is Familiar Yet Fanciful
Overstuffed S'mores Sandwiches
Blue Bunny & Stuffed Puffs Teamed Up to Reinvent a Campfire Classic
Cornbread-Flavored Chocolate Bars
Compartés' Corn Bread Chocolate Bar is a Decadent Seasonal Treat
Over-the-Top Pride Desserts
Serendipity3 and SIGBI Created a Showstopping Pride Month Sundae
Burger-Inspired Ice Creams
So Cute Ice Cream's Cheeseburger Ice Cream is Served with a Pickle
Swirled Bunny Face Cakes
Paris Baguette is Selling a Bunny Face Chocolate Cake This Easter
Inaugural Square Cinnamon Cakes
Crumbl Cinnamon Squares are the Brand's First Non-Cookie Treat
Romantic Gifting-Ready Baked Goods
The Insomnia Cookies Valentine's Day Offerings are Celebratory
Asian-Inspired Snack Cups
These Sun-Butter Chocolate Cups Feature Globally Inspired Fillings
Extra Indulgent Ice Cream Bars
Perry's Ice Cream Makes Super-Premium, Portion-Controlled Treats
Premium Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
Dewey's Bakery Just Unveiled New Dewzies Layered Cookies
Artisan-Inspired Snack Cakes
These New Premier Foods Cakes Come in Three Options
High-Protein Layered Desserts
High Pro Tiramisù Satisfies Taste Buds & Supports Nutrition
Delectable Flavored Doughnuts
Krispy Kreme Brings Back its 'Fan Favs' Collection of Doughnuts
Diabetes-Friendly Dessert Companies
Love, Liv Bakeshop Sells Low-Carb and Sugar-Free Treats
Fruit-Sweetened Chocolate Products
The Wild West Chocolate Line Has Nine Varieties
Chocolate Marshmallow Fluff Cookies
Crumbl is Baking Up a New Chocolate Mallow Cupcake Cookie
Festive Ice Cream Cakes
Dwanta's Holiday Ice Cream Cakes are Available in Naughty & Nice Flavors
Convenient Christmasy Snack Cakes
These Little Debbie Holiday Desserts Come in Seven Options
Ready-to-Serve Frozen Desserts
These New Vandemoortele Desserts Come in Two Varieties
Retro-Inspired Dessert Pots
Gü Desserts Nostalgia Comes in Two Flavors Inspired by the 1970s
Sprinkle-Packed Ice Cream Cakes
The Funfetti Ice Cream Cake is Packed with Sweet, Creamy Flavor
3D-Printed Cocoa Drops
Dreidel Cocoa Drops are Printed with Real Cocoa and Really Spin
Sundae-Inspired Chocolate Bars
Compartés' Hot Fudge Sundae Chocolate Bar is a Gourmet Treat
Cheesecake-Filled Mexican Pastries
Del Real's Churro Cheesecake Tamales Combines 3 Treats in 1
Spiced Beer-Infused Cupcakes
Spiceology Debuts the Coffee Stout Guinness Chocolate Cupcake
Spooky Ice Cream Collections
Salt & Straw's Scoops & Skulls Series Shares Halloween Ice Creams
Viral Easter-Themed Donuts
Internet Sensation Donutelier Debuts an Easter-Themed Donut Collection
Matzo-Crusted Passover Cakes
Chef Zac Young of PieCaken Bakeshop Created the New PassCaken Dessert
Frozen Candy-Inspired Treats
The Reese’s Frozen Peanut Butter Dessert Cups are at Sam's Club
Deep-Fried Ice Cream Cookies
The Crumbl Fried Ice Cream Cookies Boast Sweet Ingredients
Patriotic Grocer Dessert Ranges
The Kroger Star Spangled Desserts are Here for the Fourth of July
Mini Plant-Powered Desserts
Craig’s Vegan Created Pre-Portioned Minis with a Spoon on the Lid
Handmade Romantic Baked Goods
Paris Baguette's Valentine's Day Treats Include Six Varieties
Novelty Gelato Pops
Gelatys Serves Uniquely Shaped Gelato on a Stick
Dessert-Like Kefir Beverages
Lifeway Foods' Newest Low-Fat Kefir Flavors Include Cake & S'mores
Spooky Seasonal Cakes
TOUS les JOURS Introduces the 'Happy Halloween' Collection
Chocolate Avocado Cupcakes
Sprinkles Created a Special Chocolate Dulce De Leche Cupcake
Individual Birthday Cake Snacks
Tastykake Confetti Krimpets are Small But Big on Flavor
Single-Serve Confetti Cheesecakes
The Funfetti Cheesecake Single Slice Comes Individually Wrapped
Cupcake-Flavored Chocolate Bars
Sprinkles Chocolate Bars Capture the Taste of Signature Treats
Dairy-Free Frozen Dessert Collections
Salt & Straw's 2024 Dairy-Free Decadence Series is Vegan
Crispy Caramel Pastries
The Delicious Desserts Company Caramelised Biscuit Yum Yums are Flavorful
Extra Indulgent Ice Creams
This Perry's Ice Cream Line Encourage People to Treat Themselves
Sensible Autumnal Hummus Desserts
Summer Fresh Dessert Hummus Comes in Three Flavors
Martini-Inspired Candies
The Sugarfina x Chopin Collection Shares Cocktail-Themed Sweets
Festive Snack Cake Desserts
The Mr Kipling Signature Collection Has Been Updated for the Holidays
Convenient Cake-Flavored Treats
Little Debbie Birthday Cake Creme Pies are Crunchy and Creamy
Dark Chocolate Gelato Pops
Chocolove's Indulgent Gelato Pops Elevate a Classic Childhood Treat
Romantic Cake Collections
TOUS les JOURS' New ‘Sweets for My Sweetheart’ Menu is Nearly Here
High-Quality Valentine's Day Treats
Evolved Strawberry & Cream Cups Have Four-Grams of Sugar
Stroopwafel Ice Cream Sandwiches
Sundae Shoppe Remixes Ice Cream Sandwiches with Stroopwafel
Brownie Batter Whipped Creams
Whipnotic's Newest Flavored Whipped Cream is Decadent & Low-Sugar
Springtime-Themed Snack Cakes
The Tastykake Easter Packaging Encourages Gifting
Bite-Size Frozen Dessert Bars
Blue Bunny's Mini Bars Miniaturize Favorite Frozen Treats
Savory Ice Cream Treats
Milk Bar’s Seasonal Summer Offerings are Available at Bakeries Nationwide
Autumnal Apple Crumb Cupcakes
Gigi’s Cupcakes' Just Added a New Apple Cream Crumb Cupcake for Fall
Fruity Cheesecake-Based Cookies
Crumbl is Serving Up a New Strawberry Cheesecake Cookie
Hybrid Cinnamon Cupcake Cookies
Crumbl is Serving Up a New Snickerdoodle Cupcake Cookie
Sporty Cookie Catering Bundles
Crumbl is Launching New Game Day Catering Bundles for Sports Fans
Fruit-Topped Sugar Cookies
Crumbl's New Fruit Pizza Cookie Delivers a Dose of Nostalgia
Sundae-Inspired Cookies
Crumbl Has a New Brownie Sundae Cookie This Week
Customizable Donut Menus
Desert Donuts' Build-Your-Own-Donut Menu Shares Fresh, Fun Treats
Regional Recipe Cannabis Gummies
CODES Blueberry Gooey Cake Gummies are Dessert-Inspired
Creepy Candy-Filled Mini Cakes
The Bundtlet Full O’ Reese’s Pieces Reveals a Surprise Inside
Celebratory Mardi Gras Treats
Cinnaholic Mardi Gras King Cakes Serve Up to 10 People