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Desserts

Desserts

Ah, delightful desserts! Sweet, creamy, chewy or chocolatey, desserts are a delicious indulgence. We have various cake and frosting recipes, cupcakes, fudge and bars, cookies (of course!), cheesecake, ice cream, pies - well, we have it all!

Desserts are great after a meal or as a stand alone treat.

There are also sugar free, fat free, low carb and many healthy versions too.

Warning: reading these recipes may cause drooling.



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recipe for slow cooker peach sauce

Slow Cooker Peach Sauce

Got frozen peaches? Make a delicious peach sauce right in your slow cooker. Sweet, spiced, and perfect for desserts or breakfast toppers.

Method:   crock pot, microwave
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for black cake (jamaican fruitcake)

Black Cake (Jamaican Fruitcake)

Made with prunes, glace cherries, glace lemon peel, glace orange peel, Passover wine, rum, sugar, water, cake flour, baking powder

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for apple squares

Apple Squares

Made with walnuts, apples, cinnamon, butter or margarine, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, flour, baking soda

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for wine tapioca (sagu de vinho)

Wine Tapioca (Sagu De Vinho)

This dessert is sure to please any wine lover. There's something about wine tapioca that just makes you feel fancy. Serve well chilled for a refreshing and indulgent treat.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for caribbean pineapple pie

Caribbean Pineapple Pie

Made with sugar, rum, rum extract, water, all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, margarine or butter, cream cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

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recipe for gelatin pancake syrup

Gelatin Pancake Syrup

Adding a twist to your usual pancake or waffle breakfast can be as simple as this syrup recipe. Use your favorite gelatin flavors for a different syrup each time.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for welsh cakes

Welsh Cakes

Made with lemon, currants, egg, flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, butter, milk


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for copycat wuollet bakery's brownie enormous

Copycat Wuollet Bakery's Brownie Enormous

What's better than these famous bakery brownies? Hmmm, maybe making them at home and serving with ice cream.

Method:   microwave, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for copycat ruby tuesday's apple pie

Copycat Ruby Tuesday's Apple Pie

The trick to copy Ruby Tuesday's famous pie is to start with a frozen apple pie and dress it up with a secret layer of sugar and spice and top it off with a sweet...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for cinnamon applesauce oatmeal fatfree cookies

Cinnamon Applesauce Oatmeal Fatfree Cookies

Looking for a sweet treat that's also healthy? These applesauce oatmeal cookies are fat-free and loaded with rolled oats and raisins for a chewy delight.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for lemony passover cheesecake

Lemony Passover Cheesecake

Lemon zest and juice give the sweet, creamy cheesecake filling a bright dose of citrus, perfectly balanced by the nutty pecan and almond cookie crust.

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for apple fritter rings from pancake mix

Apple Fritter Rings From Pancake Mix

Made with confectioners' sugar, ground nutmeg, vegetable oil, Red or Golden Delicious apples, lemon juice, pancake mix, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for glazed fresh strawberry pie with cookie crust

Glazed Fresh Strawberry Pie With Cookie Crust

Think spring with this fruity pie made with fresh strawberries and an easy from-scratch crust.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for white chocolate french buttercream frosting

White Chocolate French Buttercream Frosting

Buttercream frosting that's so good it might not make it to the cake. White chocolate with almond and vanilla extract gives a heavenly aroma and flavor to...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for creamy blender chocolate frosting

Creamy Blender Chocolate Frosting

Frosting off the shelf can't compete with this stuff. Scratch-made is the way to go. An ideal icing for all sorts of cupcakes, pastries, and spoonfuls.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for boiled caramel pecan frosting

Boiled Caramel Pecan Frosting

This recipe brings together light brown sugar, heavy whipping cream, and butter to create a smooth, rich caramel frosting. A delicious way to bring a touch of sweetness to...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pumpkin brownies with cream cheese frosting

Pumpkin Brownies With Cream Cheese Frosting

Made with butter, sugar, eggs, pumpkin, flour, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, vanilla extract, cream cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for pecan molasses toffee

Pecan Molasses Toffee

A divine combination of buttery sweet molasses, crunchy pecans, and semi-sweet chocolate. It's a great treat to make for parties or as an indulgent snack.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for danish butter cookies

Danish Butter Cookies

Danish butter cookies are a classic buttery, almond-flavored cookie traditionally served during the holiday season.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for mini peanut butter cup cookies

Mini Peanut Butter Cup Cookies

Bite-sized peanut butter cookies filled with creamy peanut butter cups.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for buttercream frosting

Buttercream Frosting

A tasty American chocolate buttercream frosting made with butter, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cocoa pasta

Cocoa Pasta

Dark cocoa pasta is a bit crazy, but in a good way. These homemade noodles are a ton of fun to make, and can be used in all sorts of funky sweet pastas.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for wiltshire lardy cake

Wiltshire Lardy Cake

Made with salt, water, pork lard, lard, cinnamon, allspice, demerara sugar


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for crock pot candy

Crock Pot Candy

This slow cooked candy is the perfect treat for any festive occasion. It's creamy, crunchy and oh-so-chocolaty! The combination of chocolate and peanuts create a unique sweet and salty...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for old fashioned baked rice pudding

Old Fashioned Baked Rice Pudding

There's nothing quite like a warm, homey bowl of rice pudding. The rich custard base is studded with plump raisins and flavorful cinnamon, making each bite even more...

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for hard cookie frosting

Hard Cookie Frosting

This hard cookie frosting recipe strikes the perfect balance between simplicity and versatility. Made with egg whites and powdered sugar, it creates a smooth icing that's ideal for...


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for old fashioned jelly doughnuts

Old Fashioned Jelly Doughnuts

A great jelly doughnut is hard to beat. Biting through the powdered sugar, then the soft dough, then the sweet fruit filling? It's an experience worth making the...

Method:   deep fryer, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for cheese stuffed potato fritters

Cheese Stuffed Potato Fritters

Cheese stuffed potato fritters are the perfect snack or appetizer. They are crispy on the outside and full of cheesy goodness on the inside.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for colonel sanders' pecan pie

Colonel Sanders' Pecan Pie

This pecan pie recipe, inspired by Colonel Sanders, brings together familiar ingredients in a way that's both simple and effective. It's a classic holiday dessert.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for brownie frosting

Brownie Frosting

Brownie frosting is a chocolate lover's dream come true. This rich and creamy frosting is made with semisweet chocolate and is perfect for topping off your favorite brownies or...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for paczki

Paczki

Paczki are Polish sweet pastries that are filled with prune puree or cherry jam. They are then deep-fried and dusted with powdered sugar.

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for chocolate sweet potato pie

Chocolate Sweet Potato Pie

Why choose between sweet potato and chocolate when this pie gives you the best of both worlds? It's the culinary plot twist your dessert game has been waiting for.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for burma baklava

Burma Baklava

Baklava might seem like one of those pastries that you could never make at home, but it's fun to master the crunchy layered dessert.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for elvis presley's favorite sweet potato pie

Elvis Presley's Favorite Sweet Potato Pie

This popular pie is made with a combination of sweet potatoes and russets for a lighter flavor than other pies.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for oreo cookies from cake mix

Oreo Cookies From Cake Mix

Ready for a fun kitchen project? These copycat Oreo cookies from cake mix are a great way to channel your inner baker while keeping it simple and delicious.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for cinnamon swirl earthquake cake

Cinnamon Swirl Earthquake Cake

Made with confectioners' sugar, chopped pecans, shredded coconut, cinnamon swirl cake mix, cinnamon, margarine, cream cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for low carb dark chocolate custard

Low Carb Dark Chocolate Custard

A rich, low-carb dessert that feels like cheating. Heavy cream, chocolate, and a combination of three different sugar substitutes keep it low-sugar, low-carb as can be.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for homemade pop-tarts

Homemade Pop-Tarts

Bet you wouldn't guess how easy it is to make pop tarts at home. Here's a three ingredient recipe for simple fruit flavored pop-tarts, but by all means get creative and invent your...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for chocolate chip cake with butterscotch filling

Chocolate Chip Cake with Butterscotch Filling

Made with soda, shortening, whole milk, eggs, semisweet chocolate, vanilla extract, walnuts, brown sugar, cornstarch

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for amish raisin cookies

Amish Raisin Cookies

Made with salt, baking powder, baking soda, raisins, water, butter or margarine, brown sugar, egg, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for blueberry cream scones

Blueberry Cream Scones

Blueberry cream scones are delicious pastries perfect for any occasion. They are made with fresh blueberries and yield a light, fluffy scone that is packed with flavor.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for chocolate amaretto icing

Chocolate Amaretto Icing

Watch out, this icing might not even make it to the cupcakes. Heavenly buttercream frosting with coffee and amaretto is definitely lick-the-spoon good.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chocolate rice krispie treats

Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats

Your favorite childhood treat gets a chocolate makeover. The simple addition of chocolate syrup turns these marshmallow cereal bars into a chocoholic's dream.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for sherry and buttercream frosting

Sherry And Buttercream Frosting

This isn't your grandma's frosting. With a splash of cream sherry, this buttercream takes flavor and sophistication to a whole new level.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cream cheese and sour cream frosting

Cream Cheese And Sour Cream Frosting

This frosting brings together the tang of cream cheese and sour cream with the richness of butter for a creamy, spreadable delight that complements a variety of...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for easy peaches and cream cobbler

Easy Peaches And Cream Cobbler

Peaches are topped with a sweet cream cheese mixture and sprinkled with cake mix to create a unique cobbler-style dessert.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for peanut butter frosting

Peanut Butter Frosting

This quick-to-make creamy frosting uses only powdered sugar, milk, butter, peanut butter, and vanilla.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for easy no bake sour cream cheesecake

Easy No Bake Sour Cream Cheesecake

Made with strawberries, graham cracker pie crust, cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, vanilla extract, whipped topping


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for easy turtle brownies

Easy Turtle Brownies

There's something about turtle brownies that make them irresistible. Perhaps it's the rich chocolate flavor, or the gooeyness of the caramel and pecans.

Method:   microwave, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cook's illustrated secret ingredient pie dough

Cook's Illustrated Secret Ingredient Pie Dough

Vodka helps to make this pie dough more pliable and easier to work with. It also gives the finished pastry a light and flaky texture.


Time:   1-2 hours





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