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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 homemade southern ice cream

Homemade Southern Ice Cream

There's nothing like a heaping bowl of homemade southern ice cream on a hot summer day. Made with traditional ingredients and plenty of love, southern ice cream is the best...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cream cheese buckeyes

Cream Cheese Buckeyes

Buckeyes reinvented - these little peanut butter treats give a nod to their namesake while keeping things simple and fun. The combination of cream cheese and chips is where the...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for peanut butter fudge with the marshmallow fluff

Peanut Butter Fudge With The Marshmallow Fluff

This no-bake fudge is as quick and simple as it is addicting. The combo of creamy peanut butter and airy marshmallow fluff is heavenly.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for easy peanut brittle

Easy Peanut Brittle

This brittle is almost as easy to make as it is to enjoy, with sugar and peanuts coming together in a sweet symphony of simplicity. The only tough part is waiting for it to cool.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for banana bread pudding

Banana Bread Pudding

Bread pudding made from cubed banana bread is served with a rich vanilla sauce.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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recipe for chocolate chip egg free cookies

Chocolate Chip Egg Free Cookies

Trying to avoid eggs but still craving cookies? Grab your butter and chocolate chips because this recipe has got you covered without compromise.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for copycat marie callender's black bottom pie

Copycat Marie Callender's Black Bottom Pie

A simplified copycat of Marie Callender's rich black bottom pie. It's made with two flavors of pudding and with a layer of chocolate pudding in the bottom...


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for almond butter brownies

Almond Butter Brownies

Made with coconut, almond butter, sugar, eggs, almond extract, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for buttercream decorating icing

Buttercream Decorating Icing

A classic and elegant buttercream icing that will make your cakes and cupcakes look like they came straight from a five-star bakery.


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 traditional french-canadian sugar pie

Traditional French-Canadian Sugar Pie

Pie so sweet, you'll want to parlez-vous francais! Our traditional French-Canadian sugar pie is a delectable union of brown sugar and cream.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for fresh blackberry cobbler

Fresh Blackberry Cobbler

Made with cinnamon, nutmeg, butter or margarine, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for 7-up layer cake with coconut pineapple frosting

7-Up Layer Cake With Coconut Pineapple Frosting

Made with shortening, sugar, eggs, lemon extract, all-purpose flour, 7-UP, crushed-pineapple, butter

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for pignoli (pine nut) cookies

Pignoli (Pine Nut) Cookies

Made with pine nuts, almond paste, sugar, confectioners' sugar, egg whites

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for slow cooker chocolate rice pudding

Slow Cooker Chocolate Rice Pudding

Take rice pudding to the next level. Cocoa powder gives this slow cooked recipe just the right amount of chocolate flavor and a pinch of cinnamon spices things up.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for starbucks-style mini vanilla scones

Starbucks-Style Mini Vanilla Scones

Make your own copycat version of Starbucks popular vanilla scones with this easy to follow recipe.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for caramel cream frosting

Caramel Cream Frosting

This smooth, creamy, and flavorful caramel cream frosting is ideal for dressing up cakes, cupcakes, or any baked treats, offering a homemade touch of luxury.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for easy fortune cookies

Easy Fortune Cookies

Fortune cookies are fun to make at home. They have a light flavor with touches of vanilla and almond extract. The best part about making your own fortune cookies is deciding your...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for easy cinnamon nut cake

Easy Cinnamon Nut Cake

Whip up this delightful cinnamon nut cake using a basic yellow cake mix, enhanced with layers of crunchy walnuts and warm cinnamon.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cream cheese strawberry mousse

Cream Cheese Strawberry Mousse

Shh, but cream cheese is the secret to a light and fluffy mousse that's laughably easy to put together.


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for easy orange bisquick scones with raisins

Easy Orange Bisquick Scones With Raisins

Made with egg, orange juice, Bisquick, orange marmalade, raisins, cinnamon, nutmeg, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker orange zinger cheesecake

Slow Cooker Orange Zinger Cheesecake

This orange zinger cheesecake may be just the recipe you need. Its combination of cream cheese and tofu in the filling, paired with the zesty kick of fresh orange...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for white chocolate macadamia nut cookies

White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies

A soft cookie with crisp edges that's loaded up with white chocolate chips and chopped macadamia nuts.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for chewy double chocolate chip cookies

Chewy Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

These chewy double chocolate chip cookies are the perfect blend of rich chocolate flavor and a soft, chewy texture. Made with cocoa powder and plenty of chocolate...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bread pudding with brown sugar, raisins, and apples

Bread Pudding With Brown Sugar, Raisins, And Apples

Made with egg whites, bread cubes, water, brown sugar, raisins, apples, cinnamon, vanilla extract

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cherry delight

Cherry Delight

A pecan crust is covered with a sweet cream cheese layer that is softly contrasted with a tart cherry pie filling topping.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for cherry wink cookies

Cherry Wink Cookies

Made with shortening, milk, vanilla extract, eggs, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pecans, dates

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for applebee's chimi cheesecake

Applebee's Chimi Cheesecake

Made with flour tortillas, cream cheese, sugar, flour, eggs, vanilla extract, apples, almond toffee bits

Method:   oven, deep fryer
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for rhubarb-oatmeal bars

Rhubarb-Oatmeal Bars

These sweet and tart rhubarb oatmeal bars have a nutty crust and crisp topping.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for high fiber chocolate chip cookies

High Fiber Chocolate Chip Cookies

These are some truly upstanding chocolate chip cookies. Oh, wait, not moral fiber? Rather bran cereal adds a good dose of dietary fiber to these cookies.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for black bottom cupcakes (or cake)

Black Bottom Cupcakes (Or Cake)

Love cheesecake? Love chocolate cake? Now you don't have to pick just one. A chocolate cake layer is topped with a creamy layer of cheesecake, as cupcakes or a Bundt...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for maraschino cherry cream pie

Maraschino Cherry Cream Pie

A creamy maraschino cherry filling topped with a fluffy egg white meringue. The perfect pie to make any time of the year.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for low-carb banana cream pudding

Low-Carb Banana Cream Pudding

Craving something sweet but watching your carbs? Our low-carb banana cream pudding is pure indulgence without the guilt. Spoon, please!


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for creamy caramels

Creamy Caramels

As anyone who's made homemade caramel before knows, the process can be a little bit fickle. But this recipe for creamy caramels is guaranteed to produce perfect results every time.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for pappadeaux key lime pie with raspberry sauce

Pappadeaux Key Lime Pie with Raspberry Sauce

There's a double hit of fruity flavor from the lime filling and the raspberry sauce, and it's baked in a cinnamon-pecan pie crust. Seriously, what more...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for rich as a rockefeller iowa brownies

Rich As A Rockefeller Iowa Brownies

Thanks to chocolate syrup and chopped nuts these brownies are about as rich as can be. Oh, and that's not even mentioning the thick chocolate topping.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for key lime pie with cashew graham cracker crust

Key Lime Pie with Cashew Graham Cracker Crust

Satisfy your sweet cravings with this delicious recipe for key lime pie. Made with a homemade cashew-based crust and a tangy key lime filling, this recipe...


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for judy's brownies

Judy's Brownies

Made with powdered sugar, kosher salt, semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, butter, eggs, Scotch, water, chocolate chips

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for vietnamese fried banana

Vietnamese Fried Banana

These Vietnamese banana slices are batter-fried for a crispy exterior and finished off in a flaming pan of rum. Is it even necessary to mention they're amazing with a scoop of...

Method:   deep fryer, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for red cherry pie

Red Cherry Pie

A sweet-tart cherry filling is nestled between two flaky pastry crusts. Perfect any time of the year. Delicious served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for strawberry rhubarb crisp with jello

Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp With Jello

This family-favorite dessert is incredibly delicious and perfectly sweet, with just the right amount of tartness from the rhubarb. Jello makes sure the filling is...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for classic white frosting

Classic White Frosting

This is a recipe for classic white frosting that is light and fluffy and perfect for topping cakes and cupcakes.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for artichoke fritters with herbed mayonnaise

Artichoke Fritters With Herbed Mayonnaise

Try out something new with this veggie fritter recipe. These crispy fritters made with artichoke hearts paired with a homemade herbed mayonnaise make for a...

Method:   stovetop, deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for strawberry buttercream frosting

Strawberry Buttercream Frosting

Fresh berries make a beautiful pink buttercream frosting that can pair with chocolate or vanilla cakes (or cupcakes).


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for clementine muffins

Clementine Muffins

Made with clementine, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, plain yogurt, butter, clementine peel, egg

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chocolate chip orange hazelnut cookies

Chocolate Chip Orange Hazelnut Cookies

Made with butter, orange, orange juice, egg, brown sugar, flour, white sugar, salt, baking soda, miniature chocolate chips

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for palmiers (elephant ears)

Palmiers (Elephant Ears)

Puff pastry makes these elephant ears so easy - no messy flour to deal with. Plus, these are baked instead of deep fried so they are lower in fat than their from-scratch...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for dark chocolate chip cherry cookies

Dark Chocolate Chip Cherry Cookies

Cherries make a pairing with rich dark chocolate in these cookies that was simply meant to be.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for brownie bottom cheesecake

Brownie Bottom Cheesecake

A rich layer of brownie is topped with a layer of creamy cheesecake. The result? A decadent dessert perfect for any occasion.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for basic low carb cheesecake

Basic Low Carb Cheesecake

Feed your sweet tooth with this carb-reduced cheesecake recipe and still stick to your diet. Use your favorite sugar-free or low-sugar toppings (look for no sugar added pie...

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours





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