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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 low fat milk chocolate ice cream

Low Fat Milk Chocolate Ice Cream

Low fat milk chocolate ice cream is a delicious alternative to regular chocolate ice cream. It is blended with fat-free milk which makes it a lower fat option.


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for pecan tassies

Pecan Tassies

Pecan Tassies are a popular Southern US cookie. They are made with a pecan filling and have a flaky, pastry-like dough. Pecan Tassies are often served at holidays and special occasions.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for easy mandarin orange pie

Easy Mandarin Orange Pie

Made with whipping cream, graham cracker pie crust, orange gelatin powder, mandarin oranges

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for chevre-cherry bonbons

Chevre-Cherry Bonbons

Standard chocolate covered cherries are no slouch, but adding in creamy chevre makes these bonbons sinfully good.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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

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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 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 apple pie with heavy cream

Apple Pie with Heavy Cream

Apples are healthy, delicious, and versatile - perfect for pies! This recipe is a simple apple pie that tastes just as great served hot or cold.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


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 copycat ben & jerry's cherry garcia

Copycat Ben & Jerry's Cherry Garcia

Great texture in this ice cream and the flavor bursts of cherry and chocolate are nothing to sneeze at.


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for baker's one bowl brownies

Baker's One Bowl Brownies

One bowl makes these brownies not only delicious but so easy to make. These brownies have just the right texture - not too fudgy, not too cakey.

Method:   microwave, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for absolutely deep dark chocolate fudge cookies

Absolutely Deep Dark Chocolate Fudge Cookies

Dark chocolate cookies made with three kinds of chocolate and served with a chocolate ganache for dipping.

Method:   stovetop, 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 paradise cake

Paradise Cake

Get ready to indulge! A fun and fruity dessert made with yellow cake mix, creamy vanilla pudding, and topped with bananas and pecans. This easy recipe is great for any occasion.

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 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 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


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 watermelon sherbet

Watermelon Sherbet

Fresh watermelon turns into a creamy sherbet in just a few hours. Nothing says summer like watermelon!

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for sugar free chocolate chip cookies

Sugar Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

Made with dietetic chocolate candy, margarine, egg, vanilla extract, dry milk, sugar substitute, water, flour, baking soda

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 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 chocolate malted creme brulee

Chocolate Malted Creme Brulee

If you're gonna make creme brulee, you should do it right. Right means whole vanilla bean, an eggy custard, chocolate, and malt powder for an extra-decadent dessert.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for easy-bake oven rice krispies treats

Easy-Bake Oven Rice Krispies Treats

Skip the stove top method for Rice Krispies treats and let the kids make their own marshmallow cereal bars using the Hasbro Easy-Bake Oven.


Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for easy refrigerator pina colada pie

Easy Refrigerator Pina Colada Pie

If you like pina coladas and getting caught with a spoon of cool whip, this no-bake pie is all you.


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for old-fashioned tomato soup cake with brown sugar frosting

Old-Fashioned Tomato Soup Cake With Brown Sugar Frosting

If you're looking for something a little different, give this old-fashioned tomato soup cake a try. The tomato soup enhances the flavor of the...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cotton candy sugar cookies

Cotton Candy Sugar Cookies

Made with sugar, powdered sugar, butter, oil, eggs, vanilla extract, salt, cream of tartar, baking soda, all-purpose flour

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for banana butter frosting

Banana Butter Frosting

Banana replaces some of the butter in this frosting recipe to add flavor and reduce the fat content.


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 caramel and chocolate pecan bars

Caramel and Chocolate Pecan Bars

Made with chocolate chips, flour, pecan halves, butter, brown sugar

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 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 caribbean key lime pie

Caribbean Key Lime Pie

This Caribbean-style key lime pie recipe is perfect for summer. It combines the tropical flavors of lime, coconut, and rum to create a pie that is always a hit.

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 new york cheesecake with graham cracker crust

New York Cheesecake With Graham Cracker Crust

Made with sour cream, eggs, vanilla extract, graham cracker crumbs, butter or margarine, cream cheese, sugar, flour

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for double tree hotel chocolate chip cookies

Double Tree Hotel Chocolate Chip Cookies

Anybody who's checked into a Doubletree knows that the cookie is the best part of the stay. Grab the recipe and make your home feel as luxurious as a hotel for...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for brown sugar frosting

Brown Sugar Frosting

Made with brown sugar, milk, margarine, powdered sugar, vanilla extract

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for valentine sugar cookies

Valentine Sugar Cookies

These sugar cookies use powdered sugar rather than granulated in the dough. The dough is chilled, rolled out, cut into shapes, and sprinkled with red decorator's sugar before...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for grandma's apple pie

Grandma's Apple Pie

The secret ingredient in Grandma's apple pie is love (and letting the apples sit overnight in a brown sugar and spice mixture).

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for lena's buttery rum balls

Lena's Buttery Rum Balls

With creamy butter, crunchy nuts, and just the right amount of rum, these bite-sized rum balls are perfect for sharing or enjoying solo.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


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 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 buttermilk coconut pie

Buttermilk Coconut Pie

A sweet and creamy classic southern dessert. Buttermilk, coconut, and a hint of vanilla create a delicious custard-like filling for this pie.

Method:   oven
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 essential crunchy oatmeal cookie

Essential Crunchy Oatmeal Cookie

Welcome to cookie paradise, where the crunchy oatmeal cookie reigns supreme. Grab your mixing bowl and get ready for some serious baking fun.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for fresh pineapple pie

Fresh Pineapple Pie

Made with salt, lemon juice, lemon peel, pastry for double-crust pie, pineapple, eggs, sugar, flour

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 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 applesauce oaties

Applesauce Oaties

Made with flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, brown sugar, sugar, butter, egg

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for hard rock cinnamon candy

Hard Rock Cinnamon Candy

Try your hand at candy making with this simple recipe. Cook sugar, corn syrup and water to the hard-crack stage, then add in cinnamon oil for flavor and red food coloring.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for microwave brownies

Microwave Brownies

Want brownies in a jiffy? This microwave version cuts down the baking time without cutting down the rich chocolatey flavor you know you're craving.

Method:   microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for sour cream fruit pie

Sour Cream Fruit Pie

Ready for a slice of sunshine? This sour cream fruit pie lets you showcase your favorite fruit and pairs perfectly with a dash of buttery topping.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for orange chocolate icing

Orange Chocolate Icing

Made with cocoa powder, orange juice, powdered sugar


Time:   under 30 minutes





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