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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 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 food processor ice cream

Food Processor Ice Cream

Made with heavy cream, sugar, frozen whole strawberries


Time:   under 30 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 sugar-free cream cheese frosting

Sugar-Free Cream Cheese Frosting

This sugar-free cream cheese frosting recipe is proof that you can indeed have your cake and eat its frosting too, minus the sugar.


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

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recipe for arroz con leche (mexican rice pudding)

Arroz con Leche (Mexican Rice Pudding)

A popular Mexican recipe, this rice pudding can be served warm or cold as a dessert, breakfast, or anytime sweet treat.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for copycat shoney's strawberry pie

Copycat Shoney's Strawberry Pie

What says summer like strawberries? How about a slice or two of brightly colored pie, sweetened with lemon-lime soda and topped generously with whipped cream.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for chocolate peanut buddy bars

Chocolate Peanut Buddy Bars

Made with chocolate chips, peanut butter, butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, flour, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for apple fritters

Apple Fritters

Apple-filled deep-fried fritters glazed with a creamy vanilla icing make a delicious dessert or breakfast treat.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for the perfect chocolate chip cookie

The Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie

What's your favorite type of cookie? Thin and crispy? Soft and cake-like? This recipe helps you get the perfect chocolate chip cookie every time.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for caramel walnut cake mix brownies

Caramel Walnut Cake Mix Brownies

These brownies are made with a cake mix, so they are super simple to make. They are also packed with flavor, thanks to the addition of a caramel and walnut filling.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


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 buttercream frosting

Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

A rich buttercream frosting made with cocoa powder, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and cream. Perfect on cupcakes, cakes, or brownies.


Time:   under 30 minutes

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 chocolate mousse eclairs

Chocolate Mousse Eclairs

Get ready to impress your friends with these indulgent chocolate mousse eclairs. They might just think you've graduated from pastry school.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for salted caramel sauce

Salted Caramel Sauce

This may be the most delicious caramel sauce you ever taste!

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for ben and jerry's heath bar crunch ice cream

Ben and Jerry's Heath Bar Crunch Ice Cream

This Ben and Jerry's copycat gives variations for standard Heath and coffee-Heath ice creams, both crazy creamy and made with nothing but the good stuff.


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for cinnamon ice cream

Cinnamon Ice Cream

This ice cream is made with a rich vanilla bean custard base and gently infused with cinnamon. Smooth and delicious.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 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 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 sugar cookie squares

Sugar Cookie Squares

Soft and buttery, these vanilla flavored sugar cookie squares are easy to make and perfect for any occasion. A sprinkle of sugar on top adds the perfect finishing touch.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 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 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 starlight cupcakes

Starlight Cupcakes

Need a tried-and-true, never-fail cupcake recipe? This recipe is a classic from Betty Crocker that will give you a perfect cupcake every time

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 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 brownie cupcakes

Brownie Cupcakes

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

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for butter horn cookies

Butter Horn Cookies

Made with sugar, flour, baking powder, salt, butter, active dry yeast, water, eggs, sour cream, vanilla extract

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 butterscotch scones

Butterscotch Scones

This recipe uses butterscotch-flavored chips to sweeten things up a bit. You can substitute other flavors of chips (chocolate, vanilla, etc) to create your own favorite variations.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for blackberry cabernet sorbet

Blackberry Cabernet Sorbet

Made with lemon juice, sugar, blackberries, Cabernet Sauvignon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for sweetened condensed milk butter cream frosting

Sweetened Condensed Milk Butter Cream Frosting

Discover how to make a delicious frosting with just four ingredients. This easy recipe is perfect for topping your favorite cakes and adds a creamy, sweet...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pudding fudgesicles

Pudding Fudgesicles

Homemade popsicles are the way to go in summer. These pudding pops are easy enough to make with your kids, and delicious enough that you might end up some for yourself.


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for all-american peanut butter cookies

All-American Peanut Butter Cookies

Made with salt, baking powder, butter, peanut butter, sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, egg, all-purpose flour, baking soda

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for authentic amish sugar cookies

Authentic Amish Sugar Cookies

Ready to fill your kitchen with the sweet aroma of freshly baked cookies? Welcome to the world of Amish sugar cookies - simple, satisfying, and downright scrumptious.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for county fair blue ribbon fudge

County Fair Blue Ribbon Fudge

Made with walnuts, butter, sugar, evaporated milk, semisweet chocolate bits, vanilla extract

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for easy low carb chocolate mousse

Easy Low Carb Chocolate Mousse

There's no reason that low carbers should deny themselves a sweet treat once in awhile. This low carb mousse is creamy and rich - and, of course, chocolately.


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 fat free cream cheese frosting

Fat Free Cream Cheese Frosting

This fat-free frosting recipe has a brilliant trick up its sleeve. Using ricotta as well as cream cheese helps make a rich, creamy icing that is better than store-bought...


Time:   under 30 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 vegan cake

Vegan Cake

This vegan cake is the perfect recipe for those who are looking for a dairy- and egg-free option that is just as moist and flavorful as traditional cakes.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for spun sugar

Spun Sugar

Made with sugar, water, cream of tartar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for lemon crumble squares

Lemon Crumble Squares

These bars are made with a tangy-sweet lemon filling and an oatmeal crust.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for boiled icing

Boiled Icing

Boiled icing is often used to decorate cakes and cupcakes because it sets quickly and holds its shape well.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for passion fruit sorbet

Passion Fruit Sorbet

Made with water, sugar, passion fruit

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


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 banana cheesecake with thick toffee sauce

Banana Cheesecake with Thick Toffee Sauce

This banana cheesecake is reminiscent of the British dessert banoffee pie with its rich filling and toffee topping.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 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 chocolate orange ice cream

Chocolate Orange Ice Cream

Made with chocolate chips, milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, orange extract, eggs, sugar


Time:   2-5 hours

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





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