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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 cake doughnuts with chocolate or honey glaze

Cake Doughnuts With Chocolate Or Honey Glaze

Who can say no to a glazed doughnut? Especially when it's homemade like these.

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

recipe for strawberry daiquiri cheesecake

Strawberry Daiquiri Cheesecake

Get the flavor of the popular daiquiri cocktail baked into this creamy dessert.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for candy filled cookies

Candy Filled Cookies

Made with candy bars, vanilla extract, egg yolk, all-purpose flour, salt, baking soda, butter, brown sugar, sugar, egg

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for chocolate covered peanut butter eggs

Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Eggs

Made with shortening, semisweet chocolate chips, margarine or butter, brown sugar, powdered sugar, peanut butter, vanilla extract

Method:   microwave
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

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recipe for amana ox yoke rhubarb custard pie

Amana Ox Yoke Rhubarb Custard Pie

Rhubarb is the star of this custard pie, which has a pleasantly short ingredient list, so you'll want it at its in-season best.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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 barb schaller's famous orgasmic chocolate brownies

Barb Schaller's Famous Orgasmic Chocolate Brownies

Our friend Barb knows her brownies. Her award-winning success comes from using real chocolate, unsalted butter, and cake flour.

Method:   oven, microwave
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

recipe for chocolate custard frosting

Chocolate Custard Frosting

Unleash your inner baker with this easy-to-follow chocolate custard frosting. Rich, luscious, and full of chocolaty goodness, it's crafted from everyday ingredients and will...

Method:   stovetop
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 gluten free chocolate pudding mix

Gluten Free Chocolate Pudding Mix

Chocolate pudding is one of America's favorite desserts. And now, with this gluten free chocolate pudding mix, everyone can enjoy this delicious treat.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for gewurzplatzchen (spice cookies)

Gewurzplatzchen (Spice Cookies)

German holiday cookies spiced with cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and allspice.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for copycat york peppermint patties

Copycat York Peppermint Patties

Looking for a delicious homemade version of your favorite candy? Made with just a few simple ingredients, these candies are incredibly easy to make and taste just like...

Method:   microwave
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for fannie farmer's 1931 chocolate fudge

Fannie Farmer's 1931 Chocolate Fudge

Made with cinnamon, butter, sugar, vanilla extract, light cream, chocolate

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for blue ribbon fudge

Blue Ribbon Fudge

Made with walnuts, sugar, evaporated milk, salt, corn syrup, unsweetened chocolate, butter, vanilla extract

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for old fashioned glazed doughnuts

Old Fashioned Glazed Doughnuts

These popular old fashioned doughnuts are made with a yeast-raised dough that is deep-fried and glazed. Best served warm.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for creamy white chocolate strawberry pie

Creamy White Chocolate Strawberry Pie

Made with strawberries, graham cracker crust, white baking chocolate, cream cheese, milk, confectioners' sugar, orange peel, heavy whipping cream

Method:   microwave, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for copycat panera bread pudding with apples, pecans and raisins

Copycat Panera Bread Pudding With Apples, Pecans And Raisins

Made with jam or jelly, apples, butter, cinnamon raisin bread, brown sugar, pecan, orange, apple cider, vanilla extract or rum

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for white chocolate cheesecake cupcakes

White Chocolate Cheesecake Cupcakes

Made with white chocolate chips, white cake mix, sour cream, cheesecake pudding mix

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for diabetic fresh strawberry sherbet

Diabetic Fresh Strawberry Sherbet

If you think satisfying your sweet tooth is impossible on a diabetic-friendly diet, think again. This strawberry sherbet is proof that you can enjoy tasty, refreshing...


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for foolproof pie crust

Foolproof Pie Crust

Need a great pie crust? We've got you covered with this never-fail crust.


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for tart cherry pie

Tart Cherry Pie

Made with tart cherries, sugar, tapioca, almond extract, pie pastry, butter

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for easy cookie cutouts

Easy Cookie Cutouts

The secret for the easiest cookies ever? Cake mix. Fantastic way to whip up a bunch of cookie dough quickly and cut out some fun shapes.

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

recipe for chocolate covered white chocolate cheesecake

Chocolate Covered White Chocolate Cheesecake

Made with chocolate cookie crumbs, cream cheese, vanilla extract, eggs, white chocolate, heavy cream, butter, sugar

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for mashed potato candy

Mashed Potato Candy

Made with peanut butter, mashed potatoes, milk, vanilla extract, salt, powdered sugar


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for homemade grenadine (pomegranate syrup)

Homemade Grenadine (Pomegranate Syrup)

If you're looking to add a homemade touch to your beverages, this recipe for homemade grenadine is a fantastic choice. It offers a natural alternative to...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for froot loop candy

Froot Loop Candy

There's something magical about Froot Loop candy. Maybe it's the colorful marshmallows, or that it's made with everyone's favorite cereal. Go ahead, indulge in a little bit of...

Method:   stovetop, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for amaretto chocolate sauce

Amaretto Chocolate Sauce

Unleash your inner dessert diva with this sinfully delicious amaretto chocolate sauce that will have you feeling like a culinary genius. Trust us, it's so good you'll want to...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for copycat chili's chocolate brownie sundae

Copycat Chili's Chocolate Brownie Sundae

Chili's removed this dessert from the menu quite a while ago but you can still make this decadent treat at home with this copycat version.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for lemon biscotti

Lemon Biscotti

Crisp lemon biscotti with a light lemon glaze.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for strawberry shortcake shortcakes

Strawberry Shortcake Shortcakes

Baked in a muffin tin, these shortcakes are a cross between pound cake and sponge cake. They may be split in half and topped with fresh berries and milk.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 boder's on the river schaum torte

Boder's On The River Schaum Torte

Made with whipped cream or ice cream, egg whites, vinegar, vanilla extract, sugar, strawberries or raspberries

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for french vanilla cupcakes

French Vanilla Cupcakes

Delicate cupcakes made from a French vanilla cake mix. The additional sour cream makes the cupcakes more moist.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for kumquat oatmeal cookies

Kumquat Oatmeal Cookies

Made with kumquats, salt, margarine, brown sugar, eggs, oatmeal, white chocolate chips, flour, baking soda

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 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 praline syrup

Praline Syrup

If you've always been partial to pralines & cream at the ice cream parlor, this syrup is right up your ally. Drizzle it on waffles, use it to top off sundaes, or just pour it over...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for almost fat free pie crust

Almost Fat Free Pie Crust

This pie crust is made with phyllo dough, so it's super easy and quick to make. Plus, it's almost fat free so you can enjoy your pie without all the guilt.

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 chocolate-covered cherries with gooey centers

Chocolate-Covered Cherries With Gooey Centers

Love those chocolate covered cherries you get from high-end candy shops? Well, now you can make them at home with this simple recipe.

Method:   microwave, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker chocolate fudge sauce

Slow Cooker Chocolate Fudge Sauce

This slow cooked fudge sauce is a rich and delicious dessert sauce that is perfect for topping ice cream, brownies, cake, or just eating with a spoon.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

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 coffee tiramisu

Chocolate Coffee Tiramisu

Obviously you're gonna make this tiramisu, the only question is whether or not to share it. A one-two punch of brewed coffee and coffee liqueur makes this one marvelous mocha...


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for ghirardelli hot fudge sauce

Ghirardelli Hot Fudge Sauce

If you're making towering sundaes or a decadent chocolate cake, store-bought chocolate sauce drizzled on top just won't cut it.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 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 loquat crumble

Loquat Crumble

Ever found yourself curious about loquats? This lovely little crumble turns those sweet, tangy fruits into a mouthwatering dessert that's bound to pique your interest.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for easy holiday cherry pie

Easy Holiday Cherry Pie

Shake up your holiday dessert spread with this easy cherry pie. Four ingredients, zero fuss, and a whole lot of cherry-packed attitude.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes





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