Desserts

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

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

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

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

French buttercream is made with boiled sugar, not confectioners' sugar. This vanilla infused frosting has a rich buttery taste and texture.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Cherries are baked in a custard-like filling and topped with meringue. You can substitute frozen cherries for the canned, just thaw and drain them well.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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If it ain't broke don't fix it. These classic molasses cookies are still going strong. Super chewy and delightfully spiced with ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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

Throwing a spoonful of baking soda into this toffee creates a very cool sponge effect from the air bubbles. Just make sure you've got a candy thermometer on hand for precise measurement.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

The trick to making red velvet cookies is laughably easy - just start with a red velvet cake mix. With beautiful fluffy outsides and a rich vanilla cream filling, these...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

The lemon juice in this pie gives it a tartness that's balanced out by the sweetened condensed milk, and the meringue topping just takes it to the next level.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

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

Made with cocoa powder, orange juice, powdered sugar


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with pecans, butter, icing sugar, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, pastry flour

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Want to make every dessert a stunning masterpiece? This white icing is your secret weapon for transforming ordinary sweets into showstoppers.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with salt, vanilla extract, sugar, eggs, pie shells, ground nutmeg, milk, evaporated milk

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

No need for the candy store, you can make gummi bears at home!

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

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

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

It takes a strong character of will to decide that pecan pie can be improved upon. But without it we'd never have this groundbreaking brownie pecan pie in our lives.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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

Treat yourself to Ben & Jerry's Giant Chocolate Chip Cookies, featuring a big, doughy bite that's hard to resist. This recipe is easy enough for...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Pancakes are already on the griddle and there's no syrup in the house? No time to panic. A few pantry staples later and the morning is saved.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

A rich and creamy no-bake peach pie. Can be made with fresh, frozen, or canned peaches.


Time:   2-5 hours

Only two ingredients needed to top off your homemade sundaes with heavenly hot fudge. Or, let it cool and cut in squares to eat.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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


Time:   under 30 minutes

Did you know it was this easy to make a sherbet style dessert? Just two ingredients and you can have almost any flavor sherbet you'd like.


Time:   2-5 hours

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

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with cinnamon, salt, yellow cake mix with pudding, eggs, oil, tomatoes

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

If life gives you lemons, why not make a pie? This lemon gelatin pie proves that dessert can be both fun and delicious without any complicated fuss.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with lemon juice, sugar, blackberries, Cabernet Sauvignon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Shake up some magic with Leprechaun Dust! Just a tablespoon of pistachio pudding mix and a splash of milk is all it takes to bring smiles and giggles to your kitchen.


Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

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

With pecans, vanilla, and cream, this warm sauce is perfect served on ice cream

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

These deep fried pasta pockets are filled with sweetened ricotta, and could easily accommodate some sliced strawberries or chocolate chips.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

A box of spice cake mix makes up the delicious crust of this recipe. And the pumpkin filling is rich and creamy. Truly a decadent fall dessert.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

These crunchy oatmeal raisin cookies will be your new favorite snack. These cookies have the added ingredients of brown sugar and honey to give them that extra oomph.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with salt, cream cheese, brown sugar, peanut butter, vanilla extract, eggs, whipping cream, peanut butter cups

Method:   microwave, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

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

Made with water, sugar, passion fruit

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Who says only apple and cherry pies deserve a crumb topping? Crunchy spiced pecan streusel turns a good sweet potato pie into a great one, adding textures...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Break out the ice cream maker! Made with real vanilla beans and fresh ground cinnamon, this Mexican ice cream is full of robust flavors.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

This blueberry cake is made from a cake mix and is so easy to make. The blueberry ripple effect is created by adding a layer of blueberries to the cake batter.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

This rich chocolate dessert is a great recipe for parties or large groups. You can also layer the ingredients in individual parfait glasses.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours