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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 velvet crumb cake

Velvet Crumb Cake

Pull out your baking gear because making dessert has never been simpler. With this velvet crumb cake, you'll discover that you can craft something truly special without the fuss.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for triple chocolate chunk cookies

Triple Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Rich chocolate cookies are packed full with white chocolate and semisweet chocolate chunks.

Method:   stovetop, 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 elvis presley's favorite sweet potato pie

Elvis Presley's Favorite Sweet Potato Pie

This popular pie is made with a combination of sweet potatoes and russets for a lighter flavor than other pies.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for quick sour cream pie crust

Quick Sour Cream Pie Crust

This pie dough has a nice neutral flavor making it ideal for either sweet or savory pie recipes. You can add additional sweetener for dessert pies if you wish.


Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for senator robert dole's apple pie

Senator Robert Dole's Apple Pie

Made with cinnamon, nutmeg, butter, brown sugar, all-purpose flour, pecans

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 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 maraschino cherry bars

Maraschino Cherry Bars

Made with eggs, brown sugar, flour, baking powder, salt, vanilla extract, maraschino cherries, walnuts

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for red velvet cheesecake

Red Velvet Cheesecake

Made with cream cheese, sugar, eggs, cocoa powder, sour cream, buttermilk, vanilla extract, white vinegar, red food coloring

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for french plum pie with crumb topping

French Plum Pie With Crumb Topping

The French plum pie with crumb topping is one of the most scrumptious pies you will ever eat. The plums are cooked to perfection and the crust is flaky and delicious.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 apple cinnamon cheesecake

Apple Cinnamon Cheesecake

Made with margarine or butter, brown sugar, flour, quick-cooking oats, walnuts, ground cinnamon, cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, eggs, frozen apple juice concentrate

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for tropical pancake syrup

Tropical Pancake Syrup

Made with butter, brown sugar, lemon, lemon peel, orange peel, ginger liqueur, brandy

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cheesecake factory cheesecake

Cheesecake Factory Cheesecake

Made with pecans, almonds, walnuts, vanilla wafers, butter, cream cheese, sugar, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for crunchy oatmeal raisin cookies

Crunchy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

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

recipe for almond madeleines

Almond Madeleines

Almond Madeleines are a delicious, buttery French cake-like cookie. They are perfect for a special breakfast or brunch, or as a light dessert.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for caramel nut sauce

Caramel Nut Sauce

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for coffee-cream cheese frosting

Coffee-Cream Cheese Frosting

Cream cheese and instant coffee team up to make a velvety and deliciously tangy topping for cupcakes, brownies, or whatever else your java-loving heart desires.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pie crust mix

Pie Crust Mix

Save some prep time with this pie crust mix. Flour, salt, and shortening are mixed together ahead of time (and can be frozen) to help make your pie baking a breeze.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cook's illustrated secret ingredient pie dough

Cook's Illustrated Secret Ingredient Pie Dough

Vodka helps to make this pie dough more pliable and easier to work with. It also gives the finished pastry a light and flaky texture.


Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for minced pastry twists

Minced Pastry Twists

Made with milk, vanilla, refrigerated crescent rolls, mincemeat, pecans, powdered sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for old fashioned sour cream drops

Old Fashioned Sour Cream Drops

These old-fashioned cookies are a delicious classic made with sour cream, sugar, and flour. Made simply, yet elegant enough for company.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for bacon-wrapped candy bars

Bacon-Wrapped Candy Bars

Made with bacon, miniature candy bars

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for peanut blossom cookie mix in a jar

Peanut Blossom Cookie Mix In A Jar

The classic peanut butter chocolate kiss cookie is a snap to make when you pre-mix the ingredients. Keep on hand for yourself, or give the cookie mix as a gift.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for french chocolate macarons

French Chocolate Macarons

Macarons are light, airy, and have a delicate chocolate flavor that is irresistible. Each bite is a little piece of heaven.


Time:   1-2 hours

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 chocolate cream pudding

Chocolate Cream Pudding

Made with milk, corn starch, baking chocolate

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for whipped semi-sweet chocolate frosting

Whipped Semi-Sweet Chocolate Frosting

Made with vanilla extract, semisweet baking chocolate, whipping cream, confectioners' sugar, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for lime and black pepper cookies

Lime And Black Pepper Cookies

Lots of zesty lime flavor with a spicy kick of black pepper. These cookies are delicious!

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for banoffee pie

Banoffee Pie

Made with bananas, vanilla extract, egg yolk, sweetened condensed milk, all-purpose flour, salt, sugar, butter, heavy cream

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for lemon gelatin pie

Lemon Gelatin Pie

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

recipe for candied violets

Candied Violets

Cakes, pastries and yogurt parfaits will look instagram-ready and beyond with these edible candied flowers.


Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for vanilla layer cake

Vanilla Layer Cake

A from-scratch cake that is as versatile as it is delicious. It has a rich flavor from the addition of buttermilk in the cake batter and a hefty dose of vanilla.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for colonel sanders' pecan pie

Colonel Sanders' Pecan Pie

This pecan pie recipe, inspired by Colonel Sanders, brings together familiar ingredients in a way that's both simple and effective. It's a classic holiday dessert.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for anzac cookies

Anzac Cookies

ANZAC stands for "Australian (and) New Zealand Army Corps" and were developed during World War I. They are a hard oatmeal cookie that is still popular today.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for copycat hostess cupcakes

Copycat Hostess Cupcakes

Made with milk, egg yolks, butter, sugar, flour, salt, baking soda, whipping cream, vanilla extract, egg whites

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for bisquick chocolate chip cookies

Bisquick Chocolate Chip Cookies

Made with semisweet chocolate chips, butter or margarine, brown sugar, egg, baking mix, nuts

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for grand marnier sauce

Grand Marnier Sauce

Made with Grand Marnier liqueur, egg yolks, sugar, milk, vanilla bean

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cheesecake flan

Cheesecake Flan

Cream cheese lends a silky richness to the caramel-topped flan for a result that's downright delicious.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for chocolate sweet potato pie

Chocolate Sweet Potato Pie

Why choose between sweet potato and chocolate when this pie gives you the best of both worlds? It's the culinary plot twist your dessert game has been waiting for.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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 australian pavlova

Australian Pavlova

Good day, mate. This light and airy dessert was named after the ballerina, Anna Pavlova. It's made of a meringue crust that's filled with fluffy whipped cream and fresh fruits.

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for kumquat refrigerator pie

Kumquat Refrigerator Pie

Made with pie crust, kumquats, sweetened condensed milk, cool whip, lemon juice


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for root beer pie

Root Beer Pie

A must for root beer lovers. Pecans make a great pairing with the root beer flavor, and the brown sugar-sweetened filling is a bit like pecan pie.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


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 amish chocolate chip cookies

Amish Chocolate Chip Cookies

The Amish keep thing simple as is the case with this tried and true chocolate chip cookie recipe. Nothing fancy, just delicious cookies every time.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for queen of hearts' tarts

Queen of Hearts' Tarts

Made with strawberry preserves, milk, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, shortening, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 chocolate tiramisu cake

Chocolate Tiramisu Cake

Made with pudding-included German chocolate cake mix, oil, eggs, sugar, instant coffee granules or crystals, water, coffee-flavored liqueur

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for mountain dew cake

Mountain Dew Cake

Made with powdered sugar, lemon cake mix, lemon or vanilla instant pudding mix, oil, eggs, Mountain Dew

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes





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