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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 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 gewurzplatzchen (spice cookies)

Gewurzplatzchen (Spice Cookies)

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

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for mocha meringue cookies

Mocha Meringue Cookies

Made with chocolate morsels, egg whites, sugar, cream of tartar, cocoa powder, instant coffee powder

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for old fashioned molasses cookies

Old Fashioned Molasses Cookies

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

recipe for cookies with a kiss (peanut butter blossom cookies)

Cookies With A Kiss (Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies)

Everything's better with a kiss, and cookies are no exception. Peanut butter cookies with a chocolate flourish taste as good as they look.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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recipe for amish raisin cookies

Amish Raisin Cookies

Made with salt, baking powder, baking soda, raisins, water, butter or margarine, brown sugar, egg, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for glazed fresh strawberry pie with cookie crust

Glazed Fresh Strawberry Pie With Cookie Crust

Think spring with this fruity pie made with fresh strawberries and an easy from-scratch crust.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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 clementine muffins

Clementine Muffins

Made with clementine, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, plain yogurt, butter, clementine peel, egg

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for apricot cream cheese drops

Apricot Cream Cheese Drops

Made with brown sugar, milk, all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, salt, confectioners' sugar, apricot preserves

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for gingerbread pie crust

Gingerbread Pie Crust

This spiced crust is perfect for holiday pies!

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for aladdin restaurant baklava

Aladdin Restaurant Baklava

Aladdin Restaurant has some of the best baklava. The phyllo dough is light and flaky, and the filling is sweet and nutty. The honey syrup adds a touch of sweetness and keeps...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for easy slow cooker brownie mix brownies

Easy Slow Cooker Brownie Mix Brownies

Crock pot brownies made from brownie mix are the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth without heating up your kitchen! These delicious treats are easy to make...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 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 citrus restaurant's creme brulee

Citrus Restaurant's Creme Brulee

Enjoy a homemade version of the classic creme brulee with a delicate mix of vanilla, cream, and caramelized sugar that adds a nice crunch.

Method:   oven
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 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 no added sugar peach sorbet

No Added Sugar Peach Sorbet

No sugar added, no sugar needed. The natural sweetness from peaches and creaminess from milk makes an effortless two-ingredient dessert.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cinnamon doughnuts

Cinnamon Doughnuts

Skip the doughnut shoppe and make your own delicious cinnamon doughnuts at home.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chocolate irish cream cheesecake

Chocolate Irish Cream Cheesecake

There are good cheesecakes, and there are great cheesecakes. Good cheesecakes often focus on the filling and forget the crust, but great ones like this Irish cream...

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 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 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 valentine's milk chocolate cherries

Valentine's Milk Chocolate Cherries

Indulge in the decadent combination of sweet cherries and milk chocolate. Perfect for Valentine's Day or any occasion, these bite-sized treats are sure to satisfy...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


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 pineapple jalapeno sorbet

Pineapple Jalapeno Sorbet

Made with sugar, water, pineapple, jalapenos

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for quick and easy egg white frosting

Quick And Easy Egg White Frosting

Egg white frosting is a light frosting with a glossy sheen. Use other extracts for different flavors.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for low-carb peanut butter cookies

Low-Carb Peanut Butter Cookies

Looking for a low carb treat? Try these easy flourless cookies made with just peanut butter, egg, sugar substitute, and vanilla.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 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 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 wolfgang's absolutely luscious brownies

Wolfgang's Absolutely Luscious Brownies

Wolfgang Puck is an Austrian-American celebrity chef known for his delicious yet classically simple recipes. This brownie recipe is a perfect example.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for awesome homemade toffee

Awesome Homemade Toffee

Made with butter, water, sugar, salt, milk chocolate chips

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for best vanilla fudge

Best Vanilla Fudge

Fudge may often be a chocolate affair, but a good vanilla variety can hold its own any day. This treat is great when studded with pecans or macadamia nuts, or extra-pretty when...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for chocolate banana parfaits

Chocolate Banana Parfaits

Whipped topping plays a middle man in between these rich, chocolate pudding layers topped with bananas. Perfectly cozied up in these personalized servings to add a special...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for freezer frosting

Freezer Frosting

Add a sweet finish to your desserts with this frosting recipe, a creamy, versatile topping that can be prepared in advance and stored for in the freezer for up to 2 months.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for lemon biscotti

Lemon Biscotti

Crisp lemon biscotti with a light lemon glaze.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


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 kahlua freeze

Kahlua Freeze

All it takes is a little Kahlua and whipped cream to dress up some plain chocolate ice cream.


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for pat nixon's white house cookies

Pat Nixon's White House Cookies

Made with cake flour, sugar, butter, vanilla extract, lemon rind, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 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 orange sherbet

Orange Sherbet

Made with heavy cream, sugar, orange juice, milk


Time:   1-2 hours

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 double chocolate cherry bourbon balls

Double Chocolate Cherry Bourbon Balls

These little chocolate balls have a little kick of Bourbon while satisfying your sweet tooth.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for jack daniel's fudge

Jack Daniel's Fudge

Quick and simple Jack Daniel's fudge made with just four ingredients. Melted chocolate blended with whiskey and powdered sugar creates a creamy texture. Perfect for a last-minute...

Method:   microwave, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for orange chocolate icing

Orange Chocolate Icing

Made with cocoa powder, orange juice, powdered sugar


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for low-fat caramel sauce

Low-Fat Caramel Sauce

Low-fat means you can have your caramel sauce and eat it, too. Vanilla extract and double-strength brewed coffee add some unique notes to this sweet sauce.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for lemon brownies

Lemon Brownies

Made with lemon juice, powdered sugar, lemon supreme cake mix, oil, eggs, lemon gelatin powder

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 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 no-bake pumpkin pie

No-Bake Pumpkin Pie

Baking without the baking? Genius! Combine pumpkin with vanilla pudding and cool whip for a sweet, creamy and absurdly easy filling. The holidays have never been so simple!


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for apple blossom pie

Apple Blossom Pie

Freshly sliced apples cooked until tender and mixed with spices create a warm blend inside a crisp pie crust. A simple recipe for a homemade dessert that can be served right out of...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for golden peach strudel

Golden Peach Strudel

If you want to take a trip to Georgia on the cheap, just close your eyes and have a bite of peach strudel.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours





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