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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 brandy shortbread

Brandy Shortbread

Made with butter, sugar, brandy, flour, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cherry yogurt frosting

Cherry Yogurt Frosting

Cherry yogurt is added to whipped egg white to create a fluffy and lightly sweetened frosting.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for doris' oat bran cookies

Doris' Oat Bran Cookies

With a mix of oats and wheat flour, Doris' oat bran cookies strike a nice balance between chewy and crunchy. Customize them with chocolate chips or raisins for added sweetness.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for cream cheese bars

Cream Cheese Bars

Yellow cake mix forms the crust for the sweet cream cheese layer in these slightly gooey and completely delicious dessert bars.

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

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recipe for all-butter fudge brownies

All-Butter Fudge Brownies

Rich and fudgy brownies made with butter (not margarine) and cocoa powder.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for german spritz cookies

German Spritz Cookies

German spritz cookies are a traditional delicious buttery cookie with a delicate texture. Spritz cookies can be easily made in a cookie press or rolled out and cut with cookie...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for sopaipillas

Sopaipillas

Sopaipillas are a Spanish pastry that puffs up like a pillow when fried in oil. Serve them warm, drizzled with honey or sprinkled with powdered sugar.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for lemony strawberry surprise cupcakes

Lemony Strawberry Surprise Cupcakes

These cupcakes have a secret ingredient hidden inside them

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for strawberry buttercream frosting

Strawberry Buttercream Frosting

Fresh berries make a beautiful pink buttercream frosting that can pair with chocolate or vanilla cakes (or cupcakes).


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cream puffs for a group

Cream Puffs for a Group

Unlock the art of pastries with this easy recipe for cream puffs that promise smiles and compliments. They flirt with sophistication while delivering down-to-earth pleasure in...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for crunchy date bars

Crunchy Date Bars

Made with sauerkraut, cinnamon, water, walnuts, vanilla extract, flour, baking soda, salt, brown sugar

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chocolate mexican wedding cookies

Chocolate Mexican Wedding Cookies

Imagine soft, chocolatey morsels that melt in your mouth with a dash of nutty flavor. These chocolate Mexican wedding cookies are here to make your snack time feel...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 homemade chocolate ice cream

Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream

Whether you've got an ice cream maker or just some ziptop bags, you can make this rich chocolate ice cream at home. A perfect treat scooped on its own or on top of a warm...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for basic sugar syrup (simple syrup)

Basic Sugar Syrup (Simple Syrup)

Simple syrup is... simple. It's simply made with sugar and water and is used to sweeten cold drinks or cocktails where sugar won't easily dissolve.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for key lime pie with cashew graham cracker crust

Key Lime Pie with Cashew Graham Cracker Crust

Satisfy your sweet cravings with this delicious recipe for key lime pie. Made with a homemade cashew-based crust and a tangy key lime filling, this recipe...


Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for sweet or savory pate a choux

Sweet Or Savory Pate A Choux

Pate a choux is a delicate pastry that can be used for anything like cream puffs, profiteroles, gougeres, or whatever filling you want.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for creamy dreamy pralines

Creamy Dreamy Pralines

Made with almond extract, vanilla extract, sugar, brown sugar, sweetened condensed milk, butter or margarine, corn syrup, salt, pecan

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for blueberry glazed pie

Blueberry Glazed Pie

Made with whipped cream, lemon juice, butter or margarine, pie crust, sugar, salt, cornstarch, ground cinnamon, water, blueberries

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for flourless chocolate almond torte

Flourless Chocolate Almond Torte

Flourless batter kissed with chocolate, spiked with rum and packed with an almond crunch. Don't skip dessert tonight.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for lemon gelato

Lemon Gelato

Homemade gelato makes quite an impression at a dinner party. The duo of lemon zest and juice gives the gelato a terrifically tart flavor, and the egg and cream give it a lush texture.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for pineapple jalapeno sorbet

Pineapple Jalapeno Sorbet

Made with sugar, water, pineapple, jalapenos

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for bread pudding with brown sugar, raisins, and apples

Bread Pudding With Brown Sugar, Raisins, And Apples

Made with egg whites, bread cubes, water, brown sugar, raisins, apples, cinnamon, vanilla extract

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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 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 judy's brownies

Judy's Brownies

Made with powdered sugar, kosher salt, semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, butter, eggs, Scotch, water, chocolate chips

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for stars and stripes cake

Stars And Stripes Cake

If ever a cake could inspire someone to belt out the Star-Spangled Banner at the top of their lungs, this would be the one. Strawberry stripes, blueberry stars, and one...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for white chocolate pistachio cheesecake

White Chocolate Pistachio Cheesecake

Made with chocolate cookie crumbs, butter, cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, almond extract, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   over 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 diabetic fresh strawberry sherbet

Diabetic Fresh Strawberry Sherbet

Made with strawberries, water, juice concentrate, lemon juice


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for coffee frosting

Coffee Frosting

Made with vanilla, butter, instant coffee crystals, milk or cream, cocoa powder, confectioners' sugar


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker apple cobbler

Slow Cooker Apple Cobbler

The absolute easiest, hands-off apple cobbler. You just need three ingredients, a couple hours in the crockpot, and the all-important ice cream on top.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for kool-aid sherbet

Kool-Aid Sherbet

Looking for a quick and fun way to enjoy a frozen dessert? This Kool-Aid sherbet recipe combines unsweetened Kool-Aid, sugar, and milk for a vibrant twist on traditional sherbet.


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for honey cakes

Honey Cakes

Made with butter, sugar, egg yolks, baking powder, milk, salt, egg white, honey

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for butterfinger ice cream

Butterfinger Ice Cream

If your guests need a reason to love your Butterfinger-infused ice cream, then you need to examine your social circle! This ice cream is creamy with chunks of Butterfinger candy...


Time:   2-5 hours

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 somlsi galuska

Somlsi Galuska

Layered sponge cake doused in rum sauce and vanilla cream, dotted with soaked raisins and topped with fresh whipped cream makes up this show-stopping Hungarian dessert.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for cherry wink cookies

Cherry Wink Cookies

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

Method:   oven
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 cherries jubilee

Cherries Jubilee

Cherries jubilee made with flambeed brandy over rich, vanilla ice cream is a serious showstopper of a dessert.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for apple syrup

Apple Syrup

Apple cider is thickened into a rich syrup that is perfect over pancakes, waffles, ice cream, or whatever your sweet tooth desires.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for buckeye balls

Buckeye Balls

This peanut butter and chocolate candy is shaped to look like the Buckeye nut (also known as a horse chestnut).

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 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 wild blueberry scones

Wild Blueberry Scones

Made with milk, butter, salt, wild blueberries, flour, sugar, baking powder

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for red, white, and blue 4th of july trifle

Red, White, And Blue 4th of July Trifle

An easy layered dessert that everyone will love for the 4th of July!


Time:   2-5 hours

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 peach compote

Peach Compote

When you're in the peak of peach season you'd better take advantage. This compote is fantastic for summery desserts and even an add-in for salsas to give them a sweet and fruity peach...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for vanilla cupcakes for two

Vanilla Cupcakes For Two

Great texture and flavor in these simple from-scratch cupcakes. And just the perfect serving size for two people (or, one if you're hungry!)

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for dark chocolate chip cherry cookies

Dark Chocolate Chip Cherry Cookies

Cherries make a pairing with rich dark chocolate in these cookies that was simply meant to be.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes





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