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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 irresistible cherry cheesecake

Irresistible Cherry Cheesecake

Made with graham cracker crumbs, sugar, ground cinnamon, butter or margarine, cream cheese, all-purpose flour, lemon juice, eggs, whipping or heavy cream

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 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 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 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 hard cookie frosting

Hard Cookie Frosting

This hard cookie frosting recipe strikes the perfect balance between simplicity and versatility. Made with egg whites and powdered sugar, it creates a smooth icing that's ideal for...


Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for diabetic fresh strawberry sherbet

Diabetic Fresh Strawberry Sherbet

Made with strawberries, water, juice concentrate, lemon juice


Time:   30-60 minutes

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 easy three-ingredient peanut butter fudge

Easy Three-Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge

This three ingredient peanut butter fudge recipe is nearly foolproof. It only requires a few minutes of hands-on work, and you'll nail it every time.

Method:   microwave
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for pepperidge farm ginger man cookies

Pepperidge Farm Ginger Man Cookies

For those who appreciate traditional flavors, this recipe for Pepperidge Farm's ginger man cookies marries molasses and a mix of warming spices to create a stand-out...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for homemade animal cookies

Homemade Animal Cookies

Baking should be about fun and creativity, and what could be more playful than festive animal-shaped cookies? With this recipe, you'll enjoy both the thrill of crafting and the...

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

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


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 chocolate easter eggs

Chocolate Easter Eggs

Made with cream cheese, butter, flaked coconut, vanilla extract, peanut butter, powdered sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for cream cheese buckeyes

Cream Cheese Buckeyes

Buckeyes reinvented - these little peanut butter treats give a nod to their namesake while keeping things simple and fun. The combination of cream cheese and chips is where the...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


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 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 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 irish dream pie

Irish Dream Pie

Made with pie crust, chocolate, heavy cream, butter, brewed coffee, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, mascarpone cheese, Irish cream liqueur

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

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 blueberry swirl cheesecake

Blueberry Swirl Cheesecake

Made with blueberry pie filling, cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, eggs, graham cracker pie crust

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for brownie pecan pie

Brownie Pecan Pie

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

recipe for espresso ganache

Espresso Ganache

Instant espresso powder turns chocolate ganache into a dangerously decadent mocha topping. Whether you're using it to top a cake or an eclair, this ganache is for real.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for boiled frosting

Boiled Frosting

A traditional boiled frosting made with milk, flour, butter, sugar, and vanilla extract for flavoring.

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 syllabub

Syllabub

Syllabub is a traditional English dessert. It is made with a combination of cream, sugar, and wine, sherry, or brandy, which are whipped together to create a rich and indulgent dessert.


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for peach cheesecake bars

Peach Cheesecake Bars

This recipe is for all the peach lovers out there. These bars are packed with flavor. The cheesecake filling is rich and creamy, while the fresh peaches add a sweetness that takes...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 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 egg custard pie

Egg Custard Pie

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

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for strawberry schaum torte

Strawberry Schaum Torte

Made with whipped cream, strawberries, egg whites, sugar, white vinegar, vanilla extract, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for blueberry cobbler

Blueberry Cobbler

Take advantage of those seasonal summer blueberries and make a skillet-baked cobbler. Hot cobbler with melty vanilla ice cream is a true thing of beauty.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 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 blueberry cream cheese pie

Blueberry Cream Cheese Pie

Pie crust filled with a mixture of sugar, cream cheese, and whipped cream topped with a luscious blueberry topping is the pie that takes the cake.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for almost instant chocolate pudding

Almost Instant Chocolate Pudding

This dessert is leagues better than packaged pudding and almost as easy to make.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 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 creamy caramels

Creamy Caramels

As anyone who's made homemade caramel before knows, the process can be a little bit fickle. But this recipe for creamy caramels is guaranteed to produce perfect results every time.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chewy caramel bars

Chewy Caramel Bars

Made with semisweet chocolate, margarine, salt, caramel candies, evaporated milk, flour, oats, brown sugar, soda

Method:   stovetop, oven
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 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 rolled oat raisin cookies

Rolled Oat Raisin Cookies

Made with raisins or dried cranberries, rolled oats, milk, all-purpose flour, salt, cinnamon, baking soda, brown sugar, butter, vanilla extract

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker pineapple upside down pound cake

Slow Cooker Pineapple Upside Down Pound Cake

Get ready to flip for this pineapple upside down pound cake! Made in a crock pot with pound cake mix, this cake is as convenient as it is delicious.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for homemade marshmallow creme

Homemade Marshmallow Creme

We've all seen the marshmallow creme that comes in a jar at the grocery store. It's really easy to make at home so why buy it?


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 cafe creme brulee

Cafe Creme Brulee

As if creme brulee wasn't good enough already, we had to go and add some coffee. Coffee and Kahlua, to be exact. This dessert doesn't mess around.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for rocky road ice cream

Rocky Road Ice Cream

If you're new to making ice cream at home, this rocky road recipe is an excellent starting point. It's forgiving, deliciously satisfying, and you might just become the ice cream...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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 pina colada popsicles

Pina Colada Popsicles

There's hardly a more tropical duo than pineapple and coconut, but a third fruit is actually the key to these summer pops. Blending bananas into the mix makes these treats extra...


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for decorators frosting that tastes good

Decorators Frosting That Tastes Good

Made with milk, butter or margarine, shortening, powdered sugar, vanilla extract


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 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





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