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
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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Irresistible Cherry Cheesecake
Wild Blueberry Scones
Made with milk, butter, salt, wild blueberries, flour, sugar, baking powder
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
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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Diabetic Fresh Strawberry Sherbet
Made with strawberries, water, juice concentrate, lemon juice
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
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
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
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
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
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
Chocolate Easter Eggs
Made with cream cheese, butter, flaked coconut, vanilla extract, peanut butter, powdered sugar
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
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
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
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
Blue Ribbon Fudge
Made with walnuts, sugar, evaporated milk, salt, corn syrup, unsweetened chocolate, butter, vanilla extract
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
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
Blueberry Swirl Cheesecake
Made with blueberry pie filling, cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, eggs, graham cracker pie crust
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
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
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
Boiled Frosting
A traditional boiled frosting made with milk, flour, butter, sugar, and vanilla extract for flavoring.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
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
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
Egg Custard Pie
Made with salt, vanilla extract, sugar, eggs, pie shells, ground nutmeg, milk, evaporated milk
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Strawberry Schaum Torte
Made with whipped cream, strawberries, egg whites, sugar, white vinegar, vanilla extract, salt
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
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
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
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
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
Almost Instant Chocolate Pudding
This dessert is leagues better than packaged pudding and almost as easy to make.
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Decorators Frosting That Tastes Good
Made with milk, butter or margarine, shortening, powdered sugar, vanilla extract
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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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