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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 caramel custard

Caramel Custard

Made with vanilla extract, sugar, water, eggs, egg yolks, milk

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for carrot fritters

Carrot Fritters

Golden-fried carrot fritters make an outstanding vegetarian party appetizer.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for pumpkin pie with splenda

Pumpkin Pie With Splenda

This pumpkin pie With Splenda is for everyone who's sweet enough already. It's the same spiced, cozy treat you love, just slimmed down in the sugar department. Hello, healthier...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for blondie caramel heaven

Blondie Caramel Heaven

Layers of chocolate and caramel with a cake mix crust.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for crustless slow cooker pumpkin pie

Crustless Slow Cooker Pumpkin Pie

This crustless, crockpot pumpkin pie recipe opens up a whole world of holiday desserts. Serve it as is with ice cream or top it with whipped cream and use it as a...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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recipe for red velvet cake mix cookies

Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies

The trick to making red velvet cookies is laughably easy - just start with a red velvet cake mix. With beautiful fluffy outsides and a rich vanilla cream filling, these...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

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

recipe for boder's on the river schaum torte

Boder's On The River Schaum Torte

Made with whipped cream or ice cream, egg whites, vinegar, vanilla extract, sugar, strawberries or raspberries

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for easy do ahead no crust ricotta pie

Easy Do Ahead No Crust Ricotta Pie

Made with sour cream, cream cheese, ricotta cheese, sugar, eggs, lemon, vanilla extract, cornstarch, flour, butter

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for strawbana brownies

Strawbana Brownies

Made with oil, powdered sugar, water, strawberries, eggs, brownie, strawberry cream cheese, banana

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for good old fashioned sweet potato pie

Good Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Pie

It's like your grandma's sweet potato pie recipe met a gourmet chef - sweet, spiced, and everything nice, minus the lecture on using your phone too much at the...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for thai coffee ice cream

Thai Coffee Ice Cream

Cardamom brewed coffee makes this ice cream recipe extra special


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for salted chocolate caramel crunch bars

Salted Chocolate Caramel Crunch Bars

Made with sea salt, caramel sauce, peanut butter chips, milk chocolate candy bars, peanuts, pretzels, dried cherries, semisweet chocolate chips

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for peanut butter balls with rice krispies

Peanut Butter Balls With Rice Krispies

Made with shortening, chocolate chips, Rice Krispies, powdered sugar, butter or margarine, peanut butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for dutch cocoa chocolate cream cheese frosting

Dutch Cocoa Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting

For those who appreciate the fine art of baking, this Dutch cocoa chocolate cream cheese frosting strikes a delightful balance between rich and creamy.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for copycat big boy's strawberry pie

Copycat Big Boy's Strawberry Pie

Have a slice of nostalgia with this classic Big Boy's strawberry pie. Made with fresh strawberries and a delicious gelatin glaze, it's a dessert that never goes out of...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for candied bananas

Candied Bananas

Caramelized cinnamon-sugar banana slices make a decadent topping for pancakes, desserts, and even some savory dishes.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for ben and jerry's heath bar crunch ice cream

Ben and Jerry's Heath Bar Crunch Ice Cream

This Ben and Jerry's copycat gives variations for standard Heath and coffee-Heath ice creams, both crazy creamy and made with nothing but the good stuff.


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for copycat famous amos chocolate chip cookies

Copycat Famous Amos Chocolate Chip Cookies

Remember these classic chocolate chip cookies? They are packed with semisweet chocolate, coconut, and pecans. Go ahead, make a big batch, they freeze great.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for caramel butter frosting

Caramel Butter Frosting

Use this frosting on all of your favorite desserts. Sweet brown sugar is melted and mixed with butter, vanilla, and cream for a rich caramel-flavored frosting.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for easy-bake oven crazy cake

Easy-Bake Oven Crazy Cake

This Easy-Bake Oven cake combines flour, sugar, cocoa, and a few pantry staples for a quick dessert. An easy project for young bakers.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for easy-bake oven white frosting mix

Easy-Bake Oven White Frosting Mix

No need to open a can of frosting when you only need a little for a Hasbro Easy-Bake Oven baked treat. Keep this make-ahead mix on hand to use as needed.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cherry delight pie

Cherry Delight Pie

A fluffy layer of cream cheese is topped with sweet, cherry pie filling in a graham cracker crust.


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for rocky road brownies

Rocky Road Brownies

Crunchy walnuts, melted marshmallow and chocolate make up the classic rocky road combo, and make these brownies absolute show-stoppers.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for brown sugar frosting

Brown Sugar Frosting

Made with brown sugar, milk, margarine, powdered sugar, vanilla extract

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for marzipan

Marzipan

Marzipan is a sweet confection made of almonds, sugar, and egg. It's often used as an icing or filling for cakes, pastries and candies. It can also be flavored or tinted.


Time:   30-60 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

recipe for soda pop sherbet

Soda Pop Sherbet

Did you know it was this easy to make a sherbet style dessert? Just two ingredients and you can have almost any flavor sherbet you'd like.


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for copycat wuollet bakery's brownie enormous

Copycat Wuollet Bakery's Brownie Enormous

What's better than these famous bakery brownies? Hmmm, maybe making them at home and serving with ice cream.

Method:   microwave, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for essential crunchy oatmeal cookie

Essential Crunchy Oatmeal Cookie

Welcome to cookie paradise, where the crunchy oatmeal cookie reigns supreme. Grab your mixing bowl and get ready for some serious baking fun.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 non-lard flaky pie crust

Non-Lard Flaky Pie Crust

This is a French recipe called pate brisee a l'huile (flaky pastry with oil). It's ideal for savory pies or quiches, or anywhere you want a less sweet crust.


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for easy karo pecan pie

Easy Karo Pecan Pie

Karo corn syrup was introduced in 1902. While pecan pies were around already, in the 1930's Karo corn syrup became a popular ingredient in them in place of molasses or other sugar...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for copycat york peppermint patties

Copycat York Peppermint Patties

Looking for a delicious homemade version of your favorite candy? Made with just a few simple ingredients, these candies are incredibly easy to make and taste just like...

Method:   microwave
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for three-ingredient chocolate ice cream

Three-Ingredient Chocolate Ice Cream

Only three ingredients are needed for this rich and creamy chocolate ice cream. Feel free to stir in some add-ins like crushed Oreo cookies, M&M's, or other...


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for bake sale lemon bars

Bake Sale Lemon Bars

Made with lemon juice, powdered sugar, butter or margarine, eggs, sugar, flour

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for salt water taffy

Salt Water Taffy

Colorful, craveable, stick-in-your-teeth saltwater taffy isn't too tough to whip up at home with pantry staples. Pick your favorites flavors and colors for this old-fashioned treat and...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for basic french buttercream

Basic French Buttercream

This basic French buttercream recipe is a staple for any baker. With simple ingredients including eggs, sugar, and butter, you can whip up a smooth and light frosting ideal for...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for swedish butter balls

Swedish Butter Balls

Made with pecans, butter, icing sugar, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, pastry flour

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chocolate fluff frosting

Chocolate Fluff Frosting

Looking for a rich frosting? This chocolate frosting is made with pudding mix and whipped topping mix making it thick and creamy.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for vanilla pudding ice cream

Vanilla Pudding Ice Cream

The addition of vanilla pudding mix to this recipe makes it extra creamy and doubles the delicious vanilla flavor.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for cream puff cake

Cream Puff Cake

Made with chocolate syrup, cream, butter, water, all-purpose flour, eggs, cream cheese, milk, instant vanilla pudding mix


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for cappuccino fudge

Cappuccino Fudge

Creamy chocolate fudge with a hint of cinnamon and coffee.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for chocolate turtle cheesecake

Chocolate Turtle Cheesecake

Made with a chocolate cookie crust, a creamy cheesecake filling, and topped with caramel, fudge, and nuts. It's ok to drool.

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for mamie eisenhower's pumpkin chiffon pie

Mamie Eisenhower's Pumpkin Chiffon Pie

Made with egg yolks, brown sugar, pumpkin, milk, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, unflavored gelatin, water, egg whites

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for ibarra mexican chocolate chip cookies

Ibarra Mexican Chocolate Chip Cookies

These Mexican-style cookies are made with a rich chocolate that is blended with spices like cinnamon and black pepper to give them a deep, complex flavor.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for 1-2-3 icing

1-2-3 Icing

For an easy and creamy decorator icing, mix together confectioners' sugar, butter, vanilla extract, and milk. Perfect for adding that finishing touch to your sweets.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for festival kourabiedes (greek wedding cookies)

Festival Kourabiedes (Greek Wedding Cookies)

Made with almonds, pecans or walnuts, butter, confectioners' sugar, egg yolks, vanilla extract, almond extract, cognac or brandy, baking powder, flour

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chocolate covered espresso beans

Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans

A little sweet, a little caffeinated... such a perfect treat. Beans and semi-sweet chocolate are the only two ingredients you need for these delights.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours





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