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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 filipino banana rolls (turon)

Filipino Banana Rolls (Turon)

This Filipino plantain treat is a symphony of textures and flavors. The creamy filling contrasts with the crispy fried wrappers, and the sweetness plays alongside the...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker chocolate fudge sauce

Slow Cooker Chocolate Fudge Sauce

This slow cooked fudge sauce is a rich and delicious dessert sauce that is perfect for topping ice cream, brownies, cake, or just eating with a spoon.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for whipped milk chocolate frosting

Whipped Milk Chocolate Frosting

There's something about whipped milk chocolate frosting that just seems so indulgent and luxurious. It's the perfect topping for cake or cupcakes, and it's always a hit...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for rich pumpkin cheesecake with cake mix crust

Rich Pumpkin Cheesecake With Cake Mix Crust

A box of spice cake mix makes up the delicious crust of this recipe. And the pumpkin filling is rich and creamy. Truly a decadent fall dessert.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for elvis presley's favorite sweet potato pie

Elvis Presley's Favorite Sweet Potato Pie

This popular pie is made with a combination of sweet potatoes and russets for a lighter flavor than other pies.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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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 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 diabetic butter cream frosting

Diabetic Butter Cream Frosting

Say goodbye to traditional frosting with this diabetic butter cream, which is crafted to meet dietary needs without compromising on taste.

Method:   stovetop, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 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 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 cantaloupe ice cream

Cantaloupe Ice Cream

Made with whipping cream, lemon juice, egg yolks, milk, sugar, cantaloupe


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for new york, new york brownies

New York, New York Brownies

These brownies have very little flour in them, making them deliciously rich and dense.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for southern fresh peach skillet pie

Southern Fresh Peach Skillet Pie

Made with flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, shortening, milk, peaches

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for original florida key lime pie

Original Florida Key Lime Pie

Made with egg whites, egg yolks, graham cracker crumbs, margarine, sugar, Key lime juice, sweetened condensed milk


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for candied cranberries

Candied Cranberries

These sugar-coated cranberries are a tasty snack, or make a pretty holiday garnish. They are simply made with cranberries, sugar, and water.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 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 penuche frosting

Penuche Frosting

This delectable frosting is rich, velvety, and boasts the perfect balance of sweet, dark brown sugar and delicate maple flavors. A wonderful alternative to traditional buttercream...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for mountain dew cake

Mountain Dew Cake

Made with powdered sugar, lemon cake mix, lemon or vanilla instant pudding mix, oil, eggs, Mountain Dew

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for alabama fudge pecan chewies

Alabama Fudge Pecan Chewies

Made with pecan, pecans, flour, butter or margarine, sweetened condensed milk, semisweet chocolate chips, vanilla extract

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 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 tiny filled dessert pastries

Tiny Filled Dessert Pastries

Short on time but craving something delicious? These quick-to-make tiny filled dessert pastries wrap richness and flavor into every bite without overwhelming your kitchen...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for deep fried oreos

Deep Fried Oreos

Turn Oreo cookies into a warm, crispy treat by dipping them in a batter of pancake mix, milk, and eggs, then deep-frying until golden brown. Serve while hot for best taste.

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for chocolate chip banana scones

Chocolate Chip Banana Scones

How can you go wrong with chocolate chip banana scones? Delicious for breakfast or afternoon tea.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 jack daniel's fudge

Jack Daniel's Fudge

Made with chopped nuts, semisweet chocolate chips, Jack Daniel's whiskey, powdered sugar

Method:   microwave, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cut-out sugar cookies with butter icing

Cut-Out Sugar Cookies with Butter Icing

These simple iced sugar cookies are perfect for cutting up and decorating to your heart's content.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

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 4th of july apple pie

4th Of July Apple Pie

A classic American dessert - made from scratch

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 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 french cranberry apple pie

French Cranberry Apple Pie

Made with apples, cranberries, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar, all-purpose flour

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for soft taffy

Soft Taffy

Soft, sticky saltwater taffy is as fun to make as it is addictingly tasty. This recipe makes a classic vanilla flavor, but you can add in your own colors and flavors to pull whatever taffy...

Method:   stovetop
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 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 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 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 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 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

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 almost maple syrup

Almost Maple Syrup

This almost maple syrup is still way closer than most store-bought syrups. It's made with actual sugar instead of corn syrup.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for crunchy caramel apple pie

Crunchy Caramel Apple Pie

Made with pastry crust, sugar, flour, ground cinnamon, salt, apples, pecans, caramel topping, brown sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for amish chocolate chip applesauce cookies

Amish Chocolate Chip Applesauce Cookies

Made with flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, margarine, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 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 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 anna marie jensen's chocolate chip or raisin oatmeal cookies

Anna Marie Jensen's Chocolate Chip or Raisin Oatmeal Cookies

Made with oatmeal, eggs, sugar, brown sugar, shortening, water, vanilla extract, flour, salt, baking soda

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes





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