Desserts

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

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This banana cheesecake is reminiscent of the British dessert banoffee pie with its rich filling and toffee topping.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

The conch may be most famous for its beautiful shell, but you can make some marvelous fried fritters with that mollusk.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Only two ingredients needed to top off your homemade sundaes with heavenly hot fudge. Or, let it cool and cut in squares to eat.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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White chocolate has a milky, less-sweet flavor than regular chocolate which works well in this frosting.

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Made with bourbon, sweetened condensed milk, butter, vanilla wafer cookie crumbs, green candied cherries, red candied cherries, candied pineapple, dates

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with miniature marshmallows, sugar, evaporated milk, corn syrup, chocolate chips, nuts

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

This orange chocolate sauce recipe is perfect for crepes, ice cream, or even try a bit stirred into your coffee for a real treat.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with chocolate cake mix, frozen nondairy whipped topping, chocolate pudding mix, chocolate covered toffee candy bars

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

A sweet-tart cherry filling is nestled between two flaky pastry crusts. Perfect any time of the year. Delicious served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Pumpkin pie is a delicious dessert that can be enjoyed by everyone, including those watching their sugar intake. It's made with pumpkin puree and sugar-free pudding, making it rich...


Time:   2-5 hours

Made with pine nuts, almond paste, sugar, confectioners' sugar, egg whites

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

If you want to take a trip to Georgia on the cheap, just close your eyes and have a bite of peach strudel.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

This smooth, creamy, and flavorful caramel cream frosting is ideal for dressing up cakes, cupcakes, or any baked treats, offering a homemade touch of luxury.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Honey crinkle cookies are a simple way to add a homemade treat to any meal. Their easy preparation and delicious taste make them a versatile choice.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Queen pudding is said to date back to the Victorian era, when it was created as a way to use up leftover breadcrumbs.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

If you're looking for a fun dessert that captures the essence of winter, this snow ice cream is the perfect choice. With just a few ingredients, including clean snow, it's...


Time:   under 30 minutes

The secret ingredient in Grandma's apple pie is love (and letting the apples sit overnight in a brown sugar and spice mixture).

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

These brownies are so good you wouldn't even know they're vegan. Outstanding go-to recipe for chocoholic vegans everywhere.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Cream cheese lends a silky richness to the caramel-topped flan for a result that's downright delicious.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Apples are healthy, delicious, and versatile - perfect for pies! This recipe is a simple apple pie that tastes just as great served hot or cold.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Craving something sweet but watching your carbs? Our low-carb banana cream pudding is pure indulgence without the guilt. Spoon, please!


Time:   1-2 hours

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

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

A must for root beer lovers. Pecans make a great pairing with the root beer flavor, and the brown sugar-sweetened filling is a bit like pecan pie.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with water, red flavor gelatin, vanilla pudding mix, milk


Time:   2-5 hours

Made with flour, salt, baking soda, shortening, brown sugar, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, oats, semisweet chocolate chips

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Tropical lychee is the perfect flavor for a refreshing sherbet. A combination of ingredients makes the dessert tart and creamy at the same time.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with pudding-included German chocolate cake mix, oil, eggs, sugar, instant coffee granules or crystals, water, coffee-flavored liqueur

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Chocodile bars unite classic peanut butter and chocolate in an easy baked dessert. The crunchy topping adds texture to the soft base, making them a popular choice for quick treats. Ideal for...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with cinnamon sugar blend, sugar, flour, baking soda, nutmeg, cinnamon, butter

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Combining the sweetness of chocolate and butterscotch with the crunch of chow mein noodles, these cookies provide a fun alternative to more traditional desserts.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

You'll be eating these candied figs like, well, candy. They take a few days to do right, but once you've got a batch ready you'll see that they're worth it.

Method:   electric skillet/wok, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with walnuts, butter, sugar, evaporated milk, semisweet chocolate bits, vanilla extract

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Imagine slathering a creamy, zesty frosting on your favorite dessert, that's what we're making here. Prepare to impress with this quick and easy lemon cream cheese...


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with sugar, water, pineapple, jalapenos

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with butter, orange, orange juice, egg, brown sugar, flour, white sugar, salt, baking soda, miniature chocolate chips

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

If there's anything better than chocolate, it's a little more chocolate. This triple treat ice cream dessert is proof that indulgence (and three types of chocolate) can...


Time:   2-5 hours

Puff pastry makes these elephant ears so easy - no messy flour to deal with. Plus, these are baked instead of deep fried so they are lower in fat than their from-scratch...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Doubly chocolatey, doubly good. Made with devil's food cake mix, chocolate chunks, and a rich dose of espresso.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

These sorbet shooters are just plain fun. The real fun comes in mixing and matching different flavors of sorbet with liqueurs.


Time:   under 30 minutes

These Notting Hill Brownies come with a touch of cinematic charm and a luscious deep flavor that's hard to resist.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Cherries are baked in a custard-like filling and topped with meringue. You can substitute frozen cherries for the canned, just thaw and drain them well.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours