What's better than a chocolate cupcake? One that's bursting with a rich, chocolatey cream cheese filling.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
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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Filled Rich Chocolate Cupcakes
Peanut Butter Banana Pops
Frozen peanut butter banana pops, sweetened with a touch of honey, make a healthy yet satisfying dessert or snack.
Time: 2-5 hours
Cardamom Coconut Macaroons
Cardamom adds a warm, aromatic flavor to these easy-to-make sweet treats.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Kahlua Freeze
All it takes is a little Kahlua and whipped cream to dress up some plain chocolate ice cream.
Time: 2-5 hours
White Chocolate Pistachio Cheesecake
Made with chocolate cookie crumbs, butter, cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, almond extract, eggs
Method: oven
Time: over 5 hours
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Easy Pecan Cookies
Made with just a few simple ingredients, these pecan cookies come together in just minutes. Pecans add a lovely crunch, while the brown sugar gives the cookies a beautiful caramel...
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
Anzac Cookies
ANZAC stands for "Australian (and) New Zealand Army Corps" and were developed during World War I. They are a hard oatmeal cookie that is still popular today.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Banana Lumpia
Made with oil, jack fruit, bananas, sugar and cinnamon, lumpia wrappers
Method: stovetop, deep fryer
Time: under 30 minutes
Amaretti Cookies
Made with confectioners' sugar, almonds, sugar, egg whites, almond extract
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Cantaloupe Ice Cream
Made with whipping cream, lemon juice, egg yolks, milk, sugar, cantaloupe
Time: 1-2 hours
Coconut Fried Ice Cream
Made with flaked coconut, vanilla ice cream, eggs, vanilla extract, cookie crumbs
Method: deep fryer
Time: over 5 hours
Russian Teacakes
Made with nuts, salt, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, flour
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
Chocolate Cream Pudding
Made with milk, corn starch, baking chocolate
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Party Peanut Butter Mousse
A fluffy cream cheese and peanut butter mousse topped with a rich chocolate ganache and chocolate shavings.
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Apricot Cream Cheese Drops
Made with brown sugar, milk, all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, salt, confectioners' sugar, apricot preserves
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Luscious Lime Bars
Made with butter, lime zest, powdered sugar, kosher salt, eggs, sugar, flour
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Copycat Ben & Jerry's Fudge Ice Cream
Make your own rich and creamy homemade fudge ice cream with this easy Ben & Jerry's inspired recipe. Chocolate lovers, are you ready?
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Chocolate Oatmeal Coconut Candies (Chocolate Haystacks)
If you are looking for a quick chocolate oatmeal cookie, this is it. A few minutes of boiling is all it takes (being patient while they cool is...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Chocolate Peanut-Butter Swirl Cheesecake
A rich and creamy chocolate cheesecake gets an added bonus: swirls of peanut butter mixed in the batter!
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: over 5 hours
Ice Cream Pudding
Why haven't we been making pudding this way all along? Adding ice cream to to pudding yields an extra creamy and rich flavor.
Time: 1-2 hours
Middle Eastern-Style Figs in Syrup
These Middle Eastern dessert figs are absolutely delightful. Stuffed with walnuts and topped with a sweet blend of vanilla, yogurt, and lemon syrup.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Homemade Chocolate Covered Cherries
Made with margarine, sweetened condensed milk, almond extract, maraschino cherries, powdered sugar, semisweet chocolate chips, paraffin
Method: microwave
Time: over 5 hours
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
Lychee Sherbet
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
Lowfat Raspberry Creme Brulee
This lower fat creme brulee is made with fresh raspberries, non-fat milk, and egg substitute, and then baked to perfection.
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
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
Hot Dog And Fries Cake
Made with green fruit slices or gumdrops, red icing, baked loaf cake, Twinkies, red and brown frosting, yellow icing
Time: under 30 minutes
Sweet Or Savory Pate A Choux
Pate a choux is a delicate pastry that can be used for anything like cream puffs, profiteroles, gougeres, or whatever filling you want.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Sour Cream Dutch Apple Pie
The sour cream in this recipe not only adds a creamy element but it also helps balance the sweetness of the apple filling. The cinnamon sugar crumble on top adds texture and...
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Thumbprint-Jam Cookies
Made with fruit jam or jelly, salt, flour, brown sugar, butter, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, egg
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Cherry Yogurt Frosting
Cherry yogurt is added to whipped egg white to create a fluffy and lightly sweetened frosting.
Time: under 30 minutes
Currant Syrup
Made with currants, raspberries, sour cherries, sugar
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
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
Whipped Buttercream Frosting
The velvety texture and rich flavor of this whipped buttercream frosting makes it perfect for cakes and cupcakes. It's the perfect balance of sweetness and sophistication.
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Chocolate Rice Pudding
Take rice pudding to the next level. Cocoa powder gives this slow cooked recipe just the right amount of chocolate flavor and a pinch of cinnamon spices things up.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Whipped Semi-Sweet Chocolate Frosting
Made with vanilla extract, semisweet baking chocolate, whipping cream, confectioners' sugar, butter
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Slow Cooker Hot Fudge Brownies
A package of brownie mix, some chocolate syrup, and a crock pot is all you need for these hot fudge brownies (well, maybe some ice cream wouldn't hurt too).
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Parmigiano-Reggiano Ice Cream With Balsamic Vinegar
Not your typical ice cream flavor. This savory ice cream works well as a dessert or appetizer for those looking for a non-sweet dish.
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Low-Fat Vanilla Ice Cream
If you're eating a low-fat diet, you still need occasional treats to keep you sane and on track for your goals. This low-fat ice cream is a fantastic option. Perfectly sweet...
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Sorbet Shooters
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
Cherry Delight
A pecan crust is covered with a sweet cream cheese layer that is softly contrasted with a tart cherry pie filling topping.
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Apple Pie with Apple Brandy Whipped Cream
If apple pie isn't American enough for you, adding brandy whipped cream should do the trick! This decadent dessert might become a holiday favorite.
Method: microwave, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Cocoa Pasta
Dark cocoa pasta is a bit crazy, but in a good way. These homemade noodles are a ton of fun to make, and can be used in all sorts of funky sweet pastas.
Time: under 30 minutes
Jack Daniel's Fudge
Made with chopped nuts, semisweet chocolate chips, Jack Daniel's whiskey, powdered sugar
Method: microwave, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Holiday Sugar Cookies
Get ready to enjoy some delightful holiday sugar cookies that are both easy to make and endlessly customizable.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
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
Amish Oatmeal Pie
Made with pie shell, milk, eggs, margarine, rolled oats, brown sugar, flaked coconut
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
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
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