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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 filled rich chocolate cupcakes

Filled Rich Chocolate Cupcakes

What's better than a chocolate cupcake? One that's bursting with a rich, chocolatey cream cheese filling.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for peanut butter banana pops

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

recipe for cardamom coconut macaroons

Cardamom Coconut Macaroons

Cardamom adds a warm, aromatic flavor to these easy-to-make sweet treats.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for kahlua freeze

Kahlua Freeze

All it takes is a little Kahlua and whipped cream to dress up some plain chocolate ice cream.


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for white chocolate pistachio cheesecake

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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recipe for easy pecan cookies

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

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 anzac cookies

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


recipe for banana lumpia

Banana Lumpia

Made with oil, jack fruit, bananas, sugar and cinnamon, lumpia wrappers

Method:   stovetop, deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for amaretti cookies

Amaretti Cookies

Made with confectioners' sugar, almonds, sugar, egg whites, almond extract

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 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 coconut fried ice cream

Coconut Fried Ice Cream

Made with flaked coconut, vanilla ice cream, eggs, vanilla extract, cookie crumbs

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for russian teacakes

Russian Teacakes

Made with nuts, salt, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, flour

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 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 chocolate cream pudding

Chocolate Cream Pudding

Made with milk, corn starch, baking chocolate

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for party peanut butter mousse

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

recipe for apricot cream cheese drops

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


recipe for luscious lime bars

Luscious Lime Bars

Made with butter, lime zest, powdered sugar, kosher salt, eggs, sugar, flour

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for copycat ben & jerry's fudge ice cream

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

recipe for chocolate oatmeal coconut candies (chocolate haystacks)

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


recipe for chocolate peanut-butter swirl cheesecake

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

recipe for ice cream pudding

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

recipe for middle eastern-style figs in syrup

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


recipe for homemade chocolate covered cherries

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

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 lychee sherbet

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


recipe for lowfat raspberry creme brulee

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

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 hot dog and fries cake

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


recipe for sweet or savory pate a choux

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

recipe for sour cream dutch apple pie

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

recipe for thumbprint-jam cookies

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


recipe for cherry yogurt frosting

Cherry Yogurt Frosting

Cherry yogurt is added to whipped egg white to create a fluffy and lightly sweetened frosting.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for currant syrup

Currant Syrup

Made with currants, raspberries, sour cherries, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 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 whipped buttercream frosting

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

recipe for slow cooker chocolate rice pudding

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

recipe for whipped semi-sweet chocolate frosting

Whipped Semi-Sweet Chocolate Frosting

Made with vanilla extract, semisweet baking chocolate, whipping cream, confectioners' sugar, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for slow cooker hot fudge brownies

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

recipe for parmigiano-reggiano ice cream with balsamic vinegar

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

recipe for low-fat vanilla ice cream

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


recipe for sorbet shooters

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

recipe for cherry delight

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

recipe for apple pie with apple brandy whipped cream

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


recipe for cocoa pasta

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

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 holiday sugar cookies

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


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 amish oatmeal pie

Amish Oatmeal Pie

Made with pie shell, milk, eggs, margarine, rolled oats, brown sugar, flaked coconut

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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





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