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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 butterfinger ice cream

Butterfinger Ice Cream

If your guests need a reason to love your Butterfinger-infused ice cream, then you need to examine your social circle! This ice cream is creamy with chunks of Butterfinger candy...


Time:   2-5 hours

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 boiled icing

Boiled Icing

Boiled icing is often used to decorate cakes and cupcakes because it sets quickly and holds its shape well.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for miniature pecan pies

Miniature Pecan Pies

Pecan pies are very rich which is why these miniature versions are the perfect size. You get all the flavor of pecan pie in a smaller package.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for black-n-blue berry pie

Black-n-Blue Berry Pie

When it comes to pies, blueberry and blackberry are definitely two of the best. Both fruits are sweet and delicious, and they pair perfectly together in this pie.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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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 basic low carb pie crust

Basic Low Carb Pie Crust

Made with water, shortening or lard, whey protein powder or soy flour, oat flour, ground almonds or almond flour


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for how to make homemade ice cream cones

How To Make Homemade Ice Cream Cones

Whether you love making everything from scratch or just want to impress some ice cream-loving friends, this homemade ice cream cone recipe has your back.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for peach slump

Peach Slump

Peach Slump is a delicious, homey dessert that's perfect for summer. Just be sure to have some ice cream on hand to top it off - after all, what's a peach slump without a dollop of vanilla...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for mango creamsicles

Mango Creamsicles

Made with mangos, sugar, yogurt


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 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 cheesecake factory pumpkin cheesecake

Copycat Cheesecake Factory Pumpkin Cheesecake

They're called the Cheesecake Factory, of course they make good cheesecake! Gingersnap crust, creamy pumpkin cheesecake filling, and a candied pecan...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for notting hill brownies

Notting Hill Brownies

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


recipe for cherries jubilee

Cherries Jubilee

Cherries jubilee made with flambeed brandy over rich, vanilla ice cream is a serious showstopper of a dessert.

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 kool-aid sherbet

Kool-Aid Sherbet

Looking for a quick and fun way to enjoy a frozen dessert? This Kool-Aid sherbet recipe combines unsweetened Kool-Aid, sugar, and milk for a vibrant twist on traditional sherbet.


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 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 apple crumble pie

Apple Crumble Pie

A simple pie with a sweet apple filling and a buttery crumble topping.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for fresh melon gelato

Fresh Melon Gelato

What better flavor to capture summer than fresh melon, and what better way than gelato to make it into a warm-weather treat. These colorful scoops are ultra-easy in the ice cream...


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for ricotta-sour cream cheesecake with strawberry

Ricotta-Sour Cream Cheesecake With Strawberry

When life gives you strawberries, why not make cheesecake? This creamy yet airy ricotta-sour cream confection is convinced it belongs at every celebration.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 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 artichoke fritters with herbed mayonnaise

Artichoke Fritters With Herbed Mayonnaise

Try out something new with this veggie fritter recipe. These crispy fritters made with artichoke hearts paired with a homemade herbed mayonnaise make for a...

Method:   stovetop, deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for queen pudding

Queen Pudding

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

recipe for oatmeal raisin cookie mix in a jar

Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Mix In A Jar

Perfect for busy lives, this oatmeal raisin cookie mix allows you to enjoy freshly baked cookies with little effort, leaving you then spare time to conquer your next...


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for frosted pineapple cookies

Frosted Pineapple Cookies

Made with brown sugar, crushed pineapple, vanilla extract, eggs, flour, soda, salt, baking powder, walnuts

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for banana cream trifle

Banana Cream Trifle

Turn banana bread into a creamy dessert. Stack layers of it between fresh banana slices and thick vanilla pudding.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for old fashioned snow ice cream

Old Fashioned Snow Ice Cream

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


recipe for old fashioned jelly doughnuts

Old Fashioned Jelly Doughnuts

A great jelly doughnut is hard to beat. Biting through the powdered sugar, then the soft dough, then the sweet fruit filling? It's an experience worth making the...

Method:   deep fryer, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for date nut chocolate fudge

Date Nut Chocolate Fudge

Made with flaked coconut, pitted dates, unsweetened baking chocolate, evaporated milk, pecans


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for vegan brownies

Vegan Brownies

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


recipe for danish

Danish

Sure, you can drop by a bakery to grab a stack of danishes in no time. But biting into your own scratch-made masterpiece? Just can't be beat.


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for impossible pumpkin pie

Impossible Pumpkin Pie

A crustless pumpkin pie made with pumpkin pie filling, evaporated milk, butter, eggs, sugar, Bisquick, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for banana cheesecake with thick toffee sauce

Banana Cheesecake with Thick Toffee Sauce

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


recipe for vanilla layer cake

Vanilla Layer Cake

A from-scratch cake that is as versatile as it is delicious. It has a rich flavor from the addition of buttermilk in the cake batter and a hefty dose of vanilla.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 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 cheesecake flan

Cheesecake Flan

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


recipe for brownie frosting

Brownie Frosting

Brownie frosting is a chocolate lover's dream come true. This rich and creamy frosting is made with semisweet chocolate and is perfect for topping off your favorite brownies or...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cinnamon ice cream

Cinnamon Ice Cream

This ice cream is made with a rich vanilla bean custard base and gently infused with cinnamon. Smooth and delicious.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for butterfinger trifle

Butterfinger Trifle

Treat yourself to a dessert that's both eye-catching and straight-up crave-worthy. If Butterfinger doesn't feed your sweet tooth, then I don't know what will.


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for butter caramel sauce

Butter Caramel Sauce

Looking for a rich and delicious topping for your favorite desserts? Try this butter caramel sauce. Perfect for drizzling over ice cream, cakes, or any dessert in need of a...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for hillary clinton's chocolate chip cookies

Hillary Clinton's Chocolate Chip Cookies

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

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for old fashioned blackberry pie

Old Fashioned Blackberry Pie

Made with pastry shells, milk, blackberries, sugar, quick-cooking tapioca, butter

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for yogurt popsicles

Yogurt Popsicles

Your flavors, shapes, and colors are endless while creating these fun-loving popsicles. Yogurt provides a healthy alternative. Mix with any fruit, freeze and enjoy.


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for chocolate toffee trifle

Chocolate Toffee Trifle

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

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chocolate marshmallow cream cheese fudge

Chocolate Marshmallow Cream Cheese Fudge

Whip up a batch of this chocolate marshmallow cream cheese fudge and watch it disappear. It's the perfect combo of creamy, chocolatey, and marshmallowy, a...


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 caramel cream frosting

Caramel Cream Frosting

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

recipe for lemon cream cheese frosting

Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

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





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