Carrot cake is a beloved American dessert. Carrot cake cookies with cream cheese filling are a delicious way to enjoy this classic flavor combination in a portable, bite-sized...
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
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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Carrot Cake Cookies
Old Fashioned Sour Cream Drops
These old-fashioned cookies are a delicious classic made with sour cream, sugar, and flour. Made simply, yet elegant enough for company.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Strawberry Shortcake Shortcakes
Baked in a muffin tin, these shortcakes are a cross between pound cake and sponge cake. They may be split in half and topped with fresh berries and milk.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Brownie Banana Split Pizza
Made with cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, frozen concentrated orange juice, vanilla extract, bananas, lemon juice, strawberries, nuts, semisweet baking chocolate...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Pain Au Chocolat
Pain au chocolat, a classic French pastry made of flaky puff pastry dough filled with chocolate. With this recipe, you can recreate the flavors and textures of this beloved pastry in...
Method: oven
Time: over 5 hours
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Easy Macaroons
Made with vanilla extract, shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Black Sticky Rice Pudding (Kao Niow Dahm)
Black rice cooked with coconut milk makes a creamy rice pudding that's absolutely stunning with some bright strawberries or fresh mango slices alongside.
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Copycat Hostess Cupcakes
Made with milk, egg yolks, butter, sugar, flour, salt, baking soda, whipping cream, vanilla extract, egg whites
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Buttercream Icing
No powdered sugar on hand to make frosting? No worries. This buttercream icing only needs good old granulated sugar. And the recipe includes a chocolate option for you chocoholics.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Low-Carb Banana Cream Pudding
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
Crepes Suzette
Holy crepe, these are good! Classic, thin crepes pair amazingly with a zesty orange sauce. Don't skip the flambe, it helps develop the rich flavors of the sauce.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Better Than Pumpkin Pie
Like pumpkin pie but with a cake mix crust. Melt in your mouth delicious!
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Apricot Almond Clafouti
This apricot almond clafoutis is a cozy dessert featuring fresh apricots, almond liqueur, and a sweet custard base, perfect for impressing guests or indulging yourself.
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Chow Mein Cookies
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
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream
It's the perfect combination of two classic desserts - cookies and ice cream. Sweet bits of chocolate chip cookie dough are nestled in creamy vanilla ice cream.
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Toblerone Cheesecake
Everyone's favorite chocolate bar baked into a creamy cheesecake
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Cappuccino Fudge
Creamy chocolate fudge with a hint of cinnamon and coffee.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Almond Fruit Bars
A spiced almond crumb crust is topped with a layer of fruit jam and a crumbly topping.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Ghirardelli Hot Fudge Sauce
If you're making towering sundaes or a decadent chocolate cake, store-bought chocolate sauce drizzled on top just won't cut it.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Caramel Frosting
Made with butter and brown sugar, this caramel frosting has a rich and thick texture that makes it perfect for topping cakes, cupcakes, and other baked goods.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Frosty Pink Lemonade Pops
Pink lemonade gets a hint of extra flavor from cranberry juice in these mouth-watering frozen popsicle treats.
Time: over 5 hours
Caramel Brownies
Made with caramels, evaporated milk, German sweet chocolate, butter, eggs, sugar, flour, baking powder, salt, vanilla extract
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Dutch Peach Pie
Made with peaches, flour, lemon juice, lemon rind, cinnamon, brown sugar
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Pistachio Cake With White Chocolate Buttercream
Made with egg whites, pistachio nuts, orange peel, sugar, all-purpose flour, egg yolks, milk, white baking bars, vanilla extract, almond extract
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Chocolate-Covered Brownie Bites
What's better than brownies? Bite-sized brownies dipped in melted chocolate, of course! Feel free to dress them up further with chopped nuts, sprinkles, or drizzles of...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Slow Cooker Creme Brulee
Creme brulee in the crock pot? It's actually a great way to cook the custardy dessert. Use a kitchen torch or oven broiler to create the signature sugar crust.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Olive Oil Vanilla Ice Cream
Olive oil ice cream may sound a little strange but you're in for a rich, creamy, and surprising treat.
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Easy Chocolate Covered Cherries
Chocolate covered cherries are a classic sweet treat. And so easy to make! They are also great for entertaining and gift-giving.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Apple Cobbler Topped With Fruit and Nut Cereal
Tart apples are mixed with sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon and then topped with your favorite granola cereal. Slow cook overnight and you...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Bienenstich (Bee Sting Cake)
Made with eggs, vanilla extract, whole milk, slivered blanched almonds, sugar, butter, milk or cream
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Copycat Chili's Chocolate Brownie Sundae
Chili's removed this dessert from the menu quite a while ago but you can still make this decadent treat at home with this copycat version.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Spiced Coffee Caramel Frosting
This coffee caramel frosting is a delicious way to top your favorite cakes and cupcakes. The rich flavor of the espresso and cinnamon make this frosting perfect for any...
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Chocolate Chip Macadamia Nut Cookies
The perfect combination of sweet, rich chocolate, and buttery nuts makes for a heavenly cookie that is sure to please any sweet tooth.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Pineapple Coconut Cookies
Made with coconut extract, flaked coconut, pineapple cake mix, oil, eggs, coconut cream pudding mix
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Ginger Refrigerator Cookies
The cookies are thin and crispy, with a subtle ginger flavor that comes through beautifully. Enjoy them on their own or with a cup of tea or coffee.
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
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
An Outstanding Conch Fritter
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
Almost Sugar Free Chocolate Frosting
It's almost sugar-free, but luckily fully delicious. Sugar-free chocolate pudding mix is the key to a thick, sweet and low-cal frosting. Try other pudding flavors...
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Gulab Jamun
No need to worry about pronunciation when your mouth is full. These fried dough balls soaked in sweet rosewater syrup are totally addicting and fantastic for serving as a party dessert.
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Diet Oatmeal Cookies
Missing sweets while dieting? These lightly sweetened oatmeal cookies will quench that desire while keeping your calories in check.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Ice Cream Sandwiches
Rich ice cream in your favorite flavor is sandwiched between homemade soft, cakey chocolate cookies.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Cheesecake Factory Cheesecake
Made with pecans, almonds, walnuts, vanilla wafers, butter, cream cheese, sugar, eggs
Method: oven
Time: over 5 hours
Slow Cooker Pineapple Upside Down Cake
Change up your crock pot routine and try making a pineapple upside down cake in your slow cooker!
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Strawberry Cream Pie
Made with graham cracker crumb crust, Cool Whip, strawberries, vanilla pudding mix, sour cream, milk, orange or lemon rind
Time: 1-2 hours
Kentucky Derby Thoroughbred Pie
Made with water, butter, eggs, sugar, all-purpose flour
Method: oven
Time: over 5 hours
Brown Sugar Spritz Cookies
Made with salt, baking powder, flour, vanilla, light brown sugar, butter or margarine, milk, egg
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Brownie Bottom Cheesecake
A rich layer of brownie is topped with a layer of creamy cheesecake. The result? A decadent dessert perfect for any occasion.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: over 5 hours
Not to be confused with evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk is very sweet (and very sticky) and used primarily in desserts.
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