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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 praline custard pie

Praline Custard Pie

Made with butter, pie shell, sugar, cornstarch, salt, egg yolks, milk, vanilla extract, whipped cream

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for banana bread pudding

Banana Bread Pudding

Bread pudding made from cubed banana bread is served with a rich vanilla sauce.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for colored sugar

Colored Sugar

This colored sugar is so easy to make, and has so much potential for amazing desserts. Just a few drops of food coloring and you can beautifully decorate cakes, cookies and other...


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for mocha meringue cookies

Mocha Meringue Cookies

Made with chocolate morsels, egg whites, sugar, cream of tartar, cocoa powder, instant coffee powder

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for pina colada popsicles

Pina Colada Popsicles

There's hardly a more tropical duo than pineapple and coconut, but a third fruit is actually the key to these summer pops. Blending bananas into the mix makes these treats extra...


Time:   2-5 hours

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recipe for peach cheesecake bars

Peach Cheesecake Bars

This recipe is for all the peach lovers out there. These bars are packed with flavor. The cheesecake filling is rich and creamy, while the fresh peaches add a sweetness that takes...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for creme brulee with white chocolate liqueur

Creme Brulee With White Chocolate Liqueur

Creme brulee is already a creamy and rich dessert, but add a splash of white chocolate liqueur and it reaches decadent status.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for brownie bottom cheesecake

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


recipe for praline syrup

Praline Syrup

If you've always been partial to pralines & cream at the ice cream parlor, this syrup is right up your ally. Drizzle it on waffles, use it to top off sundaes, or just pour it over...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for rocky road ice cream

Rocky Road Ice Cream

If you're new to making ice cream at home, this rocky road recipe is an excellent starting point. It's forgiving, deliciously satisfying, and you might just become the ice cream...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for mini pumpkin cheesecakes

Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes

The tasty offspring of muffins and cheesecake. Creamy pumpkin cheesecake on top of a nutty pecan crust, all in cute little bite-sized morsels that will disappear before you...

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for no added sugar peach sorbet

No Added Sugar Peach Sorbet

No sugar added, no sugar needed. The natural sweetness from peaches and creaminess from milk makes an effortless two-ingredient dessert.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chocolate clay

Chocolate Clay

Chocolate chips and corn syrup are all you need to make this "clay" that can be formed into flowers, bows, or whatever other decorations you can dream up for your desserts.

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pineapple coconut cookies

Pineapple Coconut Cookies

Made with coconut extract, flaked coconut, pineapple cake mix, oil, eggs, coconut cream pudding mix

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for french chocolate macarons

French Chocolate Macarons

Macarons are light, airy, and have a delicate chocolate flavor that is irresistible. Each bite is a little piece of heaven.


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for rolled oat raisin cookies

Rolled Oat Raisin Cookies

Made with raisins or dried cranberries, rolled oats, milk, all-purpose flour, salt, cinnamon, baking soda, brown sugar, butter, vanilla extract

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chocolate pralines

Chocolate Pralines

These pralines are delicious and rich, with a slight crunchy texture from the pecans. The sweet buttermilk and syrup add a subtle flavor of caramel that pairs perfectly with the...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


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 austrian christmas weihnachtsbaeckerei

Austrian Christmas Weihnachtsbaeckerei

The name "Weihnachtsbaeckerei" literally translates to Christmas cookies. Bring a little taste of Austria with this traditional holiday baking recipe.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for an outstanding conch fritter

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


recipe for orange sherbet

Orange Sherbet

Made with heavy cream, sugar, orange juice, milk


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for mashed potato candy

Mashed Potato Candy

Made with peanut butter, mashed potatoes, milk, vanilla extract, salt, powdered sugar


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for peanut butter-coconut broiled frosting

Peanut Butter-Coconut Broiled Frosting

This frosting is creamy and has a great peanut butter flavor with a hint of sweetness from the brown sugar. The flaked coconut adds a texture and flavor as well.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for almost maple syrup

Almost Maple Syrup

This almost maple syrup is still way closer than most store-bought syrups. It's made with actual sugar instead of corn syrup.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for christmas butter cookies

Christmas Butter Cookies

Ever wondered how to make your festivities genuinely sparkle? Try your hand at these buttery cookies; they might just become a seasonal staple.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 quick caramel frosting

Quick Caramel Frosting

A not-too-sweet caramel flavored frosting that takes only minutes to prepare.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pumpkin cheesecake with sour cream topping

Pumpkin Cheesecake With Sour Cream Topping

Made with graham cracker crumbs, sugar, butter, cream cheese, brown sugar, solid-pack pumpkin, cornstarch, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for white chocolate cheesecake cupcakes

White Chocolate Cheesecake Cupcakes

Made with white chocolate chips, white cake mix, sour cream, cheesecake pudding mix

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for caramel cream praline apple pie

Caramel Cream Praline Apple Pie

Made with baking powder, oil, apples, flour or cornstarch, butter, brown sugar, heavy sweet cream, pecans

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for milk chocolate butterscotch cafe cookies

Milk Chocolate Butterscotch Cafe Cookies

This is a great way to make a batch of cookies from purchased cookie dough taste like homemade.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 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 dutch peach pie

Dutch Peach Pie

Made with peaches, flour, lemon juice, lemon rind, cinnamon, brown sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for strawberry tiramisu

Strawberry Tiramisu

Made with chocolate, lady finger style cookies, light cream cheese, icing sugar, Marsala wine, sour cream, strawberries, water, sugar, instant espresso powder or instant coffee


Time:   2-5 hours


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 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 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 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 easy chocolate covered cherries

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

recipe for no bake chocolate oatmeal cookies

No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

No oven, no problem! These chocolate oatmeal cookies are the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth without cranking up the heat.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for vegan chocolate cheesecake

Vegan Chocolate Cheesecake

Vegan chocolate cheesecake is a delicious dessert that everyone can enjoy, not just vegans. The filling is light and creamy and you won't even know it is made from tofu.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for blueberry fritters

Blueberry Fritters

Made with powdered sugar, vegetable oil, milk, flour, fresh blueberries, all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, egg

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for lemon tassies

Lemon Tassies

Made with sugar, eggs, cream cheese, butter, flour, lemon juice

Method:   oven
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 cream puff cake

Cream Puff Cake

Made with chocolate syrup, cream, butter, water, all-purpose flour, eggs, cream cheese, milk, instant vanilla pudding mix


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for orange buttercream frosting

Orange Buttercream Frosting

Fluffy orange frosting with a light citrus flavor. Perfect for frosting cakes or cupcakes.


Time:   under 30 minutes


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 raspberry sauce

Raspberry Sauce

This raspberry sauce can be made with either fresh or frozen raspberries. It is also a great way to dress up classic desserts like ice cream sundaes and cheesecakes.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker creme brulee

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





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