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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 carrot cake cookies

Carrot Cake Cookies

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

recipe for old fashioned sour cream drops

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

recipe for strawberry shortcake shortcakes

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


recipe for brownie banana split pizza

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

recipe for pain au chocolat

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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recipe for easy macaroons

Easy Macaroons

Made with vanilla extract, shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 black sticky rice pudding (kao niow dahm)

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


recipe for copycat hostess cupcakes

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

recipe for buttercream icing

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

recipe for low-carb banana cream pudding

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


recipe for crepes suzette

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

recipe for better than pumpkin pie

Better Than Pumpkin Pie

Like pumpkin pie but with a cake mix crust. Melt in your mouth delicious!

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for apricot almond clafouti

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


recipe for chow mein cookies

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

recipe for chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream

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

recipe for toblerone cheesecake

Toblerone Cheesecake

Everyone's favorite chocolate bar baked into a creamy cheesecake

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 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 almond fruit bars

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

recipe for ghirardelli hot fudge sauce

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


recipe for caramel frosting

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

recipe for frosty pink lemonade pops

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

recipe for caramel brownies

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


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 pistachio cake with white chocolate buttercream

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

recipe for chocolate-covered brownie bites

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


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

recipe for olive oil vanilla ice cream

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

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 slow cooker apple cobbler topped with fruit and nut cereal

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

recipe for bienenstich (bee sting cake)

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

recipe for copycat chili's chocolate brownie sundae

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


recipe for spiced coffee caramel frosting

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

recipe for chocolate chip macadamia nut cookies

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

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 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 ginger refrigerator cookies

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

recipe for candied cranberries

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


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 almost sugar free chocolate frosting

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

recipe for old fashioned molasses cookies

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


recipe for gulab jamun

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

recipe for diet oatmeal cookies

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

recipe for ice cream sandwiches

Ice Cream Sandwiches

Rich ice cream in your favorite flavor is sandwiched between homemade soft, cakey chocolate cookies.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cheesecake factory cheesecake

Cheesecake Factory Cheesecake

Made with pecans, almonds, walnuts, vanilla wafers, butter, cream cheese, sugar, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker pineapple upside down cake

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

recipe for strawberry cream pie

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


recipe for kentucky derby thoroughbred pie

Kentucky Derby Thoroughbred Pie

Made with water, butter, eggs, sugar, all-purpose flour

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for brown sugar spritz cookies

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

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





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