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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 copycat magic shell chocolate ice cream topping

Copycat Magic Shell Chocolate Ice Cream Topping

Make your own Magic Shell ice cream topping. The chocolate syrup-like sauce hardens when it hits the ice cream making a crunchy shell.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 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 shoofly pie

Shoofly Pie

Made with pie crust, molasses, flour, brown sugar, shortening, baking soda, water, corn syrup

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for lemon tassies

Lemon Tassies

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

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

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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 yogurt fruit pie

Yogurt Fruit Pie

Made with fruit-flavored gelatin, water, fruit-flavored yogurt, frozen whipped topping, graham cracker pie shell


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for tennessee whiskey balls

Tennessee Whiskey Balls

Made with whiskey, corn syrup, baking cocoa, chopped pecans, vanilla wafers, powdered sugar


Time:   under 30 minutes


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 best white chocolate butterscotch cookies

Best White Chocolate Butterscotch Cookies

Made with butterscotch chips, pecans, flour, baking soda, salt, butter, brown sugar, eggs, molasses, vanilla extract

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for easy mini key lime pies

Easy Mini Key Lime Pies

Mini cupcake-sized key lime pies are the perfect party dessert, especially for people that just need to try everything.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for amish chocolate chip applesauce cookies

Amish Chocolate Chip Applesauce Cookies

Made with flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, margarine, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for copycat cheesecake factory pumpkin pie

Copycat Cheesecake Factory Pumpkin Pie

The pumpkin filling with ginger and molasses is on point, but the scratch-made crust really takes this copycat pie to new heights.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for yogurt chiffon mini-tarts

Yogurt Chiffon Mini-Tarts

Made with fruit-flavored yogurt, water, gelatin, cream cheese, vanilla wafers


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for fresh tomato cake

Fresh Tomato Cake

Made with cinnamon, salt, yellow cake mix with pudding, eggs, oil, tomatoes

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chocolate penuche

Chocolate Penuche

Made with brown sugar, sugar, heavy whipping cream, molasses, unsweetened chocolate, vanilla extract, butter, nuts

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chewy maple cookies

Chewy Maple Cookies

Made with flaked coconut, salt, shortening, brown sugar, egg, maple syrup, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, baking powder

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for whipped egg white brown sugar frosting

Whipped Egg White Brown Sugar Frosting

Made with salt, egg whites, brown sugar, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for frozen pudding pops

Frozen Pudding Pops

Beat the summer heat with these easy frozen pudding pops. Just mix light cream with your favorite pudding mix, freeze, and enjoy. Try swirling in chocolate sauce for a fancy touch. ...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 arnaud's creme brulee

Arnaud's Creme Brulee

Made with egg yolks, sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract, brown sugar

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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 pecan ball with fudge sauce

Pecan Ball With Fudge Sauce

Made with pecan halves, vanilla extract, creme de cacao, vanilla ice cream, pecans, semisweet chocolate chips, butter, whipping cream, corn syrup

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for cotton candy sugar cookies

Cotton Candy Sugar Cookies

Made with sugar, powdered sugar, butter, oil, eggs, vanilla extract, salt, cream of tartar, baking soda, all-purpose flour

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for fudgy butterscotch icing

Fudgy Butterscotch Icing

Made with brown sugar, butter, evaporated milk, salt, vanilla extract, baking powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for wine soaked bittersweet chocolate covered cherries

Wine Soaked Bittersweet Chocolate Covered Cherries

Wine, cherries, and chocolate? Hard to pick a trifecta of more romantic ingredients.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for butterscotch cake with creamy frosting

Butterscotch Cake With Creamy Frosting

Made with brown sugar, cream cheese, Cool Whip, yellow cake mix, butterscotch pudding mix, eggs, water, vegetable oil

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for canoli pie

Canoli Pie

Made with chocolate graham cracker pie crust, ricotta cheese, eggs, Kahlua, sugar, semisweet chocolate chips

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for boiled orange cream frosting

Boiled Orange Cream Frosting

Try this delicious boiled orange frosting for a refreshing twist on your favorite desserts. In just 15 minutes, you'll be stirring together a silky orange frosting that's...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for strawberry and black pepper ice cream

Strawberry And Black Pepper Ice Cream

Standard strawberry ice cream is great, but a tad bit overplayed. The brightness of fresh strawberries and the bite of black pepper combine for a genuinely...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for fig coconut balls

Fig Coconut Balls

Made with dried figs, coconut, nut meats, lemon rind, lemon juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for dark chocolate red beet cupcakes

Dark Chocolate Red Beet Cupcakes

Vegetables in cupcakes? The beets add rich red color to these dark chocolate delights.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for authentic amish sugar cookies

Authentic Amish Sugar Cookies

Ready to fill your kitchen with the sweet aroma of freshly baked cookies? Welcome to the world of Amish sugar cookies - simple, satisfying, and downright scrumptious.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for apple cream lasagne

Apple Cream Lasagne

Cinnamon apple lasagna is such a fun idea. This lasagna goes full on dessert mode with cream cheese, apples, whipped cream, and chopped pecans.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for glazed fresh strawberry pie with cookie crust

Glazed Fresh Strawberry Pie With Cookie Crust

Think spring with this fruity pie made with fresh strawberries and an easy from-scratch crust.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for county fair blue ribbon fudge

County Fair Blue Ribbon Fudge

Made with walnuts, butter, sugar, evaporated milk, semisweet chocolate bits, vanilla extract

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chocolate frozen yogurt

Chocolate Frozen Yogurt

Indulge in a luxurious treat with our chocolate frozen yogurt recipe. Our blend of rich cocoa, bittersweet chocolate, and creamy yogurt creates a heavenly dessert that's sure to...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for vietnamese banana fritters

Vietnamese Banana Fritters

Vietnamese banana fritters are a delicious snack or dessert that is easy to make. Ripe bananas are battered and fried until golden brown, then served with honey or powdered...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for watermelon ice cream

Watermelon Ice Cream

This flavor is often overlooked in favor of more traditional options like chocolate or vanilla, but that's a mistake. Watermelon ice cream is light, fruity, and downright...


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for sugar-free cream cheese frosting

Sugar-Free Cream Cheese Frosting

This sugar-free cream cheese frosting recipe is proof that you can indeed have your cake and eat its frosting too, minus the sugar.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pineapple jalapeno sorbet

Pineapple Jalapeno Sorbet

Made with sugar, water, pineapple, jalapenos

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


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 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 loquat crumble

Loquat Crumble

Ever found yourself curious about loquats? This lovely little crumble turns those sweet, tangy fruits into a mouthwatering dessert that's bound to pique your interest.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for grapefruit tequila sorbet

Grapefruit Tequila Sorbet

Made with sugar, pink grapefruit juice, tequila


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for refrigerator peach pie

Refrigerator Peach Pie

A rich and creamy no-bake peach pie. Can be made with fresh, frozen, or canned peaches.


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for sweetened condensed milk butter cream frosting

Sweetened Condensed Milk Butter Cream Frosting

Discover how to make a delicious frosting with just four ingredients. This easy recipe is perfect for topping your favorite cakes and adds a creamy, sweet...


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for aladdin restaurant baklava

Aladdin Restaurant Baklava

Aladdin Restaurant has some of the best baklava. The phyllo dough is light and flaky, and the filling is sweet and nutty. The honey syrup adds a touch of sweetness and keeps...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for dark double chocolate fudge

Dark Double Chocolate Fudge

A rich and creamy fudge made from scratch with two kinds of chocolate (bittersweet or semisweet and unsweetened).

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for copycat boston market saucer sized chocolate chip cookies

Copycat Boston Market Saucer Sized Chocolate Chip Cookies

One of the best cookies ever! They are huge and full of chocolate chunks. If you love chocolate chip cookies, then you definitely need to try...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours





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