Desserts

Keep nearly fresh-like peaches in the freezer for pies and other desserts, any time of the year. Adding baby aspirin to the peaches helps them retain their color.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Simple syrup is... simple. It's simply made with sugar and water and is used to sweeten cold drinks or cocktails where sugar won't easily dissolve.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Simple ingredients, straightforward method, and irresistible taste. This creamy frosting is perfect for cakes and sweet treats.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with peaches, sugar, mascarpone, creme fraiche or yogurt


Time:   2-5 hours

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Made with salt, shortening, eggs, milk, sugar, quick-cooking tapioca, rhubarb, butter or margarine

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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


Time:   under 30 minutes

There's something about these brownies. Maybe it's the gooey chocolate and marshmallow topping, or the crunchy pecans. Whatever it is, these brownies are your new...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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

This Easy-Bake Oven cake combines flour, sugar, cocoa, and a few pantry staples for a quick dessert. An easy project for young bakers.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

What tastes more nostalgic than an ice cream sandwich? Recreate the classic treat in your own kitchen with chocolate cake mix sandwich cookies and your favorite ice...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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

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

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

This creamy ice cream has almost a light, coffee flavor to it from the Guinness. It's definitely a grown-up flavor of ice cream, but even beer-haters will enjoy it.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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

Add a sweet finish to your desserts with this frosting recipe, a creamy, versatile topping that can be prepared in advance and stored for in the freezer for up to 2 months.


Time:   under 30 minutes

German spritz cookies are a traditional delicious buttery cookie with a delicate texture. Spritz cookies can be easily made in a cookie press or rolled out and cut with cookie...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

These scones are the perfect mix of rich chocolate and zesty orange. They're tender and flaky, with just the right amount of sweetness. Serve them warm or at room...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Get creative in the kitchen with this fun recipe for cake balls. These bite-sized treats can be made with any flavor of cake and frosting, and decorated in a variety of ways to fit any...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

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

Panna Cotta is a simple Italian classic. Kick yours up a notchy with an Irish flair by adding whiskey and a good cup of espresso.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

A soft cookie with crisp edges that's loaded up with white chocolate chips and chopped macadamia nuts.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with butterscotch chips, eggs, spice cake mix, vegetable oil, vanilla extract

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Buckle up for a pumpkin pie that's boldly going where no pie has gone before. This one's strutting a fancy apricot layer and a crust that'll make you want to write home about...

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

This orange chocolate sauce recipe is perfect for crepes, ice cream, or even try a bit stirred into your coffee for a real treat.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Lemon pie is a delicious dessert that can be enjoyed year-round. The tartness of the lemon juice is offset by the sweetness of the sugar, making for a perfect balance of flavors.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with all-purpose flour, butter, baking soda, kosher salt, vanilla extract, almond extract, sugar, light brown sugar, dark brown sugar, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

White chocolate has a milky, less-sweet flavor than regular chocolate which works well in this frosting.

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

These sweet and crispy treats are made by forming waffle-like cookies in the shape of cones, resulting in the perfect vehicle for your favorite ice cream or frozen yogurt.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Looking for a fun and delicious kitchen project? Try our homemade marshmallows recipe and create fluffy and flavorful treats that are a must-try recipe for any dessert lover.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with caramel coated candy bars, rice krispies, butter, milk chocolate chips, nuts

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Made with butter, water, sugar, salt, milk chocolate chips

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with lemon, milk, eggs, sugar, whipping cream, peanut butter, bananas

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with sugar, brown sugar, rolled oats, all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, baking soda, salt, raisins


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with salt, eggs, butter, sugar, flour, half-and-half, vanilla extract


Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with water, oil, eggs, cream cheese, peanut butter, butter or margarine, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, frozen whipped topping

Method:   microwave, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with raisins, brown sugar, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, salt, bread

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Chocolate pudding is one of America's favorite desserts. And now, with this gluten free chocolate pudding mix, everyone can enjoy this delicious treat.


Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Indulge in the decadent combination of sweet cherries and milk chocolate. Perfect for Valentine's Day or any occasion, these bite-sized treats are sure to satisfy...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with egg yolks, lemon juice, sugar, almond milk, cream cheese, whipping cream, vanilla extract, bourbon, caramel ice cream topping, pancake syrup

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

This orange zinger cheesecake may be just the recipe you need. Its combination of cream cheese and tofu in the filling, paired with the zesty kick of fresh orange...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

The light texture of sugar cookies with lots of chocolate flavor. Chill the dough if needed for easier handling.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

This simple dessert is a classic for a reason - just the right amount of fresh fruity flavor, just the right amount of decadent cream.


Time:   1-2 hours

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

Karo corn syrup was introduced in 1902. While pecan pies were around already, in the 1930's Karo corn syrup became a popular ingredient in them in place of molasses or other sugar...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Fresh pears are baked in a pie crust with a spiced streusel-like topping.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with egg, cinnamon, nutmeg, raisins, pecans, lemon peel, sugar, cornstarch, water

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours