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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 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 low-fat vanilla ice cream

Low-Fat Vanilla Ice Cream

If you're eating a low-fat diet, you still need occasional treats to keep you sane and on track for your goals. This low-fat ice cream is a fantastic option. Perfectly sweet...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 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


recipe for peanut butter balls with rice krispies

Peanut Butter Balls With Rice Krispies

Made with shortening, chocolate chips, Rice Krispies, powdered sugar, butter or margarine, peanut butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for pumpkin oatmeal walnut raisin cookies

Pumpkin Oatmeal Walnut Raisin Cookies

Made with quick or old-fashioned oats, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, salt, butter or margarine, brown sugar, sugar, pumpkin, egg

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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recipe for rocky road brownies

Rocky Road Brownies

Crunchy walnuts, melted marshmallow and chocolate make up the classic rocky road combo, and make these brownies absolute show-stoppers.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for frozen orange creamsicle

Frozen Orange Creamsicle

These orange creamsicles are a perfect summer treat, and low-carb to boot. Cream, sugar-free orange gelatin, and a sugar substitute like Stevia make these pops creamy, dreamy...


Time:   1-2 hours

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 caramel custard

Caramel Custard

Made with vanilla extract, sugar, water, eggs, egg yolks, milk

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for maple cherry sauce

Maple Cherry Sauce

This simple, sweet cherry sauce pairs wonderfully with roasted meat or game. Serve it on pork chops, ham steaks, roast duck, etc.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cappuccino chip cookies

Cappuccino Chip Cookies

There's something special about these cookies. They have a unique flavor that is both rich and complex. The cappuccino chips add a depth of flavor that is simply irresistible.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for whipped semi-sweet chocolate frosting

Whipped Semi-Sweet Chocolate Frosting

Made with vanilla extract, semisweet baking chocolate, whipping cream, confectioners' sugar, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for vanilla fudge cheesecake

Vanilla Fudge Cheesecake

When it's time for cheesecake, it's no time for compromise. This magnificent marbleized vanilla fudge dessert does nothing of the sort. The only compromise is having to share...

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for banana lumpia

Banana Lumpia

Made with oil, jack fruit, bananas, sugar and cinnamon, lumpia wrappers

Method:   stovetop, deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for ice cream pudding

Ice Cream Pudding

Why haven't we been making pudding this way all along? Adding ice cream to to pudding yields an extra creamy and rich flavor.


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for butter caramel sauce

Butter Caramel Sauce

Looking for a rich and delicious topping for your favorite desserts? Try this butter caramel sauce. Perfect for drizzling over ice cream, cakes, or any dessert in need of a...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 lime ice cream

Lime Ice Cream

Made with heavy whipping cream, milk, sugar, lime juice, lime peel

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for hot dog and fries cake

Hot Dog And Fries Cake

Made with green fruit slices or gumdrops, red icing, baked loaf cake, Twinkies, red and brown frosting, yellow icing


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chocolate custard ice cream

Chocolate Custard Ice Cream

There's nothing quite like a rich and creamy chocolate custard ice cream. It's the perfect dessert for any chocolate lover.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for slow cooker sweet dark and crunchy nougats

Slow Cooker Sweet Dark and Crunchy Nougats

Made with dark chocolate, honey roasted peanuts, animal cracker cookies, sugar

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

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 basic pie crust

Basic Pie Crust

Making and freezing this foolproof pie crust recipe ahead of time is a fantastic trick for easy desserts and quiches.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for louisiana pecan pralines

Louisiana Pecan Pralines

These pecan pralines come straight from the heart of Louisiana's culinary heritage, offering that well-known balance of richness and nuttiness.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for low fat chocolate cupcakes

Low Fat Chocolate Cupcakes

Low fat chocolate cupcakes are a delicious and health conscious treat! These delightful morsels are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without the guilt.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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 coconut fried ice cream

Coconut Fried Ice Cream

Made with flaked coconut, vanilla ice cream, eggs, vanilla extract, cookie crumbs

Method:   deep fryer
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 snickerdoodle ice cream

Snickerdoodle Ice Cream

The warm spice flavors of snickerdoodle cookies in a rich and creamy ice cream.


Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for chocolate cream pudding

Chocolate Cream Pudding

Made with milk, corn starch, baking chocolate

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cream cheese pie crust

Cream Cheese Pie Crust

This recipe substitutes cream cheese for some of the fat in the crust. The result is a flaky crust with extra flavor.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for holiday sugar cookies

Holiday Sugar Cookies

Get ready to enjoy some delightful holiday sugar cookies that are both easy to make and endlessly customizable.

Method:   oven
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 old fashioned blackberry pie

Old Fashioned Blackberry Pie

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

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 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 sorbet shooters

Sorbet Shooters

These sorbet shooters are just plain fun. The real fun comes in mixing and matching different flavors of sorbet with liqueurs.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for candy cane bark

Candy Cane Bark

Candy cane bark combines the sweet, rich flavor of white chocolate with the refreshing crunch of candy canes, making it a perfect treat for the holiday season.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chocolate rum balls

Chocolate Rum Balls

Powdered sugar coated balls of rum soaked cookies make a great holiday or anytime treat. Try different types of rum for different flavor profiles.


Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for cathedral windows

Cathedral Windows

Made with margarine, chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, colored mini marshmallows, grated coconut

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for chocolate fudge truffles

Chocolate Fudge Truffles

Is there any dessert bite better than a rich, cocoa-dusted chocolate truffle? These truffles will send you straight up to chocolate heaven.

Method:   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 molasses hermits

Molasses Hermits

Made with cinnamon, salt, shortening or butter, brown sugar, molasses, egg, raisins, walnuts, all-purpose flour, baking soda

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for crustless slow cooker pumpkin pie

Crustless Slow Cooker Pumpkin Pie

This crustless, crockpot pumpkin pie recipe opens up a whole world of holiday desserts. Serve it as is with ice cream or top it with whipped cream and use it as a...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 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 good old fashioned sweet potato pie

Good Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Pie

It's like your grandma's sweet potato pie recipe met a gourmet chef - sweet, spiced, and everything nice, minus the lecture on using your phone too much at the...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for filled rich chocolate cupcakes

Filled Rich Chocolate Cupcakes

What's better than a chocolate cupcake? One that's bursting with a rich, chocolatey cream cheese filling.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cranberry macadamia cookies

Cranberry Macadamia Cookies

Made with dried cranberries, sugar, brown sugar, butter, salt, baking soda, eggs, all-purpose flour, macadamia nuts

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for currant syrup

Currant Syrup

Made with currants, raspberries, sour cherries, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for mom's home-style bread pudding

Mom's Home-Style Bread Pudding

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

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for homemade marshmallows

Homemade Marshmallows

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





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