Desserts

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

From the freshly made pie pastry, to the sweet-tart lemon filling, to the egg white meringue on top, you can't go wrong with a pie made from scratch.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

If there's anything better than chocolate, it's a little more chocolate. This triple treat ice cream dessert is proof that indulgence (and three types of chocolate) can...


Time:   2-5 hours

Made with salt, baking powder, flour, vanilla, light brown sugar, butter or margarine, milk, egg

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

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Made with egg whites, egg yolks, graham cracker crumbs, margarine, sugar, Key lime juice, sweetened condensed milk


Time:   over 5 hours

With creamy butter, crunchy nuts, and just the right amount of rum, these bite-sized rum balls are perfect for sharing or enjoying solo.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Short on time but craving something delicious? These quick-to-make tiny filled dessert pastries wrap richness and flavor into every bite without overwhelming your kitchen...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

This buttery icing complements a variety of cake flavors. Try it on white cake, yellow, pound cake, etc. Also works well on blonde brownies or coffee cake.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with vanilla extract, bread, milk, butter, brandy, eggs, sugar, nutmeg

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

A few tablespoons of flavored liqueur is the key to this decadent truffle filling. Try making it with creme de menthe, Grand Marnier, or maybe some Amaretto.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This copycat dessert from El Chico Cafe combines deep-fried ice cream balls coated in a sweet, crunchy mixture. Serve with whipped cream and cherries for an...

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   over 5 hours

Bite-sized peanut butter cookies filled with creamy peanut butter cups.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Fresh watermelon turns into a creamy sherbet in just a few hours. Nothing says summer like watermelon!

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

No need to boil or bake with this recipe. Just stir and let sit and you'll have delicious, creamy fudge.


Time:   under 30 minutes

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 strawberry preserves, milk, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, shortening, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

These easy crepes suzette are lower in fat and calories than the traditional version. They are made with low fat milk and egg substitute and topped with a sweet orange...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

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

This delectable frosting is rich, velvety, and boasts the perfect balance of sweet, dark brown sugar and delicate maple flavors. A wonderful alternative to traditional buttercream...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with walnuts, apples, cinnamon, butter or margarine, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, flour, baking soda

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Pate a choux is a delicate pastry that can be used for anything like cream puffs, profiteroles, gougeres, or whatever filling you want.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

The perfectly balanced sweetness of the cherries with the delicate crepes makes for a delightful breakfast or brunch treat.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This pumpkin pie With Splenda is for everyone who's sweet enough already. It's the same spiced, cozy treat you love, just slimmed down in the sugar department. Hello, healthier...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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

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

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

As if pecan pie wasn't decadent enough, this recipe adds in chocolate and bourbon to the mix. The pie is very rich so make sure to cut the slices thin.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

This hard cookie frosting recipe strikes the perfect balance between simplicity and versatility. Made with egg whites and powdered sugar, it creates a smooth icing that's ideal for...


Time:   under 30 minutes

Get the delicious flavor of bananas foster without the flambe! Bananas are slow cooked in a sweet rum sauce and then served over pound cake with a dollop of ice cream.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 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

Chocolate and peanut butter are always a dynamic duo, and ice cream is far from the exception. This recipe uses creamy peanut butter, but crunchy is an option too if...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

No-bake French silk pie comes together quickly and easily. Just beat together all the ingredients and chill in a pie shell.


Time:   2-5 hours

How can you go wrong with chocolate chip banana scones? Delicious for breakfast or afternoon tea.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Apple cider is thickened into a rich syrup that is perfect over pancakes, waffles, ice cream, or whatever your sweet tooth desires.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Good day, mate. This light and airy dessert was named after the ballerina, Anna Pavlova. It's made of a meringue crust that's filled with fluffy whipped cream and fresh fruits.

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

These bars are made with a tangy-sweet lemon filling and an oatmeal crust.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with vanilla extract, salt, sugar, all-purpose flour, avocados, medium or whipping cream, tequila or light rum, egg yolks

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with whipping cream, buttermilk baking mix, orange peel, margarine or butter, strawberries, water, orange juice, sugar, cornstarch

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with pecan, butter, brown sugar, bananas, rum, cream cheese, sugar, eggs, sour cream, heavy cream

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

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

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with vanilla extract, baking mix, baking powder, salt, fresh blackberries, cinnamon, butter, sugar, flour

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with salt, egg, butter, sugar, brandy, honey, almond extract

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with cooking apples, brown sugar, milk, lemon juice, flour, sugar, cinnamon, salt, eggs, lemon

Method:   oven, electric skillet/wok
Time:   1-2 hours

This recipe uses a blend of coconut-flavored cookie crumbs and flaked coconut for a crunchy coating over vanilla ice cream. The two-step frying method results in a crispy...

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   over 5 hours

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with bacon, miniature candy bars

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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