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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 thomas jefferson's vanilla ice cream

Thomas Jefferson's Vanilla Ice Cream

Made with cream, egg yolks, sugar, vanilla bean

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for currant syrup

Currant Syrup

Made with currants, raspberries, sour cherries, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for homemade candy corn

Homemade Candy Corn

Sweet tooth alert: if you're looking for a fun treat, it's time to create your very own homemade candy corn, and we promise it's less scary than it sounds.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for heavenly hash bars

Heavenly Hash Bars

Made with vanilla extract, maraschino cherries, marshmallows, milk chocolate chips, margarine, whipping cream, sweetened condensed milk, almonds, pecans, walnuts

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for coffee frosting

Coffee Frosting

Made with vanilla, butter, instant coffee crystals, milk or cream, cocoa powder, confectioners' sugar


Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for hummingbird cake from scratch

Hummingbird Cake From Scratch

A Southern classic. This cake tastes like spring with pineapple and bananas baked into the batter.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chocolate peanut-butter swirl cheesecake

Chocolate Peanut-Butter Swirl Cheesecake

A rich and creamy chocolate cheesecake gets an added bonus: swirls of peanut butter mixed in the batter!

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for chocolate orange ice cream

Chocolate Orange Ice Cream

Made with chocolate chips, milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, orange extract, eggs, sugar


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for homemade pop-tarts

Homemade Pop-Tarts

Bet you wouldn't guess how easy it is to make pop tarts at home. Here's a three ingredient recipe for simple fruit flavored pop-tarts, but by all means get creative and invent your...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for kool-aid sherbet

Kool-Aid Sherbet

Looking for a quick and fun way to enjoy a frozen dessert? This Kool-Aid sherbet recipe combines unsweetened Kool-Aid, sugar, and milk for a vibrant twist on traditional sherbet.


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for lemonade frosting

Lemonade Frosting

Get ready to pucker up with this zesty lemonade frosting. Sweet, tangy, and utterly delicious, it's the ideal finishing touch for any cake or cupcake.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for peppermint rock candy

Peppermint Rock Candy

Made with powdered sugar, green food coloring, sugar, corn syrup, water, salt, oil of peppermint

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for the creamiest no cook peanut butter fudge

The Creamiest No Cook Peanut Butter Fudge

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

recipe for crustless chocolate raspberry cheesecake

Crustless Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake

Made with chocolate wafer cookies, semisweet chocolate, cream cheese, raspberry fruit spread, whipped topping, water, raspberries

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for heavenly hash candy

Heavenly Hash Candy

Made with miniature marshmallows, sugar, evaporated milk, corn syrup, chocolate chips, nuts

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for vegan chocolate cheesecake

Vegan Chocolate Cheesecake

Vegan chocolate cheesecake is a delicious dessert that everyone can enjoy, not just vegans. The filling is light and creamy and you won't even know it is made from tofu.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for sugar free chocolate chip cookies

Sugar Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

Made with dietetic chocolate candy, margarine, egg, vanilla extract, dry milk, sugar substitute, water, flour, baking soda

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for whipped milk chocolate frosting

Whipped Milk Chocolate Frosting

There's something about whipped milk chocolate frosting that just seems so indulgent and luxurious. It's the perfect topping for cake or cupcakes, and it's always a hit...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for australian traditional christmas pudding

Australian Traditional Christmas Pudding

Made with breadcrumbs, butter, brown sugar, currants, raisins, sultanas, citron peel, eggs, salt, brandy

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for arroz con leche (mexican rice pudding)

Arroz con Leche (Mexican Rice Pudding)

A popular Mexican recipe, this rice pudding can be served warm or cold as a dessert, breakfast, or anytime sweet treat.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for boiled frosting

Boiled Frosting

A traditional boiled frosting made with milk, flour, butter, sugar, and vanilla extract for flavoring.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cream puffs for a group

Cream Puffs for a Group

Unlock the art of pastries with this easy recipe for cream puffs that promise smiles and compliments. They flirt with sophistication while delivering down-to-earth pleasure in...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for gingerbread house

Gingerbread House

Building a gingerbread house with the whole family is a great way to create lasting memories. The recipe provides very detailed instructions on every step.

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for mashed potato candy

Mashed Potato Candy

Made with peanut butter, mashed potatoes, milk, vanilla extract, salt, powdered sugar


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for pear crumble pie

Pear Crumble Pie

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

Method:   oven
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 cuccidati (fig cookies)

Cuccidati (Fig Cookies)

Indulge in the delicious flavor of Cuccidati, a traditional Italian fig cookie. Made with sweet fig filling and a hint of spices, these cookies have the perfect balance of...


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for linzer thumbprint cookies

Linzer Thumbprint Cookies

For a cookie that offers both flavor and visual appeal, consider making Linzer thumbprint cookies. The unique combination of almond and raspberry jam creates a delicious...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for spiced crackle cookies with crystallized ginger

Spiced Crackle Cookies With Crystallized Ginger

Made with white pepper, butter, sugar, molasses, egg, all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, ground ginger, cinnamon

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for crunchy streusel topping

Crunchy Streusel Topping

This streusel topping can be made ahead of time and kept in the fridge or freezer until ready to use.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for valentine meringue hearts

Valentine Meringue Hearts

Made with strawberries, egg whites, vanilla extract, cream of tartar, salt, sugar, red food coloring, vanilla ice cream

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for pink cloud cake for valentine's day

Pink Cloud Cake for Valentine's Day

Made with angel food cake, gelatin, water, frozen strawberries


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for half hearted valentine cookies

Half Hearted Valentine Cookies

Made with sugar, butter, cream cheese, egg, peppermint extract, all-purpose flour, semisweet chocolate chips

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for barbara bush's lemon bars

Barbara Bush's Lemon Bars

Made with baking powder, sugar, margarine, confectioners' sugar, all-purpose flour, lemon juice, lemons, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for light and easy crepes suzette

Light And Easy Crepes Suzette

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


recipe for cafe creme brulee

Cafe Creme Brulee

As if creme brulee wasn't good enough already, we had to go and add some coffee. Coffee and Kahlua, to be exact. This dessert doesn't mess around.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for guinness ice cream

Guinness Ice Cream

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

recipe for lemon scones

Lemon Scones

What better way to accompany your afternoon tea than with a fresh-baked scone (or six)? Infused with lemon zest, they're excellent with a matching citrus glaze drizzled on top.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for fresh melon gelato

Fresh Melon Gelato

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

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 butterfinger ice cream

Butterfinger Ice Cream

If your guests need a reason to love your Butterfinger-infused ice cream, then you need to examine your social circle! This ice cream is creamy with chunks of Butterfinger candy...


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for alabama fudge pecan chewies

Alabama Fudge Pecan Chewies

Made with pecan, pecans, flour, butter or margarine, sweetened condensed milk, semisweet chocolate chips, vanilla extract

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for triple chocolate valentine souffle

Triple Chocolate Valentine Souffle

Made with vanilla ice cream, Godiva liqueur, all-purpose flour, butter, sugar, vanilla extract, milk, eggs, cocoa powder, Oreo cookie crumbs

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for sweet potato ice cream

Sweet Potato Ice Cream

The flavor of the sweet potato is subtle in this rich and creamy ice cream. Let it freeze overnight for best results.


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 gooseberry salad

Gooseberry Salad

Made with gooseberries, pecans, cheddar cheese, lime gelatin powder, lemon gelatin powder, sugar, water, vinegar, celery


Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for crunchy date bars

Crunchy Date Bars

Made with sauerkraut, cinnamon, water, walnuts, vanilla extract, flour, baking soda, salt, brown sugar

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cinnamon pancake syrup

Cinnamon Pancake Syrup

Pancakes are already on the griddle and there's no syrup in the house? No time to panic. A few pantry staples later and the morning is saved.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cinnamon chip scones

Cinnamon Chip Scones

Made with buttermilk, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar, butter, cinnamon chips, egg

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours





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