Desserts

Can't decide between sweet potato pie and pecan pie? Why not combine them and throw in a creamy bourbon sauce for good measure!

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with active dry yeast, pie filling, flour, brown sugar, quick-cooking oats, butter or margarine, cinnamon

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

This classic one-ingredient caramel can be used as the perfect topping for any dessert, as the filling for a pie or tart, or eaten directly to satisfy your...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

This brown sugar toffee is like a little square of heaven. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth or impressing guests with your candy-making skills.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Dairy Queen is a popular ice cream chain, known for its Blizzard treats. What you may not know is that you can make your own Dairy Queen ice cream at home!

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

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The key lime pie is a classic dessert with a graham cracker crust, Key lime custard filling made with fresh key lime juice, and a fluffy meringue topping.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Fire up the ice cream maker. This Ben and Jerry's copycat vanilla keeps it simple and elegant. You'll soon be on your way to the freshest ice cream...


Time:   2-5 hours

A boiled icing using chocolate chips instead of cocoa powder for the chocolatey flavor.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Such an easy cheesecake! Eggs, sugar, and vanilla with cream cheese are all you need to create an elegant, delicious dessert. And the topping options are endless.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

This English cream toffee recipe is a sweet throwback with a homemade twist. Perfect for when you need a little nostalgia with your sugar rush.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

A classic, basic cookie dough that can be used as a starting point for a variety of different cookie flavors. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a batch of delicious...


Time:   30-60 minutes

DIY candied fruits. These make a terrific addition to trail mix or thoughtful homemade holiday gift, especially with a colorful variety of fruits included.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

If you love the frosting on the cinnamon rolls at Cinnabon, then you'll love this copycat recipe. It uses margarine, cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla...


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with powdered sugar, cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, egg whites, pecans

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Discover the refined taste of divinity icing, crafted from a blend of egg whites, sugar, corn syrup, and marshmallows. Perfect for elegant presentations, adding a subtle sweetness and...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

One of the most popular dishes at the Bon Ton Cafe is their bread pudding. Even if you can't make it to New Orleans, you can still make this delicious dessert at...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Skip the high fructose corn syrup and make candy the old fashioned way. These lollipops can be flavored and colored any way you like.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

With a smooth, velvety texture, and a strong caramel flavor with a light hint of vanilla, this frosting is the perfect topping to any baked treat.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Sweet simplicity! Bread cubes are baked in a honey-custard sauce. Want to take it up a notch? Use cut up cinnamon rolls instead of bread!

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

The original, never-fail, always-a-hit cheesecake.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Apple cobbler is always a favorite. Surprise your family with this homemade copycat version of Houston's popular dessert.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Bourbon vanilla buttercream is an irresistible, foolproof frosting for cupcakes and other sweet creations.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Love the chocolate dipped cones at Dairy Queen? Make your own chocolate sauce that hardens on the ice cream with just three simple ingredients.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Make your whipped cream icing longer lasting with this easy and versatile recipe. Includes variations to make chocolate, coffee, or orange frosting too.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This delicious cobbler only takes 3 minutes to mix up (but then you do have to wait an hour for it to bake). It's worth the wait, trust us.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with mincemeat, vanilla extract, flour, rolled oats, baking powder, salt, butter, light brown sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

This is a boiled frosting that yields a fudgy like texture. It's made with sugar, cocoa, butter, milk, and vanilla extract. Great on brownies!

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This cherry pie is the perfect dessert for those with a sweet tooth and dietary restrictions. It's a delicious dessert that everyone can enjoy.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Cool Whip isn't the only secret ingredient in this frosting recipe. It also calls for vanilla pudding mix. Doesn't get easier than this, folks!


Time:   under 30 minutes

This no-bake pie is made with layers of bananas topped with a thick cherry sauce.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Basic household staples are all you need to make creamy vanilla pudding from scratch. Add bananas and crumbled graham crackers for a real treat.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Making custard sounds complicated but it really isn't, especially with this practically foolproof recipe. Unlike stovetop custard which is more pudding-like, this baked version...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Don't throw away those watermelon rinds! Believe it or not, they make a great candy.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Let the slow cooker work its magic with this creamy tapioca pudding recipe. This is a great recipe for tapioca pudding lovers who want to enjoy their favorite dessert without...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with vanilla extract, nuts, salt, shortening, eggs, brown sugar, all-purpose flour, baking powder

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

This no-bake peanut butter pie is just about impossible to mess up, and who in their right mind could resist the killer combination of peanut butter and hot fudge?


Time:   1-2 hours

If you're looking for a simple yet satisfying dessert, this O'Charley's caramel pie is a great option. With just a few ingredients and an easy cooking process, you can...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Ladyfingers are a small, delicate sponge cake biscuit used in desserts such as tiramisu. They are also known as savoiardi, biscotti di Savoia, or sponge fingers.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with sugar, Marsala wine, heavy cream, vanilla extract, marsala wine, coffee, dark rum

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

For those seeking nostalgia, this sweet cream base recipe mirrors the beloved Ben & Jerry's style. Made with simple ingredients, these smooth flavors...


Time:   1-2 hours

There may be no sweeter way to kick off game day. These adorable football-shaped chocolate bites are almost too cute to eat. Almost. They'll be gone before the first points...

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

This from-scratch dessert is a real treat for anyone watching their sugar intake. It definitely doesn't taste sugar-free!

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Who knew politics could taste this good? Dive into Jimmy Carter's peanut butter pie for a sweet celebration that rivals the best campaign promises.


Time:   2-5 hours

What makes this cake so incredibly moist? It's the frosting that is baked right in with the cake mix!

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

A slice of this peanut butter and chocolate pudding pie is decadent enough that you won't even notice you're skipping out on all those calories.


Time:   1-2 hours

Chess pie is also known as vinegar pie because of the addition of vinegar in the filling. American actress, Minnie Pearl, was known for her slightly non-traditional version of...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

There's something about oatmeal raisin cookies that just makes them so comforting. They're soft and chewy, with the perfect amount of sweetness and spices.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

The slow cooker is a perfect way to cook custard. It is designed to keep steam in, and that's the key to a creamy custard.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

These sweet little bites of rummy goodness make for a great impressive dessert recipe for the holidays. They are perfect for parties or to give as gifts.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Get ready to meet the snack of your dreams: Almond Bark Rice Krispies with all the good stuff. Peanut butter and marshmallows included...

Method:   microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes