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

An easy no-cook chocolate frosting made with butter, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract.


Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

Make homemade candy eggs for Easter with this simple recipe using any flavor pudding mix.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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This truly is an easy creme brulee! It's got all the traditional ingredients: heavy cream, egg, sugar and vanilla.

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

An easy way to make rice pudding. It calls for white rice, sugar, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, salt, nutmeg or cinnamon.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

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

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

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

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

Method:   oven
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

If Easter egg hunts were based on finding these chocolate covered coconut delights, they'd be a lot more competitive.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 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

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

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

Crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, these chocolate pecan cookies are made with cocoa powder, sugar, and egg whites. Ideal for a simple dessert or snack...

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

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

Ready to rock your next bake-off? Step aside basic desserts; Duff's Smorgasbord hurricane cake is here to claim the spotlight with its fruity flair.

Method:   oven, stovetop
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've ever found yourself torn between carrot cake and cheesecake, you're in for a treat. This recipe bridges the gap with rich flavors and...

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

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

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

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

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 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

This delicious cake mix cake has ribbons of cinnamon running through it.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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


Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

Made with butter, honey, flour, cream cheese, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, lemon

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

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

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

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

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

This is a quick and easy caramel sauce that has rich flavor and a velvety smooth texture. Easy to whip up as needed, or keep a batch on hand in the refrigerator for a dessert...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Get ready to sweeten up any occasion with these delightful cream cheese mints. They're as fun to make as they are to eat, and you can customize them to match any mood...


Time:   2-5 hours