This creamy, lower sugar frosting is delicious on cakes, cupcakes, or any frosting-needy dessert.
Time: under 30 minutes
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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Diabetic Caramel Fluff Frosting
Red Velvet Cupcakes With Creole Cream Cheese Frosting
If you can get your hands on real creole cream cheese substitute that for the regular 8-ounces of cream cheese and lemon juice. It's hard to find...
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
S'mores Stuffed Brownies
Brownies are baked with s'mores ingredients layered in the middle. Rich and delicious!
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Yogurt, Fresh Fruit, and Granola Parfait
A delicious breakfast or sweet treat. Healthy Greek yogurt is layered with your favorite berries and a drizzle of honey.
Time: under 30 minutes
Chocolate-Covered Cherries With Gooey Centers
Love those chocolate covered cherries you get from high-end candy shops? Well, now you can make them at home with this simple recipe.
Method: microwave, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
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Microwave S'mores
No need for a campfire for this classic treat. Bring the fun inside by using your microwave to melt the chocolate and marshmallows. Same favorite childhood s'mores (without the...
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Black Sesame Ice Cream
Made with black sesame seeds, milk, cream, simple syrup, sugar, egg yolk
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Best White Chocolate Butterscotch Cookies
Made with butterscotch chips, pecans, flour, baking soda, salt, butter, brown sugar, eggs, molasses, vanilla extract
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Two Crust Raisin Pie
Made with double-crust pie pastry, raisins, water, corn syrup, cornstarch, salt
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
Kids' Favorite Mud Pie
Made with chocolate pudding mix, creme filled chocolate sandwich cookies, butter or margarine, cream cheese, frozen nondairy whipped topping
Time: 2-5 hours
Chocolate Chip Orange Hazelnut Cookies
Made with butter, orange, orange juice, egg, brown sugar, flour, white sugar, salt, baking soda, miniature chocolate chips
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Chocolate Mint Mousse
The creamy, rich flavor of chocolate is perfectly balanced by the refreshing taste of mint, making it the perfect treat for any occasion.
Time: 30-60 minutes
Buttercream Frosting and Flavor Variations
REAL old-fashioned buttercream frosting that can easily be made into a variety of flavors like raspberry, chocolate, or hazelnut.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Chocolate Chip Banana Scones
How can you go wrong with chocolate chip banana scones? Delicious for breakfast or afternoon tea.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Marzipan
Marzipan is a sweet confection made of almonds, sugar, and egg. It's often used as an icing or filling for cakes, pastries and candies. It can also be flavored or tinted.
Time: 30-60 minutes
Apple Popsicles
Apple juice with a hint of cinnamon from red hot candies makes a refreshing frozen popsicle treat.
Time: 2-5 hours
Bittersweet Chocolate Sour Cream Sauce
Made with vanilla extract, unsweetened chocolate, sour cream, sugar, brown sugar, milk
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Chocolate Covered White Chocolate Cheesecake
Made with chocolate cookie crumbs, cream cheese, vanilla extract, eggs, white chocolate, heavy cream, butter, sugar
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Chocolate Whipped Cream Frosting
Need a quick frosting? This recipe is basically just whipped cream with some added flavoring of sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract. Needs to be kept chilled to...
Time: under 30 minutes
Mashed Potato Candy
Made with peanut butter, mashed potatoes, milk, vanilla extract, salt, powdered sugar
Time: 30-60 minutes
Mocha Meringue Cookies
Made with chocolate morsels, egg whites, sugar, cream of tartar, cocoa powder, instant coffee powder
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Mounds Candy Bar Brownies
Love a Mounds candy bar? Try them baked into these from-scratch brownies for a real treat.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Chewy Maple Cookies
Made with flaked coconut, salt, shortening, brown sugar, egg, maple syrup, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, baking powder
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Fig Coconut Balls
Made with dried figs, coconut, nut meats, lemon rind, lemon juice
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Chocolate Frozen Yogurt
Indulge in a luxurious treat with our chocolate frozen yogurt recipe. Our blend of rich cocoa, bittersweet chocolate, and creamy yogurt creates a heavenly dessert that's sure to...
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Palmiers (Elephant Ears)
Puff pastry makes these elephant ears so easy - no messy flour to deal with. Plus, these are baked instead of deep fried so they are lower in fat than their from-scratch...
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
American-Style Chocolate Buttercream Frosting With Cocoa Powder
Who knew chocolate buttercream frosting could be so simple yet utterly sophisticated? With cocoa powder, sugar, and a little buttery...
Time: under 30 minutes
Dark Double Chocolate Fudge
A rich and creamy fudge made from scratch with two kinds of chocolate (bittersweet or semisweet and unsweetened).
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Low-Carb Chocolate Cupcakes with Creamy Frosting
Made with almond flour, sugar substitute, butter, cream of tartar, vanilla extract, eggs, baking powder, cocoa powder, vanilla pudding mix
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Caribbean Freeze
Made with rum, sugar, frozen pineapple juice concentrate, cocoa powder, water
Method: stovetop
Time: over 2 hours
Breakfast In A Cookie
Made with 7-grain cereal, all-purpose flour, whole wheat pastry flour, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, ground allspice, ground cloves, old fashioned oats, raisins
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Triple Chocolate Crepes
Elegant and indulgent triple chocolate crepes, made with a rich and creamy chocolate mousse filling, thin and delicate cocoa-flavored crepes, and a decadent chocolate sauce.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Butternut Squash And Chocolate Brownies
If you're skeptical about squash and chocolate, push your doubts aside. The butternut gives the brownies an incredibly moist texture, and hey, you're getting...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Carrot Fritters
Golden-fried carrot fritters make an outstanding vegetarian party appetizer.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Baileys Irish Cream Fudge
This fudge is creamy and full of rich chocolate and Baileys Irish Cream flavor. It's perfect for a party or as a gift.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Lemon Cream Cupcakes With Grand Marnier Cream Icing
This easy-to-follow recipe features fluffy lemon cupcakes topped with a rich and boozy Grand Marnier icing. Perfect for a special occasion or a sweet...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Miniature Pecan Pies
Pecan pies are very rich which is why these miniature versions are the perfect size. You get all the flavor of pecan pie in a smaller package.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cherry Cobbler With Shortcake Crust
Made with brown sugar, ground cinnamon, cornstarch, lemon juice, kirsch, butter, heavy cream, sugar
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Canoli Pie
Made with chocolate graham cracker pie crust, ricotta cheese, eggs, Kahlua, sugar, semisweet chocolate chips
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
American Flag Pie
A patriotic dessert perfect for the Fourth of July or any other patriotic holiday. This pie has a double-crust, with the bottom crust being a traditional pie crust and the top crust...
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
French Lime Cheesecake With Vanilla Wafer Crust
The perfect flavor combination of a slightly tart cheesecake and a lightly sweet crust.
Method: oven
Time: over 5 hours
Strawberry Bonbons
Fresh strawberries are wrapped in a sweet coconut coating and then dipped in chocolate. A decadent bite of sweetness that is simply perfect for any occasion.
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Mocha Budino
Budino is an Italian-style pudding that is made in a variety of flavors. This version uses cocoa powder and coffee to create a lush mocha version. Oreo cookies give it a sweet, crunchy...
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake
Made with butter, graham crackers, cream cheese, sugar, eggs, cornstarch, vanilla extract, whipping cream, peanut butter cup candies
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Brigadeiros
Made with chocolate sprinkles, sweetened condensed milk, butter, cocoa powder
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Non-Lard Flaky Pie Crust
This is a French recipe called pate brisee a l'huile
(flaky pastry with oil). It's ideal for savory pies or quiches, or anywhere you want a less sweet crust.
Time: 1-2 hours
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
Chocolate Irish Cream Cheesecake
There are good cheesecakes, and there are great cheesecakes. Good cheesecakes often focus on the filling and forget the crust, but great ones like this Irish cream...
Method: oven
Time: over 5 hours
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