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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 diabetic caramel fluff frosting

Diabetic Caramel Fluff Frosting

This creamy, lower sugar frosting is delicious on cakes, cupcakes, or any frosting-needy dessert.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for red velvet cupcakes with creole cream cheese 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

recipe for s'mores stuffed brownies

S'mores Stuffed Brownies

Brownies are baked with s'mores ingredients layered in the middle. Rich and delicious!

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for yogurt, fresh fruit, and granola parfait

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

recipe for chocolate-covered cherries with gooey centers

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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recipe for microwave s'mores

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

recipe for black sesame ice cream

Black Sesame Ice Cream

Made with black sesame seeds, milk, cream, simple syrup, sugar, egg yolk

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for best white chocolate butterscotch cookies

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


recipe for two crust raisin pie

Two Crust Raisin Pie

Made with double-crust pie pastry, raisins, water, corn syrup, cornstarch, salt

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for basic pie crust

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

recipe for kids' favorite mud pie

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


recipe for chocolate chip orange hazelnut cookies

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

recipe for chocolate mint mousse

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

recipe for buttercream frosting and flavor variations

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


recipe for chocolate chip banana scones

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

recipe for marzipan

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

recipe for apple popsicles

Apple Popsicles

Apple juice with a hint of cinnamon from red hot candies makes a refreshing frozen popsicle treat.


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for bittersweet chocolate sour cream sauce

Bittersweet Chocolate Sour Cream Sauce

Made with vanilla extract, unsweetened chocolate, sour cream, sugar, brown sugar, milk

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for low fat chocolate cupcakes

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

recipe for chocolate covered white chocolate cheesecake

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


recipe for chocolate whipped cream frosting

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

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 mocha meringue cookies

Mocha Meringue Cookies

Made with chocolate morsels, egg whites, sugar, cream of tartar, cocoa powder, instant coffee powder

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for mounds candy bar brownies

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

recipe for chewy maple cookies

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

recipe for fig coconut balls

Fig Coconut Balls

Made with dried figs, coconut, nut meats, lemon rind, lemon juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for chocolate frozen yogurt

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

recipe for palmiers (elephant ears)

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

recipe for american-style chocolate buttercream frosting with cocoa powder

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


recipe for dark double chocolate fudge

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

recipe for low-carb chocolate cupcakes with creamy frosting

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

recipe for caribbean freeze

Caribbean Freeze

Made with rum, sugar, frozen pineapple juice concentrate, cocoa powder, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 2 hours


recipe for breakfast in a cookie

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

recipe for triple chocolate crepes

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

recipe for butternut squash and chocolate brownies

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


recipe for carrot fritters

Carrot Fritters

Golden-fried carrot fritters make an outstanding vegetarian party appetizer.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for baileys irish cream fudge

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

recipe for lemon cream cupcakes with grand marnier cream icing

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


recipe for miniature pecan pies

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

recipe for cherry cobbler with shortcake crust

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

recipe for canoli pie

Canoli Pie

Made with chocolate graham cracker pie crust, ricotta cheese, eggs, Kahlua, sugar, semisweet chocolate chips

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for american flag pie

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

recipe for french lime cheesecake with vanilla wafer crust

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

recipe for strawberry bonbons

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


recipe for mocha budino

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

recipe for reese's peanut butter cup cheesecake

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

recipe for brigadeiros

Brigadeiros

Made with chocolate sprinkles, sweetened condensed milk, butter, cocoa powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for non-lard flaky pie crust

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

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 chocolate irish cream cheesecake

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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