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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 chocolate fruit kabobs

Chocolate Fruit Kabobs

To create these tasty treats, all you need to do is dip fruit in melted chocolate, and then skewer them onto wooden skewers for a fun and easy way to enjoy your favorite fruits.

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for easy pumpkin brownies

Easy Pumpkin Brownies

Made with a Devil's food cake mix and pure pumpkin puree, these rich and moist brownies are sure to be a hit with everyone.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chocolate marshmallow cream cheese fudge

Chocolate Marshmallow Cream Cheese Fudge

Whip up a batch of this chocolate marshmallow cream cheese fudge and watch it disappear. It's the perfect combo of creamy, chocolatey, and marshmallowy, a...


Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for chocolate cake pops

Chocolate Cake Pops

Such an impressive gift or party dessert. These pops are as aesthetic as they are addicting, with toppings like sprinkles and shredded coconut finishing off the cream cheese infused...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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

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recipe for peaches n cream

Peaches N Cream

This simple dessert is a classic for a reason - just the right amount of fresh fruity flavor, just the right amount of decadent cream.


Time:   1-2 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 gluten free chocolate pudding mix

Gluten Free Chocolate Pudding Mix

Chocolate pudding is one of America's favorite desserts. And now, with this gluten free chocolate pudding mix, everyone can enjoy this delicious treat.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for citrus restaurant's creme brulee

Citrus Restaurant's Creme Brulee

Enjoy a homemade version of the classic creme brulee with a delicate mix of vanilla, cream, and caramelized sugar that adds a nice crunch.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for wild blackberry turnovers

Wild Blackberry Turnovers

Made with vanilla extract, baking mix, baking powder, salt, fresh blackberries, cinnamon, butter, sugar, flour

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for pumpkin caramel custard

Pumpkin Caramel Custard

A decadent, creamy dessert that is perfect for special occasions. It has the classic custard flavors of eggs, milk and nutmeg with the added sweetness of caramel and pumpkin.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for galaxy doughnuts

Galaxy Doughnuts

These star-shaped donuts are out of this world. The combination of wheat germ, soy flour, and oat bran helps make them a bit healthier than other donuts.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for chocolate fluff frosting

Chocolate Fluff Frosting

Looking for a rich frosting? This chocolate frosting is made with pudding mix and whipped topping mix making it thick and creamy.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for bacon-wrapped candy bars

Bacon-Wrapped Candy Bars

Made with bacon, miniature candy bars

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for slow cooker chocolate cheesecake

Slow Cooker Chocolate Cheesecake

This chocolate cheesecake is hiding a healthy secret in its protein-packed chocolate filling. Tofu helps keep the cheesecake nice and thick without you even knowing...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker orange zinger cheesecake

Slow Cooker Orange Zinger Cheesecake

This orange zinger cheesecake may be just the recipe you need. Its combination of cream cheese and tofu in the filling, paired with the zesty kick of fresh orange...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 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 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 chocolate peanut butter torte

Chocolate Peanut Butter Torte

Made with water, oil, eggs, cream cheese, peanut butter, butter or margarine, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, frozen whipped topping

Method:   microwave, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cream cheese pie crust

Cream Cheese Pie Crust

This recipe substitutes cream cheese for some of the fat in the crust. The result is a flaky crust with extra flavor.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for all chocolate cheesecake

All Chocolate Cheesecake

Made with vanilla extract, semisweet chocolate, sour cream, eggs, chocolate wafer crumbs, ground cinnamon, butter or margarine, cream cheese, sugar, flour

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for french strawberry tart

French Strawberry Tart

Made with whipping cream, buttermilk baking mix, orange peel, margarine or butter, strawberries, water, orange juice, sugar, cornstarch

Method:   stovetop, 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 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 fudgy bonbons

Fudgy Bonbons

Made with vegetable oil, white chocolate chips, semisweet chocolate chips, butter, sweetened condensed milk, flour, vanilla extract, chocolate candy kisses

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for alfajores (sandwich cookies)

Alfajores (Sandwich Cookies)

Made with non-stick cooking spray, egg yolk, sweetened condensed milk, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, butter, sugar, egg, lemon zest

Method:   oven, microwave
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for artichoke fritters with herbed mayonnaise

Artichoke Fritters With Herbed Mayonnaise

Try out something new with this veggie fritter recipe. These crispy fritters made with artichoke hearts paired with a homemade herbed mayonnaise make for a...

Method:   stovetop, deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for almond madeleines

Almond Madeleines

Almond Madeleines are a delicious, buttery French cake-like cookie. They are perfect for a special breakfast or brunch, or as a light dessert.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for ultimate gluten-free chewy brownies

Ultimate Gluten-Free Chewy Brownies

Made with salt, gluten-free flour, eggs, butter or margarine, unsweetened baking chocolate, semisweet baking chocolate, sugar, vanilla

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for chocolate turtle cheesecake

Chocolate Turtle Cheesecake

Made with a chocolate cookie crust, a creamy cheesecake filling, and topped with caramel, fudge, and nuts. It's ok to drool.

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker sweet dark and crunchy nougats

Slow Cooker Sweet Dark and Crunchy Nougats

Made with dark chocolate, honey roasted peanuts, animal cracker cookies, sugar

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for country three berry pie

Country Three Berry Pie

The combination of strawberries, blueberries and raspberries make this pie extra tasty

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for hobo s'mores

Hobo S'mores

Kids and grownups alike will love these s'mores on a stick. Change them up by using different frosting and sprinkles.

Method:   stovetop, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for fudge drop cookies

Fudge Drop Cookies

Made with chocolate, walnuts, butter, sweetened condensed milk, egg, all-purpose flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, salt, semisweet chocolate chips

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for bittersweet chocolate blackout cookies

Bittersweet Chocolate Blackout Cookies

Doubly chocolatey, doubly good. Made with devil's food cake mix, chocolate chunks, and a rich dose of espresso.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for tomato sherbet

Tomato Sherbet

This zesty frozen tomato treat makes a great palate cleanser between courses. It can also be a pretty garnish when small scoops are placed in a bowl of gazpacho or alongside an...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 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 chocolate tiramisu cake

Chocolate Tiramisu Cake

Made with pudding-included German chocolate cake mix, oil, eggs, sugar, instant coffee granules or crystals, water, coffee-flavored liqueur

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for nut pastry dough

Nut Pastry Dough

Nut pastry dough is a type of dough made with ground nuts, flour, butter, and sugar. It is used to make pastries, pies, and tarts.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 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 mango sherbet

Mango Sherbet

Want to impress your guests with a spirited dessert? This mango sherbet strikes just the right balance between fruity fun and sophisticated flavor.


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for healthier hot fudge sauce

Healthier Hot Fudge Sauce

This rich chocolate sauce recipe swaps out a few ingredients for some healthier options.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 strawbana brownies

Strawbana Brownies

Made with oil, powdered sugar, water, strawberries, eggs, brownie, strawberry cream cheese, banana

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for savory salami apricot scones

Savory Salami Apricot Scones

Made with Cheddar cheese, fresh chives, dried apricots, flour, baking powder, salt, butter, eggs, buttermilk, salami

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 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 chocolate peanut butter ice cream

Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream

Chocolate and peanut butter are always a dynamic duo, and ice cream is far from the exception. This recipe uses creamy peanut butter, but crunchy is an option too if...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for splenda pumpkin cheesecake

Splenda Pumpkin Cheesecake

Made with cream cheese, pumpkin, eggs, evaporated milk, sugar substitute, cinnamon, ground ginger, vanilla extract, ground cloves

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours





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