Desserts

Why sip eggnog when you can spoon it? Whip up this eggnog dessert sauce and add a dollop of cheer to your favorite desserts. It's the holiday hero your cheesecake deserves.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

You've perfected your carrot cake; now, let's finesse it with a luscious cream cheese frosting that adds the perfect touch of sweet.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with margarine, chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, colored mini marshmallows, grated coconut

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with eggs, all-purpose flour, baking powder, vanilla extract, salt, whole milk, dried figs, raisins, ground cinnamon, sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

White chocolate has a milky, less-sweet flavor than regular chocolate which works well in this frosting.

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

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Made with butter, sugar, evaporated milk, vanilla extract, pecans

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with pie shell, evaporated milk, eggs, pumpkin, sugar, salt, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cloves

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with bourbon, sweetened condensed milk, butter, vanilla wafer cookie crumbs, green candied cherries, red candied cherries, candied pineapple, dates

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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


Time:   2-5 hours

A fun way to serve cookies - on a stick! The cookie dough is made simple by starting with a cake mix. Decorate as desired. Great for any occasion.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Made with caramel coated candy bars, rice krispies, butter, milk chocolate chips, nuts

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

These orange creamsicles are a perfect summer treat, and low-carb to boot. Cream, sugar-free orange gelatin, and a sugar substitute like Stevia make these pops creamy, dreamy...


Time:   1-2 hours

Indulge in a delightful dance of chocolate, peanut butter, and marshmallows with this easy-to-make treat. Perfect for any occasion or just a sneaky sweet craving.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

This orange chocolate sauce recipe is perfect for crepes, ice cream, or even try a bit stirred into your coffee for a real treat.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Layers of chocolate pecan cookie crust, chocolate cheesecake, pumpkin cheesecake, and chocolate ganache make up this out of this world dessert.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Get ready to enjoy some delightful holiday sugar cookies that are both easy to make and endlessly customizable.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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

A box of spice cake mix makes up the delicious crust of this recipe. And the pumpkin filling is rich and creamy. Truly a decadent fall dessert.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Lemon pie is a delicious dessert that can be enjoyed year-round. The tartness of the lemon juice is offset by the sweetness of the sugar, making for a perfect balance of flavors.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

There's nothing quite like a sugar cookie. And there's nothing quite like an old-fashioned sugar cookie. These fat, fluffy cookies are perfect for any occasion.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Baking should be about fun and creativity, and what could be more playful than festive animal-shaped cookies? With this recipe, you'll enjoy both the thrill of crafting and the...

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

A simple pie with a sweet apple filling and a buttery crumble topping.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, baking soda, salt, ground cloves, cardamom, black pepper, butter

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with vanilla extract, salt, sugar, all-purpose flour, avocados, medium or whipping cream, tequila or light rum, egg yolks

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Lightly spiced cookies made with dried apricots and garnished with a pecan half.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with pastry shells, milk, blackberries, sugar, quick-cooking tapioca, butter

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with light cream, milk, green food coloring, frozen limeade concentrate, salt, sugar, water, lime jello


Time:   2-5 hours

A classic American dessert - made from scratch

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with brown sugar, sugar, eggs, flour, salt, soda, cinnamon, butter or margarine

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with sugar, lemon juice, mangoes, orange juice


Time:   under 30 minutes

This icing is perfect for decorating cakes and cupcakes, or just eating straight off the spoon. This recipe will quickly become your go-to whenever you need a delicious chocolate...


Time:   under 30 minutes

Basil ice cream is a refreshing and unique flavor that is perfect for summer. The herbaceous and slightly sweet flavor of basil pairs perfectly with the creamy richness of ice cream.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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

This simple, sweet cherry sauce pairs wonderfully with roasted meat or game. Serve it on pork chops, ham steaks, roast duck, etc.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Have rich, homemade cake-like donuts in minutes with this easy recipe.

Method:   stovetop, deep fryer
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with egg yolk, almond extract, sugar, all-purpose flour, nutmeg, salt, butter, cream cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Pate a choux is a delicate pastry that can be used for anything like cream puffs, profiteroles, gougeres, or whatever filling you want.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with white chocolate chips, refrigerated sugar cookie dough, coconut, lemon pudding

Method:   oven, microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

If you're intimidated by complex desserts or are just looking for a no-frills summer dessert, you're in luck. This fruit crisp is simple and spectacular.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

A quick and easy way to make snow cones is with this recipe by turning powdered drink mix (like Kool-aid) into a sweet syrup.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Add a sweet finish to your desserts with this frosting recipe, a creamy, versatile topping that can be prepared in advance and stored for in the freezer for up to 2 months.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with salt, baking powder, baking soda, raisins, water, butter or margarine, brown sugar, egg, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Pomegranate molasses is popular in middle eastern cooking and delicious as a glaze on cooked meat. 8 fresh pomegranates should yield about 4 1/2 cups juice.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

When it comes to pies, blueberry and blackberry are definitely two of the best. Both fruits are sweet and delicious, and they pair perfectly together in this pie.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

This pink-hued frozen dessert is made with fresh strawberries, milk, orange juice, sugar, and a touch of cinnamon, resulting in a light and fluffy sherbet that is full of...


Time:   2-5 hours

Made with walnuts or pecans, semisweet chocolate chips, butter or margarine, miniature marshmallows

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours