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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 homemade candy corn

Homemade Candy Corn

Sweet tooth alert: if you're looking for a fun treat, it's time to create your very own homemade candy corn, and we promise it's less scary than it sounds.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 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 apple cinnamon cheesecake

Apple Cinnamon Cheesecake

Made with margarine or butter, brown sugar, flour, quick-cooking oats, walnuts, ground cinnamon, cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, eggs, frozen apple juice concentrate

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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recipe for bear claws with chocolate filling

Bear Claws With Chocolate Filling

Made with pecans, egg, frozen roll dough, flour, butter, brown sugar, semisweet chocolate chips, shredded coconut

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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 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 salted chocolate caramel crunch bars

Salted Chocolate Caramel Crunch Bars

Made with sea salt, caramel sauce, peanut butter chips, milk chocolate candy bars, peanuts, pretzels, dried cherries, semisweet chocolate chips

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 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 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 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 vanilla layer cake

Vanilla Layer Cake

A from-scratch cake that is as versatile as it is delicious. It has a rich flavor from the addition of buttermilk in the cake batter and a hefty dose of vanilla.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 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 austrian christmas weihnachtsbaeckerei

Austrian Christmas Weihnachtsbaeckerei

The name "Weihnachtsbaeckerei" literally translates to Christmas cookies. Bring a little taste of Austria with this traditional holiday baking recipe.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for baked rasmalai ricotta and cardamom dessert

Baked Rasmalai Ricotta And Cardamom Dessert

If you're craving something sweet and a bit exotic, this baked rasmalai ricotta and Cardamom Dessert is your answer. Creamy ricotta combined with fragrant...

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for dark chocolate and pumpkin cheesecake

Dark Chocolate and Pumpkin Cheesecake

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


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 chocolate fudge truffles

Chocolate Fudge Truffles

Is there any dessert bite better than a rich, cocoa-dusted chocolate truffle? These truffles will send you straight up to chocolate heaven.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for avocado tequila ice cream

Avocado Tequila Ice Cream

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

recipe for christmas butter cookies

Christmas Butter Cookies

Ever wondered how to make your festivities genuinely sparkle? Try your hand at these buttery cookies; they might just become a seasonal staple.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for date nut pinwheel cookies

Date Nut Pinwheel Cookies

Made with dates, water, pecans, sugar, vanilla, brown sugar, butter, eggs, cinnamon, flour

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for tart cherry crepes

Tart Cherry Crepes

The perfectly balanced sweetness of the cherries with the delicate crepes makes for a delightful breakfast or brunch treat.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pina colada ice cream

Pina Colada Ice Cream

Pina colada flavors but in ice cream form. Made with sweetened condensed milk, cream of coconut (not coconut milk), rum, whipping cream, pineapple, and toasted coconut.


Time:   1-2 hours

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 vanilla creme brulee

Vanilla Creme Brulee

This classic French dessert is both elegant and easy to make. A rich vanilla custard is topped with a crisp, caramelized sugar coating. Serve it with fresh berries for a special...

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for irish potato candy (without potatoes)

Irish Potato Candy (Without Potatoes)

Made with ground cinnamon, flaked coconut, butter, cream cheese, vanilla extract, confectioners' sugar


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for traditional aussie lamingtons

Traditional Aussie Lamingtons

Light sponge cake squares made from scratch that are coated with a cocoa icing and then rolled in coconut.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 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 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 hummingbird cake from scratch

Hummingbird Cake From Scratch

A Southern classic. This cake tastes like spring with pineapple and bananas baked into the batter.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


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

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 australian pavlova

Australian Pavlova

Good day, mate. This light and airy dessert was named after the ballerina, Anna Pavlova. It's made of a meringue crust that's filled with fluffy whipped cream and fresh fruits.

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 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 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 chocolate wafer ice cream sandwiches

Chocolate Wafer Ice Cream Sandwiches

Easy three-ingredient ice cream sandwiches made with your choice of ice cream, chocolate wafer cookies, and chocolate chips.


Time:   1-2 hours


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 oreo balls

Oreo Balls

Made with chocolate almond bark, Oreo cookies, cream cheese, white almond bark

Method:   stovetop
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 almond bark

Almond Bark

Dark chocolate, white chocolate, with some nuts thrown in. However you decide to make it, the only bad thing about this bark is that it doesn't grow on trees.

Method:   microwave, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cranberry macadamia cookies

Cranberry Macadamia Cookies

Made with dried cranberries, sugar, brown sugar, butter, salt, baking soda, eggs, all-purpose flour, macadamia nuts

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 lemonade frosting

Lemonade Frosting

Get ready to pucker up with this zesty lemonade frosting. Sweet, tangy, and utterly delicious, it's the ideal finishing touch for any cake or cupcake.


Time:   under 30 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 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 classic cheesecake with cinnamon crumb crust

Classic Cheesecake with Cinnamon Crumb Crust

What better way to dress up a simple cheesecake than with a cinnamon-spiced graham cracker crust?

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for sugar free chocolate ice cream

Sugar Free Chocolate Ice Cream

Lower fat and sugar free, yet still creamy and chocolately. A perfect way to indulge and satisfy that sweet tooth, without the guilt.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for marshmallow cream frosting

Marshmallow Cream Frosting

Discover how to make fluffy marshmallow cream frosting with just five simple ingredients. This recipe combines egg whites, sugar, and marshmallow creme for a delightful...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes





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