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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 moonbeam cookies

Moonbeam Cookies

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

Method:   oven, microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for no added sugar peach sorbet

No Added Sugar Peach Sorbet

No sugar added, no sugar needed. The natural sweetness from peaches and creaminess from milk makes an effortless two-ingredient dessert.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for lavender sugar

Lavender Sugar

Subtly flavored sugars like this lavender-infused variety are a wonderful way to add fragrant notes to foods and beverages.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for yogurt chiffon mini-tarts

Yogurt Chiffon Mini-Tarts

Made with fruit-flavored yogurt, water, gelatin, cream cheese, vanilla wafers


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for christmas peanut butter balls

Christmas Peanut Butter Balls

Whip up some Christmas peanut butter balls with creamy peanut butter and chocolate chips in a few simple steps. These treats mix, chill, and are ready to be enjoyed...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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recipe for chocolate penuche

Chocolate Penuche

Made with brown sugar, sugar, heavy whipping cream, molasses, unsweetened chocolate, vanilla extract, butter, nuts

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 brown sugar peach ice cream

Brown Sugar Peach Ice Cream

If you like peach pie, you'll love this ice cream! A wonderful mixture of peaches, brown sugar, and cream are frozen into a delightful treat.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for fudgy butterscotch icing

Fudgy Butterscotch Icing

Made with brown sugar, butter, evaporated milk, salt, vanilla extract, baking powder

Method:   stovetop
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 butterscotch cake with creamy frosting

Butterscotch Cake With Creamy Frosting

Made with brown sugar, cream cheese, Cool Whip, yellow cake mix, butterscotch pudding mix, eggs, water, vegetable oil

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for delicious banana cookies

Delicious Banana Cookies

Made with vanilla or banana flavoring, salt, bananas, butter, brown sugar, egg whites, oats, flour, milk, baking soda

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 french vanilla buttercream

French Vanilla Buttercream

French buttercream is made with boiled sugar, not confectioners' sugar. This vanilla infused frosting has a rich buttery taste and texture.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for clover crispies

Clover Crispies

Made with green sprinkles, butter, green food coloring, marshmallows, peppermint extract, crispy rice cereal, white candy coating

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 watermelon ice cream

Watermelon Ice Cream

This flavor is often overlooked in favor of more traditional options like chocolate or vanilla, but that's a mistake. Watermelon ice cream is light, fruity, and downright...


Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for cake balls

Cake Balls

Get creative in the kitchen with this fun recipe for cake balls. These bite-sized treats can be made with any flavor of cake and frosting, and decorated in a variety of ways to fit any...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for party peanut butter mousse

Party Peanut Butter Mousse

A fluffy cream cheese and peanut butter mousse topped with a rich chocolate ganache and chocolate shavings.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for bunuelos de viento

Bunuelos De Viento

Ready to try your hand at something a bit different? Bunuelos de viento are light, crispy, and undeniably satisfying, perfect for those adventurous home cooks who want to step...

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for white chocolate pistachio cheesecake

White Chocolate Pistachio Cheesecake

Made with chocolate cookie crumbs, butter, cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, almond extract, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for syllabub

Syllabub

Syllabub is a traditional English dessert. It is made with a combination of cream, sugar, and wine, sherry, or brandy, which are whipped together to create a rich and indulgent dessert.


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for pumpkin cheesecake with sour cream topping

Pumpkin Cheesecake With Sour Cream Topping

Made with graham cracker crumbs, sugar, butter, cream cheese, brown sugar, solid-pack pumpkin, cornstarch, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for irish dream pie

Irish Dream Pie

Made with pie crust, chocolate, heavy cream, butter, brewed coffee, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, mascarpone cheese, Irish cream liqueur

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for parmigiano-reggiano ice cream with balsamic vinegar

Parmigiano-Reggiano Ice Cream With Balsamic Vinegar

Not your typical ice cream flavor. This savory ice cream works well as a dessert or appetizer for those looking for a non-sweet dish.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for colorful christmas macaroons

Colorful Christmas Macaroons

Made with candied cherries, shredded coconut, sugar, flour, salt, egg whites, vanilla or almond extract

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for creme brulee with white chocolate liqueur

Creme Brulee With White Chocolate Liqueur

Creme brulee is already a creamy and rich dessert, but add a splash of white chocolate liqueur and it reaches decadent status.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 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 polvorones (powder cookies)

Polvorones (Powder Cookies)

Made with vanilla extract, butter, confectioners' sugar, flour

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours


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 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 brownie mix candy topped pizza

Brownie Mix Candy Topped Pizza

Turn a package of brownie mix into a dessert pizza that everyone will love.

Method:   microwave, oven
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 italian fig cookies

Italian Fig Cookies

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

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 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 candy cane ice cream

Candy Cane Ice Cream

A quick and easy Christmas dessert. Just mix softened vanilla ice cream, peppermint extract, and crushed candy canes together and refreeze.

Method:   microwave
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chocolate mint leaves

Chocolate Mint Leaves

Another fun holiday garnish idea! Simply melt chocolate and spread on fresh mint leaves. Once the chocolate sets you can remove the mint and they are ready to use.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for marshmallow easter bunnies & chicks

Marshmallow Easter Bunnies & Chicks

Made with colored sugar, flavoring & color, plain gelatin, water, sugar, invert sugar, corn syrup, vanilla extract

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for peppermint rock candy

Peppermint Rock Candy

Made with powdered sugar, green food coloring, sugar, corn syrup, water, salt, oil of peppermint

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 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 spiced crackle cookies with crystallized ginger

Spiced Crackle Cookies With Crystallized Ginger

Made with white pepper, butter, sugar, molasses, egg, all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, ground ginger, cinnamon

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for pfeffernusse

Pfeffernusse

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


recipe for valentine meringue hearts

Valentine Meringue Hearts

Made with strawberries, egg whites, vanilla extract, cream of tartar, salt, sugar, red food coloring, vanilla ice cream

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for barbara bush's lemon bars

Barbara Bush's Lemon Bars

Made with baking powder, sugar, margarine, confectioners' sugar, all-purpose flour, lemon juice, lemons, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for light and easy crepes suzette

Light And Easy Crepes Suzette

These easy crepes suzette are lower in fat and calories than the traditional version. They are made with low fat milk and egg substitute and topped with a sweet orange...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for 4th of july apple pie

4th Of July Apple Pie

A classic American dessert - made from scratch

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for confetti cupcakes

Confetti Cupcakes

Sprinkles always make things more fun, and these confetti cupcakes are no exception. A simple cupcake is elevated with the addition of colorful little candies.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for crunchy caramel apple pie

Crunchy Caramel Apple Pie

Made with pastry crust, sugar, flour, ground cinnamon, salt, apples, pecans, caramel topping, brown sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours





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