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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 exquisite white cupcakes with delicate icing

Exquisite White Cupcakes With Delicate Icing

There's nothing a cupcake can't fix. Especially, this fluffy batter made with brown sugar, vanilla and almond extract.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for quick snow cones

Quick Snow Cones

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

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


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 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

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recipe for wine soaked bittersweet chocolate covered cherries

Wine Soaked Bittersweet Chocolate Covered Cherries

Wine, cherries, and chocolate? Hard to pick a trifecta of more romantic ingredients.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for gluten-free almond meringue drops

Gluten-Free Almond Meringue Drops

A guilt-free treat. With a hint of almond flavor, these meringue drops are a tasty and gluten-free option for any occasion.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for ibarra mexican chocolate chip cookies

Ibarra Mexican Chocolate Chip Cookies

These Mexican-style cookies are made with a rich chocolate that is blended with spices like cinnamon and black pepper to give them a deep, complex flavor.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for crackle-top molasses cookies

Crackle-Top Molasses Cookies

Made with vegetable oil, molasses, egg, all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for dark chocolate red beet cupcakes

Dark Chocolate Red Beet Cupcakes

Vegetables in cupcakes? The beets add rich red color to these dark chocolate delights.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for luscious lemon meringue pie

Luscious Lemon Meringue Pie

From the freshly made pie pastry, to the sweet-tart lemon filling, to the egg white meringue on top, you can't go wrong with a pie made from scratch.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for date nut chocolate fudge

Date Nut Chocolate Fudge

Made with flaked coconut, pitted dates, unsweetened baking chocolate, evaporated milk, pecans


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for pistachio macarons

Pistachio Macarons

Macarons are light little sandwich style cookies. These sweet treats have a light pistachio flavor both in the cookie and the white chocolate filling.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 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 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 'n spice profiteroles

Chocolate 'n Spice Profiteroles

These delicate profiteroles are filled with a creamy coffee flavored filling and topped with a rich coffee liqueur chocolate sauce.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for blackberry upside down cake

Blackberry Upside Down Cake

Made with salt, milk, brown sugar, butter, blackberries, margarine or butter, sugar, eggs, flour, baking powder

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for pumpkin cheesecake with bourbon sour cream topping

Pumpkin Cheesecake With Bourbon Sour Cream Topping

Mix a classic favorite with something a little unexpected, and you've got yourself a show-stopping dessert. This pumpkin cheesecake, complete with...

Method:   oven
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

recipe for sno cones

Sno Cones

Making sweetened shaved ice is pretty brilliant, and the syrup flavors like scratch-made raspberry beat store-bought every day of the week.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for red chile chocolate souffle

Red Chile Chocolate Souffle

Souffles might sound intimidating, but don't sweat it. With a little chocolate magic and a touch of spice, you'll have a show-stopping dessert that's surprisingly simple to...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for double coconut ice cream

Double Coconut Ice Cream

Made with desiccated coconut, milk, coconut milk, egg yolks, sugar, cream

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for chocolate leaves

Chocolate Leaves

Made with shortening, non-toxic leaves, semisweet chocolate chips

Method:   microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for caramelized banana cheesecake

Caramelized Banana Cheesecake

Made with pecan, butter, brown sugar, bananas, rum, cream cheese, sugar, eggs, sour cream, heavy cream

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for no-bake pumpkin cheesecake

No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake

Made with graham cracker crust, cream cheese, pumpkin, sugar, pumpkin pie spice, whipped topping


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for petone martha's date scone

Petone Martha's Date Scone

Made with self-rising flour, vanilla extract, eggs, dates, water, cream, honey

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for chocolate caramel fudge

Chocolate Caramel Fudge

Say hello to the easiest, yummiest chocolate caramel fudge ever. It's a no-fuss, all-flavor kind of treat that's perfect for sharing.. or not. We won't judge.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for black-bottom raspberry cheesecake

Black-Bottom Raspberry Cheesecake

The black bottom brownie layer of this dessert is topped with a sweet layer of raspberries and then covered with a creamy cheesecake batter before baking.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for grilled pineapple slices

Grilled Pineapple Slices

The sweetness of the pineapple and brown sugar pairs perfectly with the smoky flavor of the grill, making for a truly irresistible summer appetizer or dessert.

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for chocolate mousse with chipotle caramel sauce

Chocolate Mousse With Chipotle Caramel Sauce

Made with whipping cream, dark chocolate, brewed espresso or strong coffee, rum, butter, gelatin powder, sugar, water

Method:   microwave, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cocoa mocha rum sorbet

Cocoa Mocha Rum Sorbet

This recipe combines the rich flavors of chocolate and coffee with sweet boozy rum. This sorbet is sure to please any chocoholic or coffee-lover!

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for chocolate toffee trifle

Chocolate Toffee Trifle

Made with chocolate cake mix, frozen nondairy whipped topping, chocolate pudding mix, chocolate covered toffee candy bars

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for candy filled cookies

Candy Filled Cookies

Made with candy bars, vanilla extract, egg yolk, all-purpose flour, salt, baking soda, butter, brown sugar, sugar, egg

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for pecan pralines

Pecan Pralines

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chocolate cream cheese cupcakes

Chocolate Cream Cheese Cupcakes

Made with semisweet chocolate chips, egg, Swiss chocolate cake mix, cream cheese, sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for crustless chocolate raspberry cheesecake

Crustless Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake

Made with chocolate wafer cookies, semisweet chocolate, cream cheese, raspberry fruit spread, whipped topping, water, raspberries

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for lattice rhubarb pie

Lattice Rhubarb Pie

Lattice rhubarb pie is a classic dessert that features a lattice top made of strips of pastry. The filling can be made with fresh or frozen rhubarb.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for red velvet cheesecake

Red Velvet Cheesecake

Made with cream cheese, sugar, eggs, cocoa powder, sour cream, buttermilk, vanilla extract, white vinegar, red food coloring

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours


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 easy fruit pizza

Easy Fruit Pizza

It may look like a pizza, but don't be fooled. With a sugar cookie crust and a maple cream cheese topping, this creation is dessert all the way. Use your favorite fruits to change it...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for caramel cream frosting

Caramel Cream Frosting

This smooth, creamy, and flavorful caramel cream frosting is ideal for dressing up cakes, cupcakes, or any baked treats, offering a homemade touch of luxury.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for profiteroles with chocolate sauce

Profiteroles With Chocolate Sauce

Homemade profiteroles are a bit of work, but boy are they worth it. The pastries and decadent chocolate sauce are too perfect to mess with, but you can switch up the...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for eggnog pots de creme

Eggnog Pots De Creme

Indulge in the holiday spirit with these eggnog pots De creme. A creamy, dreamy dessert that's like eggnog in a fancier outfit. Perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for crisp sugar cookies

Crisp Sugar Cookies

These sugar cookies are a deliciously sweet treat. These buttery, crispy cookies are perfect for dunking in your morning coffee or enjoying with a scoop of ice cream after dinner.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for almond butter brownies

Almond Butter Brownies

Made with coconut, almond butter, sugar, eggs, almond extract, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for apple crumble pie

Apple Crumble Pie

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

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for bake sale lemon bars

Bake Sale Lemon Bars

Made with lemon juice, powdered sugar, butter or margarine, eggs, sugar, flour

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for pina colada cheesecake

Pina Colada Cheesecake

Made with vanilla wafer crumbs or graham cracker crumbs, coconut flakes, butter, cream cheese, coconut cream, sugar, crushed pineapple, rum, vanilla extract

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for ginger ice cream

Ginger Ice Cream

Little bits of crystallized ginger are mixed into a creamy vanilla-flavored homemade ice cream.


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cranberry orange biscotti

Cranberry Orange Biscotti

Made with sugar, brown sugar, margarine or butter, orange peel, eggs, all-purpose flour, baking powder, dried cranberries, almonds

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours





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