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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 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 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 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 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 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

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recipe for halloween black cat cookies

Halloween Black Cat Cookies

These Halloween black cat cake mix cookies are a fun and festive way to celebrate the season. The playful whiskers and pointy ears make them an irresistible addition to any...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chocolate leaves

Chocolate Leaves

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

Method:   microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for stained glass cookies

Stained Glass Cookies

Made with salt, baking powder, Lifesavers candy, sugar, shortening or butter, vanilla extract, eggs, flour

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for apricot-pecan cookies

Apricot-Pecan Cookies

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

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 mocha pecan balls

Mocha Pecan Balls

Sweet sugar cookie balls mixed with cocoa powder, espresso, and pecans.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for chocolate marshmallow slices

Chocolate Marshmallow Slices

Made with nuts, semisweet chocolate chips, butter or margarine, miniature marshmallows

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 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

recipe for chocolate clay

Chocolate Clay

Chocolate chips and corn syrup are all you need to make this "clay" that can be formed into flowers, bows, or whatever other decorations you can dream up for your desserts.

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for make your own pomegranate molasses

Make Your Own Pomegranate Molasses

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

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 good old fashioned sweet potato pie

Good Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Pie

It's like your grandma's sweet potato pie recipe met a gourmet chef - sweet, spiced, and everything nice, minus the lecture on using your phone too much at the...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for old fashioned snow ice cream

Old Fashioned Snow Ice Cream

If you're looking for a fun dessert that captures the essence of winter, this snow ice cream is the perfect choice. With just a few ingredients, including clean snow, it's...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pressure cooker banana pudding

Pressure Cooker Banana Pudding

Made with water, vanilla extract, rum, banana, egg yolks, egg, sugar, half and half, sweetened condensed milk, sour cream

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for almond paste marzipan

Almond Paste Marzipan

Think marzipan is just for the pros? Think again. With this simple recipe, you can craft your own and make any dessert feel like a work of art.


Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for easy caramels

Easy Caramels

If you're in the mood for a sweet treat, these easy caramels are sure to satisfy your cravings. Made with just four simple ingredients, these caramels are quick and easy to prepare.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 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 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 kolacky

Kolacky

Made with water, butter, cream cheese, vanilla extract, flour, salt, fruit spread, egg

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


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 shoofly pie

Shoofly Pie

Made with pie crust, molasses, flour, brown sugar, shortening, baking soda, water, corn syrup

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 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 haystack no bake cookies

Haystack No Bake Cookies

Made with chow mein noodles, butterscotch, chocolate, or peanut butter chips, peanut butter, peanuts

Method:   microwave
Time:   over 5 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 streusel cream cheese cake

Streusel Cream Cheese Cake

Made with eggs, salt, flour, baking powder, cream cheese, egg, sugar, vanilla extract

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for dark or white chocolate ganache

Dark Or White Chocolate Ganache

Calling all chocoholics: whether you're team dark chocolate or team white, this ganache recipe has your sweet tooth covered in luxe perfection.

Method:   stovetop
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 triple chocolate chunk cookies

Triple Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Rich chocolate cookies are packed full with white chocolate and semisweet chocolate chunks.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for spiced banana ice cream

Spiced Banana Ice Cream

Made with banana, vanilla bean, white pepper, heavy cream, whole milk, brown sugar, cinnamon stick, star anise, nutmeg, cardamom

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 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 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 low sugar double fudge balls

Low Sugar Double Fudge Balls

A lower sugar chocolatey treat. You can make your own powdered sugar replacement by processing a sugar substitute like Splenda in the blender.


Time:   1-2 hours

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 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 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 slow cooker raspberry fudge brownies

Slow Cooker Raspberry Fudge Brownies

These slow cooker chocolate raspberry brownies are absolutely decadent. Made from scratch using simple ingredients and cooked to perfection in canning jars in the...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


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 chewy pecan cookies

Chewy Pecan Cookies

These aren't just any cookies; they're chewy pecan masterpieces. Packed with oats, raisins, and a kick of spices, they're a rebel in cookie form.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for pumpkin spice cake balls

Pumpkin Spice Cake Balls

There seems to be pumpkin spice everything these days so why not cake balls? Tender pumpkin spice cake mixed with cream cheese frosting and wrapped in a candy coating....

Method:   stovetop, oven
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 chocolate bark candy

Chocolate Bark Candy

Easy chocolate bark. Just stir your favorite add-ins into the melted chocolate coating (white, dark, milk, etc) and let harden in desired shapes.


Time:   under 30 minutes

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





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