Desserts

What better flavor to capture summer than fresh melon, and what better way than gelato to make it into a warm-weather treat. These colorful scoops are ultra-easy in the ice cream...


Time:   2-5 hours

Made with habanero chile, sugar, corn syrup, water, salt, glycerin, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

If your guests need a reason to love your Butterfinger-infused ice cream, then you need to examine your social circle! This ice cream is creamy with chunks of Butterfinger candy...


Time:   2-5 hours

Made with pecan, pecans, flour, butter or margarine, sweetened condensed milk, semisweet chocolate chips, vanilla extract

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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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

Alright, let's bake some nutmeg spritz cookies! They're buttery and creamy, plus the nutmeg gives them a real kick that's hard to resist - just roll, press, and watch them bake.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Take advantage of those seasonal summer blueberries and make a skillet-baked cobbler. Hot cobbler with melty vanilla ice cream is a true thing of beauty.

Method:   oven
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

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

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with apples, cranberries, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar, all-purpose flour

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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

Method:   microwave
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with non-stick cooking spray, egg yolk, sweetened condensed milk, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, butter, sugar, egg, lemon zest

Method:   oven, microwave
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with vanilla extract, sweetened condensed milk, butter or margarine, chocolate chips, fudge brownie mix, mint chocolate chip ice cream, frozen whipped topping, maraschino...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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

Made with butter, pie shell, sugar, cornstarch, salt, egg yolks, milk, vanilla extract, whipped cream

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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

Made with salt, gluten-free flour, eggs, butter or margarine, unsweetened baking chocolate, semisweet baking chocolate, sugar, vanilla

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with cinnamon, margarine, pie pastry, water, buttery round crackers, cream of tartar, sugar, lemon juice, lemon

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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 semisweet chocolate chips, butter, peanut butter, powdered sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Pumpkin fudge is a delicious treat that's easy to make at home. Made with just a few simple ingredients, this rich and creamy fudge is perfect for gift-giving.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with fruit jam or jelly, salt, flour, brown sugar, butter, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, egg

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with sugar, Irish soda bread, butter, eggs, brown sugar, raisins, heavy cream, semi sweet chocolate, egg yolks

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

These cupcakes are so easy and fun! You can use other colored soft drink mix in place of the purple, if desired.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with mint leaves or lemon balm, fresh red raspberries, cream cheese, powdered sugar, whipping cream, lemon juice, fresh blueberries


Time:   under 30 minutes

These delicate little sugar cookies are the perfect treat for anyone watching their carb intake. The perfect snack or dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth without ruining your...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Why not flip your cake-making routine upside down? With a tart and sweet combo of cranberries and walnuts, this cake will make any gathering feel a little more...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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

These time-honored sugar cookies never go out of style. This is a soft and flavorful recipe to have on hand for any occasion.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

These yogurt parfaits are as tasty as they are pretty. Fruit juice and unflavored gelatin lets you put your own twist on Jell-O; creamy yogurt and real fruit finish...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

When you're in the peak of peach season you'd better take advantage. This compote is fantastic for summery desserts and even an add-in for salsas to give them a sweet and fruity peach...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

The cookies are thin and crispy, with a subtle ginger flavor that comes through beautifully. Enjoy them on their own or with a cup of tea or coffee.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

What's better than brownies? Bite-sized brownies dipped in melted chocolate, of course! Feel free to dress them up further with chopped nuts, sprinkles, or drizzles of...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

A layered trifle topped with fresh fruit is hard to beat for presentation. Especially when made with a homemade vanilla custard between layers of angel food cake and preserves.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

The free-form flaky crust has fresh rosemary and parmesan cheese and the filling is made with fresh apples, apple butter, sour cream, and more fresh rosemary.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

This raspberry sauce can be made with either fresh or frozen raspberries. It is also a great way to dress up classic desserts like ice cream sundaes and cheesecakes.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with watermelon, fresh or canned fruit


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with apple jelly, blueberries, raspberries, refrigerated sugar cookie dough, cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon peel

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with walnuts, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, butter, milk, vanilla extract

Method:   microwave
Time:   1-2 hours

An elegant layered dessert with a base of vanilla ice cream, a decadent chocolate cherry filling, and topped with colorful whipped cream. Perfectly chilled for a summer barbecue or...


Time:   over 5 hours

Made with chocolate, walnuts, butter, sweetened condensed milk, egg, all-purpose flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, salt, semisweet chocolate chips

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

No-bake French silk pie comes together quickly and easily. Just beat together all the ingredients and chill in a pie shell.


Time:   2-5 hours

Candy cane bark combines the sweet, rich flavor of white chocolate with the refreshing crunch of candy canes, making it a perfect treat for the holiday season.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with salt, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, black walnuts or pecans

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Black rice cooked with coconut milk makes a creamy rice pudding that's absolutely stunning with some bright strawberries or fresh mango slices alongside.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

This recipe is for old-fashioned pumpkin fudge, a delicious and easy to make treat perfect for fall. This recipe requires a candy thermometer, so be sure to have one on hand...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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