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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 penuche fudge with nuts

Penuche Fudge With Nuts

Made with nuts, brown sugar, sugar, half and half, corn syrup, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 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 snickerdoodle ice cream

Snickerdoodle Ice Cream

The warm spice flavors of snickerdoodle cookies in a rich and creamy ice cream.


Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for ginger refrigerator cookies

Ginger Refrigerator Cookies

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

recipe for blueberry cheesecake ice cream

Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream

Cream cheese in this ice cream gives it a rich cheesecake-like flavor and creamy texture.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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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 elf belly buttons

Elf Belly Buttons

Vibrant cookies using a simple mixture of shortening and flavored gelatin. Roll them in granulated sugar for a sweet, textured finish, and top with your choice of red hot cinnamon or...

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for vanilla fudge cheesecake

Vanilla Fudge Cheesecake

When it's time for cheesecake, it's no time for compromise. This magnificent marbleized vanilla fudge dessert does nothing of the sort. The only compromise is having to share...

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

Polvorones (Powder Cookies)

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

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 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 cathedral windows

Cathedral Windows

Made with margarine, chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, colored mini marshmallows, grated coconut

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for fig ice cream

Fig Ice Cream

Made with vanilla extract, milk, egg yolks, heavy cream, figs, lemon juice, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for banana lumpia

Banana Lumpia

Made with oil, jack fruit, bananas, sugar and cinnamon, lumpia wrappers

Method:   stovetop, deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for rainbow sherbet pie

Rainbow Sherbet Pie

This rainbow sherbet pie has a layer of sherbet topped with fluffy whipped cream in a crisp graham cracker crust. Easy to assemble and freeze. Perfect for summer gatherings or a...


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for peppermint candy

Peppermint Candy

Made with red food coloring, peppermint extract, confectioners' sugar, corn syrup, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for barbara bush's chocolate chip cookies

Barbara Bush's Chocolate Chip Cookies

Made with flour, baking soda, salt, butter, brown sugar, sugar, egg, water, vanilla extract

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for fresh blueberry and lemon parfait

Fresh Blueberry And Lemon Parfait

Delicious and light, it's a perfect sweet treat. The blueberries combined with the tart lemon pudding and sweetness of the gingersnap cookies makes this dish really...


Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for lemon tassies

Lemon Tassies

Made with sugar, eggs, cream cheese, butter, flour, lemon juice

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for french fried ice cream with cinnamon-fudge sauce

French Fried Ice Cream With Cinnamon-Fudge Sauce

Vanilla ice cream coated in graham cracker crumbs and almonds, then fried until golden brown. Serve topped with a Mexican-style cinnamon-fudge sauce for...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for blueberry cobbler

Blueberry Cobbler

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


recipe for best white chocolate butterscotch cookies

Best White Chocolate Butterscotch Cookies

Made with butterscotch chips, pecans, flour, baking soda, salt, butter, brown sugar, eggs, molasses, vanilla extract

Method:   oven
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 pistachio cake with white chocolate buttercream

Pistachio Cake With White Chocolate Buttercream

Made with egg whites, pistachio nuts, orange peel, sugar, all-purpose flour, egg yolks, milk, white baking bars, vanilla extract, almond extract

Method:   oven, 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 funnel cakes

Funnel Cakes

Made with egg, milk, sugar, flour, salt, baking powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chocolate fruit kabobs

Chocolate Fruit Kabobs

To create these tasty treats, all you need to do is dip fruit in melted chocolate, and then skewer them onto wooden skewers for a fun and easy way to enjoy your favorite fruits.

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 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 purple party cupcakes

Purple Party Cupcakes

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


recipe for low carb sugar cookies

Low Carb Sugar Cookies

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

recipe for mix-n-match juice-yogurt parfaits

Mix-N-Match Juice-Yogurt Parfaits

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

recipe for english trifle

English Trifle

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


recipe for icarus restaurant's rhubarb fool

Icarus Restaurant's Rhubarb Fool

Made with heavy cream, vanilla bean, rhubarb, sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 lemonade cheesecake parfaits

Lemonade Cheesecake Parfaits

A light and delicious summer dessert. The different layers provide distinct textures that make eating this a very palatable experience!

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for walnut penuche

Walnut Penuche

Made with walnuts, vanilla extract, brown sugar, sugar, corn syrup, milk, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 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 candied kumquats

Candied Kumquats

Made with sugar, kumquats, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

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 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 candy bar rice krispy squares

Candy Bar Rice Krispy Squares

Made with caramel coated candy bars, rice krispies, butter, milk chocolate chips, nuts

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 baileys irish cream truffles

Baileys Irish Cream Truffles

These truffles are rich and creamy with a hint of Irish cream flavor. They are perfect for the holidays or any time you want to indulge your sweet tooth.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for chocolate mexican wedding cookies

Chocolate Mexican Wedding Cookies

Imagine soft, chocolatey morsels that melt in your mouth with a dash of nutty flavor. These chocolate Mexican wedding cookies are here to make your snack time feel...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chocolate leaves

Chocolate Leaves

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

Method:   microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for frozen key lime pie

Frozen Key Lime Pie

Made with graham cracker crumbs, butter, egg yolks, sugar, sweetened condensed milk, lime zest, key lime juice

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours





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