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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 pineapple fudge

Pineapple Fudge

Made with vanilla extract, sugar, corn syrup, pineapple, evaporated milk, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for candied kumquats

Candied Kumquats

Made with sugar, kumquats, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for caribbean freeze

Caribbean Freeze

Made with rum, sugar, frozen pineapple juice concentrate, cocoa powder, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 2 hours


recipe for blueberry swirl cheesecake

Blueberry Swirl Cheesecake

Made with blueberry pie filling, cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, eggs, graham cracker pie crust

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for apple crepes

Apple Crepes

These quick and easy crepes are perfect for breakfast or lunch. Made with a lightly sweetened, buttery apple filling.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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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 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 filipino banana rolls (turon)

Filipino Banana Rolls (Turon)

This Filipino plantain treat is a symphony of textures and flavors. The creamy filling contrasts with the crispy fried wrappers, and the sweetness plays alongside the...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for hotel dupont's marzipan pumpkins

Hotel duPont's Marzipan Pumpkins

Made with almond paste, fondant, corn syrup, orange food coloring, powdered sugar


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for waffle cones

Waffle Cones

These sweet and crispy treats are made by forming waffle-like cookies in the shape of cones, resulting in the perfect vehicle for your favorite ice cream or frozen yogurt.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pudding fudgesicles

Pudding Fudgesicles

Homemade popsicles are the way to go in summer. These pudding pops are easy enough to make with your kids, and delicious enough that you might end up some for yourself.


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for sugar cookie squares

Sugar Cookie Squares

Soft and buttery, these vanilla flavored sugar cookie squares are easy to make and perfect for any occasion. A sprinkle of sugar on top adds the perfect finishing touch.

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 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 classic snickerdoodles

Classic Snickerdoodles

Made with salt, sugar, margarine or butter, shortening, eggs, all-purpose flour, cream of tartar, baking soda

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for coconut tapioca pudding

Coconut Tapioca Pudding

This creamy tapioca pudding has a lightly spiced coconut-vanilla flavor. Eat plain or toss with some tropical fruits or berries.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for basic sugar syrup (simple syrup)

Basic Sugar Syrup (Simple Syrup)

Simple syrup is... simple. It's simply made with sugar and water and is used to sweeten cold drinks or cocktails where sugar won't easily dissolve.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 pineapple fluff pie

Pineapple Fluff Pie

Made with graham cracker pie crust, crushed pineapple, lemon pudding mix, frozen whipped topping


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for mini pineapple upside-down cakes

Mini Pineapple Upside-Down Cakes

Made with yellow or pineapple flavored cake mix, crushed pineapple, butter, brown sugar, maraschino cherries

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for pumpkin mousse

Pumpkin Mousse

Why settle for ordinary when you can dazzle your dessert repertoire? Our Pumpkin Mousse offers layers of smooth, spicy, pumpkin prowess with a snappy gingersnap finish.


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for rainbow sherbet pie

Rainbow Sherbet Pie

Made with orange peel, fruit, rainbow sherbet, graham cracker pie crust, whipped topping


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for red white & blue pie

Red White & Blue Pie

Trying to outshine your neighbor's BBQ? This festive red white and blue pie is the edible fireworks you need, minus the mandatory safety lecture.


Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for middle eastern-style figs in syrup

Middle Eastern-Style Figs in Syrup

These Middle Eastern dessert figs are absolutely delightful. Stuffed with walnuts and topped with a sweet blend of vanilla, yogurt, and lemon syrup.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 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 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 walnut shaped cookies

Walnut Shaped Cookies

Made with walnuts, milk, egg yolks, flour, icing sugar, butter, cocoa powder, vanilla extract

Method:   stovetop, 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 ice cream sandwiches

Ice Cream Sandwiches

Rich ice cream in your favorite flavor is sandwiched between homemade soft, cakey chocolate cookies.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for maple spice snaps

Maple Spice Snaps

Made with shortening, maple syrup, egg, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, ginger, ground cloves, sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cinna munchy crunchy squares

Cinna Munchy Crunchy Squares

Made with Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal, margarine or butter, miniature marshmallows, ground cinnamon

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for french strawberry tart

French Strawberry Tart

Made with whipping cream, buttermilk baking mix, orange peel, margarine or butter, strawberries, water, orange juice, sugar, cornstarch

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 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 yogurt popsicles

Yogurt Popsicles

Your flavors, shapes, and colors are endless while creating these fun-loving popsicles. Yogurt provides a healthy alternative. Mix with any fruit, freeze and enjoy.


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 chocolate popsicles

Chocolate Popsicles

These chocolate popsicles are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. With their creamy texture and melt-in-your-mouth flavor, chocolate popsicles are a must-have for any chocolate lover.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for wild blueberry scones

Wild Blueberry Scones

Made with milk, butter, salt, wild blueberries, flour, sugar, baking powder

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 fourth of july cheesecake

Fourth Of July Cheesecake

Not only is this cheesecake patriotic but it's also a lower fat dessert so you can indulge without guilt!

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for low carb praline pumpkin pie

Low Carb Praline Pumpkin Pie

Made with butter, pecans, salt, ground cinnamon, pumpkin pie filling, sugar substitute, pumpkin pie spice

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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


recipe for mounds candy bar brownies

Mounds Candy Bar Brownies

Love a Mounds candy bar? Try them baked into these from-scratch brownies for a real treat.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for vodka-infused watermelon

Vodka-Infused Watermelon

Vodka-infused watermelon is a delicious and refreshing summertime treat! This boozy treat is perfect for picnics, BBQs, or any outdoor gathering.


Time:   over 5 hours

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 habanero salt water taffy

Habanero Salt Water Taffy

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for pumpkin caramel custard

Pumpkin Caramel Custard

A decadent, creamy dessert that is perfect for special occasions. It has the classic custard flavors of eggs, milk and nutmeg with the added sweetness of caramel and pumpkin.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for date nut pinwheel cookies

Date Nut Pinwheel Cookies

Made with dates, water, pecans, sugar, vanilla, brown sugar, butter, eggs, cinnamon, flour

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for mini pumpkin cheesecakes

Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes

The tasty offspring of muffins and cheesecake. Creamy pumpkin cheesecake on top of a nutty pecan crust, all in cute little bite-sized morsels that will disappear before you...

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for grandma's secret pie crust

Grandma's Secret Pie Crust

Have you wondered why Grandma's pies always tasted so good? Well, here's her secret recipe for the perfect pie crust.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 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





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