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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 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 homemade marshmallows

Homemade Marshmallows

Looking for a fun and delicious kitchen project? Try our homemade marshmallows recipe and create fluffy and flavorful treats that are a must-try recipe for any dessert lover.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for brownie pecan pie

Brownie Pecan Pie

It takes a strong character of will to decide that pecan pie can be improved upon. But without it we'd never have this groundbreaking brownie pecan pie in our lives.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


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

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

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recipe for ultimate sugar cookies

Ultimate Sugar Cookies

A classic, soft sugar cookie recipe. Decorate as desired or simply leave plain (they are that good).

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for marshmallow easter eggs

Marshmallow Easter Eggs

Made with Regal Icing, chocolate, flour, unflavored gelatin, water, sugar, salt, vanilla extract

Method:   stovetop
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 bertha's frosting

Bertha's Frosting

Simple ingredients, straightforward method, and irresistible taste. This creamy frosting is perfect for cakes and sweet treats.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for christmas butter cookies

Christmas Butter Cookies

Ever wondered how to make your festivities genuinely sparkle? Try your hand at these buttery cookies; they might just become a seasonal staple.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 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 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 wild blackberry turnovers

Wild Blackberry Turnovers

Made with vanilla extract, baking mix, baking powder, salt, fresh blackberries, cinnamon, butter, sugar, flour

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for holiday gingerbread

Holiday Gingerbread

Made with sugar, egg, all-purpose flour, ground ginger, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, brown sugar, butter, molasses

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


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 homemade blueberry syrup

Homemade Blueberry Syrup

Blueberry syrup is a classic topping on pancakes or waffles, but it also makes a great dessert syrup (try it on pound cake or ice cream).

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for stars and stripes cake

Stars And Stripes Cake

If ever a cake could inspire someone to belt out the Star-Spangled Banner at the top of their lungs, this would be the one. Strawberry stripes, blueberry stars, and one...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for frozen margarita pie with pretzel crust

Frozen Margarita Pie With Pretzel Crust

Love a good margarita? Try this sweet frozen margarita pie made with a salty pretzel crust.


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for dutch peach pie

Dutch Peach Pie

Made with peaches, flour, lemon juice, lemon rind, cinnamon, brown sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 chocolate chip macadamia nut cookies

Chocolate Chip Macadamia Nut Cookies

The perfect combination of sweet, rich chocolate, and buttery nuts makes for a heavenly cookie that is sure to please any sweet tooth.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for heavenly hash bark

Heavenly Hash Bark

Made with spanish peanuts, chocolate almond bark, semisweet chocolate chips, peanut butter, miniature marshmallows, Golden Grahams cereal

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cherry almond chews

Cherry Almond Chews

Made with pecans, shortening, sugar, brown sugar, eggs, almond extract, flour, baking soda, salt, flaked coconut

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for eggnog cream puffs

Eggnog Cream Puffs

Flaky cream puff shells are filled with vanilla pudding that tastes like eggnog. A perfect treat for the holidays!

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream

It's the perfect combination of two classic desserts - cookies and ice cream. Sweet bits of chocolate chip cookie dough are nestled in creamy vanilla ice cream.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for baileys irish cream fudge

Baileys Irish Cream Fudge

This fudge is creamy and full of rich chocolate and Baileys Irish Cream flavor. It's perfect for a party or as a gift.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for vanilla creme brulee

Vanilla Creme Brulee

This classic French dessert is both elegant and easy to make. A rich vanilla custard is topped with a crisp, caramelized sugar coating. Serve it with fresh berries for a special...

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for banana peanut butter ice cream

Banana Peanut Butter Ice Cream

Made with lemon, milk, eggs, sugar, whipping cream, peanut butter, bananas

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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 sour cream dutch apple pie

Sour Cream Dutch Apple Pie

The sour cream in this recipe not only adds a creamy element but it also helps balance the sweetness of the apple filling. The cinnamon sugar crumble on top adds texture and...

Method:   oven
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 kentucky bourbon chocolate pecan pie

Kentucky Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Pie

As if pecan pie wasn't decadent enough, this recipe adds in chocolate and bourbon to the mix. The pie is very rich so make sure to cut the slices thin.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for sage blueberry sundae with sugar cookie crumble

Sage Blueberry Sundae with Sugar Cookie Crumble

Let's get a little adventurous in the kitchen. This fun combination of sage and blueberries with a sprinkle of sugar cookie crumble is definitely going...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for royal icing with meringue powder

Royal Icing With Meringue Powder

Made with confectioners' sugar, meringue powder, water


Time:   under 30 minutes

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 lemon gelato

Lemon Gelato

Homemade gelato makes quite an impression at a dinner party. The duo of lemon zest and juice gives the gelato a terrifically tart flavor, and the egg and cream give it a lush texture.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for chocolate gingerbread cookies

Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies

A unique treat packed with warm spices, cocoa, and chunks of semisweet chocolate. These cookies offer a wonderful texture, combining the chewiness of gingerbread with the...

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for pressure cooker petite pumpkin custards

Pressure Cooker Petite Pumpkin Custards

Make this delicious custard in a fraction of the time by using a pressure cooker!

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for slow cooker batter-topped peach cobbler

Slow Cooker Batter-Topped Peach Cobbler

With sliced peaches on the bottom and peach nectar in the batter, this cobbler gets a fruity double dose. Just imagine a melty scoop of vanilla ice cream on top...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for dessert brandy sauce

Dessert Brandy Sauce

Quick and easy, this brandy sauce requires only a few ingredients to achieve a smooth texture. Ready in about 10 minutes, it pairs well with various desserts.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for berry burst sorbet

Berry Burst Sorbet

A blend of blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries make up this creamy sorbet recipe.


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for slow cooker creme brulee

Slow Cooker Creme Brulee

Creme brulee in the crock pot? It's actually a great way to cook the custardy dessert. Use a kitchen torch or oven broiler to create the signature sugar crust.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for frosty pink lemonade pops

Frosty Pink Lemonade Pops

Pink lemonade gets a hint of extra flavor from cranberry juice in these mouth-watering frozen popsicle treats.


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for american flag pie

American Flag Pie

A patriotic dessert perfect for the Fourth of July or any other patriotic holiday. This pie has a double-crust, with the bottom crust being a traditional pie crust and the top crust...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for pumpkin spice macarons

Pumpkin Spice Macarons

Macarons are French meringue based cookies that are sandwiched together with a sweet filling. This version is made with fall-like pumpkin and spice flavors

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for drunken gingerbread men cupcakes

Drunken Gingerbread Men Cupcakes

Made with candied ginger, rum, spice cake mix, vanilla frosting, ground ginger, gingerbread man cookies

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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





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