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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 fresh citrus sauce

Fresh Citrus Sauce

Made with Grand Marnier, sugar, cornstarch, orange rind, lemon rind, orange juice, lemon juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for carrot cake cookies

Carrot Cake Cookies

Carrot cake is a beloved American dessert. Carrot cake cookies with cream cheese filling are a delicious way to enjoy this classic flavor combination in a portable, bite-sized...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for peach gelato

Peach Gelato

Made with peaches, sugar, mascarpone, creme fraiche or yogurt


Time:   2-5 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 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

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recipe for almond rhubarb pastry

Almond Rhubarb Pastry

Made with salt, shortening, eggs, milk, sugar, quick-cooking tapioca, rhubarb, butter or margarine

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for lemony passover cheesecake

Lemony Passover Cheesecake

Lemon zest and juice give the sweet, creamy cheesecake filling a bright dose of citrus, perfectly balanced by the nutty pecan and almond cookie crust.

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 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 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 apple blossom pie

Apple Blossom Pie

Freshly sliced apples cooked until tender and mixed with spices create a warm blend inside a crisp pie crust. A simple recipe for a homemade dessert that can be served right out of...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 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 caramel pecan pumpkin pie

Caramel Pecan Pumpkin Pie

Made with brown sugar, flour, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, pumpkin puree, eggs, evaporated milk, maple flavoring

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for no added sugar peach sorbet

No Added Sugar Peach Sorbet

No sugar added, no sugar needed. The natural sweetness from peaches and creaminess from milk makes an effortless two-ingredient dessert.


Time:   under 30 minutes

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 amish apple fritters

Amish Apple Fritters

Made with cooking apples, brown sugar, milk, lemon juice, flour, sugar, cinnamon, salt, eggs, lemon

Method:   oven, electric skillet/wok
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for spiced coffee caramel frosting

Spiced Coffee Caramel Frosting

This coffee caramel frosting is a delicious way to top your favorite cakes and cupcakes. The rich flavor of the espresso and cinnamon make this frosting perfect for any...

Method:   stovetop
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 sugar free sour cream linzer cookies

Sugar Free Sour Cream Linzer Cookies

Mimicking the Linzer torte, these sugar-free cookies are made with flour and ground almonds and filled with sweet preserves.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

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 christmas peanut butter balls

Christmas Peanut Butter Balls

Whip up some Christmas peanut butter balls with creamy peanut butter and chocolate chips in a few simple steps. These treats mix, chill, and are ready to be enjoyed...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 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 orange buttercream frosting

Orange Buttercream Frosting

Fluffy orange frosting with a light citrus flavor. Perfect for frosting cakes or cupcakes.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for miniature pecan pies

Miniature Pecan Pies

Pecan pies are very rich which is why these miniature versions are the perfect size. You get all the flavor of pecan pie in a smaller package.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for vanilla doughnuts

Vanilla Doughnuts

Even a bad doughnut (is there such a thing?) is pretty irresistible, let alone this vanilla variety. This recipe leaves the topping all up to you. So many options, so many doughnuts...


Time:   under 30 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 frosted pecan squares

Frosted Pecan Squares

Made with pecans, salt, brown sugar, margarine or butter, egg, vanilla extract, milk, all-purpose flour, baking soda

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 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 strawberry cream pie

Strawberry Cream Pie

Made with graham cracker crumb crust, Cool Whip, strawberries, vanilla pudding mix, sour cream, milk, orange or lemon rind


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for pumpkin cheesecake with bourbon sour cream topping

Pumpkin Cheesecake With Bourbon Sour Cream Topping

Mix a classic favorite with something a little unexpected, and you've got yourself a show-stopping dessert. This pumpkin cheesecake, complete with...

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for basic peanut butter easter eggs

Basic Peanut Butter Easter Eggs

Made with semisweet chocolate chips, butter, peanut butter, powdered sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 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 slow cooker sweet dark and crunchy nougats

Slow Cooker Sweet Dark and Crunchy Nougats

Made with dark chocolate, honey roasted peanuts, animal cracker cookies, sugar

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

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 country three berry pie

Country Three Berry Pie

The combination of strawberries, blueberries and raspberries make this pie extra tasty

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for marshmallow peeps cupcakes

Marshmallow Peeps Cupcakes

Made with jelly beans, white cake mix, frosting, coconut, green food coloring, Marshmallow Peeps

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 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 chocolate irish cream cheesecake

Chocolate Irish Cream Cheesecake

There are good cheesecakes, and there are great cheesecakes. Good cheesecakes often focus on the filling and forget the crust, but great ones like this Irish cream...

Method:   oven
Time:   over 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 fourth of july parfait

Fourth Of July Parfait

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


Time:   under 30 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 pina colada popsicles

Pina Colada Popsicles

There's hardly a more tropical duo than pineapple and coconut, but a third fruit is actually the key to these summer pops. Blending bananas into the mix makes these treats extra...


Time:   2-5 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 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 frosted pineapple cookies

Frosted Pineapple Cookies

Made with brown sugar, crushed pineapple, vanilla extract, eggs, flour, soda, salt, baking powder, walnuts

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for crackling frosted grapes

Crackling Frosted Grapes

Made with egg white, seedless grapes, sugar


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for sage blueberry sundae with sugar cookie crumble

Sage Blueberry Sundae with Sugar Cookie Crumble

Made with vanilla ice cream, flour, blueberries, lemon, sage, sugar, butter


Time:   under 30 minutes

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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