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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 best butterscotch brownies ever

Best Butterscotch Brownies Ever

Made with nuts, vanilla extract, brown sugar, butter, eggs, flour, baking powder, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for easy strawberry-rhubarb pie

Easy Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie

Tart rhubarb is a perfect match for sweet, juicy strawberries in this delicious pie. Fresh. From scratch. And super easy. Can't beat that!

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for copycat marie callender's sour cream and blueberry pie

Copycat Marie Callender's Sour Cream And Blueberry Pie

Blueberry and apple filling, infused with the tartness of lemon juice, provides a stellar complement to a sweet, creamy topping. It's like pie a...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for old fashioned cream cheese fudge

Old Fashioned Cream Cheese Fudge

Step back in time with this old fashioned cream cheese fudge. It's a creamy, nutty throwback that proves the best recipes are timeless.


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for hershey's syrup brownies

Hershey's Syrup Brownies

The ultimate brownie, made with Hershey's syrup

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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recipe for amish custard pie

Amish Custard Pie

The rich and creamy filling is made with milk, eggs, sugar, flour, and nutmeg, and is baked in a flaky pie shell. A sprinkle of nutmeg adds the perfect finishing touch to this dish.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for caramel icing

Caramel Icing

This caramel icing is dangerously quick and easy to make. Four ingredients and minutes later you've got a decadent option for icing doughnuts, topping cupcakes, or licking straight off...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for candied cranberries

Candied Cranberries

These sugar-coated cranberries are a tasty snack, or make a pretty holiday garnish. They are simply made with cranberries, sugar, and water.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for cooked chocolate frosting

Cooked Chocolate Frosting

This chocolate frosting is perfect for topping cakes or cupcakes. The key to making this frosting is to cook it to the soft-ball stage, which results in a smooth, decadent...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker bread pudding

Slow Cooker Bread Pudding

The slow cooker is the perfect tool for getting that ultra-moist bread pudding texture you're after.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for copycat famous dave's pecan pie

Copycat Famous Dave's Pecan Pie

Famous Dave's is a Midwest restaurant chain specializing in barbecue but they also make a killer pecan pie.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for karo syrup frosting

Karo Syrup Frosting

Spread love on any occasion when you whip up a batch of this frosting. Make this super, simple, sweet, sensation with egg whites and a splash of vanilla. No butter necessary.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for copycat marie callender's black bottom pie

Copycat Marie Callender's Black Bottom Pie

A simplified copycat of Marie Callender's rich black bottom pie. It's made with two flavors of pudding and with a layer of chocolate pudding in the bottom...


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for candied violets

Candied Violets

Cakes, pastries and yogurt parfaits will look instagram-ready and beyond with these edible candied flowers.


Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for kool-aid frosting

Kool-Aid Frosting

An easy way to both tint and flavor a basic powdered sugar frosting. Simply add your favorite flavor/color of Kool-Aid mix and create endless frosting options.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for easy coconut rice pudding

Easy Coconut Rice Pudding

Never given rice pudding a shot? It's tough to go wrong with coconut milk, so this super simple recipe is a perfect way to try it out.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for easy banana cheesecake

Easy Banana Cheesecake

This yummy banana cheesecake is soft, smooth, and creamy, with a crumbly crust that melts in your mouth. This dessert, which can be made a day in advance, and is the perfect way...

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for rhubarb and sour cherry pie

Rhubarb And Sour Cherry Pie

This rhubarb and sour cherry pie is a must-try. Combining the tang of rhubarb with the sweetness of cherries, it's great for any occasion. Plus, it's a breeze to whip up in...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for copycat reese's peanut butter cups

Copycat Reese's Peanut Butter Cups

A homemade version of the popular candy. A chocolate candy shell is made with chocolate chips and filled with sweetened peanut butter.

Method:   microwave
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for 3-ingredient peanut butter cookies

3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

Cookies don't get much easier than this. Just three ingredients, a few minutes in the oven, and you have a delicious batch of peanut butter cookies.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for copycat ann lander's pecan pie

Copycat Ann Lander's Pecan Pie

As a beloved recipe featured by the iconic advice columnist Dear Abby, this pecan pie combines sweet corn syrup and rich brown sugar with toasted pecans for a classic...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for angel food doughnuts

Angel Food Doughnuts

Soft, fluffy angel-food shouldn't be limited just to full-out cakes. These scratch-made doughnuts will give you your angel-food fix in a much smaller package.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for angel lemon bars

Angel Lemon Bars

This two-ingredient recipe is amazingly good with just the right amount of lemon flavor. hint: it also works with other pie filling flavors.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for diabetic sweet potato pie

Diabetic Sweet Potato Pie

Made with ground nutmeg, pie crust, sugar substitute, sweet potatoes, eggs, margarine, flour, evaporated milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for blueberry ricotta ice cream

Blueberry Ricotta Ice Cream

You'd never guess the base for this creamy treat was ricotta and cottage cheese. Along with honey and fresh berries, it makes a scrumptious and healthier summer treat.


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for wondra pie crust

Wondra Pie Crust

Wondra flour is a light, quick-mixing flour that helps make a perfectly flaky pie crust every time.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for foolproof pie crust

Foolproof Pie Crust

Need a great pie crust? We've got you covered with this never-fail crust.


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for zuger kirschtorte

Zuger Kirschtorte

Want to impress someone special with a classic touch? Try mastering the Zuger Kirschtorte, featuring airy meringue and a hint of kirsch that create an amazing dessert experience.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for classic white frosting

Classic White Frosting

This is a recipe for classic white frosting that is light and fluffy and perfect for topping cakes and cupcakes.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for jack daniel's upside down double chocolate cheesecake

Jack Daniel's Upside Down Double Chocolate Cheesecake

With a splash of Jack in the cheesecake and in the decadent chocolate ganache, not to mention a layer of walnut-studded brownie batter in between...

Method:   microwave, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for nearly sugar-free cherry pie

Nearly Sugar-Free Cherry Pie

Looking for a sweet treat that is lower in sugar? This cherry pie uses sugar-free pudding and gelatin mixes for the filling, reducing the sugar content significantly.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for copycat marie callender's banana cream pie

Copycat Marie Callender's Banana Cream Pie

With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, you'll be able to recreate this restaurant favorite in the comfort of your own kitchen, making it the...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for sugar pie crust

Sugar Pie Crust

This pie shell recipe is on the sweeter side making it ideal for fruit pies

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for water fudge

Water Fudge

With just a few pantry items like sugar and cocoa powder, this water fudge recipe is a delightful reminder that homemade treats don't have to be complicated.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for copycat bob evans' peanut butter pie

Copycat Bob Evans' Peanut Butter Pie

Made with crushed peanuts, vanilla pudding mix, skim milk, peanut butter, whipping cream, pie shell, chocolate syrup, Cool Whip


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for 7 up pie crust

7 Up Pie Crust

This 7-Up pie crust recipe is a delicious and easy way to make homemade pie crust. The dough is easy to work with and can be used for a variety of pies.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for old fashioned banana pudding

Old Fashioned Banana Pudding

This banana pudding recipe is a classic! It starts with a homemade pudding that is layered with vanilla wafers, and topped with a fluffy meringue.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for catfish fritters

Catfish Fritters

Featuring a blend of catfish and spices, these fritters are a creative twist on traditional seafood fare.

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for laura bush's cowboy cookies

Laura Bush's Cowboy Cookies

Foolproof and delicious cookies. You can substitute other add-ins like raisins, flavored chips, or walnuts - just be sure to keep the total add-in amount to 10 cups or less.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for mary todd lincoln's vanilla almond cake

Mary Todd Lincoln's Vanilla Almond Cake

Made with vanilla extract, cake flour, baking powder, milk, almonds, egg whites, sugar, water, cream of tartar

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for copycat o'charley's caramel pie

Copycat O'Charley's Caramel Pie

If you're looking for a simple yet satisfying dessert, this O'Charley's caramel pie is a great option. With just a few ingredients and an easy cooking process, you can...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for frozen pudding pops

Frozen Pudding Pops

Beat the summer heat with these easy frozen pudding pops. Just mix light cream with your favorite pudding mix, freeze, and enjoy. Try swirling in chocolate sauce for a fancy touch. ...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chocolate saltine crackers

Chocolate Saltine Crackers

A crunchy, sweet, and salty snack. You can easily change things up by using other flavored chips in place of the regular chocolate chips.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pennsylvania dutch pie crust

Pennsylvania Dutch Pie Crust

This Pennsylvania Dutch pie crust is perfect for holidays and special occasions. The flaky crust pairs wonderfully with a variety of pies, from sweet to savory.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for original toll house cookies

Original Toll House Cookies

You can't go wrong with the original Toll House cookie recipe, it's the gold standard of chocolate chip cookies.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chocolate sour cream pudding

Chocolate Sour Cream Pudding

This chocolate pudding is made with sour cream, giving it a unique and delicious flavor. It's perfect for a special dessert or an easy snack.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for delicious no-bake banana pudding

Delicious No-Bake Banana Pudding

A simple, layered banana pudding dessert that doesn't require an oven or stove. For best results, let it chill for an hour or two before serving.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for marie osmond's killer cheesecake

Marie Osmond's Killer Cheesecake

Made with a buttery graham cracker crust and a smooth and tangy cream cheese filling, Marie Osmond's famous "killer cheesecake" is sure to satisfy your sweet...

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for vanilla pudding ice cream

Vanilla Pudding Ice Cream

The addition of vanilla pudding mix to this recipe makes it extra creamy and doubles the delicious vanilla flavor.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for no bake eskimo cookies

No Bake Eskimo Cookies

Love sweet treats without breaking a sweat? Whip up these no-bake Eskimo cookies, where creamy butter, cocoa, and oats join forces for a simple dessert.


Time:   2-5 hours





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