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
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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Blueberry Ricotta 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
Best Butterscotch Brownies Ever
Made with nuts, vanilla extract, brown sugar, butter, eggs, flour, baking powder, salt
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Homemade Southern Ice Cream
There's nothing like a heaping bowl of homemade southern ice cream on a hot summer day. Made with traditional ingredients and plenty of love, southern ice cream is the best...
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Hershey's Syrup Brownies
The ultimate brownie, made with Hershey's syrup
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
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
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
Cocoa Cappuccino Mousse
This dessert is a must-have for coffee lovers. The combination of cocoa and coffee flavors make this mousse irresistible. It's the perfect way to finish a meal or enjoy as a...
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
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
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
Slow Cooker Blueberry Bread Pudding
The bread pudding is moist and rich, with bursts of sweetness from the juicy blueberries. This recipe is perfect for anyone who loves a tasty treat or an indulgent...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
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
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
10 Minute Never Fail Microwave Peanut Brittle
Made with baking soda, sugar, corn syrup, peanuts, salt, butter, vanilla extract
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Shake and Make Ice Cream
No ice cream maker? No problem. Shaking a bag of rock salt and ice with sugar, milk, and whatever flavorings or topping you're feeling is a phenomenally fun way to make a sweet...
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
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
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
Danish
Sure, you can drop by a bakery to grab a stack of danishes in no time. But biting into your own scratch-made masterpiece? Just can't be beat.
Time: over 5 hours
Orange Crush Sherbet
The tangy orange flavor of the popular soda pop frozen into a creamy confection.
Time: over 5 hours
Martha Stewart's Perfect Pie Shell
If you want to know how to make a pie crust, this is how to do it!
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Cherry Cobbler With Crumb Topping
There's nothing quite like a cherry cobbler with crumb topping. This classic dessert is always a hit, and it's so easy to make. The cobbler can be served with whipped...
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
Easy Mini Key Lime Pies
Mini cupcake-sized key lime pies are the perfect party dessert, especially for people that just need to try everything.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Sanders Hot Fudge Imitation
Made with sweetened condensed milk, milk chocolate chips, light corn syrup, butter
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Three Minute Microwave Fudge
Got 3 minutes? Then we've got a delicious fudge recipe you need to try.
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
Baked Pineapple Cheese Cake
Add pineapple to a classic cheesecake recipe and you have a delicious tropical treat!
Method: oven
Time: over 5 hours
Pappadeaux Key Lime Pie with Raspberry Sauce
There's a double hit of fruity flavor from the lime filling and the raspberry sauce, and it's baked in a cinnamon-pecan pie crust. Seriously, what more...
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Stove Top Soft Custard
This stove top version of custard just takes a few minutes to cook and then it's ready to chill. You can serve it with your favorite fresh fruit or other toppings.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Blancmange
The name blancmange comes from old French and means "whitedish". It's a gelatin-based dessert that can be made with fruit mixed in or served on top.
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
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
Mock Tiramisu
Traditional tiramisu is made with ladyfingers and mascarpone. This mock version uses sliced pound cake and Neufchatel cheese to simplify things.
Time: over 5 hours
Sugar Pie Crust
This pie shell recipe is on the sweeter side making it ideal for fruit pies
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
Deep Fried Twinkies
Oh, these are just naughty. Battered and fried, these twinkies are perfectly crispy on the outside and still creamy in the middle.
Method: deep fryer, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Copycat Ben & Jerry's Chocolate Ice Cream
Ben & Jerry's has been making ice cream history since 1978. This recipe duplicates their rich and creamy chocolate ice cream.
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Fig Newtons
The cookie has a mild, sweet flavor that complements the rich, fruity taste of the fig filling, which is dense and sticky with a complex flavor.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Butter Glaze
Whip up a batch of this luscious glaze and watch as your desserts go from ordinary to extraordinary. With the right balance of sweetness and buttery richness, this glaze is a must-have for...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Love buffalo wings? Get that same hot, zippy flavor in everything from deviled eggs to enchiladas. And of course: wings.
What's the secret ingredient in these cakes? Pudding mix. It not only adds flavor but it gives the cake a richer, creamier texture. No one will know your secret ingredient!
Beer makes batters better, meat more tender, and sauces more flavorful.