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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 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 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 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 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 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

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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 homemade southern ice cream

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

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


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 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 cocoa cappuccino mousse

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


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 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 slow cooker blueberry bread pudding

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


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 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 10 minute never fail microwave peanut brittle

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


recipe for shake and make ice cream

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

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 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 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 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 danish

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


recipe for orange crush sherbet

Orange Crush Sherbet

The tangy orange flavor of the popular soda pop frozen into a creamy confection.


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for martha stewart's perfect pie shell

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

recipe for cherry cobbler with crumb topping

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


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 easy mini key lime pies

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

recipe for sanders hot fudge imitation

Sanders Hot Fudge Imitation

Made with sweetened condensed milk, milk chocolate chips, light corn syrup, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for three minute microwave fudge

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

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 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 baked pineapple cheese cake

Baked Pineapple Cheese Cake

Add pineapple to a classic cheesecake recipe and you have a delicious tropical treat!

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for pappadeaux key lime pie with raspberry sauce

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

recipe for stove top soft custard

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


recipe for blancmange

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

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 mock tiramisu

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


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 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 deep fried twinkies

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


recipe for copycat ben & jerry's chocolate ice cream

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

recipe for fig newtons

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

recipe for butter glaze

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





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