Desserts

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

Made with confectioners' sugar, lemon, frozen wild blueberries, butter, eggs, sugar, whole milk, vanilla extract, salt, poundcake

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Have you ever thought about how cake could be both delicious and a little bit tipsy? This Kahlua-Vodka Cake might just be the perfect slice for your next gathering.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with raisins, milk, salt, sugar, butter, eggs, vanilla extract, rice, cinnamon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

There may be no sweeter way to kick off game day. These adorable football-shaped chocolate bites are almost too cute to eat. Almost. They'll be gone before the first points...

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

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This cooked frosting has just the right amount of butterscotch flavor to complement your favorite cake or cupcakes.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

The famous one minute mug cake! If you are craving a bite of cake this recipe is for you. Just a few ingredients in a mug and one minute in the microwave.

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

These chocolatey biscotti are the perfect snack or dessert. Made with a cake mix, they're super easy to make and can be tailored to your favorite flavors.

Method:   oven, microwave
Time:   2-5 hours

Rich and creamy, this simple rice pudding made with instant rice and vanilla pudding mix can be served hot or cold.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

You'd never guess that these delectable glazed donuts rely on potatoes for their melt-in-your-mouth texture.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Pashka is a traditional Russian Easter cake made from whipped cottage cheese, eggs, and candied fruits.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Known as the "Queen of Desserts", Maida Heatter is famous for her cakes, cookies, and of course, these brownies

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Copy the popular chocolatey dessert from Carraba's. It's made up of chocolate mousse sandwiched between layers of kahlua soaked brownies. Talk about "Death by...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with confectioners' sugar, eggs, salt, potatoes, milk, shortening, water, yeast, flour, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Nothing beats a relaxed morning with a cup of coffee, a pastry, and a house that smells like heaven. These scratch-made scones manage to be rich while staying perfectly...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Stewed peaches are as simple and lovely as the Southern lifestyle they come from. Serve them hot with some cool vanilla bean ice cream for a real treat.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Made with vanilla extract, butter, unsweetened chocolate, goat milk, sugar, light corn syrup

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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

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

This recipe is so easy, you'll be able to make it in no time. This one-minute caramel icing is the perfect topping for any cake or cupcake.

Method:   stovetop
Time:  

Get ready to satisfy your sweet tooth with sticky toffee pudding, featuring a rich sponge and a velvety toffee sauce. It's quick to whip up in the microwave, and pairs...

Method:   microwave, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

This doughnut recipe calls for sourdough starter, so if you're into breadmaking this is the recipe for you. If not, maybe it's time to give it a shot.

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   2-5 hours

As delicious as it is easy, this sweet potato pie is a real taste of the South. Pretty much mix everything together and bake it in a pie shell. The spicing is simple so the...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Reinvent the Scottish candy favorite with this coconut tablet, a creamy concoction that infuses the time-honored treat with the exotic essence of coconut.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with red food coloring, flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, shortening, egg, almond extract

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Save this recipe for your holiday baking needs! This graham cracker crumb crust recipe works with both cheesecakes and pies (plus it has some flavor variations...


Time:   1-2 hours

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

Chocolate covered cherries are a classic sweet treat. And so easy to make! They are also great for entertaining and gift-giving.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

A sweet and creamy dessert that can be served hot or cold. It's rich and delicious and can be served drizzled with honey or topped with fruit.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

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

Forget what you know about pancake syrup, because this will change everything. Vanilla extract and cream make a rich sauce that makes pancakes and waffles downright decadent.


Time:   under 30 minutes

A single cookie ready in 60 seconds. Made with basic chocolate chip cookie ingredients, 1 ramekin, and a microwave.

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with baking soda, sugar, corn syrup, peanuts, salt, butter, vanilla extract

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

German spritz cookies are a traditional delicious buttery cookie with a delicate texture. Spritz cookies can be easily made in a cookie press or rolled out and cut with cookie...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

Who needs a whole pie when you can have these mini pecan nut cups? They're the perfect size for snacking, sharing, or hoarding... we won't judge.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Love those deep-fried donuts you get at the Chinese buffet? Well, here ya' go! Super easy to make at home.

Method:   deep fryer, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Picture this: golden-brown cookies bursting with sweet, tangy cranberries and warm spices. Let's whip up a batch of oatmeal cranberry raisin cookies that might just...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Perfect for a quick dessert or a last-minute icing for a cake. The lemon flavor is light and refreshing, and it pairs well with almost any cake or cupcake.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Classic crepes made with an easy blender-mixed batter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Easy and sweet, this frosting is made with just three ingredients: powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Sometimes, the best desserts come together with just a few simple ingredients. Baci cake is a charming reminder that you can create magic in the kitchen without overcomplicating things.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

This cherry pie creates its own crust by starting with a pourable batter and topping it with cherry pie filling and a cinnamon streusel sprinkled over the top.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

A classic for a reason. These picture perfect sugar cookies are ready in no time, simple enough to bake with kids, and made with ingredients you'll already have on hand.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Want brownies in a jiffy? This microwave version cuts down the baking time without cutting down the rich chocolatey flavor you know you're craving.

Method:   microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

A touch of green food coloring gives the pie its signature hue. Topped with sweetened whipped cream, this Key Lime pie is a deliciously tart treat that's sure to impress.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours