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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 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 easy icing

Easy Icing

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


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for coffee-cream cheese frosting

Coffee-Cream Cheese Frosting

Cream cheese and instant coffee team up to make a velvety and deliciously tangy topping for cupcakes, brownies, or whatever else your java-loving heart desires.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for homemade sugar free jello

Homemade Sugar Free Jello

Enjoy a sugar-free dessert that's simple, satisfying, and great for any occasion. Easy to prepare, this recipe uses unflavored gelatin, Splenda, and Sugar-Free Kool-Aid for a...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for aggression cookie

Aggression Cookie

Feeling stressed? Take it out on some cookie dough! These aggression cookies are more than a tasty treat; they're a stress-relief activity you can eat!

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for amish peanut butter cookies

Amish Peanut Butter Cookies

The Amish have a tradition of simple living and hearty cooking. But don't let that fool you, these peanut butter cookies are deliciously addictive.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 fresh blackberry cobbler

Fresh Blackberry Cobbler

Made with cinnamon, nutmeg, butter or margarine, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for cottage cheese and sour cream cheesecake

Cottage Cheese And Sour Cream Cheesecake

The combination of cottage cheese and sour cream in this cheesecake yield a tangy flavor and creamy texture with hints of lemon, vanilla, and almond notes....

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

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 1-2-3 icing

1-2-3 Icing

For an easy and creamy decorator icing, mix together confectioners' sugar, butter, vanilla extract, and milk. Perfect for adding that finishing touch to your sweets.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for low fat, almost sugar free ice cream

Low Fat, Almost Sugar Free Ice Cream

Healthy ice cream recipes shouldn't taste this good. The sweet treat low in fat and sugar so you can indulge whenever, and a healthy dose of fresh berries mixed in...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for amish chocolate chip cookies

Amish Chocolate Chip Cookies

The Amish keep thing simple as is the case with this tried and true chocolate chip cookie recipe. Nothing fancy, just delicious cookies every time.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for butter pecan coconut bundt cake

Butter Pecan Coconut Bundt Cake

What makes this cake so incredibly moist? It's the frosting that is baked right in with the cake mix!

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for creamy brown sugar frosting

Creamy Brown Sugar Frosting

This frosting is a delicious combination of cream cheese, butter, and brown sugar with a hint of orange and vanilla flavor. It's easy to make and perfect for topping cakes...


Time:   30-60 minutes

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 bulk brownie mix

Bulk Brownie Mix

No need to grab a box of brownie mix from the store. Make your own mix which will keep for up to 3 months. Great to have on hand or to give as gifts.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for tea reduction

Tea Reduction

Tea reductions are used as a flavoring syrup in cooking, baking, and mixology to add a rich tea flavor to dishes, desserts, and cocktails.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for 1-2-3-4-5 cake

1-2-3-4-5 Cake

The one cake recipe you'll actually remember for next time. No half tablespoons, no quarter cups, forget all the complicated stuff.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for lemon scones

Lemon Scones

What better way to accompany your afternoon tea than with a fresh-baked scone (or six)? Infused with lemon zest, they're excellent with a matching citrus glaze drizzled on top.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for basic cocoa powder brownies

Basic Cocoa Powder Brownies

A brownie is like a blank canvas! This recipe gives you a simple and delectable base for whatever work of art you dream up

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for confectioner's sugar cookies

Confectioner's Sugar Cookies

These fun to make sugar cookies not only taste good but look good too. A few ingredients and six minutes later, you're in decoration heaven.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for maida heatter's brownies

Maida Heatter's Brownies

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


recipe for chocolate mousse cheesecake

Chocolate Mousse Cheesecake

This cheesecake is light and fluffy, not overly sweet and with just the right amount of chocolate.


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for skillet cobbler

Skillet Cobbler

This recipe is for the person who loves Southern food and dessert. The best part of this skillet cobbler is that it can be made in one pan for less cleanup.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chocolate creme fraiche sauce

Chocolate Creme Fraiche Sauce

If you're wondering what you'll do with this beautifully rich chocolate creme fraiche sauce, the real question is what you won't do with it.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for california cheesecake

California Cheesecake

This flavorful cheesecake uses lower fat ingredients so you can indulge in a sweet treat without the guilt.

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for mamie eisenhower's sugar cookies

Mamie Eisenhower's Sugar Cookies

Create memories with Mamie Eisenhower's classic sugar cookies. This easy-to-follow recipe yields perfectly soft, buttery cookies, ideal for holidays or family...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for 1 minute cake

1 Minute Cake

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


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 copycat luby's key lime pie

Copycat Luby's Key Lime Pie

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

recipe for easy cherry crumb pie

Easy Cherry Crumb Pie

There's just nothing like cherry pie with a crumble on top and a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 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 7 up fresh strawberry pie

7 Up Fresh Strawberry Pie

Lemon-lime soda is the secret ingredient that makes this pie so tasty!

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for 7-minute lemon icing

7-Minute Lemon Icing

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


recipe for fat free fudge

Fat Free Fudge

Step aside traditional fudge; there's a new hero in town, and it's delightfully skinny. Satisfy those chocolate cravings without any of the extra baggage.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for no sugar added peanut butter cookies

No Sugar Added Peanut Butter Cookies

These peanut butter cookies are the perfect way to indulge your sweet tooth without all of the sugar. They are made with just a few simple ingredients and are a...

Method:   oven
Time:   over 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


recipe for apple butter puff pastry

Apple Butter Puff Pastry

A light and flaky pastry that is perfect for breakfast or as a dessert. Puff pastry squares are filled with apple butter and baked until puffed and golden brown.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cafe latte cheesecake

Cafe Latte Cheesecake

A rich and creamy coffee infused cheesecake with a sweet vanilla wafer crust.

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for awake oatmeal cookies

Awake Oatmeal Cookies

There's something special about oatmeal cookies. They have a unique flavor that sets them apart from other cookies, and they're just the right amount of chewy.

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for famous dave's key lime pie

Famous Dave's Key Lime Pie

A delicious dessert that has a long history originating in the 19th century. Famous Dave's does right by this southern treat with this recipe.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for irish scones

Irish Scones

Who doesn't love a warm scone fresh out of the oven? These Irish buttermilk scones are easy to make and absolutely irresistible, especially when slathered with Irish butter.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 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 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 traditional fudge in the microwave

Traditional Fudge In The Microwave

Traditional fudge recipes generally require a lot of time and effort, but this microwave fudge recipe is much easier and just as delicious!

Method:   microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for sweet cheese-filled crepes

Sweet Cheese-Filled Crepes

Classic thin, quick-cooked crepes filled with a sweet cottage and cream cheese mixture will make you a believer in love at first bite. Wonderful drizzled with warm fruit...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for easy orange bisquick scones with raisins

Easy Orange Bisquick Scones With Raisins

Made with egg, orange juice, Bisquick, orange marmalade, raisins, cinnamon, nutmeg, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cake mix biscotti

Cake Mix Biscotti

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

recipe for chocolate pasta fruit sauce

Chocolate Pasta Fruit Sauce

Not your typical pasta dish! Rich chocolate and raspberry, with Grand Marnier mixed into the sauce? Bring it on.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes





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