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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 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 jim beam bourbon balls

Jim Beam Bourbon Balls

Chocolate and whiskey pair nicely in these bite-sized treats


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for homemade pop-tarts

Homemade Pop-Tarts

Bet you wouldn't guess how easy it is to make pop tarts at home. Here's a three ingredient recipe for simple fruit flavored pop-tarts, but by all means get creative and invent your...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 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

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recipe for amish raspberry cream pies

Amish Raspberry Cream Pies

A double layer pie made with a creamy vanilla filling and a fresh raspberry gelatin layer on top.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for buttermilk drop doughnuts

Buttermilk Drop Doughnuts

Warning: when you know how easy it is to make these homemade donut holes, you'll start finding every excuse to make them.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for diabetic strawberry cheesecake

Diabetic Strawberry Cheesecake

Stay within your dietary restrictions with this low-sugar version strawberry cheesecake with a graham cracker crust.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for easy do ahead no crust ricotta pie

Easy Do Ahead No Crust Ricotta Pie

Made with sour cream, cream cheese, ricotta cheese, sugar, eggs, lemon, vanilla extract, cornstarch, flour, butter

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for bill clinton's lemon chess pie

Bill Clinton's Lemon Chess Pie

Made with lemons, pie shell, sugar, butter or margarine, eggs, milk, flour, cornmeal, lemon juice

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cream cheese bars

Cream Cheese Bars

Yellow cake mix forms the crust for the sweet cream cheese layer in these slightly gooey and completely delicious dessert bars.

Method:   oven
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 slow cooker oatmeal creme brulee

Slow Cooker Oatmeal Creme Brulee

Experience the comforting warmth of oatmeal combined with the rich, creamy texture of a traditional creme brulee, all prepared effortlessly in your slow cooker.

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for neiman marcus brownies

Neiman Marcus Brownies

Check out this recipe for some designer-quality brownies! At only five ingredients, this dessert will be a major crowd pleaser...make sure to grab one for yourself before they're...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 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 peach dessert for 100

Peach Dessert for 100

When it comes to feeding a large group, you can't go wrong with a peach cobbler. This simplified version is easy to make and can feed a hundred people with ease.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 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 chocolate pudding french silk pie

Chocolate Pudding French Silk Pie

Come for the fancy chocolate shavings, stay for the creamy chocolate filling. The pudding mix in this recipe is a great back-pocket hack for an easy, breezy French...


Time:   2-5 hours

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 yule moon cookies

Yule Moon Cookies

A classic Christmas cookie in the shape of a crescent moon. Sprinkle with powdered sugar or ice with the included recipe for vanilla glaze.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for tootsie roll cheesecake

Tootsie Roll Cheesecake

Indulge in the delightful fusion of two classic treats. This dessert combines the nostalgic flavors of Tootsie Rolls with the smooth, creamy texture of cheesecake.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 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 mystery bars

Mystery Bars

What's the mystery? Maybe it's that it took you so long to find this recipe--chopped pecans, coconut flakes and vanilla extract mixed into some very tasty bars.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 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 high fiber chocolate chip cookies

High Fiber Chocolate Chip Cookies

These are some truly upstanding chocolate chip cookies. Oh, wait, not moral fiber? Rather bran cereal adds a good dose of dietary fiber to these cookies.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cool 'n easy lemon jello pie

Cool 'n Easy Lemon Jello Pie

This easy pie is cool and refreshing and can be made with other gelatin fruit flavors for fun varieties.


Time:   2-5 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

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 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 mamie eisenhower's million dollar fudge

Mamie Eisenhower's Million Dollar Fudge

Unleash your inner First Lady with Mamie Eisenhower's Million Dollar Fudge. It's so rich, you might just feel like a part of presidential history with every...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for quick and easy brownies

Quick and Easy Brownies

You're only 5 ingredients away from satisfying your chocolate craving with this recipe. It yields a light, cakey brownie that is perfect for snacking.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for stabilized whipped cream without gelatin

Stabilized Whipped Cream Without Gelatin

Stabilized whipped cream will hold its shape longer than regular whipped cream. Traditionally it's made with gelatin but this version uses piping gel to get the...


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 copycat ben & jerry's coconut ice cream

Copycat Ben & Jerry's Coconut Ice Cream

A dozen recipes in one. Three different ice cream base options, with scrumptious variations like coconut rum or chocolate chip. Fire up the ice cream maker...


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for danish dessert

Danish Dessert

Made with butter or margarine, cream cheese, powdered sugar, whipping cream, Danish Dessert, water, frozen raspberries

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


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 applesauce snickerdoodles

Applesauce Snickerdoodles

Made with all-purpose flour, applesauce, shortening, eggs, sugar, honey, brown sugar, ground nutmeg, cream of tartar, baking soda

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 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 copycat luby's baked cheesecake

Copycat Luby's Baked Cheesecake

There's nothing quite like a slice of cheesecake. Luby's has served up their famous cheesecake for more than seven decades. Now you can make it at home!

Method:   oven
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 boston cream cake

Boston Cream Cake

Made with salt, vanilla extract, butter, water, cocoa powder, yellow cake mix, vanilla pudding mix, sugar, cornstarch

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for copycat applebee's walnut blondie with maple butter sauce

Copycat Applebee's Walnut Blondie With Maple Butter Sauce

Try your hand at making this famous Applebee's blondie recipe at home. A blonde brownie with white chocolate chips is topped with a creamy...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for copycat lindy's new york cheesecake

Copycat Lindy's New York Cheesecake

Good cheesecake is pretty much redundant, but this is a REALLY good cheesecake. Citrus peel and vanilla extract add delicious, subtle flavors to a heavenly thick New...

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 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 angel food cake icing

Angel Food Cake Icing

This icing starts out by making a custard from cornstarch, sugar, milk, and egg. The mixture is chilled and mixed with butter and powdered sugar until it is spreadable.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 date & raisin cookies

Date & Raisin Cookies

A chewy cookie packed with chopped dates and raisins and a hint of cinnamon.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for banana cream cheese frosting

Banana Cream Cheese Frosting

A rich cream cheese frosting with subtle banana flavor.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for oatmeal cookies with carob chips

Oatmeal Cookies With Carob Chips

Ever wondered how to make oatmeal cookies even better? Throw in some carob chips and a hint of coconut, and you've got yourself a cookie jar hero.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for do nothing cake (texas tornado cake)

Do Nothing Cake (Texas Tornado Cake)

The best things in life don't always require a lot of effort, just like this Texas Tornado Cake. With just a few ingredients and some casual mixing, you'll be...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes





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