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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 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 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 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 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 mamie eisenhower's marble cookies

Mamie Eisenhower's Marble Cookies

Made with pecan halves, salt, semisweet chocolate chips, pecans, butter, sugar, vanilla extract, flour

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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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 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 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 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 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 easy-bake oven rice krispies treats

Easy-Bake Oven Rice Krispies Treats

Skip the stove top method for Rice Krispies treats and let the kids make their own marshmallow cereal bars using the Hasbro Easy-Bake Oven.


Time:   30-60 minutes


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 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 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 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 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 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 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 easy shortbread

Easy Shortbread

Butter, sugar, flour...if you think you can't bake desserts, this shortbread is here to prove you wrong. It's a great base recipe to turn into all sorts of shortbread flavors or...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 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 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 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 banana cream cheese frosting

Banana Cream Cheese Frosting

A rich cream cheese frosting with subtle banana flavor.


Time:   under 30 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 all-american peanut butter cookies

All-American Peanut Butter Cookies

Made with salt, baking powder, butter, peanut butter, sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, egg, all-purpose flour, baking soda

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for eggless chewy oatmeal raisin cookies

Eggless Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Looking for a Sunday, fun day favorite? Look no more. This soft and chewy classic cookie will always be a crowd winner. It will only take a few minutes to serve up...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 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 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 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 marzipan brownies

Marzipan Brownies

If you like a dense brownie, you'll love the inclusion of marzipan in the batter. It adds a hint of almond flavor and a creamy, fudge-like texture.

Method:   oven, stovetop
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 instant potato cookies

Instant Potato Cookies

Made with coconut flakes, instant potato flakes, flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt, butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 cream cheese and sour cream frosting

Cream Cheese And Sour Cream Frosting

This frosting brings together the tang of cream cheese and sour cream with the richness of butter for a creamy, spreadable delight that complements a variety of...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for microwave sticky toffee pudding

Microwave Sticky Toffee Pudding

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

recipe for mom's home-style bread pudding

Mom's Home-Style Bread Pudding

Made with raisins, brown sugar, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, salt, bread

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for breakfast in a cookie

Breakfast In A Cookie

Made with 7-grain cereal, all-purpose flour, whole wheat pastry flour, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, ground allspice, ground cloves, old fashioned oats, raisins

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 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 sopaipillas

Sopaipillas

Sopaipillas are a Spanish pastry that puffs up like a pillow when fried in oil. Serve them warm, drizzled with honey or sprinkled with powdered sugar.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


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 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

recipe for black-bottom raspberry cheesecake

Black-Bottom Raspberry Cheesecake

The black bottom brownie layer of this dessert is topped with a sweet layer of raspberries and then covered with a creamy cheesecake batter before baking.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for chevre-cherry bonbons

Chevre-Cherry Bonbons

Standard chocolate covered cherries are no slouch, but adding in creamy chevre makes these bonbons sinfully good.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 baked hot chocolate

Baked Hot Chocolate

If you've ever dreamt of having hot chocolate as a full-on dessert, don't let your dreams just be dreams. This baked hot chocolate topped with whipped cream makes for a decadent...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for fat free chocolate mousse

Fat Free Chocolate Mousse

A sweet treat that cuts down on calories without sacrificing flavor. This dessert is easy to whip up and can be varied easily to include other flavors.


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for lemon buttercream frosting

Lemon Buttercream Frosting

This lemony frosting only has 4 ingredients, so make sure to spring for fresh-squeezed lemon juice to bring out the brightest flavor possible.


Time:   under 30 minutes

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





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