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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 christmas party mints

Christmas Party Mints

Made with powdered sugar, margarine, evaporated milk, peppermint flavoring, food coloring


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for christmas shortbread bars

Christmas Shortbread Bars

Made with raisins, pecans, shortbread mix, sweetened condensed milk, flaked coconut, candied cherries

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cinnamon apple sorbet

Cinnamon Apple Sorbet

Made with egg whites, cinnamon, Golden Delicious apples, apple juice, lemon juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for halva (almond dessert)

Halva (Almond Dessert)

Made with cream of wheat, sugar, honey, water, cinnamon, butter, almonds

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for pumpkin cheesecake with gingerbread crust

Pumpkin Cheesecake With Gingerbread Crust

Made with egg yolk, eggs, cream cheese, light cream, pumpkin puree, sugar, flour, vanilla extract, cinnamon

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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recipe for st. louis bread company bread pudding

St. Louis Bread Company Bread Pudding

Made with French bread, dried currants, eggs, sugar, milk, nutmeg, vanilla extract, butter

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cream horns

Cream Horns

Made with butter, puff pastry, egg white, double cream, sugar, vanilla essence, strawberry jam, flour, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for german christmas lebkuchen (spice bars)

German Christmas Lebkuchen (Spice Bars)

Made with confectioner's sugar, egg whites, honey, flour, unblanched almonds, cinnamon, ground cloves, mixed candied fruits, baking powder

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for gianduja chocolate squares

Gianduja Chocolate Squares

Made with vegetable oil, hazelnuts, bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, milk chocolate

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for whipping cream cake

Whipping Cream Cake

Made with lemon extract, butter, sugar, eggs, cake flour, heavy whipping cream, vanilla extract

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for 5-spice pumpkin cheesecake with vanilla nut crust

5-Spice Pumpkin Cheesecake With Vanilla Nut Crust

Made with cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, eggs, 5-spice seasoning, pumpkin, confectioners sugar, whipping cream, almonds

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for lemon gingersnap cookies

Lemon Gingersnap Cookies

Made with ground cinnamon, unsalted butter, dark brown sugar, unsulphured molasses, egg, vanilla extract, lemon, all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for jell-o christmas wreath

Jell-O Christmas Wreath

Made with sour cream, mayonnaise, maraschino cherries, (8 1/2 oz.) can crushed pineapple, well drained, (8 1/2 oz.) can sliced pineapple, blotted on paper towel, water, (6 oz.)...


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for cherry chocolate candy-topped cookies

Cherry Chocolate Candy-Topped Cookies

Made with white chocolate-striped candy kisses with almonds, milk chocolate candy kisses with almonds, white cake mix, oil, almond extract, rum extract, eggs...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for glorified graham crackers

Glorified Graham Crackers

Made with graham crackers, sugar, egg, nuts, milk, coconut, graham cracker crumbs, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for avocado pie

Avocado Pie

Made with whipping cream, pecans, avocado, cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, graham cracker crust


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for plum custard kuchen

Plum Custard Kuchen

Made with all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, butter, egg, plums, heavy cream

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for gifta

Gifta

Made with butter, cranberries, sugar, water, whipping cream, saltine crackers

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for cake mix lemon squares

Cake Mix Lemon Squares

Made with sugar, white cake mix, egg, vegetable oil, lemon juice, cream cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for almond white chocolate bark

Almond White Chocolate Bark

Made with dried apricot, almonds, white chocolate

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for yule-log cookies

Yule-Log Cookies

Made with pecans, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, flour, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for peaches and cream dessert

Peaches and Cream Dessert

Made with peach juice, sugar, cream cheese, all-purpose flour, baking powder, vanilla pudding mix, butter, milk, egg, cling peaches

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for coconut raisin pie

Coconut Raisin Pie

Made with pie shell, whipped cream, butter, sugar, eggs, vinegar, vanilla extract, raisins, pecans, coconut

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for luby's hawaiian delight pie

Luby's Hawaiian Delight Pie

Made with pie shell, vanilla extract, butter, sugar, eggs, flour, cornmeal, crushed pineapple, coconut

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chocolate turtle pie

Chocolate Turtle Pie

Made with semisweet chocolate, graham cracker crumbs, unsalted butter, milk chocolate, sugar, water, heavy cream, egg yolks

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for old-fashioned vanilla pie

Old-Fashioned Vanilla Pie

Made with corn syrup, vanilla extract, egg, water, flour, brown sugar, salt, baking soda

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for cafe mocha cheesecake

Cafe Mocha Cheesecake

Made with chocolate wafers, butter, water, semisweet chocolate, instant espresso, coffee liqueur, cream cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for savory parmesan and fennel biscotti

Savory Parmesan and Fennel Biscotti

Made with pine nuts, flour, cornmeal, salt, baking powder, baking soda, black pepper, cayenne pepper, Parmesan cheese, fennel seed

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for kahlua pecan pie

Kahlua Pecan Pie

Made with pie crust, butter, sugar, vanilla extract, flour, eggs, Kahlua, corn syrup, evaporated milk, pecan

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for lemon pudding pie

Lemon Pudding Pie

Made with blueberries, cream cheese, lemon pudding mix, milk, frozen whipped topping, graham cracker pie crust


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for no-crust apple pie

No-Crust Apple Pie

Made with whipped cream, salt, apples, sugar, ground cinnamon, water, butter, brown sugar, flour, baking powder

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for old fashioned butterscotch pie

Old Fashioned Butterscotch Pie

A classic dessert handed down for generations. It has a rich, creamy butterscotch filling and a light meringue topping. A delicious pie that is perfect for any occasion.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for pirog (russian apple pie)

Pirog (Russian Apple Pie)

Made with cinnamon, apples, eggs, sugar, flour, butter

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for rum pecan pie with brandied butter pastry

Rum Pecan Pie With Brandied Butter Pastry

Made with all-purpose flour, butter or margarine, sugar, corn syrup, maple-flavored syrup, eggs, rum, pecans, pecan halves

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for louisiana sweet potato pie with chocolate crumb crust

Louisiana Sweet Potato Pie With Chocolate Crumb Crust

Made with vanilla extract, salt, ground cloves, ground nutmeg, ground allspice, ground mace, ground ginger, chocolate wafer cookie crumbs, butter

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for spritzgeback (pressed hazelnut cookies)

Spritzgeback (Pressed Hazelnut Cookies)

Made with ground hazelnuts, all-purpose flour, unsalted butter, sugar, eggs, almond extract, vanilla extract

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for sugar free strawberry pie

Sugar Free Strawberry Pie

Made with whipped topping, water, pie shell, strawberry gelatin, strawberries, vanilla pudding

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for topless slim apple pie

Topless Slim Apple Pie

Made with sweetener, salt, pie shell, apples, lemon, cornstarch, ground cinnamon

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for pumpkin fritters (barrigas de vieja)

Pumpkin Fritters (Barrigas De Vieja)

Made with nutmeg, cinnamon, pumpkin, salt, water, butter or margarine, sugar, egg, flour, vanilla extract

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chocolate charlotte russe

Chocolate Charlotte Russe

Made with heavy cream, unsweetened chocolate, sugar, milk, eggs, unsalted butter, confectioners' sugar, salt, vanilla extract, ladyfingers

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for crystallized ginger bar cookies

Crystallized Ginger Bar Cookies

Made with flour, brown sugar, ground ginger, baking powder, salt, butter, crystallized ginger

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for italian sprinkle cookies

Italian Sprinkle Cookies

Made with all-purpose flour, confectioners' sugar, baking powder, shortening, lemon extract, milk, almond extract

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for no-bake peanut butter-oatmeal cookies

No-Bake Peanut Butter-Oatmeal Cookies

Made with coconut, quick-cooking oats, miniature marshmallows, peanut butter, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for norwegian sugar cookies

Norwegian Sugar Cookies

Made with pecan halves, all-purpose flour, butter, sugar, egg yolks, eggs, almond extract

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for pretzel nut clusters

Pretzel Nut Clusters

Need an easy candy fix? Mix pretzels and nuts into melted chocolate for a sweet "bark" style treat.

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bourbon pumpkin caramel cheesecake

Bourbon Pumpkin Caramel Cheesecake

Made with pumpkin, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, salt, caramel sauce, cream cheese, sugar, cornstarch

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for mincemeat drop cookies

Mincemeat Drop Cookies

Made with powdered sugar, margarine or butter, all-purpose flour, sugar, eggs, baking powder, baking soda, mincemeat, pecans or walnuts

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for olive garden cookie dough cheesecake

Olive Garden Cookie Dough Cheesecake

Made with margarine, chocolate cookie crumbs, cream cheese, sugar, eggs, all-purpose flour, vanilla extract, sour cream, refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough...

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for no-bake caramel cookies

No-Bake Caramel Cookies

Made with quick-cooking rolled oats, sugar, butter, evaporated milk, instant butterscotch pudding mix

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for soft molasses cookies & icing

Soft Molasses Cookies & Icing

Made with ground cinnamon, ground ginger, butter or margarine, sugar, egg, molasses, sour cream, all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes





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