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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 amish oatmeal pie

Amish Oatmeal Pie

Made with pie shell, milk, eggs, margarine, rolled oats, brown sugar, flaked coconut

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for turron (spanish nougat)

Turron (Spanish Nougat)

This simple three-ingredient confection is a favorite in Spain around the holidays.


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for copycat sylvia's restaurant signature banana pudding

Copycat Sylvia's Restaurant Signature Banana Pudding

Sylvia Woods is known as the Queen of Soul Food and her signature banana pudding, still served at her restaurant today, is a perfect example of her...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for angel food doughnuts

Angel Food Doughnuts

Soft, fluffy angel-food shouldn't be limited just to full-out cakes. These scratch-made doughnuts will give you your angel-food fix in a much smaller package.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for baked pineapple cheese cake

Baked Pineapple Cheese Cake

Add pineapple to a classic cheesecake recipe and you have a delicious tropical treat!

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

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recipe for cinnamon crumb cake

Cinnamon Crumb Cake

Cinnamon crumb cake = cinnamon yum cake! Yogurt helps keep the cake moist in this recipe and works beautifully to compliment the crispy, cinnamon crust.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for one-minute caramel icing

One-Minute Caramel Icing

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:  

recipe for pudding easter eggs

Pudding Easter Eggs

Make homemade candy eggs for Easter with this simple recipe using any flavor pudding mix.

Method:   stovetop
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 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 baker's breakfast cookie

Baker's Breakfast Cookie

Made with all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, canola oil, prune puree, water, egg whites, vanilla extract

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for easy pineapple pie

Easy Pineapple Pie

This delicious pie is not pretentious - it has no fancy ingredients or exotic cook method. It's just a tried and true recipe that makes a perfect pineapple pie, every time.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 irresistible cherry cheesecake

Irresistible Cherry Cheesecake

Made with graham cracker crumbs, sugar, ground cinnamon, butter or margarine, cream cheese, all-purpose flour, lemon juice, eggs, whipping or heavy cream

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for blissful bread pudding

Blissful Bread Pudding

Made with French bread, dinner rolls, or croissant, milk, butter, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, ground cloves, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for copycat marie callender's chocolate bottom coconut cream pie

Copycat Marie Callender's Chocolate Bottom Coconut Cream Pie

This recipe features a unique chocolate bottom, creamy coconut filling, and a garnish of whipped cream and toasted coconut. No fancy jargon...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for blue ribbon bread pudding

Blue Ribbon Bread Pudding

Made with torn pieces of French bread, plump raisins, and a creamy custard mixture of eggs, milk, and warm spices, this dessert is both easy to make and absolutely delicious.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 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 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 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 butterscotch scones

Butterscotch Scones

This recipe uses butterscotch-flavored chips to sweeten things up a bit. You can substitute other flavors of chips (chocolate, vanilla, etc) to create your own favorite variations.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for anna marie jensen's chocolate chip or raisin oatmeal cookies

Anna Marie Jensen's Chocolate Chip or Raisin Oatmeal Cookies

Made with oatmeal, eggs, sugar, brown sugar, shortening, water, vanilla extract, flour, salt, baking soda

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for pecan molasses toffee

Pecan Molasses Toffee

A divine combination of buttery sweet molasses, crunchy pecans, and semi-sweet chocolate. It's a great treat to make for parties or as an indulgent snack.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for stove top soft custard

Stove Top Soft Custard

This stove top version of custard just takes a few minutes to cook and then it's ready to chill. You can serve it with your favorite fresh fruit or other toppings.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for palacsinta (hungarian crepes)

Palacsinta (Hungarian Crepes)

A variety of crepe, also known as Palatschinke, that is common in Eastern Europe. This version prepares the crepes and filling as usual but finishes them with a sour cream...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 libby's quick pumpkin pudding

Libby's Quick Pumpkin Pudding

A simple last minute dessert idea for Thanksgiving. Made with pudding mix, milk or eggnog, canned pumpkin, spice, and whipped topping.


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for old fashioned molasses cookies

Old Fashioned Molasses Cookies

If it ain't broke don't fix it. These classic molasses cookies are still going strong. Super chewy and delightfully spiced with ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for strawberry bonbons

Strawberry Bonbons

Fresh strawberries are wrapped in a sweet coconut coating and then dipped in chocolate. A decadent bite of sweetness that is simply perfect for any occasion.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for easy three-ingredient peanut butter fudge

Easy Three-Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge

This three ingredient peanut butter fudge recipe is nearly foolproof. It only requires a few minutes of hands-on work, and you'll nail it every time.

Method:   microwave
Time:   1-2 hours

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 copycat see's fudge

Copycat See's Fudge

Tried and true, this is the fudge you remember from growing up, and probably the only fudge recipe you'll ever need. It's got just the right bite to it and the perfect sweetness.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for diet oatmeal cookies

Diet Oatmeal Cookies

Missing sweets while dieting? These lightly sweetened oatmeal cookies will quench that desire while keeping your calories in check.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for copycat ann lander's pecan pie

Copycat Ann Lander's Pecan Pie

As a beloved recipe featured by the iconic advice columnist Dear Abby, this pecan pie combines sweet corn syrup and rich brown sugar with toasted pecans for a classic...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for almost archway lemon cookies

Almost Archway Lemon Cookies

An easy version of the popular Archway brand cookies that uses a lemon cake mix for the base.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for blackberry cabernet sorbet

Blackberry Cabernet Sorbet

Made with lemon juice, sugar, blackberries, Cabernet Sauvignon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for fudgie scotch squares

Fudgie Scotch Squares

Made with walnuts, butterscotch morsels, graham cracker crumbs, sweetened condensed milk, semisweet chocolate morsels

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for deep fried twinkies

Deep Fried Twinkies

Oh, these are just naughty. Battered and fried, these twinkies are perfectly crispy on the outside and still creamy in the middle.

Method:   deep fryer, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for kool-aid frosting

Kool-Aid Frosting

An easy way to both tint and flavor a basic powdered sugar frosting. Simply add your favorite flavor/color of Kool-Aid mix and create endless frosting options.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for applesauce oaties

Applesauce Oaties

Made with flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, brown sugar, sugar, butter, egg

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for peanut butter honey oatmeal cookies

Peanut Butter Honey Oatmeal Cookies

Oatmeal raisin is already a classic, but as usual adding peanut butter makes it even better! Try adding in some extra chopped peanuts for a little added texture.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for cinnamon applesauce oatmeal fatfree cookies

Cinnamon Applesauce Oatmeal Fatfree Cookies

Looking for a sweet treat that's also healthy? These applesauce oatmeal cookies are fat-free and loaded with rolled oats and raisins for a chewy delight.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for mary todd lincoln's vanilla almond cake

Mary Todd Lincoln's Vanilla Almond Cake

Made with vanilla extract, cake flour, baking powder, milk, almonds, egg whites, sugar, water, cream of tartar

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for lemon brownies

Lemon Brownies

Made with lemon juice, powdered sugar, lemon supreme cake mix, oil, eggs, lemon gelatin powder

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


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 cinnamon doughnuts

Cinnamon Doughnuts

Skip the doughnut shoppe and make your own delicious cinnamon doughnuts at home.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 valentine's milk chocolate cherries

Valentine's Milk Chocolate Cherries

Indulge in the decadent combination of sweet cherries and milk chocolate. Perfect for Valentine's Day or any occasion, these bite-sized treats are sure to satisfy...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for white chocolate strawberry carousel cake

White Chocolate Strawberry Carousel Cake

This beautiful cake looks like it's a lot of work. But, if you can melt chocolate, you can make this amazing (and delicious) dessert.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for blancmange

Blancmange

The name blancmange comes from old French and means "whitedish". It's a gelatin-based dessert that can be made with fruit mixed in or served on top.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours





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