Desserts

If you're ever in a pinch for pudding mix, it's easier to whip up than you think. Household staples like dry milk, cornstarch, and sugar are all you really need.


Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with raisins or dried cranberries, rolled oats, milk, all-purpose flour, salt, cinnamon, baking soda, brown sugar, butter, vanilla extract

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

A cream cheese flan with a hint of coconut flavor and a sweet homemade caramel sauce.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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

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Who needs a whole pie when you can have these mini pecan nut cups? They're the perfect size for snacking, sharing, or hoarding... we won't judge.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

This creamy, cinnamon-spiced Cuban treat is a great one to have in your repertoire. It's easy to cook big batches ahead of time, so there's no stressing when it's...


Time:   1-2 hours

Coconut, dark chocolate and macadamia nuts make a downright all-star collection of richness for these quick cookies.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Who doesn't love fudge? This Fannie May recipe offers you the perfect balance of three types of chocolate, butter, and nuts.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with butter, water, sugar, salt, milk chocolate chips

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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

This yummy banana cheesecake is soft, smooth, and creamy, with a crumbly crust that melts in your mouth. This dessert, which can be made a day in advance, and is the perfect way...

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

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

Turn a box of German chocolate cake mix into a delicious recipe for frosted brownies.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

If Easter egg hunts were based on finding these chocolate covered coconut delights, they'd be a lot more competitive.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Buttercream frosting is a classic for a reason! This rich and creamy frosting is made with butter and confectioners' sugar, and can be flavored with any extract that you...


Time:   under 30 minutes

One bowl makes these brownies not only delicious but so easy to make. These brownies have just the right texture - not too fudgy, not too cakey.

Method:   microwave, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

These little chocolate balls have a little kick of Bourbon while satisfying your sweet tooth.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Caramel crisis? Solve it in a flash with this microwave method. It's like having a dessert superhero in your kitchen.

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

The slow cooker is the perfect tool for getting that ultra-moist bread pudding texture you're after.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

This almost maple syrup is still way closer than most store-bought syrups. It's made with actual sugar instead of corn syrup.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Never given rice pudding a shot? It's tough to go wrong with coconut milk, so this super simple recipe is a perfect way to try it out.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with 7-up, butter, shortening, sugar, vanilla extract, almond extract, eggs, all-purpose flour, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

An easy and authentic New York style cheesecake that baked in a springform pan with a homemade layered crust and covered with a sweet sour...

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

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

Made with salt, water, pork lard, lard, cinnamon, allspice, demerara sugar


Time:   2-5 hours

Brighten up your favorite treats with homemade Jell-O flavored syrups. This simple recipe offers a fun and colorful way to enhance pancakes, waffles, or ice cream.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Whip up a batch of this luscious glaze and watch as your desserts go from ordinary to extraordinary. With the right balance of sweetness and buttery richness, this glaze is a must-have for...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Ditch the store-bought stuff. This homemade butterscotch frosting is quick, easy, and insanely delicious. Cakes will never be the same.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

The tangy orange flavor of the popular soda pop frozen into a creamy confection.


Time:   over 5 hours

Rich and fudgy brownies made with butter (not margarine) and cocoa powder.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

This banana pudding recipe is a classic! It starts with a homemade pudding that is layered with vanilla wafers, and topped with a fluffy meringue.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

The perfect combination of flaky and crispy, this crust will be your new go-to for all your pies. Whether you're making a sweet or savory pie, this crust will be sure to...


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with brown sugar, milk, all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, salt, confectioners' sugar, apricot preserves

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

What's better than a chocolate cupcake? One that's bursting with a rich, chocolatey cream cheese filling.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

If you think bourbon sauce sounds decadent, you're right. Upgrade pies, cakes, and ice cream with this sweet, boozy drizzle.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Sometimes, the best desserts come together with just a few simple ingredients. Baci cake is a charming reminder that you can create magic in the kitchen without overcomplicating things.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with milk chocolate chips, mixed nuts, marshmallows

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

This fudge is all the rage at the holidays. Sweet butterscotch and rich peanut butter mixed together and topped with chopped walnuts make a perfect treat for Santa.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Enjoy a homemade version of the classic creme brulee with a delicate mix of vanilla, cream, and caramelized sugar that adds a nice crunch.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

If you want to know how to make a pie crust, this is how to do it!

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with cinnamon, raisins, water, shortening, egg, brown sugar, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, oats, baking soda

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with butter, flour, powdered sugar, cream cheese, eggs, sugar, almond extract

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

This dessert is a must-have for coffee lovers. The combination of cocoa and coffee flavors make this mousse irresistible. It's the perfect way to finish a meal or enjoy as a...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Turn your kitchen into a candy lab. These lollipops are super fun to make, and actually really easy.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

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

Break out the ice cream maker! Made with real vanilla beans and fresh ground cinnamon, this Mexican ice cream is full of robust flavors.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

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