Desserts

Delicate cupcakes made from a French vanilla cake mix. The additional sour cream makes the cupcakes more moist.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Fresh, sweet ice pops are one of the best ways to take advantage of in-season summer fruit. Strawberry peach is a fantastic combination, but pops made from blackberries...


Time:   2-5 hours

Recreate the Cheesecake Factory's famous banana cream cheesecake with this simple recipe. A crispy cookie base and a creamy, banana-infused...

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

Copy the popular chocolatey dessert from Carraba's. It's made up of chocolate mousse sandwiched between layers of kahlua soaked brownies. Talk about "Death by...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

This pie dough has a nice neutral flavor making it ideal for either sweet or savory pie recipes. You can add additional sweetener for dessert pies if you wish.


Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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

A must for root beer lovers. Pecans make a great pairing with the root beer flavor, and the brown sugar-sweetened filling is a bit like pecan pie.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Get the ice cream version of the favorite frozen treat, the fudgesicle! With only 2 ingredients, and the option to make it sugar free, this is a summertime treat you...


Time:   under 30 minutes

This brittle is almost as easy to make as it is to enjoy, with sugar and peanuts coming together in a sweet symphony of simplicity. The only tough part is waiting for it to cool.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

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

Bread pudding is a classic dessert that gets a delicious update with the addition of white chocolate sauce.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Peach Slump is a delicious, homey dessert that's perfect for summer. Just be sure to have some ice cream on hand to top it off - after all, what's a peach slump without a dollop of vanilla...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

This recipe is for a Torta Nera, or black cake. It is a rich, chocolate cake that is perfect for any occasion.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with confectioners' sugar, eggs, salt, potatoes, milk, shortening, water, yeast, flour, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

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

Rich and creamy, this simple rice pudding made with instant rice and vanilla pudding mix can be served hot or cold.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

A sweet and creamy dessert that can be served hot or cold. It's rich and delicious and can be served drizzled with honey or topped with fruit.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

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

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

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Peanut brittle is a classic Christmas candy treat.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Make your own Magic Shell ice cream topping. The chocolate syrup-like sauce hardens when it hits the ice cream making a crunchy shell.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Create a delightful caramel glaze in under 10 minutes with this simple recipe. Using brown sugar, butter, and evaporated milk, it provides a rich texture that complements a variety of...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Dumplings are filled with a sweet cheese mixture with a hint of vanilla. This dish can be served as a side dish or as a dessert. Serve the cooked pierogies with sweetened sour...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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


Time:   over 5 hours

Pull out your baking gear because making dessert has never been simpler. With this velvet crumb cake, you'll discover that you can craft something truly special without the fuss.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

You'll be eating these candied figs like, well, candy. They take a few days to do right, but once you've got a batch ready you'll see that they're worth it.

Method:   electric skillet/wok, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

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

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

There's nothing not to like here. Macadamia nuts, ice cream, hot fudge, cool whip... All that in one pie. If you can find some macadamia nut ice cream it really makes a...


Time:   2-5 hours

Made with sweetened condensed milk, shortening, cake flour, sugar, salt, egg, skim milk, egg yolks, key lime juice

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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

No shortage of uses for this delicious spread, and it's easy enough to make with kids. Throw it on toast, throw it on pancakes, throw it straight on a spoon.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Lemon zest and juice give the sweet, creamy cheesecake filling a bright dose of citrus, perfectly balanced by the nutty pecan and almond cookie crust.

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

Everything's better with a kiss, and cookies are no exception. Peanut butter cookies with a chocolate flourish taste as good as they look.

Method:   oven
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 coconut flakes, instant potato flakes, flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt, butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

This buttery icing complements a variety of cake flavors. Try it on white cake, yellow, pound cake, etc. Also works well on blonde brownies or coffee cake.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

German holiday cookies spiced with cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and allspice.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

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

Made with tart cherries, sugar, tapioca, almond extract, pie pastry, butter

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Who can say no to a glazed doughnut? Especially when it's homemade like these.

Method:   stovetop, deep fryer
Time:   1-2 hours

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

These chewy double chocolate chip cookies are the perfect blend of rich chocolate flavor and a soft, chewy texture. Made with cocoa powder and plenty of chocolate...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Remember these classic chocolate chip cookies? They are packed with semisweet chocolate, coconut, and pecans. Go ahead, make a big batch, they freeze great.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes