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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 buttery butter mints

Buttery Butter Mints

With just a few simple ingredients, you can create these delightful little mints in any flavor or color. So have fun and enjoy making your own batch of buttery butter mints.


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for fig newtons

Fig Newtons

The cookie has a mild, sweet flavor that complements the rich, fruity taste of the fig filling, which is dense and sticky with a complex flavor.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for jelly bean cake

Jelly Bean Cake

Made with powdered sugar, flour, jelly beans, sugar, butter, cream cheese, vanilla extract, eggs, baking powder, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for 60 second chocolate mousse

60 Second Chocolate Mousse

This marvelous mousse is lightning-fast and the technique is brilliant. Easy enough to be a last-minute dessert, decadent enough for any time.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for chocolate marshmallow squares

Chocolate Marshmallow Squares

Indulge in a delightful dance of chocolate, peanut butter, and marshmallows with this easy-to-make treat. Perfect for any occasion or just a sneaky sweet craving.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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recipe for caribbean pineapple pie

Caribbean Pineapple Pie

Made with sugar, rum, rum extract, water, all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, margarine or butter, cream cheese

Method:   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 basic chocolate sugar cookies

Basic Chocolate Sugar Cookies

The light texture of sugar cookies with lots of chocolate flavor. Chill the dough if needed for easier handling.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for panera bread butterscotch bread pudding with bourbon and pecans

Panera Bread Butterscotch Bread Pudding With Bourbon And Pecans

Made with powdered sugar, rustic white bread or sourdough bread, pecan pieces, half-and-half, sugar, large eggs, bourbon whiskey, vanilla...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for bourbon sauce

Bourbon Sauce

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

recipe for slow cooker pineapple upside down pound cake

Slow Cooker Pineapple Upside Down Pound Cake

Get ready to flip for this pineapple upside down pound cake! Made in a crock pot with pound cake mix, this cake is as convenient as it is delicious.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for buttery butterscotch frosting

Buttery Butterscotch Frosting

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

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 traditional new york style cheesecake with sour cream topping

Traditional New York Style Cheesecake With Sour Cream Topping

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


recipe for copycat big boy's strawberry pie

Copycat Big Boy's Strawberry Pie

Have a slice of nostalgia with this classic Big Boy's strawberry pie. Made with fresh strawberries and a delicious gelatin glaze, it's a dessert that never goes out of...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for maple buttercream frosting

Maple Buttercream Frosting

The sweet maple-walnut frosting is sensational with all sorts of confection. Yellow cake, chocolate cupcakes, spiced holiday cakes, the list goes on.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for velvet crumb cake

Velvet Crumb Cake

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


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 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 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 strawberry rhubarb crisp with jello

Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp With Jello

This family-favorite dessert is incredibly delicious and perfectly sweet, with just the right amount of tartness from the rhubarb. Jello makes sure the filling is...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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 paradise cake

Paradise Cake

Get ready to indulge! A fun and fruity dessert made with yellow cake mix, creamy vanilla pudding, and topped with bananas and pecans. This easy recipe is great for any occasion.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for butterscotch marshmallow haystacks

Butterscotch Marshmallow Haystacks

Made with miniature marshmallows, butterscotch chips, peanut butter, chow mein noodles

Method:   microwave, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chocolate creme fraiche sauce

Chocolate Creme Fraiche Sauce

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


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 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 1-2-3 icing

1-2-3 Icing

For an easy and creamy decorator icing, mix together confectioners' sugar, butter, vanilla extract, and milk. Perfect for adding that finishing touch to your sweets.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for peanut butter marshmallow sauce

Peanut Butter Marshmallow Sauce

This peanut butter marshmallow sauce is what happens when your favorite childhood flavors decide to have a party. Spoiler: everyone's invited.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for baker's one bowl death by chocolate cookie

Baker's One Bowl Death By Chocolate Cookie

Made with chopped nuts, semisweet baking chocolate, brown sugar, butter or margarine, vanilla extract, eggs, flour, baking powder

Method:   microwave, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for old fashioned jumbo sugar cookies

Old Fashioned Jumbo Sugar Cookies

There's nothing quite like a sugar cookie. And there's nothing quite like an old-fashioned sugar cookie. These fat, fluffy cookies are perfect for any occasion.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for best ever ricotta cheesecake

Best Ever Ricotta Cheesecake

Made with ricotta cheese, cream cheese, sugar, eggs, flour, sour cream, vanilla extract

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for copycat arnaud's caramel custard

Copycat Arnaud's Caramel Custard

Arnaud's is a famous New Orleans restaurant known for their Creole cuisine. This rich caramel custard is one of their most popular dessert items.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for lemon cream cheese supreme pie

Lemon Cream Cheese Supreme Pie

Tired of the usual desserts? Try this Lemon Cream Cheese Supreme Pie. It's a fresh, zesty option with rich cream cheese and a tart lemon twist.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for buttermilk coconut pie

Buttermilk Coconut Pie

A sweet and creamy classic southern dessert. Buttermilk, coconut, and a hint of vanilla create a delicious custard-like filling for this pie.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for butternut squash creme brulee

Butternut Squash Creme Brulee

Made with sugar, butternut squash, vanilla extract, heavy cream, half and half, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ground ginger, egg yolks

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for chocolate malted creme brulee

Chocolate Malted Creme Brulee

If you're gonna make creme brulee, you should do it right. Right means whole vanilla bean, an eggy custard, chocolate, and malt powder for an extra-decadent dessert.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for junior's cheesecake

Junior's Cheesecake

Junior's, an iconic NYC restaurant, is known for its famous cheesecake. No need to travel to the Big Apple, you can make this decadent dessert at home.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for authentic pennsylvania dutch shoo fly pie

Authentic Pennsylvania Dutch Shoo Fly Pie

There's nothing quite like an authentic Pennsylvania Dutch shoo fly pie. This classic dessert is made with a rich molasses filling and topped with a buttery...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for double tree hotel chocolate chip cookies

Double Tree Hotel Chocolate Chip Cookies

Anybody who's checked into a Doubletree knows that the cookie is the best part of the stay. Grab the recipe and make your home feel as luxurious as a hotel for...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for candy lollipops

Candy Lollipops

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for caribbean key lime pie

Caribbean Key Lime Pie

This Caribbean-style key lime pie recipe is perfect for summer. It combines the tropical flavors of lime, coconut, and rum to create a pie that is always a hit.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for easy coconut rice pudding

Easy Coconut Rice Pudding

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


recipe for old fashioned banana pudding

Old Fashioned Banana Pudding

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

recipe for bullock's heavenly lemon pie with meringue crust

Bullock's Heavenly Lemon Pie With Meringue Crust

Bullock's Country Family Restaurant in MD knows how to make a delicious lemon pie. It uses meringue as the crust (you can double the meringue and use it...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for bourbon chocolate sauce

Bourbon Chocolate Sauce

Pour this creamy bourbon-chocolate-vanilla sauce over ice cream, cheesecake, waffles - anywhere you want a splash of boozy chocolate flavor.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for starlight cupcakes

Starlight Cupcakes

Need a tried-and-true, never-fail cupcake recipe? This recipe is a classic from Betty Crocker that will give you a perfect cupcake every time

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for apple fritters

Apple Fritters

Apple-filled deep-fried fritters glazed with a creamy vanilla icing make a delicious dessert or breakfast treat.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for torta nera

Torta Nera

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





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