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

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

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Picture this: golden-brown cookies bursting with sweet, tangy cranberries and warm spices. Let's whip up a batch of oatmeal cranberry raisin cookies that might just...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

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

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Get ready to impress your friends with these indulgent chocolate mousse eclairs. They might just think you've graduated from pastry school.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 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

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

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

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

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

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

Nothing beats milk and cookies for a sweet dose of nostalgia. If you're looking for a fat-free fix, these copycat oatmeal raisin cookies like...

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

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

Spinach brownies? Don't knock it 'til you try it. The healthy dark greens actually help make some super-moist brownies, and you'll never taste them under the chocolate...

Method:   microwave, oven
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

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Looking for a delicious homemade version of your favorite candy? Made with just a few simple ingredients, these candies are incredibly easy to make and taste just like...

Method:   microwave
Time:   1-2 hours

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

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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

Method:   microwave, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

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

You can't go wrong with these sugar cookies. They make a large batch but they freeze great.

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

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

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

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

Ever wondered how to make oatmeal cookies even better? Throw in some carob chips and a hint of coconut, and you've got yourself a cookie jar hero.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Made with cake flour, sugar, butter, vanilla extract, lemon rind, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Sweet potatoes are a popular root vegetable that can be enjoyed in many different ways. This simple sweet potato pie is perfect for a Thanksgiving feast

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Only three ingredients are needed for this rich and creamy chocolate ice cream. Feel free to stir in some add-ins like crushed Oreo cookies, M&M's, or other...


Time:   over 5 hours

Made with bananas, vanilla extract, egg yolk, sweetened condensed milk, all-purpose flour, salt, sugar, butter, heavy cream

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Have rich, homemade cake-like donuts in minutes with this easy recipe.

Method:   stovetop, deep fryer
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with walnuts, semisweet or milk chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, butter or margarine

Method:   microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

Butter, sugar, flour...if you think you can't bake desserts, this shortbread is here to prove you wrong. It's a great base recipe to turn into all sorts of shortbread flavors or...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Petit fours are bite-sized cakes that are decorated. This version simplifies the process by starting with pound cake that is sliced into small pieces which are layered with...

Method:   microwave, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

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

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

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

German spritz cookies are a traditional delicious buttery cookie with a delicate texture. Spritz cookies can be easily made in a cookie press or rolled out and cut with cookie...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

This Jack Daniel's pecan pie takes the beloved Southern staple and gives it a unique spin with the addition of whiskey and chocolate chips.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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

Pecan Tassies are a popular Southern US cookie. They are made with a pecan filling and have a flaky, pastry-like dough. Pecan Tassies are often served at holidays and special occasions.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Rhubarb is the star of this custard pie, which has a pleasantly short ingredient list, so you'll want it at its in-season best.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

This may be the most delicious caramel sauce you ever taste!

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes