A simple, layered banana pudding dessert that doesn't require an oven or stove. For best results, let it chill for an hour or two before serving.
Time: under 30 minutes
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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Delicious No-Bake Banana Pudding
Filled Rich Chocolate Cupcakes
What's better than a chocolate cupcake? One that's bursting with a rich, chocolatey cream cheese filling.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Adaptable Buttercream Frosting
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
Cherry Crunch
A simple dessert that can be prepared in just a few minutes. It has a cinnamon-sugar crust that is topped with cherry pie filling and then baked.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Do Nothing Cake (Texas Tornado Cake)
Made with flour, eggs, baking soda, vanilla extract, pineapple, butter, sugar, evaporated milk
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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Jell-O Flavored Syrups
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
Martha Stewart's Perfect Pie Shell
If you want to know how to make a pie crust, this is how to do it!
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Awesome Homemade Toffee
Made with butter, water, sugar, salt, milk chocolate chips
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
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
Box Cake Brownies With Fudgy Frosting
Turn a box of German chocolate cake mix into a delicious recipe for frosted brownies.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Baci Cake
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
Double Chocolate Cherry Bourbon Balls
These little chocolate balls have a little kick of Bourbon while satisfying your sweet tooth.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Almost Maple Syrup
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
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
Nearly Sugar-Free Cherry Pie
Looking for a sweet treat that is lower in sugar? This cherry pie uses sugar-free pudding and gelatin mixes for the filling, reducing the sugar content significantly.
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Mexican Vanilla Ice Cream
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
Petit Fours, Simple-Style
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
Three Minute Microwave Fudge
Got 3 minutes? Then we've got a delicious fudge recipe you need to try.
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
Three-Ingredient Heavenly Hash Candy
Made with milk chocolate chips, mixed nuts, marshmallows
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
Brown Sugar Frosting
Made with brown sugar, milk, margarine, powdered sugar, vanilla extract
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Ice Cream Pudding
Why haven't we been making pudding this way all along? Adding ice cream to to pudding yields an extra creamy and rich flavor.
Time: 1-2 hours
Orange Crush Sherbet
The tangy orange flavor of the popular soda pop frozen into a creamy confection.
Time: over 5 hours
Grandmas Oatmeal Raisin Big Cookies
Made with cinnamon, raisins, water, shortening, egg, brown sugar, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, oats, baking soda
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Soft Peanut Brittle
Peanut brittle is a classic Christmas candy treat.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Almond Bars
Made with butter, flour, powdered sugar, cream cheese, eggs, sugar, almond extract
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Silken Tofu Whipped Topping
Made with soy milk, almond extract, salt, tofu, sweetener, lemon juice, vanilla extract
Time: under 30 minutes
Chocolate Marshmallow Slices
Made with nuts, semisweet chocolate chips, butter or margarine, miniature marshmallows
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
All-Butter Fudge Brownies
Rich and fudgy brownies made with butter (not margarine) and cocoa powder.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Boiled Caramel Pecan Frosting
This recipe brings together light brown sugar, heavy whipping cream, and butter to create a smooth, rich caramel frosting. A delicious way to bring a touch of sweetness to...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Citrus Restaurant's Creme Brulee
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
Cherry Cobbler With Crumb Topping
There's nothing quite like a cherry cobbler with crumb topping. This classic dessert is always a hit, and it's so easy to make. The cobbler can be served with whipped...
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Chocolate Fudgesicle Ice Cream
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
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
Low Fat, Almost Sugar Free Ice Cream
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
Applebee's Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake
Made with salt, cream cheese, brown sugar, peanut butter, vanilla extract, eggs, whipping cream, peanut butter cups
Method: microwave, oven
Time: over 5 hours
Copycat Famous Dave's Pecan Pie
Famous Dave's is a Midwest restaurant chain specializing in barbecue but they also make a killer pecan pie.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Bill Clinton's Lemon Chess Pie
Made with lemons, pie shell, sugar, butter or margarine, eggs, milk, flour, cornmeal, lemon juice
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Chocolate-Covered Cherries With Gooey Centers
Love those chocolate covered cherries you get from high-end candy shops? Well, now you can make them at home with this simple recipe.
Method: microwave, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Quick and Easy Brownies
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
Shake and Make Ice Cream
No ice cream maker? No problem. Shaking a bag of rock salt and ice with sugar, milk, and whatever flavorings or topping you're feeling is a phenomenally fun way to make a sweet...
Time: under 30 minutes
Gourmade Cookies Peanut Butter Blitzers
Made with all-purpose flour, butter, baking soda, kosher salt, vanilla extract, almond extract, sugar, light brown sugar, dark brown sugar, eggs
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cake Doughnuts With Chocolate Or Honey Glaze
Who can say no to a glazed doughnut? Especially when it's homemade like these.
Method: stovetop, deep fryer
Time: 1-2 hours
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
Copycat John's Flaming Hearth Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie
Made with brown sugar, vanilla ice cream, pie shell, pumpkin, sugar, salt, pumpkin pie spice, heavy cream, whipped cream
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Shortcut Baklava
If you're in the mood for a sweet treat that's a little less intricate than traditional baklava, you've found your new favorite recipe. This shortcut will have you indulging with...
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Gingerbread Pie Crust
This spiced crust is perfect for holiday pies!
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
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