Desserts Recipes

All-in-One Cake and Frosting

6 oz cream cheese, softened, 1 cup butter or margarine, softened (2 sticks), 2 tsp vanilla extract...

Almond Joy Brownie Bites

1 box family size chocolate fudge brownie mix, 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk, 1 (14 oz) bag coconut...

Alton Brown Pie Crust

2 1/2 cups flour, 1/2 cup stone ground cornmeal, 3 Tbsp sugar...

Alton Brown's Carrot Cake

Unsalted butter, for the pan, 12 oz (approximately 2½ cups) all-purpose flour, plus extra for pan, 12 oz grated carrots, medium grate (approximately 6 medium carrots)...

Apple Brown Betty, No. 1

2 cups bread crumbs, 1/4 cup butter, melted, 1 quart tart apples, sliced...

Apple Brown Betty, No. 2

1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder...

Apple Cobbler (Pie Crust Type)

1/2 cup sugar, 1 1/2 Tbsp all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup unsalted butter...

Apple Pie with Maple Sugar Crust

2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp maple sugar, 1/2 tsp salt...

Apple Streusel Cheesecake

2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar, 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened...

Aunt Verda's Orange Cake

1 cup orange blossom honey, 4 large eggs, 1 Tbsp orange zest...

Banana Cream Pie

3/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup corn starch, 1/8 tsp salt...

Bananas Foster

1/4 cup (2 oz) butter, 1 cup (8 oz) brown sugar, 1/2 tsp cinnamon...

Bananas Foster

6 bananas, sliced lengthwise, 6 Tbsp unsalted butter, 1 cup brown sugar, dark or light...

Basic Crème Brûlée

2 cups whipping cream, 5 egg yolks, 1/2 cup sugar...

Best Coffee Cake Ever

3/4 cup light salad oil (grapeseed, sunflower, or coconut), 1/2 cup sugar, 4 eggs, lightly beaten...

Chocolate Cake (Best Ever)

3/4 cup butter, 3 eggs, 2 cups all-purpose flour...

Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies

2 1/8 cups all-purpose flour (2 cups + 2 Tbsp), 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp baking soda...

Blackberry Cobbler (#2)

4 cups blackberries, 1/4 cup flour, 1 3/4 cups sugar...

Blackberry Cobbler

1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup sugar, 1 tsp baking powder (optional)...

Bobby Flay's Carrot Cake

1/4 cup melted unsalted butter, cooled, plus more for buttering pan, 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained, 3 large eggs...

Bourbon Pecan Pie

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting, 2 Tbsp dark brown sugar, 1/2 tsp table salt...

Bruleed Banana Split

1 banana, peeled and split lengthwise, 3 tsp packed dark brown sugar (1 1/2 tsp per half), 1 scoop vanilla ice cream...

Butter Pie Crust

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 tsp fine sea salt, 10 Tbsp cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes...

Buttercream Icing

4 eggs, room temperature, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup dark corn syrup...

Buttermilk Pecan Pie

1/2 cup buttermilk, 2 cups sugar, 1/2 stick butter, melted...

Buttermilk Pecan Pie

2 cups sugar, 3 Tbsp flour, 1/4 tsp salt...

Buttery Pie Crust

1 cup flour, 3/4 stick cold butter, 2 Tbsp Crisco shortening...

Caramel Sauce

3/4 cup whipping cream, 2 Tbsp water, 1/2 cup water...

Carrot Cake with Pineapple

2 cups granulated sugar, 1 1/3 cups vegetable oil, 3 extra-large eggs, at room temperature...

Chocolate Cannoli

1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, 4 oz havarti cheese, 1 cup powdered sugar...

Chocolate Chip Cookies (Alt. Recipe)

1 cup + 2 Tbsp flour, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp salt...

Chocolate Chip Cookies (Crisco Recipe)

3/4 cup Butter Flavor Crisco, 1 1/4 cups light brown sugar, packed, 2 Tbsp milk...

Chocolate-Dipped Cannoli

8 store-bought cannoli shells, 1 (12 oz) bag semisweet chocolate chips, 1 quart good-quality ricotta cheese...

Chocolate Eclair Cake

1 cup water, 1/2 cup butter, 1 cup flour...

Chocolate Fudge Cheesecake

1 cup toasted, chopped pecans (divided), 4 (1 oz) unsweetened chocolate baking squares, 1 cup butter, softened...

Chocolate Ganache by Alton Brown

3 Tbsp corn syrup, 6 oz heavy cream, 12 oz dark chocolate, chopped into small pieces...

Chocolate Gooey Butter Cookies

1 (8 oz) brick cream cheese, room temperature, 1 stick butter, at room temperature, 1 egg...

Chocolate Souffle

4 oz semi-sweet chocolate, 1/2 stick unsalted butter, 4 eggs, separated...

Chocolate Truffles

3 cups (18 oz) semisweet chocolate chips, 1 (14 oz) can Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk, 1 Tbsp vanilla extract...

Christmas Sugar Cookies

2¾ cups all-purpose flour, sifted, 1 tsp baking powder, ½ tsp salt...

Cocoa Cake with Caramel Icing

2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more to grease pans, 2/3 cup cocoa, 1 1/4 tsp baking soda...

Cocoa Whipped Cream Icing

2 Tbsp water, 1 tsp gelatin, 2 cups heavy cream...

Coconut Cake From Scratch

2 cups cake flour, sifted, 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda...

Coconut Pudding

1 package Cook 'n Serve vanilla pudding, Sweetened coconut flakes (about 1/3 cup plus extra for topping), 7-minute icing...

Cookie Ornamental Icing

1+ cups confectioners' sugar, 2 tsp milk, 1/4 tsp vanilla extract...

Country Style Vanilla Ice Cream

4 eggs, 2 1/4 cups sugar, 5 cups milk (approximately)...

Cranberry Apple Pie

1 double pie crust (10-inch), 4 cups apples, peeled and sliced, 2 cups fresh cranberries...

Cream Cheese Icing

1/2 stick butter, at room temperature, 8 oz cream cheese, at room temperature, 1 tsp vanilla...

Cream Cheese Marshmallow Frosting

3 Tbsp water, 1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp light corn syrup, 1/3 cup plus 2 Tbsp granulated sugar...

Crème Brûlée

3/4 cup milk, 2 1/4 cups heavy cream, 2 vanilla beans, cut in half lengthwise...

Crème Brûlée by Alton Brown

1 quart heavy cream, 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped, 1 cup vanilla sugar, divided...

Crème Brûlée

9 egg yolks, 3/4 cup superfine white sugar, plus 6 Tbsp for topping, 1 quart heavy cream...

Crème Brulee

2 cups heavy cream, 1/2 vanilla bean, sliced and scraped, 1 small egg...

Crème Brulee by Tyler Florence

9 egg yolks, 3/4 cup superfine white sugar, plus 6 Tbsp, 1 quart heavy cream...

Crème Brûlée

1 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed, 4 cups heavy cream, 1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped...

Crème Fraîche

1 cup heavy cream, 2 Tbsp low-fat buttermilk

Crepe Ideas and Accompaniments

Dark Roast Crème Brûlée

1/4 cup dark-roast coffee beans, 2 1/2 cups 1% milk, 4 large egg yolks...

Easy Cranberry & Apple Clafoutis

12 oz fresh cranberries, rinsed and picked over for stems, 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, and diced, 1/2 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed...

Eclairs

1 cup water, 1 stick margarine or butter, 1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted...

Eclairs

1 stick unsalted butter, 1 cup milk, 2 Tbsp sugar...

Eclairs

2 cups whole or lowfat milk, 1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise, 6 egg yolks...

Eclairs

1 cup butter, 2 cups boiling water, 2 cups flour...

Meringues (Espresso & Chocolate Chip)

3 egg whites, room temperature, Pinch fine sea salt, 3/4 cup superfine sugar*...

Espresso Toffee Fudge

Butter-flavored cooking spray, 1 stick butter, 4 cups sugar...

Famous Brownies (Big Batch)

8 oz unsweetened chocolate (Baker's or Callebaut), 3 sticks butter, 6 eggs...

Flan

1 1/4 cups sugar, divided, 8-10 egg yolks, 13 oz evaporated milk...

Foolproof Vodka Pie Crust

2.5 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (12.5 oz), divided, 1 tsp table salt, 2 Tbsp sugar...

French Apple Tart

2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, 1 Tbsp sugar...

Fruit Cobbler From Scratch

3/4 cup sugar, 3 Tbsp cornstarch, 1 cup water...

Fruit Cobbler (Pie Crust Type)

1 3/4 cups flour, 2 tsp sugar, 1 Tbsp baking powder...

Ginger Carrot Cake (BH&G Grand Prize)

1 cup all-purpose flour, 2 cups sugar, 2 tsp baking powder...

Gingerbread Muffins

2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp baking powder...

Graham Cracker Crust

9 rectangular graham crackers (one 5 oz pack), broken up, 2 Tbsp sugar, 5 Tbsp butter, melted and warm...

Grammie's Coconut Cake

1 cup (2 sticks) butter, room temperature, plus more for greasing, Flour, for dusting pan, 2 cups sugar...

Grammie's Perfect Pecan Pie

1 (9-inch) baked pie shell, 6 Tbsp unsalted butter, cut into pieces, at room temperature, 1 cup dark brown sugar, packed...

Grammie's Vinegar Cake

1 cup flour, 2 cups sugar, 1 tsp salt...

Grand Marnier Soufflé

10 eggs, separated, 1/4 tsp cream of tartar, 2/3 cup sugar...

Great Vanilla Ice Cream

2 cups half and half, 1 cup whipping cream, 1 cup minus 2 Tbsp sugar...

Hard Sauce

1/2 cup butter, softened, 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted, 1/4 cup brandy...

Hard Sauce

2 sticks unsalted butter, softened but not soft, 3 cups confectioners' sugar (12 oz), Orange zest, finely grated from 1 orange...

Hello Dolly's

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted, 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs, 3 Tbsp sugar (optional)...

Honey Pecan Pie

1/2 cup butter, melted, 1/3 cup barley malt, 1/3 cup honey...

Icing for Cinnamon Rolls

4 cups powdered sugar, 4 oz margarine, 1 cup milk...

Italian Affogato

1 pint premium vanilla ice cream, 1/2 cup boiling water, 1 Tbsp instant espresso powder...

Italian Cream Cake

2 cups sugar, 1/2 cup butter-flavored Crisco shortening, 1 stick butter...

Key Lime Bars

5 oz animal crackers, 3 Tbsp packed brown sugar (light or dark), Pinch table salt...

Key Lime Pie

8 egg yolks, 2 cans sweetened condensed milk (Eagle Brand), 7 oz Key lime juice...

Lemon Blossoms

1 (18.5 oz) package yellow cake mix, 1 (3.5 oz) package instant lemon pudding mix, 4 large eggs...

Lemon Chess Cake

1 box Duncan Hines yellow cake mix, 1 stick margarine, melted, 1 egg...

Lemon Chess Pie

4 eggs, 2 cups sugar, 1/8 tsp salt...

Lemon Curd

5 egg yolks, 1 cup sugar, 4 lemons, zested and juiced...

Lemon Glaze

1½ cups powdered sugar, 1/4 cup water, 1/4 tsp lemon oil...

Lemon Icebox Cheesecake

10 lemon sandwich cookies, broken into pieces (about 1 1/4 cups), 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted, 1 tsp grated lemon zest...

Lemon Meringue Pie

Lemon-Orange Cake

2 cups cake flour, sifted before measuring, 1 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp baking soda...

Lemon Yogurt Cake

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp kosher salt...

Magic Flan Berry Pie

1 box (15 oz) Pillsbury refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on box, 1 cup frozen unsweetened raspberries, 1 cup frozen blueberries...

Maple Pie

1 Tbsp butter, room temperature, 1 cup light brown sugar, 3 whole eggs, room temperature...

Marbled Chocolate Fudge

3 cups (18 oz) semisweet chocolate chips, 1 (14 oz) can Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk, Dash of salt...

Mexican Fudge (Praline)

3 cups white sugar, 1 cup cream or evaporated milk, 1/8 tsp soda...

Mike's Apple Pie

1 (9-inch) unbaked pie shell, 8 apples (peeled and cut into slices), about 2 lbs (see Notes), 3/4 cup sugar, plus 1 Tbsp...

Mike's Berry Crisp

1 cup stone-ground yellow cornmeal, 1 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/8 tsp salt...

Mike's Key Lime Pie

1½ cups (12 sheets) graham crackers, pulverized, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/2 tsp salt (only if butter unsalted)...

Mom's Carrot Cake

2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp ground clove...

Mother's Pecan Pie

3 large eggs, 1 cup brown sugar (8 oz), 2/3 Tbsp flour...

Mrs. Alder's Pie Crust

3/4 cup Crisco shortening, 1 Tbsp milk, 1/4 cup hot water...

Nel's Banana Nut Bread

1 stick butter, 1 cup sugar, 2 large eggs...

Olive Oil Chiffon Cake

5 egg whites, at room temperature, 1 cup sugar, 4 egg yolks, at room temperature...

Panna Cotta with Roasted Figs and Balsamic

4 sheets gelatin, 4 cups heavy cream, 1 cup sugar...

Paula Deen's Banana Pudding

2 bags Pepperidge Farm Chessmen Cookies OR 2 bags Vanilla Wafers, 6 to 8 bananas, sliced, 2 cups whole milk...

Peach Brown Betty

4 slices hearty white sandwich bread, torn into pieces, 5 Tbsp unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces and chilled, 1 Tbsp granulated sugar...

Peach Ice Cream

1 cup (240 mL) light nondairy creamer or heavy whipping cream, 1 lb (448g) frozen peaches, 1/2 cup (120 mL) sugar or other sweetener, to taste...

Peanut Butter Pie with Chocolate Sauce

1/3 cup heavy cream, 1/4 cup light brown sugar, 1/4 cup light corn syrup...

Pecan Bars

1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) cold unsalted butter, cubed, plus more for dish, 1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, 2/3 cup light brown sugar...

Pecan Pie

1 cup brown sugar, 1 cup corn syrup (clear), 1/2 stick butter...

Pecan Pralines

2 cups granulated sugar, 1 cup half-and-half, 1/3 stick butter...

Pecan Sandies

3/4 cup butter, softened, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 2 Tbsp water...

Pecan Squares

Vegetable cooking spray, 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting, 4 eggs...

Perfect Pumpkin Pie

1 (15 oz) can pumpkin, 1 (14 oz) can Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk, 2 eggs...

Philadelphia Ice Cream

10 cups light cream, 2 cups sugar, 2 Tbsp vanilla...

Pink Italian Cream Cake

1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening, 1/2 cup margarine, 2 cups sugar...

Poppy Seed Cake

1½ cups cake flour, 1¼ tsp baking powder, ½ tsp baking soda...

Pumpkin Dump Cake

20 oz canned pumpkin, 1 small can evaporated milk, 1 can sweetened condensed milk (Eagle Brand)...

Pumpkin Sex Cake

1 box yellow cake mix, 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie mix), 1 (14 oz) can Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk...

Raisin Pecan Oatmeal Cookies

1½ cups pecans, ½ lb (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature, 1 cup dark brown sugar, lightly packed...

Red Velvet Cake

1/2 cup shortening, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 2 large eggs...

Red Velvet Cupcakes

1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour, 3 Tbsp cocoa powder (high quality), 1/4 tsp baking soda...

Royal Icing

2 lbs powdered sugar, 1/2 tsp cream of tartar, 5 large egg whites (pasteurized), about 5-6 oz...

Seven Minute Icing

1½ cups granulated sugar, 2 egg whites, ½ tsp cream of tartar...

Simple Icing

1/2 stick margarine, Vanilla extract, to taste, Powdered sugar, as needed

Skillet Chocolate Sheet Cake

1 cup flour, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1 cup sugar...

Sour Cream Apple Pie

See Pâte Brisée crust recipe <!-- TODO: LINK TO 'pate-brisee' -->, 3 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened, 1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp sugar...

Southern Living Pecan Pie

1 pie crust (10-inch), 1 Tbsp confectioners' sugar, 4 eggs...

Spun Sugar (Cotton Candy)

2½ cups sugar, 1½ cups plus 1 Tbsp water, ⅔ cup clear corn syrup

State Fair Pie Crust

1/3 cup water, 2/3 cup shortening, 1/4 tsp salt...

Strawberries Romanoff

1 pint ripe strawberries, 1/3 cup sugar, 1/3 cup Grand Marnier or Cointreau...

Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie

8 oz cream cheese, softened, 1 can sweetened condensed milk (Eagle Brand), 1/3 cup lemon juice (can use ReaLemon)...

Strawberry Shortcakes

1 quart strawberries, hulled and quartered, 1/4 cup sugar, 2 cups all-purpose flour...

Sweet Potato Pie

1 lb 3 oz sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed, 1 1/4 cups plain yogurt, 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar...

Tea Cakes

1 cup milk, 5 black tea bags, 1 cup unsalted butter...

Thanksgiving Pie Crust

4 oz cold Crisco, 4 oz cold butter, 2 cups flour (16 fl oz)...

Toll House Cookies for Ski Trips

1 cup butter, softened, 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, 2 tsp vanilla...

Traditional Pecan Pie

1 cup brown sugar, 1 cup corn syrup, 1/2 stick butter, soft and warm...

Tres Leches Cake

1 box Duncan Hines Yellow/Butter cake mix, 1 stick butter, room temperature, 4 eggs...

The Ultimate Coffee Cake

1 box Duncan Hines Butter Recipe Golden cake mix (reserve 2 Tbsp for filling), 3/4 cup light salad oil (use fresh, odorless oil), 1/2 cup sugar...

Ultimate Oatmeal Cookies

3/4 cup butter-flavored Crisco, 1 1/4 cups light brown sugar, packed, 1 egg...

Upside-Down Lemon Pudding Cake

2 large eggs, separated, at room temperature, 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened, 2/3 cup sugar...

Vanilla Ice Cream (Classic Custard Based)

2 1/4 cups sugar, 6 Tbsp flour, 1/2 tsp salt...

Vanilla Ice Cream (Condensed Milk Recipe)

4 eggs, beaten until fluffy, 1/2 pint whipping cream, 1 cup sugar...

Yellow Cake by Alton Brown

3/4 cup butter flavored vegetable shortening (140 grams), 1 1/4 cups sugar (300 grams), 2 1/2 cups cake flour, sifted (300 grams)...