Dessert Recipes

Kahlúa cheesecake bars with a dual layer topping; decadent moist, rich and packed with chocolate flavor.

I was looking for a recipe which would show off the colors of M&Ms. I exchanged the margarine for butter. At first bite, the cookie was a bit dry. Then the butter kicked in and it just melted in my mouth. What a flavor experience! I will definitely be making this cookie again!

Quick turnovers use biscuit mix and apple juice for an easy hand-pie dough, filled with jam and baked or fried in minutes. A 30-minute pantry-staple dessert recipe.

Classic pecan pie from Dear Abby columnist Abigail Van Buren, built on corn syrup, brown sugar, and whole pecans scattered across the top instead of stirred in. The old-school Southern holiday standard.

Angus Barn chocolate chess pie copies the famous Raleigh steakhouse dessert: rich, fudgy filling baked into a crackly-topped pie that's somewhere between brownie and pudding. Seven ingredients, no fancy steps.

Very tasty and you can definitely notice the great flavor from all these spices.

Versatile fruit sauce with dried apricots simmered in apple juice, then thickened with honey, orange juice, and warm spices.

Delicious and juicy rhubarb pie to serve with family and friends, a great summer dessert that everyone loves.

This recipe, though fussy to make, is attractive and tasty. Cheryl Kaufenberg of Darien said it came from a very old Better Homes & Gardens magazine

Old Pecan Street pecan pie: an Austin, Texas classic with light corn syrup, vanilla, and chopped pecans baked into a single unbaked crust. The straightforward Texas-style holiday pie.

Buttery and crunchy, they are great for making holiday cookies.

This easy to make blueberry cobbler can be a light and fruity dessert in a hot summer day, or having it as a snack is a good idea too.

Loved this cake very much. The plums became juicy and sweet after baking, which added a great addition to the cake. With a cup of coffee or tea, a perfect afternoon snack.

Old-fashioned Pennsylvania Dutch pickled pears: whole or sliced pears poached in spiced apple cider vinegar syrup with cloves and cinnamon. Traditional canning recipe for the holiday relish tray.

Ugly Cake earns its name as the cream cheese topping bakes down into the yellow cake batter, leaving craggy peaks of sweetened cheese frosting on top. Looks rough, tastes like glory.

German apple pie with a single flaky crust, layered cinnamon-spiced apples, and heavy cream poured over the top that bakes into a soft custard around the fruit. No top crust, just creamy, spiced apples.