Categories by Sweets

Chocolate Strawberries

Chocolate covered strawberries, dipped in tempered chocolate, are a favorite romantic treat on Valentine's Day or other suitable moment.

Chocolate Pops

Simply temper a bowl of chocolate and place into your favorite candy molds to let dry.

Tempering Chocolate

Tempering is just getting the chocolate to melt so you can make candy with it. Be sure to use real chocolate.

Lemon Curd Mousse

This easy assemble mousse dessert is made with lemon curd made with Meyer lemon.

Easter Bunny Egg Cookies

For many people Easter Bunny Egg cookies like these, with a hard boiled egg, is an Easter tradition.

Homemade Cinnamon Buns

Everyone loves cinnamon buns and making your own homemade sweet dough makes them even better.

Homemade Sweet Dough

This rich sweet dough forms the basis for several sweetroll and coffeecake recipes. It is especially good with cinnamon rolls.

Pumpkin Pie from Scratch

You can make your own pumpkin pie using sugar pumpkins and the usual ingredients like cinnamon, cloves, allspice, nutmeg and ginger.

Pumpkin Pudding

The base for a good pumpkin pudding is a good pumpkin bread recipe and then adding maple syrup and cream before baking again.

Mexican Hot Chocolate

The old world discovered chocolate in the new world and this Mexican stone ground chocolate from Taza is as close as you will get to that today.

Italian Anise Cookies

These Italian Anise cookies have a mild anise flavoring, which is typical for many Italian desserts. Serve at Christmas, weddings or other special occ

Poached Pears with Wine

Another delicious and simple desserts from Mary Ann Esposito's 5 ingredients cookbook. Garnish with peppercorns.

Raspberry Thumb Cookies

Making these cookies involves a two-step process but is worth it when you taste these raspberry cookies.

Tiramisu

Tiramisu is considered by some to be the ultimate Italian dessert, or any dessert. You can make it yourself after watching this video.

Semolina Pudding

Using fresh vanilla beans and lemon juice, this traditional Italian dessert makes an elegant dessert when served still warm with a fruit compote.

Bride Groom Strawberries

If you want to learn this technique for candy making or cake decorating then this is a very useful video.

Italian Wedding Cookies

These Italian Wedding Cookies are very similar to the Russian Tea Cake and the Snowball Cookies but use butter and almonds instead of the Crisco and p

Luscious Lemon Squares

As the name of the recipe suggests, these are as tasty as you will find lemon squares anywhere.

Italian Donuts

These small, round donuts ae fried and coated with powdered sugar and best eaten right after making. They may remind you of "donut holes."

Pastiera Napoletana

Making this authentic version of the Italian pastry Pastiera Napoletana takes a while but is well worth the time.

Pistachio Apple Crepes

These sweet crepes use fresh Granny Smith apples and pistachios as part of the batter. Then you fill with sliced banana.

Raspberry Cream Pie

This is a perfect cool, no bake dessert with raspberries and cream. The crust made with vanilla wafers, pecans and butter.

No Cook Chocolate Pudding

This is a vegetarian and raw food recipe that makes a chocolate pudding dessert every bit as tasty as a cooked version.

Red Berry Galettes

This red berry galette, French term for rustic tart, uses a combination of strawberries and raspberries for the filling.

Wine Pairings - Desserts

The key to pairing wines with dessert, especially in the summer, is to keep it simple, and “let the wine shine.”

Milkweed Syrup

Infusing a syrup (which starts with a mixture of sugar and water) is a very simple process. You can be making your own infused syrups with a variety o

Stone Ground Chocolate

The basic process of grinding chocolate is actually very simple. Starting with raw, whole cacao beans, you roast and grind them.

Elderberry Whipped Cream

When making your own whipped cream you should buy what is called whipping cream or else buy heavy cream. 

Healthy Snacks - Granola

Granola is good for breakfast, lunch, or as a snack not to mention its easy to make. And, unlike with prepackaged food, you are in control of what you and your family are eating.

Pumpkin Cannoli

It is possible to buy cannoli shells already made, which of course is a lot easier for the home cook. This traditional recipe uses both ricotta and ma

Honey Tuile Cookies

Tuiles are a French dessert cookie that are molded into round shapes and are served with ice cream, gelato and custard or filled with cream.

Banana Caramel Sauce

This caramel sauce recipe uses ripe bananas to infuse flavor into the caramel.

Sugar Cranberries

Sugar cranberries are especially popular during the holidays but are a great treat if you like the combination of sweet and tart.

European Butter Cream

European butter cream icing is less sweet than American and is made with a Swiss Meringue as a base.

Chocolate Pistachio Biscotti

These chocolate and pistachio biscotti are a creative variation incorporating new ingredients and flavors like pistachio and chocolate.

Chocolate & Champagne

The combination of champagne or sparkling wine and chocolate is an effective mood changer for many people.

Lemon Trifle

A trifle is a layered dessert made with a cream, fruit and cake - often known as a fool. It is a quick and easy recipe.

Chocolate Ginger Cookies

This version of a ginger flavored shortbread cookie has added flavor with mini chocolate chips.

White Chocolate Scones

White chocolate and dried cherries make these typical Scottish scones very, very tasty.

Meringues

The meringueis often thought of as being difficult to make but this video teaches how easy it is.

Meringue Desserts

Meringues are not only delicious, they are extremely versatile. Last week, Annie Schennum, who trained and taught at the prestigious Cordon Bleu cooking school in London, showed us that meringues are

Chocolate Bark & Krispies

Chocolate bark with rice krispies is one of the easiest sweet snacks to make. Just temper the chocolate, mix in the krispies and let harden.

Saint Lucia Day Pudding

Saint Lucia Day, a Sicilian holiday, is December 13 and a pudding is traditionally eaten. It is made with wheat berries, milk, sugar and cornstarch.

Pignolata (Pinulata)

These Italian holiday treats are little bites of fried dough slathered in a honey/Kayo syrup mixture and topped with bits of chocolate, toasted nuts and fresh cinnamon.

Nana's Bread Pudding

This bread pudding recipe from Nova Scotia is actually made with day old donuts. The filling is a custard, meaning that it is made with eggs, sugar, m

Peanut Butter Pie

This dessert is based on Reeses candy and has three layers; a graham cracker crust, a peanut butter filling and a chocolate topping.

Pumpkin Bread

Pumpkin bread is a holiday tradition and treat for many. Serve this with the honey butter recipe.

Summer Berry Shortcake

If you are like Executive Chef Tom Bivins of New England Culinary Institute you make different types of shortcake.

Berry Good Shortcake

The shortcakes are so easy to mix and bake yourself that you may even forget about the store bought version.

Chocolate Almond Cake

This cake from Mastering The Art of French Cooking is called Reine de Saba, “Queen of Sheba,” and was recomended personaly by Julia Child

Hood $10,000 Pumpkin Cake

Hood milk held a contest using dairy desserts and this is the grand prize winner. Pumpkin cakes with caramel sauce and topped with a sour cream mixtur

Chocolate Cake In A Mug

Warm chocolate cake in minutes, using only common baking ingredients, a mug, a spoon, and a microwave?

Ice Cream Cookie Cake

You only need to use your favorite ice cream and cookies to make this cake. Store in freezer until ready to eat.

Pumpkin Cakes

This recipe tops a pumpkin cupcake with maple cream cheese filling and a carmalized sauce with diced apples.

The Elvis Sandwich

A sandwich named after "The King" himself, Elvis Presley, this recipe video for The Elvis Sandwich yields the perfect lunch of bananas, bacon and peanut butter.

Banana Quesadilla

Even though it is a little out of the ordinary, this recipe for a banana and almond butter quesadilla is simple to prepare. It's almost too simple. Just mix, spread, and toast!

Pumpkin Ice Cream

This creamy pumpkin ice cream is a great combination of sweet bananas and spicy pumpkin for the perfect autumn dessert. Says Perry, “It is very seasonal right now, but delicious any time of the year

Brownie Bites

Another no-cook, homemade tasting dessert using store bought ingredients - but you could make it from scratch too!

Ice Cream Pie

This recipe uses Moose Tracks but you can substitute any of your favorite flavors.

Fresh Fruit Tarts

These fruit tarts are made from all store-bought ingredients but taste like you made them from scratch.

Key Lime Pie

This is based on the original recipe using the real juice from key limes.

Summer Pudding

One of the best desserts from England that uses summer fruits such as raspberries and strawberries.

Strawberry Ice Cream Cake

You can use whatever ice cream you have or want to in this easy and fast recipe, but here it is made with strawberry.

Pears in Red Wine

Why do the Beverly and Addison Gilbert Hospital Chefs want to show you how to make Poached Pears in Red Wine with a Balsamic Glaze reduction? Partly because it is great tasting but another reason is

Chocolate Fondue

Chocolate fondues can be made as a fairly healthy dessert if you use pure 86% cacao and use fruit for dipping.

Ricotta Fritters

These ricotta pies are a variation on ricotta lemon pancakes and go well with fruit sauces.

Quick and Easy Gift Chocolates

This is a chocolate lovers dream gift basket of treats dipped into chocolate. Taking the time to make homemade chocolates says you care.

Yin and Yang Sans Brûlée

This Yin and Yang Creme Sans Brulee recipe is from Gary Wall, the 2000 Southwest Regional Cookoff winner of the PBS series Master Chef.

White Chocolate Mousse

Jennifer Spencer, winner of the Master Chef USA 2000 Southeast Regional Cookoff, wowed the judges with this homemade Baked White Chocolate Mousse in Puff Pastry recipe.

Watermelon Lime Granita

Enjoy a refreshing warm weather treat when you savor this recipe for Watermelon Lime Granita.

Warm Chocolate Fondue Souffle

Victorian Creams

For an elegant, sophisticated dessert, enjoy this recipe for Victorian Creams.

Peach Filled Phyllo Cups

This sweet dessert recipe uses phyllo cups filled with sugared peaches over ice cream, either butter pecan, peach or vanilla.

Banana-Filled Eggs Rolls with Custard Sauce

This exotic recipe for Banana-Filled Eggs Rolls with Custard Sauce can be readily customized. For example, try chopped crystallized ginger in place of the chocolate chips.

Blondies

Fried Sugar-Cinnamon Won Tons

Served as a snack or alongside ice cream for dessert, this Fried Sugar-Cinnamon Won Tons recipe is a tasty treat.

Banana Dumplings

An easy, flaky dessert, this Banana Dumplings recipe is a clever use of crescent rolls. You could also use fresh bananas for this recipe, substituting 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced fresh bananas for the dried.

Blueberry Bread Pudding

Use fresh or dried blueberries to make this delicious bread pudding Blueberry Bread Pudding recipe.

Caramel Dipped Lady Apple

Great at a Halloween party or on a dessert buffet, enjoy this recipe for Caramel Dipped Lady Apples. If the caramel hardens as you are dipping, return it to the microware and heat on High for 15 seconds, stir, then proceed with dipping.

Mango Dessert Pizza

You can vary the fruit used on this pizza according to what's in season when you enjoy this Mango Dessert Pizza recipe.

Chocolate-Dipped Starfruit

Try this exotic Chocolate-Dipped Starfruit recipe for a clever variation. Be sure to dry the star fruit pieces well before dipping, as chocolate will not stick to wet fruit.

Melon With Minted Horned Melon Sauce

Exotic-looking horned melons make an interesting serving bowl for this light melon dessert recipe for Melon With Minted Horned Melon Sauce.

Orange-Glazed Bananas

Tantalize your tastebuds with this Orange-Glazed Bananas recipe. Serve over waffles at breakfast or over ice cream or pound cake for dessert.

Mango Dessert Sauce

Enjoy this Mango Dessert Sauce recipe warm or chilled over ice cream desserts, fresh fruit, cheesecake, pancakes or waffles, or spooned over a dessert souffle.

Peach Tarts With Coconut Cream

For a puff pastry delight, enjoy this recipe for Peach Tarts With Coconut Cream.

Flan Yucatan Style

For a sweet open pie treat, enjoy this recipe for a Mexican version of flan. If you do not have a double boiler, the flan can be made in a metal bowl fit snugly in a saucepan of simmering water.

Banana Squash In Ginger Cream

For a tasty treat, enjoy this recipe for banana squash In ginger cream. Banana squash is a large (usually 10 pounds or larger) winter squash.

Blueberry Dessert Wraps

This quick and easy blueberry wraps dessert may be made in advance up to step two and refrigerated. Continue by sauteeing in butter just before serving.

Peppered Blueberry Dessert Salsa

This Peppered Blueberry Dessert Salsa is a recipe great served over sliced pound cake or vanilla ice cream.

Blueberry and Tropical Fruit Pudding

This Blueberry and Tropical Fruit Topping is great recipe served alone or as a topping for sorbet, sponge cake or frozen yogurt.

Blueberry Apple Frosty

This quick and easy recipe for Blueberry Apple Frosty is great for breakfast or as an afternoon snack.

Gorgonzola with Honey

This recipe for Gorgonzola with Honey is a dessert that couldn't be more simple.

Siena Fruitcake

This medieval Siena fruitcake is the ancestor of our modern ones. Nick Malgieri says that the sweet, chewy panforte is best enjoyed in small wedges with coffee or sweet wine.

Grilled Honey Glazed Cinnamon Apples

Serve this recipe for Grilled Honey Glazed Cinnamon Apples as a side dish to grilled chicken breasts or pork chops.

Pastry Cream & Sour Cherry Pie (Pizza di Crema e Amarene)

Nick Malgieri says that this citrus-scented recipe for Pastry Cream & Sour Cherry Pie is a Neapolitan favorite and that, in season, fresh strawberries replace the jam.

Custard Gelato

Faith Willinger prepared this Italain version of ice cream on the PBS series The Chefs of Cucina Amore.

Pears and Prunes with Wine and Spice

This recipe for Pears and Prunes with Wine and Spice is a classic dessert, simple to prepare and dramatic to look at.

Pan di Spagna (Spanish Bread)

Nick Malgieri notes that pan di Spagna is the most popular type of cake in Italy. It may become your most popular recipe.

Chocolate-Filled Dome Cake (Zuccotto alla Cioccolata )

For an elegant dessert, savor this recipe for Chocolate-Filled Dome Cake (Zuccotto alla Cioccolata ).

Arborio Rice Pudding with Currants and Dark Brown Sugar

Indulge your tastebuds when you enjoy this recipe for Arborio Rice Pudding with Currants and Dark Brown Sugar.

Roasted Strawberries with Balsamic Vinegar and Cinnamon Sticks

This recipe for Roasted Strawberries with Balsamic Vinegar and Cinnamon Sticks is a wonderful way to showcase your fruit.

Strawberry Nachos

This low-fat recipe treat for Strawberry Nachos makes a pretty summer dessert or a simple afternoon snack.

California Skinny Dips

Serve this low-fat recipe for California Skinny Dips at your next dinner party.

Strawberry Brie

This simple cheese-based appetizer recipe for Strawberry Brie is made sweet with the addition of ripe strawberries.

Classic Strawberry Pie

Find the freshest and sweetest strawberries you can find to enjoy this recipe for Classic Strawberry Pie at its finest.

Strawberry Filled French Toast

This recipe for Strawberry Filled French Toast makes a good entree for weekend brunches.

Banana Split Strawberry Pie

Use your imagination when making this recipe for Banana Split Strawberry Pie.

Chocolate-Strawberry Ice Cream Cake

Use your imagination when it comes to ice cream flavors when making this recipe for Chocolate-Strawberry Ice Cream Cake.

Strawberry Shortcuts

This refreshing dessert recipe for Strawberry Shortcuts takes about 15 minutes to make and can be prepared ahead of time.

Strawberry Banana Cream Pie

This recipe for Strawberry Banana Cream Pie is the ultimate comfort food.

Berry Delicious Black Bottom Pie

What could be better than chocolate and strawberries? Savor this recipe for Berry Delicious Black Bottom Pie.

Strawberry Chocolate Mousse Pie

What could be better than chocolate and strawberries? Savor this recipe for Strawberry Chocolate Mousse Pie.

Strawberry Trifle Cake

The longer you refrigerate the trifle in this recipe for Strawberry Trifle Cake, the better it will be because the strawberry glaze will soak deeper into the pound cake.

Chocolate Strawberry Port Cake

This recipe for Chocolate Strawberry Port Cake is a decadent variation of a sponge cake is flavored with port.

Strawberry Angel Cake

When enjoying this recipe for Strawberry Angel Cake, you may use a prepared angel food cake from the supermarket if you are pressed for time.

Strawberry Almond Cream Napoleons

For a fresh and elegant dessert, enjoy this recipe for Strawberry Almond Cream Napoleons.

Strawberry Cheesecake In A Glass

Serve this quick, light dessert recipe for Strawberry Cheesecake In A Glass elegantly in a wine glass, at your next dinner party.

Strawberry Almond Parfait

Serve this quick, light dessert recipe for Strawberry Almond Parfait elegantly in a wine glass, at your next dinner party.

Frosty Strawberry Pops

Homemade ice pops like the ones in this recipe for Frosty Strawberry Pops are fun for children to make.

Strawberry Yogurt Freeze

This easy recipe for Strawberry Yogurt Freeze can be modified by mixing other flavors in with the strawberries.

Reduced-Fat Strawberry Tiramisu

Deliciously decadent yet low in fat and simple to prepare, this tiramisu uses Neufchâtel cheese to cut the calories and fat in half. It can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance.

Strawberry Cornmeal Muffincakes

Serve this recipe for Strawberry Cornmeal Muffincakes for dessert at your next summer dinner party.

Strawberry Puffs

Serve this recipe for Strawberry Puffs for dessert at your next summer dinner party.

Cocoa Cookies and Cream

Enjoy this healthy cookie recipe for Cocoa Cookies and Cream from Graham Kerr. The chocolate cookies are made with prunes and cocoa powder.

Chocolate Cookie Sandwich

You can serve these Chocolate Cookie Sandwiches at room temperature or freeze them for a icy treat. Enjoy this versatile recipe from Graham Kerr.

Graham Kerr's Carrot Cake

This delicious recipe for Graham Kerr's Carrot Cake is easy to make and low in fat.

Steamed Carrot Pudding

This Graham Kerr recipe for Steamed Carrot Pudding is for a moist, steamed cake that it is low in fat and cholesterol.

Graham Kerr's Indian Pudding

Sweet corn and hazelnuts add texture and sweetness in this low-fat recipe for Graham Kerr's Indian Pudding.

Banana-Butterscotch Cream Pie

This JoAnna Lund recipe for Banana-Butterscotch Cream Pie is low in fat and calories.

JoAnna Lund's Fresh Peach Pie

Emjoy the fresh taste of fruit when you savor the flavor of this JoAnna Lund's Fresh Peach Pie recipe.

Cranberry-Raspberry Ice

Graham Kerr uses fruit to make a healthy frozen dessert in this recipe for Cranberry-Raspberry Ice.

Pear Ice In A Blackberry Puddle

The pears provide a dense, smooth and rich texture reminiscent of ice-cream in this Graham Kerr recipe for Pear Ice In A Blackberry Puddle.

Raspberry Tiramisu

This Nick Stellino recipe for Raspberry Tiramisu is his creative alternate to an Italian favorite. He reminds you to make sure that the beaters are thoroughly cleaned before beating the egg whites

Vanilla Flan with Caramel-Cognac Sauce

This Jacques Pepin recipe for Vanilla Flan with Caramel-Cognac Sauce is a surprisingly easy dessert to make and can be prepared a day ahead of time.

Gingered Pumpkin Flan

The little pumpkin custards in this tasty recipe for Gingered Pumpkin Flan save you the trouble of making a pie crust.