Desserts

Sweet, perfectly ripe fresh peach cobbler should shine–not be cooked to death and covered up with a gloppy flavorless batter. Get the perfect balance of a cinnamon-sugar dough and bubbling …

Rich vanilla whipped cream and a tangy raspberry reduction gently swirled together to make a gently sweet raspberry fool dessert. Refined sugar free, it’s all you need to feel like …

Homemade yeast donuts are perfectly warm and soft from the fryer–the stuff dreams are made of, ya know? I know you do your best to get them warm (when the …

Drumstick ice cream cones are an American classic. Vanilla ice cream, chocolate shell and peanuts all piled into a waffle cone–they are delicious from top to bottom–but my version cuts …

Homemade frosted strawberry pop tarts may not come in a foil bag, but celebrate! Flaky pastry, bright strawberry filling with no additives and just the right amount of frosting: it’s …

Strawberry pretzel salad is a classic potluck dish complete with a salty-crunchy pretzel crust, cream cheese and (usually) red jell-o to hold it all together. But this version pulls out …

Cream cheese mints beg to be eaten by the handful and make a simple treat for any party, shower or gathering you have on the books. Smooth cream cheese balances …

Southern sweet potato pie is a blend of brown sugar, vanilla, mashed sweet potatoes and a buttery, flaky crust that makes dessert feel special–but it’s really simple to make. Dollop …

Why do cheese balls always have to be savory? This chocolate chip dessert cheese ball has been a hit in our family for years and is easy to make up …

This fresh apple cake is the perfect cooler weather treat. Topped with a smooth and creamy vanilla cream sauce while the cake is still warm, you’ll have a recipe hit on …

Buckeye balls are the candy that draws a crowd anywhere you take them. If you see people huddled around a Tupperware container stuffing these peanut butter and chocolate concoctions into …

Easy gluten free banana bread is all it should be–one bowl and so moist that butter will just be optional. Wrap it up and keep it on the counter for …

Homemade strawberry pie glaze passes the store bought bags of red mystery in a flash. Kick the red #40 and make your version without artificial colors or flavors and still …

Homemade strawberry shortcake is a far cry from those round flavorless discs you buy at the grocery store. Discover how to make your own homemade strawberry shortcake in a few …

Strawberry angel food cake layered lush is free-form layers of cake, cream cheese, whipped cream and tangy berries with all the goodness you can want in a spring dessert. Have …

A twisted giant cinnamon roll? What could be sweeter?! Roll up your sleeves and prepare to dig in to this sweet, buttery, special-occasion treat you’ll want to devour in a …

This yellow gluten free cake is never dry, crumbly or gummy and only needs a simple gluten free baking blend to reach success. The perfect birthday cake, this version is …

Weight watchers ice cream sandwiches–Are you dreaming of chocolate, toasted nuts and two kinds of ice cream but struggling with how to pull it off and stay within your daily …

Ice cream is the life support of summer. Out here a run (for a malt if you’re like me) happens once a week (or more if you don’t tell your …

What’s better than a traditional apple pie (as in the round kind)? A slab one that makes it so much easier to feed a lot of people and do it …

I’m ashamed to say that a family of four ate a 9×13 pan of anything. But easy tiramisu with pound cake is one of those assembly-only, no-cook desserts that sort …

Every baker needs a homemade buttermilk chocolate cake in their recipe file, but many of them are too dry or too bitter. Give this version a try and you’ll be …

Nothin’ says southern like a blackberry pie in your oven. There’s no need to worry either–you can use a refrigerated crust and frozen berries if you don’t have fresh ones …

Raspberry cheesecake–does the idea of making one from scratch scare you to death? Don’t let it! It’s one of the easiest, richest, make-someone-happiest desserts there is. Let me show you …