Dessert Recipes

Gelatin, in its pre-granulated state, was developed in 1890 by Charles Knox. Unflavored gelatin can be used in everything from homemade gel candles to food products. School science projects often...

Açaì is a fruit like any other. An açaì shake can be nostalgically rich like a malt-shop strawberry shake, or it can be a nutritious diet and protein energy supplement....

For a delightful way to spend time with your kids in the kitchen, indulge in a recipe for homemade, chocolate-covered marshmallows. Making marshmallows is an activity that you can invite the kids...

Homemade ice cream, whether it is a simple vanilla-flavored variety or a complex, ingredient-laden confection, needs to be preserved properly in order to keep its smooth and creamy texture,...

Coconut milk, white liquid made from the meat of a coconut, has its own particular flavor that is quite different from dairy milk. Even though coconut milk and dairy milk are different, you can...

Simple cardboard makes a good ice cream container that keeps ice cream cold and secure. After you make your own container, you can store homemade ice cream. If you have cardboard, making the...

Cheese-filled danishes are traditional and much loved pastries. While there is little variation in fillings for cheese danishes, there are two basic types of fillings: the traditional filling made...

A favorite among all ages, the malted milk, or milkshake, is considered to be a tension-taming comfort food. However, there remains some confusion as to the difference between a malt and a shake....

Chocolate-covered strawberries are a delicious and decadent dessert loved by men and women of any age. They are widely known as a romantic treat shared or gifted on special occasions, such as...

Chocolate-dipped fruit can be made using chocolate ganache or tempered chocolate. Determine what type of chocolate to dip your fruit in with advice from a certified executive chef in this free...

Chocolate for dipping is made using heavy cream, good chocolate and a little bit of butter. Find out how to make a nice flavored chocolate for dipping with help from a certified executive chef in...

Chocolate-dipped strawberries are easy to make and will be ready to eat after 10 minutes in the refrigerator. Learn how to make the best chocolate-dipped strawberries from a certified executive...

To make really good chocolate-covered pretzels, you'll need chocolate ganache, heavy cream and a little butter. Make great tasting chocolate covered pretzels with help from a certified executive...

Dehydrated marshmallows have become a popular staple in hot cocoa packages. These marshmallows are a great addition and puff up slightly when you put them in the necessary hot water to make hot...

Xanthan gum often finds its way into gluten free baking to replicate the action of gluten in recipes.However, adding it to ice cream produces a smoother texture by preventing the formation of...

Chocolate mousse began as a French dessert (mousse meaning "foam" in French), and first gained popularity in Europe in the late-19th century. The rich, creamy dish is delicious with fruit toppings...

Make tender cobbler dough at home by using top quality ingredients and taking a few basic steps to ensure success. The crust of a cobbler is meant to interact with the juices that come out of...

Chocolate dessert cups are edible serving dishes made from chocolate that is melted and formed into a rounded shape. They can be used to hold creamy custards, mousses, sorbet or even chopped fresh...

Phyllo dough is used in a variety of dishes, including entrees and desserts. But the thin sheets of dough can be tricky to work with because they become gummy or brittle if it is not properly...

Chocolate fondue fountains create a waterfall of warm, melted chocolate that pours over strawberries, cake chunks, marshmallows, or whatever you care to hold under the flow. With a fondue...

Spumoni, a traditional Italian ice-cream dessert, is made of two or three layers of different flavors of ice cream. The ice creams is layered in a mold with whipped cream. The dessert is removed...

Halloween and over-the-hill birthday parties are ideal times to ice the cake with a black frosting. While you can purchase black food coloring at hobby and specialty stores, you can also make the...

Heavy whipping cream differs from whipped cream. The latter you prepare in seconds with a mixer using the former. Commercially sold milk undergoes pasteurization and homogenization processes...

Fruit is not only delicious and nutritious it is also great for making flowers. With some simple cutting and creativity you can create a beautiful flower or whole arrangement made entirely out of...

A fruit bowl is one the simplest types of dessert to make. This watermelon fruit bowl recipe involves mixing different types of fruit with simple syrup and serving it in a watermelon shell. The...

Cream puffs, known as choux, are doughy French puff pastries filled with cream. Found in many shapes and flavors, the religieuse cream puff is a large puff filled with chocolate or coffee cream...

Papaya squares with fresh coconut and ground cinnamon are a simple, easy-to-prepare dessert that makes a wonderful end to a variety of meals, particularly Mediterranean or Moroccan meals that...

A ricotta cheese soufflé with mixed berries is a dessert that can be made in just over a half-hour, making them ideal for weeknight dinners or unexpected dinner guests. Serve these...

Oval, cinnamon, deep-fried treats known as elephant ears are usually found at fairs. But you can make them at home for a fun dessert or party treat. Cinnamon and sugar are common elephant ear...

Stevia, S. rebaudiana, also known as sweet honey leaf, sweetleaf and sugarleaf, is native to South America. People in Paraguay use stevia to sweeten their traditional tea called mate. Washington...

A date bar is a sweet, usually chewy cookie-like pastry that contains, yes, dates. There are a number of different recipes for date bars that include oats, chocolate, apples or raisins. Some date...

Ginger is a much more versitile food than many people think. It can be used in a variety of food dishes and desserts. This recipe truly brings out the flavor of ginger and is an excellent and...

Pectin is a water-soluble fiber, found in most fruits, that is used as a gelling agent. Unripe fruits contain more pectin than do ripe fruits; the pectin breaks down as the fruit ripens, allowing...

If you are looking for a sweet, sticky breakfast treat, nothing satisfies like a hot plate of tasty cinnamon bread. Often coming in the form of delicious rolls, cinnamon bread is flavored...

Chef Paul Blangé created the recipe known as bananas foster in 1951. The dish was created when a dare to create a delicious dish using bananas was issued by a man named Owen Edward Brennan....

Sorbet is a delightful way to enjoy a low-fat dessert or a between-courses palate cleanser. Fruit sorbet can be made using either in-season fruit or frozen fruit. A stand mixer, such as a...

If you've ever had old-fashioned ice cream from a home ice cream-making machine, you know how smooth and creamy delicious it can be. But you don't have to get out a machine to make your own ice...

Bread pudding isn't a complicated dish. It works best with day-old, stale bread, but no specific kind of bread is mandated. Americans typically trim sliced day-old white bread as the base for this...

Pulled sugar work is an advanced dessert art form that takes boiled sugar and turns it into an edible showpiece. Pulled sugar can be fashioned into anything that traditional clay can be formed...

Flan is a delicious Spanish dessert of custard and caramelized sugar, typically baked in an oven inside a water bath. The use of a water bath during oven baking produces a smooth, even texture...

Beginning with Halloween, the end of the year sees many a holiday reason for breaking out pumpkiny goodies. For those folks in love with pumpkin, but less in love with gluten, here's a holiday...

Glaze is an elegant, light substitute for frosting. We make two types of glaze; one that hardens, for cookies and cupcakes, and one that drips, for larger cakes. Ready-made frosting often has a...

Plums, also referred to as plum tree "berries," are a healthy fruit loaded with iron and potassium. They are great anti-oxidants and a good way to get doses of Vitamins A & E. There are many...

Funnel cakes stand out as a classic dessert food at fairs, carnivals and boardwalks. The light, fried dough is known across the country for its crispy outside, soft center and sweet powdered sugar...

Meringue powder is often used to stabilize buttercream icing. According to confectioner experts at Wilton, it also adds crust to the icing. This basically means when you touch it, the frosting...

Meringue powder is one of the main ingredients used in icings and frostings. A fine, white powder, it is made of dried egg whites, sugar, gum and salt, according to JoyofBaking.com. Adding...

Rice pudding has a warm, comforting flavor and texture that appeals to all. Baking the pudding allows you to effortlessly prepare this treat without having to stand over a stove stirring a pot for...

Why serve ice cream in traditional bowls you must wash after using or in boring ice cream cones? Create edible chocolate ice cream bowls with balloons. While you will not eat the balloons, you...

The Leaning Tower of Pisa is such a unique and beautiful sight to behold. Why not make a model out of food? You could use many types of foods, as long as you could form the substance to the...

Elephant ear pastries are, at their most basic and traditional, sweetened, fried dough. They are known in different cultures; in Mexico, the pastry is "oreja." In the U.S., elephant ears are often...