Dessert Recipes

As their name suggests, "no bake" coconut balls don't actually require you to bake anything during preparation. Learn about no bake coconut balls with help from a therapist and wellness chef in this…

Organic cream cheese frosting is easy to make and can be the perfect finishing touch for a variety of baked goods. Get the recipe for organic cream cheese frosting with help from a nutrition expert…

Christmas rice pudding is a great dish that will delight the whole family. Make Christmas rice pudding with help from a personal chef in this free video clip.

If you have a rooted Droid phone and are using Project Elite's ROMs, you can install Android's Gingerbread theme as an update. The theme gives your phone the look of the Gingerbread firmware.…

The holidays offer an opportunity for the crafty and creative to let their imaginations run wild, turning all manner of common household items into seasonal crafts and decorations. Food items play a…

Covering a cake in a single sheet of fondant eases the laborious task of decorating a cake evenly. As enticing as the notion is, figuring out how to add color to white, clay-like fondant may make you…

When you can't decide if you want a sweet or salty snack, kettle corn is the perfect treat. True to its name, kettle corn was originally popped in cast-iron kettles when it was introduced in the 18th…

S'mores have been a popular camping food ever since they made their first appearance in a Girl Scouts of America handbook back in 1927. S'mores have become so popular that August 10 is unofficially…

Bread pudding is a classic of down-home frugality, transforming leftover bread into a rich and satisfying dessert with the addition of eggs and cream. The pudding is normally baked in a single large…

Nothing is easier than a birthday party dessert -- unless you have a kid who doesn't like sheet cake. If your picky eater turns up his nose at the traditional birthday dessert, don't worry. Your…

Gingerbread men are often associated with Christmas treats, but they also made an appearance during the holiday, All-Hallows Eve. Single ladies in England would bake and eat gingerbread men on this…

Themed birthday cakes add flair to any celebration. For a sports enthusiast, a sports-themed birthday cake can make his celebration much more memorable. Ball-shaped cakes, such as a baseball, football…

Dessert pizza offers a variation on two favorite dishes: pizza and sweets. Most dessert pizzas are made with sugar cookie dough; though you can vary just how sweet you want the dough to be. Fans of…

Fondant is a wonderfully versatile confectionery decorating material made with sugar, water and corn syrup. Rolled out into a thin sheet, fondant can give a smooth finish to a cake. You can also shape…

Rice Krispies are the favorite breakfast cereal of millions of people around the world. That familiar snapping and crackling sound is a welcome morning greeting. However, you can use Rice Krispies…

Tarts are a dessert that can be a popular addition to the menu for the holiday season. Successfully making a tart relies heavily on the dough and the placement of the dough in the tart pan. The…

Fondant is a rolled sugar that is popular as a covering on cake, giving it a smooth finish. The fondant can be rolled, cut or molded into different shapes. The shapes are then placed on the cake as a…

Rice Krispies treats are an old-time snack originally made popular as desserts in kids' school lunch boxes. Rice Krispies are made with brown rice and are gluten free, and so are a healthful snack for…

Buttercream frosting, so named for its butter base, is used as a decorator’s frosting on cookies, cakes or cupcakes. It can also be applied to the center of a cake as a filling. A buttercream…

While a large part of the success of a pastry depends on the way it tastes, there is also quite a bit to be said about the way it looks; a well-decorated pastry can help boost the eater's overall…

When it comes to desserts, supersized treats don't always work; a huge hunk of cake can leave you feeling uncomfortably full, and can be messy or difficult to eat in a non-seated setting. Instead,…

Cook up a Christmas dessert without turning on the oven. Rice Krispies treats molded into a ring shape take an edible twist on the traditional Christmas wreath. A bundt pan takes the guesswork out of…

Pastry chef Heather Bertinetti walks through the basics of bread pudding -- a decadent dessert, breakfast or afternoon treat, and a great use for slightly stale bread.

The Nook Color only officially supports the Android 2.2 Froyo update through Barnes & Noble at time of publication. If you want to use a later version of the Android operating system, such as 2.3…

Fondant is an indispensable tool in baking and pastry. It provides cakes with a crisp and clean surface and provides stability on which to add tiers. Fondant is, however, a bit temperamental when it…

If you want your homemade cakes to not look so homemade, you might want to try the flawless look of fondant, which can make any cake look like is was created by a professional. Fondant is usually…

The HTC Evo was released in 2010 and came loaded with the Android 2.1 firmware, although Evo users had the option to upgrade to Android 2.2 almost immediately after the release and can now upgrade to…

Fondant animals make cute additions to almost any cake. Make your own moose with brown fondant; it will look perfect on a child's or an avid hunter's cake. Fondant is not difficult to form into…

Fondant is a edible, soft icing consisting of gelatin, water, corn syrup, glycerin and sugar. Fondant is mostly used in baking for decoration. Its pliability and ability to stay together makes it…

Buttercream, the foundation frosting universally used by pastry chefs, has a versatile nature that makes it suitable for many delicious creations. Working with buttercream frosting, however, can be a…

A cake with a smooth buttercream finish creates a professional look without the time and practice required for techniques like rolled fondant (also known as sugarpaste). Once you master how to frost a…

Fondant is a kind of icing that is often used to decorate cakes and other pastry goods. Compared to other frosting types, fondant is more solid. Its texture is like clay, and it can be rolled flat or…

From birthdays to weddings, fondant floral details add to the theme of the event and décor of the cake, providing colorful embellishments. Fondant is a type of confection that contains gelatin,…

Create a change of pace from the usual, wide-open rose blooms and decorate your cake with rosebuds made from buttercream icing. Rosebuds are simpler to make than open rose blooms because the buds do…

Mini tartlets can be tricky to make. The pastry can be too thick, and the filling can run over, creating stodgy, messy and unpleasant nibbles. The key to a good mini tart is filling the pan correctly…

Not all cherries are created equal. Sweet cherries, such as bings and Rainiers, can be eaten right off the tree, while tart cherries are too sour for most people to stomach. Sweet cherry trees thrive…

A stylishly decorated cake can quickly become ugly when you take a bite and find that the buttercream icing on top dried out and developed a hard crust. Contact with air for more than 10 minutes will…

A buttercream frosted cake adds a special touch to any birthday, anniversary or other celebration. Adding frosting rosebuds not only makes the cake special, it allows the cook to show off their…

Fondant sold in cake-supply stores for icing cakes is not the same as the fondant cream found in chocolate bon bons. For decorating cakes, fondant may be labeled as ready-to-roll icing, fondant icing,…

Whether for the intrepid explorer of ski slopes in your life, or the timid conqueror, creating a small fondant skier decoration for a cake is the perfect memorable topping. Fondant can be easily…

Buttercream icing is simple to spread across a variety of desserts as well as being easy to make. However, buttercream icing, while versatile and fast to create, also has the inclination to sag. The…

Buttercream icing is one of the most common means of decorating a cake, as it is easily spread and piped, as well as simple to vary in its consistency. While regular buttercream is generally a thick,…

Vibrant pink frosting will turn a plain-looking cake into a show-stopper. But most recipes call for the addition of some unsavory ingredients, such as artificial food coloring or chemical-laden…

Pastry chef and dessert expert Heather Bertinetti shows how to make the classic French pastry tarte tatin. With three easy steps, this sophisticated dessert is an easy homemade favorite.

Due to the significant differences between buttercream frosting and fondant in workable consistency, taste and visual smoothness, the two substances are often used simultaneously atop decorated cakes.…

Baking and pastry classes are part of any core curriculum for students attempting to earn a culinary arts degree. Additionally, many schools offer degree programs specifically geared to careers as a…

Peaches ripen best on the tree, but they should quickly be used after harvest to keep them from spoiling. A large batch of ripe peaches can be preserved or used in recipes requiring a lot of peaches.…

While buttercream roses are an intricate addition to your cake, you can still find your pastry lacking after you put them in place. Go further with your decorating scheme by adding extra detail to the…

One of the simplest and most classic ways to decorate a cake is by creating a fondant piece. Fondant is an incredibly versatile substance and can be molded to represent virtually anything; the only…

Rice Krispie treats are easy to manipulate and shape and are a popular choice to create figures. The light material is also used to provide stability for a complex cake structure and then covered with…