Desserts

I love the sweet-salty flavor of this pretty, layered dessert. Sliced strawberries and gelatin top a smooth cream cheese filling...

These sweet bites can be made ahead of time, and they look really colorful on a tray. I will sometimes...

Life is too short to pass on dessert. This old-fashioned treat is so creamy and comforting! —Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia

With layers of crushed chocolate sandwich cookies and creamy filling, this is definitely a rich dessert. You can decorate the...

I rely on my microwave to hurry along the assembly of these yummy peanut butter bars with graham crackers. With...

I love stirring up this delightful caramel ice cream topping on the stovetop. With its smooth texture and yummy taste...

Mint ice cream and colorful sprinkles make this cool concoction perfect for holiday parties or meals. For a chocolaty dessert,...

I won a blue ribbon at our local fair for these tender cookies. They're so pretty with the ruby-red filling...

This peachy delight has charmed folks for years. Our lightened version is even better with less fat and calories than...

Cutting my favorite gingerbread cookie dough into snowflake shapes and decorating them with white icing was ideal for my theme...

This frozen treat is so delightful no one would guess it's made with reduced-fat ingredients. We actually prefer a slice...

When a friend served this luscious cheesecake at a birthday party, I left with the recipe. Every time I make...

"My family often requests this easy old-fashioned cake for get-togethers—especially in the fall," writes Beth Struble from Bryan, Ohio.

When I was a youngster, Mom always baked these tender old-fashioned cookies dotted with chewy dates and crunchy walnuts. Much...

These darling little desserts are my daughter Crystal’s favorite. At family birthday parties, no matter how fancy the dirt cup...

Anyone who's fond of chocolate will like this smooth, nutty fudge twice as much. I enjoy making several batches when...

I asked my mother-in-law for this recipe once I learned it's my husband's favorite. Now I bake it whenever he...

This tender, buttery cream cheese cake with a thin layer of fudge frosting is perfect for a crowd. It's always...

When you don't have time to bake a real cheesecake, reach for this easy recipe. An almond-flavored dough serves as...

I found this recipe in a magazine over 30 years ago and have made these shortbread cutout cookies for Christmas...

This coconut ice cream recipe is a refreshing dessert that can cap off a warm summer evening. It has a...

One year my son wanted to buy everyone in his class a present. I suggested we bake them a treat...

In fall, I stock up on fresh cranberries and freeze them so I can make these cookies throughout the year....

These crisp cookies are especially popular at Thanksgiving and Christmas with a cup of hot tea or coffee. It's convenient...

My family loves these moist, chewy cookies. They're a year-round treat at our house, and a batch never lasts long....

This luscious cherry filling peeking out of these rounds is just a hint of how scrumptious they are. Using a...

This easy lemon cake recipe is just the dessert to brighten up a gray winter day (or any day). Lemon...

I first served this treat to my family on St. Patrick's Day, and it was an instant success. Now I...