Desserts

A cheesecake with the irresistible flavors of peanut butter and bananas would be a great dessert for celebrating Elvis's birthday this year. Garnish sides of cake with toasted coconut and top with a simple ganache if desired. 

These whipped cream- and raspberry-filled cupcakes are coated with two different frostings: a dark chocolate ganache and a white chocolate-cream cheese icing. They're inspired by the classic dome-shaped Italian cake. 

This recipe uses apple butter in addition to a handful of spices to make a delicious cookie. Perfect for reminders of the holidays any time of year. 

Magic cookie bars can be made gluten-free by making a peanut butter base out of three simple ingredients. Layer with chocolate chips, nuts, and coconut for a decadent treat. 

There's no baking required to create this stunning, smooth, and creamy cherry-topped cheesecake. 

Individual little peach pies can be made with four simple ingredients and are ready in less than 30 minutes. 

Green tea powder, also called 'matcha,' is mixed with vanilla ice cream for a quick treat. 

Fresh strawberries and cream combine in a shortbread pie crust for a creamy and sweet treat similar to pies made in the 1970s. 

You just need some white chocolate coating and a jar of peanut butter to make a batch of tender, luscious fudge. Kids can help make the super-simple fudge. 

Pecan pie with a layer of cheesecake and a double crust on the bottom is a new twist on the traditional pecan pie. 

Vanilla sponge cake gets a drenching in a sweet combination of three kinds of milk and then frosted with cream cheese icing in a Mexican-inspired recipe. 

You only need 3 basic pantry ingredients to mix into smooth, creamy fudge when the urge hits. Fudge mixes up in minutes but needs several hours to set until firm. 

Pretty chocolate cupcakes frosted with white frosting have a colorful star shape on top, made of blueberries and sliced strawberries. 

Delight your family tonight with this scrumptious dessert from Kraft. 

Just mix rolled oats, peanut butter, cocoa powder, coconut, and a few other things together, and form into cookies. That's it! Perfect for when you need something fun and yummy but you're up against the clock. 

Australians and New Zealanders both claim Pavlova and this recipe is so easy it feels like cheating! I first had it when a friend brought it to our final dress rehearsal and begged her for the recipe! It is especially striking when the fruits and berries are in season. Personally, I like to add coconut for the crunch, but it's NOT sweetened coconut – it's unsweetened, in big flakes, and I get it from the fruit and nut guy at our commissary. It's a real crowd pleaser and the best thing about it is you can make it a day ahead. Just allow the meringue to fully cool and cover lightly with plastic wrap. Top with whipped cream and fruit just prior to serving. 

This carrot cake uses almond flour and agave nectar. 

In this variation on the classic s'more, a peanut butter cup stands in for chocolate. You might never go back! 

This pie is a tropical version of a pecan pie that I came up with. Everyone that tries it loves it! With the fruits and macadamia nuts it reminds me of something that would be served on a tropical island, and the addition of the maraschino cherries makes it even great to look at. DELICIOUS and I promise you won't be disappointed !!! 

Tired of the same old, boring carrot cake? THIS is the Carrot cake you'll love forever! A little different because some of the ingredients aren't what you'd find in a 'normal' carrot cake. My own MOTHER, who despises anything coconut, had two helpings for dessert and took some home!! Don't knock it until you try it!! You'll never go back to that boring recipe again.