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Dessert RecipesBrowse 301 Dessert Recipes |
Dinner is over and you are so stuffed that you have to loosen your top pants button. You could take a nap or watch some television, but no. What is it that you ache for? Dessert of course! It is the perfect way to end any meal. We at HalfHourMeals.com love dessert as much as anyone, and that is why we have tons of dessert recipes to cure any craving. Search for pies, cakes, cookies, tarts, pudding, ice cream, and anything else your heart (and stomach) desire!
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Wow! This is the Best Icing! You have to make this Again!
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
This is a gourmet tasting cupcake that you would pay big bucks for in the fancy coffee houses! You made them for pennies and know what went in them! Enjoy with Lots of Love, Catherine
Organic Gelato (Made in An Ice Cream Machine)
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| Prep Time: | 25 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
Gelato differs from ice cream in a few different ways. It's lower in fat since its milk to heavy cream ratio is higher. It's lower in sugar. It's taste is richer and texture is creamier. And it's served at a higher temperature. Gelato experts might…
ALMOND BRITTLE
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
Nice alternative to peanut brittle but you must use RAW almonds.
Churros con Chocolate
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| Prep Time: | 30 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
I don't really have a big sweet tooth before, until I fell in love with cupcake designs and by watching "Cake Boss". But I wasn't in the mood to "bake". Moreover, my sister slept over at my place; and so, since she's bugging me to bake or cook something w…
Pressure Cooker Arborio Rice Pudding
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
Serve this elegant pudding warm in the winter and chilled in the summer. Making rice pudding in the pressure cooker requires pressure cooking with milk - which can be tricky but not impossible. It has a tendency to foam and bubble inside your pressure…
Jerimú - Portuguese Pumpkin Nuggets
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
This is a traditional Portuguese dessert I grew up with. My girls simply love the Jerimú and the reason I decided to name then Pumpkin Nuggets in English is that this past Christmas Eve, my toddler looked at them and said nuggets? Of course we all la…
Dolce Crisps
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
My Mother and I made these the other night. Admittedly, I wasn’t in the best mood, but I digress...One look at the chocolate chip bag Mom pulled out and I was smiling again! Whenever mom cooks, she never follows the directions. That kind of rubb…
Strawberry Tart
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| Prep Time: | 35 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 25 Minutes |
I am a big strawberry fan and was absolutely thrilled to find they were on sale at the food market yesterday. Though I absolutely LOVE strawberries, my experience with baking them has not always been so wonderful, so I opted for a more simple dessert-…
Berry Good!
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| Prep Time: | 45 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 55 Minutes |
I noticed this recipe called for ‘almonds.’ I personally only like nuts in banana bread and occasionally in certain cookies. So, I changed the ‘almonds’ to ‘coconut.’ (YUM!) I also noticed something very important in this recipe- it called…
Polish Rugelach
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| Prep Time: | 70 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
(Adapted from cooksrecipes.com) I hope you enjoy these delightful little pleasures as much as my family and I have! Serve with tea or a good cup of coffee ! Enjoy with so much love! Catherine
Conchiglie di cioccolato con gelato alla fragola
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 120 Minutes |
Conchiglie di cioccolato con gelato alla fragola.
Dolcetti al burro rosa
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| Prep Time: | 40 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
Dolcetti farciti con burro rosa.
Chocolate Minicakes with White Chocolate Chips
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 25 Minutes |
Adapted from Family Circle Magazine- December 2010
Fresh fruit pie with crumble topping
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| Prep Time: | 30 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
In the summer, when all of the best fruits are at the peak of their season, it is the ideal time to make a fresh fruit tart. This recipe is super versatile, because the best fruit to use is the ripest, sweetest fruit you have on hand. You can use peaches,…
Swirled Minicakes w/ Dark Chocolate Icing
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| Prep Time: | 20 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
I prepared these minicakes for St. Patty's Day. They were turned out wonderful! Of course you can perpare these minicakes for any occasion. Just change the color of the sugar sprinkles! Do enjoy!
Crunchy Nut Cookies
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
You won't believe these cookies don't have flour or sugar! They're crunchy and oily... Stock up and keep them in your freezer-they defrost in seconds. Easy to make-double or triple the recipe!
My Ricotta Pie
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 75 Minutes |
This is one of my family’s holiday favorite. I make this pie recipe for Thanksgiving, Christmas and of course Easter. When I make it my kids can’t wait till after dinner so they can have a piece of their favorite pie.
Chocolate Marzipan Cookies
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
My great grandmother used to make these cookies for us when we were younger. They were absolutely delicious. We couldn't get enough of them. When she passed, we lost the recipe but just recently I stumbled onto this one. I made them myself and they taste…
Banana chocolate chip muffins
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 25 Minutes |
Fluffy, delicious banana chocolate chip muffins





