Impress your guests with these decadent and delicious dessert recipes that are perfect for special occasions and fancy entertaining. From luscious layered cakes to creamy custards and tarts, these desserts are sure to wow your crowd. Whether you're looking for a show-stopping cake for a birthday celebration or a light and airy mousse for an intimate dinner, these recipes are sure to elevate your entertaining game. With easy-to-follow instructions and delicious flavor combinations, you'll be able to create a sweet ending to any meal.
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A KC favorite! Made as directed will produce a wonderful cake. For the best results make certain that the eggs whites...
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Chocolate Angel Food Cake
recipe by: KittenCal on 8th Oct 2012
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 40 Minutes
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This is my favorite pound cake recipe. This is not difficult to make, even though it's made right from scratch, and will...
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Lemon Pound Cake
recipe by: FloJo9 on 10th Oct 2012
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 90 Minutes
I found this on Tasteofhome it's a delicious lighter pumpkin dessert that doesn't taste low fat at all. I got...
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Pumpkin Trifle (Lower Fat)
recipe by: dabrat on 16th Oct 2012
Prep Time: 1 Hours
Cook Time: 35-40 Minutes
This is a very light - sweet, but not too sweet dessert. It is perfect this time of year when fresh figs are available....
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Ricotta Custard with a Fig Caramel Topping
recipe by: Kchurchill5 on 2nd Nov 2012
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 5 Minutes
I've been making this fantastic cake for years but its the one cake I get many requests for around the holidays or...
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Rum Pecan Pound Cake with Rum Glaze
recipe by: Cakes on 12th Nov 2012
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 70 Minutes
This is a quick an easy treat. Kids love these; and, perfect for parties, snacks at home, entertaining, potluck ... just...
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Easy Sweet Pumpkin Crescents
recipe by: Kchurchill5 on 29th Oct 2012
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 15-20 Minutes
I love anything with coconut and this is delicious!
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Snowball Bundt Cake
recipe by: lovinretireme... on 15th Nov 2012
Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 50 Minutes
Easy fun dessert - imagine when your guests see you are serving avocados for dessert! Repeat recipe as many times as...
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Avocado Ice Cream
recipe by: Bergy on 16th Nov 2012
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
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A perfect holiday dessert! plan ahead this needs to chill for at least 6 or more hours before serving. I made this a few...
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Chocolate Mint Cheesecake Pie
recipe by: KittenCal on 1st Dec 2012
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 35 Minutes
If you use frozen tart shells these are a breeze to make, beware I have to warn you that you can't stop at just eating...
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Peanut Butter Tarts
recipe by: foodiegal on 4th Dec 2012
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
My sister used to make this. I believe it is a Swedish recipe it is quite good. servings is total guess. I never...
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Sandbakkelse - Pecan Tarts
recipe by: muffinlady on 26th Dec 2012
Prep Time: 60 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
You can use your own chocolate cake recipe or boxed either is fine, just make this dessert!!! Prep time does not include...
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Chocolate Coffee Cream Trifle
recipe by: KittenCal on 26th Nov 2011
Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Cook Time: 4 Hours
Applesace is the secret to this moist delicious fruitcake
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Fruitcake
recipe by: KittenCal on 26th Nov 2011
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 80-90 Minutes
My Aunt Shirley made these every winter holiday. They are easy and sinfully delicious. Cooking time does not include a...
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Pecan Smackers
recipe by: moosehead on 27th Dec 2011
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
The is a must for the holidays. The combination of orange and coffee liqueur flavour is the perfect marriage! This...
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Mocha-Orange Cake Roll
recipe by: Jenny32 on 17th Nov 2012
Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Cook Time: 12 Minutes
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The cake is from Cook's Illustrated and the filling is my own. Something you should know if this is your first...
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Pumpkin Roulade
recipe by: Luvcookn on 15th Jan 2013
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
This is divine !! a wonderful company dessert with the flavours of rum and butter in a pudding.
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Coconut Rum Brown Rice Custard
recipe by: Derf on 26th Nov 2011
Prep Time: 40 Minutes
Cook Time: 35 Minutes
I have had these apples at Cracker Barrel and I really believe these are the best thing on the menu! Fried in bacon...
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Copycat Cracker Barrel Fried Apples
recipe by: kberry on 12th Jan 2012
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Interesting, this Duncan Hines cake recipe goes back to 1948.
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Duncan Hines Coffee Cake from 1948
recipe by: CookinTO on 29th Jan 2013
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Found this on Betty Crocker food site, it's got some awesome reviews so I think it would be a great cake recipe
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Butter Rum Pound Cake
recipe by: Cammie on 6th Feb 2013
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 45 Minutes
This was submitted to the Betty Crocker site by Bree Hester, I can't wait to make this! If you cannot find the cookies...
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Cookies and Cream Brownies
recipe by: Cammie on 6th Feb 2013
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
These versatile tarts are wonderful on a buffet table or as a starter or appy and equally as good for dessert with a...
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Pecan Brie Tarts
recipe by: Derf on 10th Mar 2013
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
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Very good as a dessert of for breakfast, with a slice of raisen bread toast or a muffin. Pleasantly tart. (cook time is...
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Fresh Fruit Salad With Lime Cream
recipe by: Derf on 17th Apr 2013
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 8 Hours
I put this together so my husband could make his favorite key lime pie but still be a "little" healthy. We enjoy...
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Low Sugar Coconut-Almond Pie Crust or Cheesecake Crust
recipe by: Sue on 28th Feb 2013
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Made this cheesecake only once, quite a few years ago, but remember it as "sumptuous"!! From The perfect dessert - 1985
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Pina Colada Cheesecake with Coco-Nut Crust
recipe by: Derf on 25th Apr 2013
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 80 Minutes
Indulge in this decadent Mexican Chocolate Pie! Layers of flaky pastry filled with a rich chocolate mixture and topped...
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Torta de Chocolate (Chocolate Pie)
recipe by: Derf on 28th Apr 2013
Prep Time: 45 Minutes
Cook Time: 16 Minutes
Treat yourself to a delicious Mexican dessert with this easy-to-make ice cream with Mexican chocolate. Churn it in an...
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Ice Cream with Mexican Chocolate
recipe by: Derf on 28th Apr 2013
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
A really simple yet elegant and creative end to a fabulous barbecue. Your friends will be talking!
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Barbecued Mango Cheeks
recipe by: Sue on 6th May 2013
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 5 Minutes