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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Mmmmmmmm Sooo Gooood!! (Chill time for the batter is 30 minutes not included in cook time.) Lovely delicate clafouti!!...
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Peach or Nectarine Clafouti
recipe by: Derf on 31st May 2013
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 35 Minutes
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A refreshing light dessert, serve with light cookies. Originally from "French Cooking - Eileen Reece".
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Sorbet De Fraises Et De Framboises - Strawberry & Raspberry
recipe by: Derf on 31st May 2013
Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 4.5 Hours
When it's fresh raspberry or strawberry season I love making this, I've made it many times with frozen berries...
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Creamy Raspberry or Strawberry Dessert
recipe by: CookerKatia on 12th Jul 2013
Prep Time: 90 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Um Ali is an Egyptian (Middle Eastern) dessert that combines the creaminess of bread pudding with the cinnamon nut...
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Um Ali
recipe by: LindasBusyKit... on 19th Jun 2013
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
This is based on the Magic Pans's 'Cherries Jubilee' Crepe recipe. One of my favorite dishes. My Mom and...
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Cheese Filled Crepes with a Fruit Topping
recipe by: Kchurchill5 on 27th Jul 2013
Prep Time: 5-10 Minutes
Cook Time: 15-20 Minutes
I made this cheesecake for a barbecue dinner and it flew off the plate in record time! Instead of the crust that is with...
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cheesecake
recipe by: BudgetCooker on 10th Sep 2013
Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Cook Time: 45-55 Minutes
I hope you give this cake a try, I`ve made it many times, I think it`s very good. This is a great dessert cake for...
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Caramel Pound Bundt Cake with Brown Sugar Icing
recipe by: Margarita on 15th Sep 2013
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 75 Minutes
Spiced pears with a creamy chocolate filling. Prep time includes overnight refrigerating time.
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Spiced Pears With Chocolate Mascarpone
recipe by: Mikekey on 2nd Oct 2013
Prep Time: 24 Hours
Cook Time: 60 Minutes
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I've made this the past few years over the Christmas holidays I plan on making it again, it's just so good and...
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Freezer Eggnog Pie
recipe by: BusyMiz on 18th Oct 2013
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
So delicious; and so easy. A perfect light and very elegant dessert. NO ice cream maker is needed; but, do allow a few...
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Blackberry Granita with a Lemony Mascarpone Topping
recipe by: Kchurchill5 on 17th Sep 2013
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 3-5 Hours
Delicious tres leches pumpkin cake with a creamy topping! Perfect for Thanksgiving or any other special occasion. Cream...
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Tres Leches Pumpkin Cake
recipe by: JostLori on 30th Oct 2013
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 55 Minutes
This is an easy to make tropical dessert that is company worthy AND delicious. Much of the work (custard cream and...
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Napoleon De Banano Y Mango (Hojaldre)
recipe by: JostLori on 31st Oct 2013
Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
This was one of my dad's favorite (Grandma was his mother-in-law). It is not the heavy, leaden fruitcakes we tend...
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Grandma's Light Fruitcake
recipe by: Mikekey on 2nd Nov 2013
Prep Time: 1 Hours
Cook Time: 1 Hours
These are served in Cambodia's trendy restaurants, served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Drizzle with chocolate...
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CheK Chien (Fried Banana Nuggets)
recipe by: Mikekey on 2nd Nov 2013
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
This raspberry and mango sauces recipe is really easy to make and has a great taste. Really good as a complement to...
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Raspberry Mango Dessert Sauce
recipe by: Wayne Peters on 5th Nov 2013
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
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Sweet and crunchy - and looks great on the plate, too! A sweet ending to a Moroccan meal! You can use butter in place of...
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Almond Filo Snake
recipe by: JostLori on 5th Nov 2013
Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 40 Minutes
I make these every holiday season. This is such an easy recipe for such a rich decadent treat. You can also roll the...
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Cheesecake Truffles (Our Christmas Favorite!)
recipe by: reiserFam6 on 17th Nov 2013
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
An easy, creamy dessert from Scotland.
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Caledonian Cream
recipe by: Mikekey on 20th Nov 2013
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
I bought one of those gorgeous mold that Williams-Sonoma sells. This is beautiful. Cook time is minimum chill time- make...
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Williams Sonoma Classic Molded Cranberry Sauce
recipe by: natsgarden123... on 23rd Nov 2013
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 8 Hours
Beautiful presentation. Cook time = chill time.
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Bananas Foster Trifle
recipe by: natsgarden123... on 23rd Nov 2013
Prep Time: 60 Minutes
Cook Time: 2 Hours
This tart uses sheets of phyllo as the base, instead of pastry dough - making it much easier! Just be careful because...
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Almond Pear Tart
recipe by: JostLori on 24th Nov 2013
Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Another hit by Martha Stewart. Once you have this, you'll never make another pumpkin pie. Because Thanksgiving is...
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Pumpkin Mousse Cheesecake
recipe by: JostLori on 25th Nov 2013
Prep Time: 40 Minutes
Cook Time: 35 Minutes
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A great fudge for the holidays
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Chocolate Raspberry Fudge
recipe by: bigboyjames on 12th Dec 2013
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
A light dessert with a spicy flavor. Cook time does not include chill time. From Cooking Light.
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Pears Poached in Peppered Port
recipe by: Mikekey on 15th Dec 2013
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
This is a clone of Cracker Barrel carrot cake, I've never had that cake there but I can say that hands-down this is...
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Cracker Barrel Carrot Cake
recipe by: Miss-Missey on 8th Dec 2013
Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 40 Minutes
This recipe is from a package of Bellwether Farms Crème Fraiche. I haven't tried it yet, but it sounds easy and...
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Baked Pears and Creme Fraiche
recipe by: JostLori on 25th Dec 2013
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 45 Minutes
Five ingredients is all you need ... well, four if you skip the garnish. It's that simple. But, don't use cool...
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Classic 'Old School' Chocolate Ice Box Cake
recipe by: Kchurchill5 on 2nd Jan 2014
Prep Time: 10-15 Minutes
Cook Time: 8-24 Hours
I found these little delectable treats on another food site. So easy to make and very impressive! People are always...
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Linda's Cherry Bombs
recipe by: JostLori on 1st Feb 2014
Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes