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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"I have been making this dessert since 1991. It is one of the most requested for Christmas dinner. It is very easy to...
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Bavarian Apple Tart
recipe by: TeresaS on 24th Oct 2015
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 55-65 Minutes
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I have prepared this for most holiday get together for years. You can prepare pastry case up to a day before adding...
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Almond Pear Flan
recipe by: TeresaS on 3rd Dec 2015
Prep Time: 1 Hours
Cook Time: 35 Minutes
This is another recipe I found in my old cookbook..."Great American RV Club Cookbook"...it say it is an unusual and easy...
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Pumpkin Shell Casserole
recipe by: TeresaS on 22nd Dec 2015
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 75 Minutes
Posting for St Patricks Day or even any day of the week for that matter. Recipe from one of our national supermarkets. ...
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Irish Cream Mousse
recipe by: ImPat on 4th Mar 2016
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 3 Minutes
Original recipe from Martha Steward, but altered a little bit. This would be so delicious with a little caramel sauce...
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Banana Bread Pudding
recipe by: JostLori on 22nd May 2016
Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 60 Minutes
Found @ myrecipesdotcom - While there's nothing new about baked Brie appys in general, this particular recipe...
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Baked Brie With Jezebel Peaches
recipe by: TwisSis on 1st Jun 2016
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
The easy way to do this is to let realsimpledotcom speak for itself -- "These cream puffs are sure to stop traffic on...
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Pumpkin Cream Puffs
recipe by: TwisSis on 6th Nov 2016
Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 75 Minutes
If you like creme brulee, flan or panna cotta, you will love this dessert. From the wonderful Australian chef Donna...
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Burnt Honey & Star Anise Creams
recipe by: MsPia on 28th Jan 2017
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
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There's just something spec about creme brulee IMO, but it's difficult to make the classic version for a crowd...
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Creme Brulee Cheesecake Bars
recipe by: TwisSis on 25th Nov 2016
Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 35 Minutes
This submitted by the 4th grade teacher at Discovery Elementary School in 1986...for their yearly cookbook...German...
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German Cheesecake
recipe by: TeresaS on 12th Mar 2017
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 80 Minutes
For those who like warm, melting chocolate cake that is smooth and gooey, this recipe is for you.
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Hot Melting Cake a'la Carnival Cruise Recipe
recipe by: ForeverMama on 6th Apr 2017
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 14-15 Minutes
This is out of a Costco magazine called "Fabulous Food". Cook time does not include refrigerating time...
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Caramel Apple Cheesecake
recipe by: TeresaS on 7th Apr 2017
Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 70 Minutes
This is out of a TOH cookbook. It was sent in my Jeri D, from Beach, North Dakota. She said that she first tasted this...
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Strawberry-Glazed Fruit Salad
recipe by: TeresaS on 19th Apr 2017
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Try this light and refreshing Mexican dessert of pineapple with tequila and mint. Perfect way to end a Mexican feast....
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Pineapple With Tequila & Mint
recipe by: TeresaS on 12th May 2017
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
I'm not going to lie...it's a little time consuming...but worth every second.
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Apple & Pear Crumble Tart
recipe by: MsPia on 3rd Jun 2017
Prep Time: 2 Hours
Cook Time: 35 Minutes
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This is my mother-in-laws recipe. In my opinion, this exceeds all of the baklava's that I have had and have bought...
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Madeline’s Armenian Baklava
recipe by: ForeverMama on 12th Jul 2017
Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 35-40 Minutes
This cake is believe to have originated in Nicaragua, and has become popular throughout Central America and is becoming...
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Pastel de Tres Leches (Cake Of Three Milks)
recipe by: breezermom on 19th Jul 2017
Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Flan is one of the most common and popular dessert dishes in the Latin world and made throughout the Caribbean and...
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Coconutty Coconut Flan (Flan de Coco)
recipe by: ForeverMama on 19th Aug 2017
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 60 Minutes
This is out of a local grocery store flyer...
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Maple-Cranberry Roasted Pears
recipe by: TeresaS on 30th Aug 2017
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
realsimpledotcom is 1 of my favorite recipe sources because they do exactly what they promise by sharing easy-fix &...
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Chocolate-Dipped Espresso Meringues
recipe by: TwisSis on 3rd Dec 2017
Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 3 Hours
A gorgeous dessert that looks amazing, tastes incredibly good and sure to impress.
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Bavarian Apple Torte
recipe by: Gerry on 13th Dec 2017
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 35 Minutes
There are 3 things I esp like about this Taste Of Home dessert recipe by Sarah Gilbert of Beaverton, Oregon: 1) It...
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Lemon Curd Cheesecake Pie or Mini-Tarts – No Bake
recipe by: TwisSis on 21st Apr 2018
Prep Time: 15-20 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
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Delicious Lemonade Scones – light, airy & perfect for afternoon coffee or tea. Try these easy-fix scones with a dollop...
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Lemonade Scones
recipe by: TwisSis on 27th Apr 2018
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 10-15 Minutes
This was one of the favorite desserts for FDR
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FDR's Strawberry Rominoff
recipe by: dienia b on 31st Aug 2018
Prep Time: 2 Hours
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
From our weekday newspaper The West Australian. Times are estimated and does not include chilling time of 2 hours+ or...
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Choc-Berry Chia Pudding
recipe by: ImPat on 7th Feb 2019
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
This is a Cuban version of Bananas Foster.
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Bananas de Marta
recipe by: lazyme on 21st May 2019
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
From our weekday newspaper The West Australian. Times are estimated but does need long refrigeration time so do the day...
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Mango Coconut Creams
recipe by: ImPat on 13th Feb 2020
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
This is adapted from cookwithfaiza I wish I had found this earlier in the summer!
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Lemon Ice Cream Soda
recipe by: WhatamIgonnae... on 20th Aug 2020
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes