Chocolate-Raspberry Truffles
There?s no skimping in this chocolate- and cream-based dessert -- it?s all about portion size. One creamy raspberry liqueur-spiked truffle makes for a rich and satisfying sweet.
Makes: 10 servings
Yield: 1 truffle each
Prep: 20 mins
Cool: 20 mins to 30 mins
Chill: 1 hr to 24 hrs
Almond-Tangerine Panna Cotta
A luscious, silky-smooth panna cotta with a tangy citrus and cherry topper makes a stunning dessert. Be sure to plan ahead -- this elegant sweet needs plenty of chilling time to set up.
Makes: 4 servings
Yield: 1 panna cotta and about 3 tablespoons sauce each
Prep: 25 mins
Chill: 4 hrs to 24 hrs
Dark Chocolate-Mint Bites
The crumbly crust that forms the base of these scrumptious squares contrasts with the smooth layers of chocolate and mint for an unbeatable dessert.
Yield: 24 bars
Prep: 30 mins
Chill: 15 mins + 1 hour
Tiramisu Bites
What?s better than the combination of coffee and chocolate? A 63-calorie dessert with coffee and chocolate flavors! Pipe the topping through a star tip to give these one-bite delights a beautiful look.
Makes: 2 servings
Start to Finish: 15 mins
Chocolate Cookie Crisps with Coconut Cream
Coconut-lovers will flip for these slice-and-bake cookies! Coconut extract in the dough and a topping of toasted coconut offer maximum coconut flavor that is deliciously balanced with chocolate and espresso.
Makes: 18 servings
Yield: 2 cookies each
Prep: 30 mins
Chill: 2 hrs
Bake: 8 mins 350° per batch
Perfect Slice-and-Bake Cookies
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Bananas Foster Mini Pies
Use up that one last banana sitting on the counter in the bourbon-infused banana filling of these hand pies. You get a whole pie to yourself -- made in miniature!
Yield: about 12 to 15 pies
Prep: 30 mins
Bake: 15 mins 400°
Chill: 1 hr
Maple, Apple & Date Fruit Crisp
Loaded with fall harvest favorites -- apples, dates, and maple -- this warm and comforting dessert offers 5 grams of fiber while satisfying the sweet tooth.
Makes: 6 servings
Yield: 1 cup each
Prep: 25 mins
Bake: 35 mins 375°F
Chocolate-Coconut Pudding
This rich and creamy treat with a hint of coconut is a chocolate-lover's dream. A garnish of toasted coconut adds a bit of crunch to the silky pudding.
Makes: 8 servings
Start to Finish: 35 mins
Spiced Zinfandel Granita with Grapes & Cream
This extraordinary granita is a staff favorite. The depth of flavor from citrus, cinnamon, and a full-bodied red wine blew us away and is sure to impress anyone you share with, too.
Makes: 8 servings
Yield: 1/2 cup granita and 1 tablespoon grapes each
Prep: 20 mins
Freeze: 4 hrs 30 mins
Carrot-Raisin Cookies
These less-than-100-calorie cookies are reminiscent of carrot cake. Chock-full of carrots, raisins, and walnuts, the cookies are full of vitamins, too.
Yield: about 36 cookies
Prep: 30 mins
Bake: 8 mins 375° per batch
Apple-Date Cake
If you?ve ever thought coffee cake was sweet enough to be served as dessert, this apple-studded cake proves it. A cinnamon-pecan topping is the ?icing" on the cake of this fall-inspired dessert.
Makes: 12 servings
Prep: 30 mins
Bake: 25 mins 350°F
Ginger & Mint Lime Floats
This cool, refreshing drink gets incredible flavor from a homemade ginger syrup. The syrup can be made up to a week in advance to allow you to whip up this treat in a jiffy.
Makes: 4 servings
Yield: about 1 cup each
Prep: 20 mins
Chill: 30 mins
Cook: 10 mins
Almond-Chocolate-Cherry Cookies
Chocolaty dough with cherry and almond mix-ins will satisfy any dessert craving. A generous drizzle of sweet glaze takes these cookies to new chocolate heights.
Yield: 32 cookies
Prep: 35 mins
Chill: 1 hr
Bake: 10 mins 350° per batch
Chocolate-Date Truffles with Walnuts
Medjool dates are so naturally sweet that this five-ingredient dessert doesn't even need sugar. Bonus: The dates are also high in fiber, so each one of these truffles has a gram of fiber!
Makes: 10 servings
Yield: 2 truffles each
Prep: 30 mins
Chill: 1 hr
Oatmeal-Banana Bread Pudding
This yummy twist on bread pudding packs a protein punch. It?s filling enough to be served with a cup of coffee at a Sunday brunch buffet.
Makes: 9 servings
Yield: 1/2 cup each
Prep: 25 mins
Bake: 45 mins 350°
Lemon Crepes
These citrus and berry crepes are so deliciously sweet and delicate that we categorized them as dessert, but they also make a fantastic breakfast recipe.
Makes: 10 servings
Yield: 1 crepe and 1/4 cup berry mixture each
Start to Finish: 25 mins
Upside-Down Pineapple-Ginger Carrot Cake
This easy-to-make cake combines the tantalizing flavors of ginger and pineapple with traditional spiced flavors of carrot cake to make a one-of-a-kind dessert.
Makes: 9 servings
Yield: 1 piece each
Prep: 25 mins
Bake: 35 mins 350°
Cool: 35 mins
Red Velvet Cake Roll
This impressive cake roll uses powdered sugar for a pretty, fat-free garnish. Cocoa powder could also be used as a garnish for more intense chocolate flavor.
Makes: 10 servings
Yield: 1 slice each
Prep: 30 mins
Stand: 30 mins
Bake: 12 mins 375°F
Pastry-Wrapped Pears with Vanilla-Cardamom Sauce
If you don?t consider fruit as dessert, try blanketing it in puff pastry and drizzling with a spiced nectar sauce for a dessert as delicious as it is elegant.
Makes: 2 servings
Prep: 30 mins
Cool: 20 mins
Bake: 25 mins to 30 mins 375°F
Bake Delicious Apples
Baked apples make a delicious, healthy dessert. Watch how simple they are to make!
Mocha-Cream Shake
This 10-minute dessert is full of great mocha flavor. If you prefer your shakes less icy, decrease or omit the ice to make it just the way you like.
Makes: 2 servings
Yield: about 1 cup each
Start to Finish: 10 mins
Chocolate Ravioli
You've never had ravioli like this! Filled with a sweetened cream cheese mixture, topped with a drizzle of chocolate, and sprinkled with pine nuts, this dessert ravioli will wow guests.
Makes: 10 servings
Start to Finish: 30 mins
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