American desserts recipes added by professional chefs

Almond Cupcakes

Lemon Merringue Pie

Nan's recipe ( My grandmother, Margaret Rudis)

Creole Perfect Sweet Potato Pie

I have made this recipe for years. There is none better - or so I've been told by some serious and knowing Creole cooks. And while some may say…

Cheesecake Supreme Shows The Colors for Flag Day & July 4th!

For a luncheon on Flag Day I needed a dessert in patriotic colors. Cheesecake Supreme with fresh strawberries…

Honey Yogurt Cake with Buttercream Frosting (Cake Mix)

Easy prep recipe utilizing butter or yellow cake mix.

Easy to Make, Skinny Peppermint Ice Cream Bites

Get ready to fill your freezer with these festive looking treats. I know this is not the typical dessert during…

CHOCOLATE and Walnut cloud cookie crackles

Tickle your palate with this flourless and easy to make last minute cookie. Based on Alice Medrich's Chocolate…

Peanut Butter Pie

No bake crust with peanut butter cup pieces and a creamy peanut butter filling made on the stovetop.

Glazed Apricot, Orange, Lemon Bundt Cake

Many recipes of glazed cakes are out there to be enjoyed. Try this one. It is quick, easy and delicious. Has…

Southern Coconut Cake

Rose Levy Branbaum's "Heavenly Cakes" (2009) was the inspiration for trying something new for our springtime desserts. The cake batter was made…

Chocolate Glazed Peanut Butter Bars

Sweet and chewy bars are a cinch to make and will please most all of your hungry nibblers! The original recipe…

Whole Grain Fig & Rum Squares

My husband loves fig newtons and I do too, but I'm allergic to wheat. I use whole spelt flour instead of wheat in this yummy, healthy treat.

Mini Chocolate Love Bites

Wow, this is rich! The perfect chocolate bite! Yum!

Chocolate and Grand Marnier Souffle Cakes

Individual souffle like chocolate/orange cakes