American summer desserts recipes with 600 or more calories costing more than $3 per serving

Cajun Bread Pudding with Praline Sauce

I am surprised more folks haven't tried this. I have been asked for this recipe more times than I can remember.…

Piña Colada Cupcakes

Baked Caramel Corn

Original recipe from Jiffy Pop Popcorn. The trick to this recipe is to stir the caramel until the sugar is dissolved and then don’t touch it again…

Foolproof Sugar Cookie Recipe

This recipe is the best sugar cookie recipe ever! There is no mess with a pastry board full of flour! I use parchment paper to roll out the dough.…

Banana Split Pops

This king of pops is based on the classic flavors of a banana split. Traditionally, the banana is split lengthwise, but I put the banana on the pop…

MILK CHOCOLATE FLORENTINE LACE COOKIES

These ended up tasting like the kind sold at Trader Joe's or World Market- excluding the carmel drizzle that…

Mango Cobbler on the Grill

There is really nothing you can’t make on the grill, even dessert. Finish a great meal on the grill with grilled cobbler and your friends will…

Triple Lemon Cheesecake

Recipe source: Luscious Lemon Desserts cookbook by Lori Longbotham Cheesecake with lemon juice, zest and topped with lemon curd. Posted on:…

PB&J Ice Cream Sandwiches

Fun new twist on the typical Ice Cream Sandwich.

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Thai Iced Coffee Pops

Thai iced coffee is a very sweet, creamy refreshment brewed by street vendors in a cloth bag and served in a plastic bag with plenty of crushed ice…

Whiskey Raisin White Chocolate Chip Cookies

Before New Years I was looking at different flavored chocolate chips in the store to make fun cookies for my…

Peaches & Cream Trifle

I altered a Pampered Chef recipe, Tropical Torte, and created this trifle. It was a big hit at a party recently.

Golf Balls

This is a fun and delecious treat for any holiday. I change the color of the white chocolate to match the holiday. My recomendation for the…

Purple Passion

This is an old school frozen dessert I learned from my mother-in-law. It's not sophisticated, but is easy and great fun for kids to make (although…