Desserts

Lazy Daisy Cake

Light, moist vanilla cake topped with a broiled brown sugar coconut icing. Time-Tested Family Recipe from Kelly Jaggers.

Dark Chocolate Pistachio Macaroons

Delicious gluten free treat for Passover or anytime of year. Made with pistachios, coconut, rosewater, dark chocolate and sea salt.

Texas Sheet Cake

Rich, moist chocolate cake baked on a rimmed cookie sheet, topped with chocolate frosting and toasted pecans. Easy, quintessential Texas dessert recipe with how to video.

Butterscotch Pie

Lightly Sweetened Crust filled with Buttery, Caramelized Butterscotch Custard and Topped with Whipped Cream. Nostalgic, Family Recipe from Kelly Jaggers.

Eggnog Gingerbread Kugel

This easy make-ahead noodle kugel dessert is perfect for a holiday potluck. A sweet and decadent indulgence!

Pineapple Cheesecake Parfaits

Celebrate the holidays with a tasty cheesecake-inspired dessert made with Dole Pineapple products.

Coconut Cream Pie

Flaky All-Butter Crust Filled with Coconut Cream and Topped with Lightly Sweetened Whipped Cream and Toasted Coconut. Nostalgic, Family-Inspired Recipe.

Date Cookies

Butter cookies with gooey dates and toasted pecans. Time-Tested Family Recipe from Kelly Jaggers.

Strawberry Chiffon Pie

Light and Fluffy Strawberry Filling Inside of a Crisp Graham Cracker Crust and Topped with Whipped Cream. Time-Tested Family Recipe from Kelly Jaggers.

Poppy Seed Coffee Cake

Tender, flaky yeast bread with poppy seed filling and a sweet lemon glaze. Time-tested family recipe from site contributor Kelly Jaggers.

Drop Biscuit Cobbler

Kelly Jaggers shares her family recipe for a delicious fruit cobbler with a lightly sweetened buttermilk drop biscuit topping. Time-tested family recipe.

Challah Bread Pudding with Kahlua Cream Sauce

A rich and decadent bread pudding recipe featuring eggy challah, raisins or chocolate chips, and luscious Kahlua cream sauce. My “famous” family recipe!

Princess Diana’s Favorite Bread and Butter Pudding

Celebrate Princess Diana with her favorite treat, a cross between bread pudding and creme brûlée. A decadent dessert fit for a princess!

Sopapillas

Kelly Jaggers shares her family recipe for fried pastries topped with cinnamon, sugar and honey. Time-tested family recipe.

Pecan Rolls

Kelly Jaggers shares a recipe for sweet yeast rolls or twists with sweet cinnamon pecan filling and vanilla glaze. Time-tested family recipe.

Lemon Vanilla Buttermilk Pie

Classic Dessert with Tart Lemon Custard, Sweet Vanilla and Tangy Buttermilk. Time-Tested Family Recipe from Site Contributor Kelly Jaggers.

Vegan Dark Chocolate Mousse

All Natural Recipe, Dairy-Free Dessert. Sugar Free and Natural Sugar Options. Healthy and Delicious, Kosher for Passover.

Raspberry Cacao Ripple Rochers

Aida Mollenkamp from Salt and Wind shares a gluten free, kosher for Passover dessert recipe.

Dark Chocolate Cherry Mandelbrot

Biscotti-Like Almond-Scented Cookie Recipe with Dried Cherries and Dark Chocolate. Perfect with Tea or Coffee!

American Cakes – Molten Chocolate Cakes

American Cakes, recipe and the story behind a beloved dessert from food historian Gil Marks.

American Cakes – Black Forest Cake

Black Forest Cake Recipe and History from food Historian Gil Marks. Chocolate Layer Cake with Whipped Cream Frosting and “Drunken” Cherries.

Pumpkin Cranberry Cupcakes

Pumpkin Cranberry Cupcakes with Craisins, Walnuts and Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting