Winter Dessert Recipes

Staff Picks

Cranberry Upside-Down Coffee Cake

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Cranberries and pecans are baked in the bottom of this cake. Turn the cake over for ooh's and ah's.

By Marjorita Whyte

Persimmon Cheesecake

This light and delicious cheesecake is made with fresh persimmons and a walnut crust.

By schmecktgut

Baked Apples with Oatmeal Filling

Yummy apples with an oatmeal crisp filling is a great way to enjoy your fall tree-picked apples!

By Rita Spangler

Meyer Lemon Pie

A tangy sweet and sour treat, the Meyer lemons make it sweeter than a traditional lemon pie, but still keep that citrus kick.

By Melissa Cebrian

Fresh Grapefruit Cake

When citrus is at its peak flavor this time of year, in Florida it's time to pull out this recipe. The tangy fruit adds a refreshing flavor to each bite.

By dcbeck46

Warm Winter Citrus Dessert

This is a lovely blend of citrus fruit and pineapple. Just right for after all the over-indulgence of holiday desserts. Light, healthy and delicious!

By Dianemwj

Snowballs II

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These are technically Mexican Wedding Cakes or Russian Teacakes, but my grandmother gave up on us calling them that years ago!

By Lori Dehn

Torrone (Italian Nut and Nougat Confection)

This gorgeous candy is very easy, but it does take a while to make--mostly standing at the stove and stirring. But it's worth it for the gorgeous nut-studded, amazingly textured final product.

By Chef John

A Greek favorite that makes everyone think you are a master chef and is sooo easy to make!! I taught a Greek friend how to make apple pie and she taught me this fabulous recipe. The phyllo dough for this recipe is found in the freezer section of most grocery stores. Add a little lemon zest to the sugar sauce, if desired.

By NEONWILLIE

Sweet Potato Pie I

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This recipe was shared with me by a special friend in Atlanta, GA. It has long been a favorite, and everyone who tastes it says it is the best they have ever had.

By COUGAAR

Peanut Butter Pie

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Peanut butter refrigerator pie, very easy to make. Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com.

By Lisa G.

Fudge

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I double the recipe and put in a glass baking dish (9x13 inches). Nice for holidays . . . Keep it for a secret and family and friends will think you worked forever on it . . . (smiles). You can also use peanut butter chips and make peanut butter fudge.

By Dana

Inspiration and Ideas

Rum Raisin Bread Pudding

Discover how leftover bread baked in custard can warm you up like a hug from Grandma.

Apple Crisp II

Easier than pie and heavenly with ice cream.

Poached Pears Belle Helene

Banana Chocolate Chip Cake

Baked Rice Pudding

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Old-Fashioned Apple Dumplings

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Delicious Cinnamon Baked Apples

These baked apples taste simply great on a cold winter evening or any other evening. Plus the house smells just divine while cooking them.

More Winter Dessert Recipes

Best Carrot Cake Ever

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A moist and flavorful recipe that makes a large quantity of cake. I have been hounded to make this cake time and time again.

By Nan

Peanut Butter Shoestring Haystacks

These are easy, no-bake cookies of peanut butter, chocolate chips, butterscotch chips and shoestring potatoes.

By Julie Pierce

Scotcharoos

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Our mother made these for us as kids, and they continue to be a family favorite. A wonderful combination of peanut butter, and chocolate, and butterscotch with a crispy texture.

By WALLEYE

Puppy Chow

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This recipe can be served as an appetizer or dessert.

By Nicky

Creme Brulee

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This is a very nice dessert to serve when entertaining. Delicious served over mangos sprinkled with rum, or strawberries with Grand Marnier® or Cointreau®.

By COOKALOT

Perfect Pumpkin Pie

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The one and only! EAGLE BRAND® makes this traditional dessert the perfect ending to a Thanksgiving feast.

By Eagle brand

Pecan Pie

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This is a wonderfully rich, Southern pie recipe that is the best I've tried!

By Linda Seay

Buckeye Balls II

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These are chocolate-covered balls of peanut butter and confectioners' sugar.

By Allison O'Brien

Banana Oatmeal Cookie

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This recipe has been handed down in my family for generations. It's a good way to use overripe bananas. It's also a moist cookie that travels well either in the mail or car. This is usually the first cookie to disappear at my house.

By blairbunny

Classic Cherries Jubilee

This is a great, refreshing dessert, especially after a hearty meal. This does have to be prepared immediately before serving, but does not take a lot of time. Your guests will enjoy the blue flames when the brandy is ignited!

By Wilemon

Chess Pie

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This is a very old Southern recipe. It's a very sweet, rich pie which cannot be described as anything but marvelous. This is not my personal recipe but was passed to me by my grandmother and from her grandmother and so on and so forth.

By T. Knecht

Red Velvet Cake

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A family favorite--great for the Christmas holiday.

By Eleanor Johnson

Baked Apple Roses

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These were inspired by a cook named Ana, a Brazilian food blogger living in Italy. I really hope you give these gorgeous looking, and very delicious apple roses a try soon. Enjoy!

By Chef John

Holiday Ambrosia Salad

My Mom would make this every Thanksgiving and Christmas, and it has been a family favorite for three generations. The dressing is gently cooked, and the salad so light you can serve it anytime.

By Dad

Cinnamon-Roasted Almonds

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Here is an easy snack idea to serve at any holiday party.

By BJ

Apple Squares

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Apples, nuts and cinnamon make these bars delicious. They hardly last a day at my house!

By BarbiAnn

Chocolate Cookie Cheesecake

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I don't know what to say about this recipe other than it is decadent and addictive.

By Millie Ellis

Apple Oatmeal Crisp

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Its easy to make, one bowl and no mess. This has been handed down from my grandmother and I would like to share it with you.

By Dave Behnke

Creamy Baked Pears

So simple but so delicious.

By Lonnie Starks

Caramel Shortbread Squares

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These cookies consist of a shortbread crust, firm caramel center, and a milk chocolate top. They are super-easy to make and they take only 20 minutes to bake.

By Julia

Peanut Butter Marshmallow Squares

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I have been making these for years, and they are always a hit!

By Honda

Microwave Baked Apples

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This is an easy and fast baked apple recipe. Great for brunch or snack. Stuff the apples with any additional fruits that you wish -- cranberries stuffed into apples are especially delicious.

By Nicole M.

Fabulously Sweet Pear Cake

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This is a recipe of my great-great grandmother's. It is wonderfully sweet and fresh. It's so delicious, it never lasts long!

By Rory

World's Best Peanut Butter Fudge

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A friend shared this recipe with me, and it is by far the best fudge recipe I've ever tried. This fudge is too good to only make at Christmas!

By Debby

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