Blue Ribbon Dessert Recipes

Sweet! Indulge in this collection of favorite dessert recipes from kitchens across the globe. From fruit to fudge, there’s something for every sweet tooth.

Aunt Theresa's Crumb Bars on a plate.

Aunt Theresa’s Crumb Bars

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By Theresa Poma
A buttery crumb-topped bar with a sweet jam filling. You can use any flavor of ...
(1 RATING)
A slice of Mamaw's Buttermilk Pound Cake on a plate.

Mamaw's Buttermilk Pound Cake

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By Colleen Winegard
This cake has been passed down from my grandmother to my mom, to all my ...
(4 RATINGS)
Salted Chocolate Chip Cookies

Salted Chocolate Chip Cookies

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By Edith Kehoe
Inspired by watching too many cooking shows on TV, these are great with coffee or ...
(3 RATINGS)
Cottage Cheese Rolls on plates.

Cottage Cheese Rolls

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By Laurie Roberts
My mom makes these every year. It is one of her favorite sweet treats.
(2 RATINGS)
Cottage Cheese Fudge Cookies

Cottage Cheese Fudge Cookies

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By Laura Sharp
Passed down through my husband's family, enjoy! Even if you don't like cottage cheese, you ...
(2 RATINGS)
Cannoli Dip and Chip Bowl

Cannoli Dip And Chip Bowl

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By Lora DiGs
Ricotta and chocolate chips? Got it! The urge for a cannoli... so got it! This ...
(2 RATINGS)
Slices of Dark Chocolate Espresso Mousse With Amaretto Cherries.

Dark Chocolate Espresso Mousse With Amaretto Cherries

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By Amy Freeze
This chocolate pie is deep and dark with chocolate and coffee. Topped with cherries that ...
(1 RATING)
A platter of Hot Cocoa Cupcakes.

Hot Cocoa Cupcakes With Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream Icing

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By Vail Bee
Made this for my boyfriend's coworkers, and from what I hear, they were quite head ...
(3 RATINGS)
A platter of Gewurz-Knusperchen - Spice Christmas Cookies.

Gewurz-knusperchen - Spice Christmas Cookies

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By Sheila M
This is a German spice cut-out cookie recipe from my mother-in-law. They are absolutely wonderful! ...
(2 RATINGS)
A platter of Rugelach.

Rugelach

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By Katie Nichols
Yummy for any occasion!
(2 RATINGS)
Maple Twist Cookies with a cup of tea.

Maple Twist Cookies

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By Joanne Bellezza-Loughlin
My mom (aka best cook in the world) made these cookies for years. She made ...
(3 RATINGS)
Rich and buttery Texas Pecan Pralines.

Texas Pecan Pralines

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By Misty FIelds
These are super tasty! A favorite at my house and great for holidays.
(3 RATINGS)
Autumn Apple Custard Tart on a serving platter.

Autumn Apple Custard Tart

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By Laurie Lenartowicz
Now that autumn is here, I am always looking for ways to use my fresh ...
(2 RATINGS)
Golden brown Sweet Potato Mini Empanadas.

Sweet Potato Mini Empanadas

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By Karina Alcala
I remember when I was little, my grandma in Mexico and my mom would make ...
(5 RATINGS)
Bowls of Old-Fashioned Bread Pudding with whipped cream.

Old-fashioned Bread Pudding

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By Susan Bickta
This is an old family recipe that I've been using for over 30 years. It's ...
(1 RATING)
A platter of Reese's Cup Cupcakes (Buckeye Cupcakes).

Reese's Cup Cupcakes (buckeye Cupcakes)

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By Renee R.
Who doesn't love the great taste of peanut butter and chocolate? These rich cupcakes will ...
(6 RATINGS)
Nancy's Famous Cannoli Cream Cheesecake on a serving platter.

Nancy's Famous Cannoli Cream Cheesecake

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By Nancy A.
This certainly is my most famous dessert of all time, as this creation came to ...
(1 RATING)
A slice of New Orleans Bread Pudding on a plate with bourbon sauce drizzled on top.

New Orleans Bread Pudding

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By Linda Elmenhorst
Delicious like a warm hug!
(29 RATINGS)
A slice cut from Grandma

Grandma B's Molasses Sponge Cake

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By Virginia Duncan
Grandma B wasn't the Duncan kids' grandmother; she wasn't anyone's. She never married or had ...
(2 RATINGS)
A loaf and slices of the Lemon Lime Iced Pound Cake.

Lemon Lime Iced Pound Cake

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By Christina Haley
This is by far the best tart, moist, and delicious pound cake ever! I have ...
(7 RATINGS)
A platter of Grandma's Cinnamon Toast Cookies.

Grandma's Cinnamon Toast Cookies

Stacy Gray avatar
By Stacy Gray
This is my original recipe that took me a while to get right. This cookie ...
(4 RATINGS)
Southern Fried Apples with a serving spoon.

Southern Fried Apples

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By Dana Moore AKA: Southern Gals Cook
Who loves fried apples? Make these mouth-watering, succulent fried apples and serve them solo or ...
(4 RATINGS)
A platter of Jumbo German Chocolate Cupcakes.

Jumbo German Chocolate Cupcakes

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By Nancy Allen
These are what I whipped up for dessert tonight. A homemade filling and ganache top ...
(2 RATINGS)
Citrus Apple Pie baked until golden brown.

Citrus Apple Pie

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By Barbara Kavorkian
Taking a few of my favorite flavors and making a very simple crust that involved ...
(5 RATINGS)
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