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.

Giant Danish dusted with powdered sugar.

Giant Danish

By Teresa Jacobson

I found this recipe in a magazine about 20 years ago and tweaked it over ...

(20 ratings)

Italian Nut Rolls on a cooling rack.

Italian Nut Rolls/cookies

By Elizabeth Fletcher

My mother got this recipe from a coworker many years ago. It takes a little ...

(3 ratings)

A plate of Pat's Ricotta Cookies.

Pat's Ricotta Cookies

By Patricia Dixon

Chilling the dough overnight helps these tender cookies keep their puffy shape during baking. A ...

(2 ratings)

A platter of Fantasy Fudge.

Fantasy Fudge With Pretzels

By Marge Taggart

I have a weakness for snack foods like potato chips and pretzels. When added to ...

(1 rating)

Pecan Pie Bars cut into squares.

Lazy Girl Pecan Pie Bars

By Michaela Paugh

I call these "lazy girl" pecan pie bars. Bring these to a gathering, and you'll ...

(3 ratings)

A plate of Russian Tea Balls.

Russian Tea Balls

By Terry Brooks

My mom has been making these for Christmas ever since I can remember! It's just ...

(4 ratings)

A slice of Ma's English Plum Pudding on a plate.

Ma's English Plum Pudding

By Denise Senecal

This recipe has been handed down from my great-grandmother and before.

(2 ratings)

A platter of Grandma's Butter Cookies.

Grandma's Butter Cookies

By Taryn Lynch

Paula Deen ain't got nothing on butter when it comes to these buttery goodness treats!

(3 ratings)

A stack of Caramel Nut Squares.

Caramel Nut Squares

By Deanna Ogle

These bars have a rich, buttery shortbread crust, a creamy caramel nut filling, and a ...

(2 ratings)

Peppermint Bark Fudge cut into squares.

Peppermint Bark Fudge

By Kate H

Tis the season! And with one of my favorite holidays just around the corner, my ...

(2 ratings)

A slice of Butterscotch Pie on a plate.

Butterscotch Pie

By Karen Taylor

When I was young, my mother owned a restaurant and this was one of the ...

(4 ratings)

Plates of Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies.

Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

By Judy Garcia

These can be made using the original recipe with chocolate chips or you may substitute ...

(10 ratings)

Slice of Tiramisu on a plate.

Tiramisu

By Patricia Kutchins

This is an easy no bake, no egg, tiramisu that is absolutely fabulous!

(3 ratings)

Squares of Peanut Butter Fudge.

Peanut Butter Fudge

By Linda Fish

This was my dad's favorite fudge. He has now passed. He would kid he needed ...

(3 ratings)

Two Oatmeal Carmelitas bars on a napkin.

Oatmeal Carmelitas

By Sarah D.

This is an irresistible bar that joined our Christmas cookie list a few years ago. ...

(16 ratings)

Pieces of Vanilla Walnut Fudge on a cooling rack.

Vanilla Walnut Fudge

By Gail Herbest

I love this fudge. It's a change from chocolate and one of my favorites. Quick ...

(7 ratings)

A stack of Baileys Irish Coffee Cream Fudge with coffee on the side.

Baileys Irish Coffee Cream Fudge

By Heather M. Baker

Very smooth and silky fudge. I like to make this recipe and my other Baileys ...

(25 ratings)

Gingerbread on a plate with whipped cream.

Gingerbread (old Recipe)

By Marcia McCance

My mom loved recipes. She read them in magazines, exchanged them with friends, clipped, saved, ...

(7 ratings)

Sweet Kugel ready to be eaten.

Sweet Kugel

By Pauline Miller

This kugel is a must on our holiday table. It's my most requested recipe. There ...

(4 ratings)

A plate of favorite coconut macaroons.

Favorite Coconut Macaroons

By Anne Bruscato Nunez

I love coconut macaroons. The small bit of flour gives them a little more density ...

(4 ratings)

Yummy coconut goodness

Coconut Topped / Cream Cheese Sheet Cake

By Cassie *

This is my daughters favorite cake of all cakes. The first time I made it ...

(73 ratings)

Pecan Pie Balls

By Camille McClendon

The yummiest part of a Pecan Pie with a little kick! I made these for Thanksgiving ...

(15 ratings)

This is a rich decadent fudge pie that is filled with crunchy cashews and topped with warm hot fudge, whipped cream and chocolate curls. Impressive, delicious and makes a WOW presentation. Your family and guests will love it!!

Nann's Fudgey Cashew Pie...all Dressed Up!

By Nancy Judd

I had never entered a state or county fair and was encouraged to do so. ...

(7 ratings)

I am 55 years old and my mom has been gone for 3 years. Ever since I can remember on every Thanksgiving, Christmas and family reunion my mom baked her fresh apple cake in a big old bundt pan. I have to say growing up I hated this cake done but loved the raw cake batter. But anyone who ever tasted it could not get enough and wanted the recipe but mom would not give it out. Well I never wanted or tried to make it until after she died. I have always loved cookbooks and cooking so my best treasure left to me was all her cookbooks. In them she wrote her special recipes down that she did not share with anyone. So one day about 6 months after death I started reading her cookbooks and wow! I found all of her secret recipes and a love letter my dad had written her when they were dating what an inheritance! My parents were married 50 plus years and my husband and I are working on 36 years of marriage.
So for the first time I made this cake. Not quite as good as hers according to my uncles and cousins but close. Probably because she did not write down how long to bake or what temperature so I had to try again and again. and finally I got it right.
So now I not only have my moms treasured cake recipe but I have a treasured love letter to go with it. Now I am calling it Mom’s Fresh Apple Love letter Cake! I must say when this cake is baking in my oven it takes me back to my childhood sitting on the counter top and licking the batter from the empty bowl. What a heritage and tradition!

Mom’s Fresh Apple Love Letter Cake

By Barbara Mayo

I am 55 years old,my mom has been gone for 3 years. Ever since ...

(4 ratings)

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