26 Dessert Recipes Made in an 8×8 Pan

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26 Dessert Recipes Made in an 8×8 Pan2/25 Blueberry Buckle 25 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Best Blueberry Buckle Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 9 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This blueberry buckle recipe came from my grandmother. As children, my sister and I would go to Pennsylvania for blueberry picking. Mother taught us to pick only perfect berries, and those gems went into this wonderful recipe. —Carol Dolan, Mount Laurel, New Jersey 3/25 Coffee ‘n’ Cream Brownies 18 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Coffee ‘n’ Cream Brownies Recipe photo by

I like to garnish each square with a coffee bean

Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A friend gave me the recipe for these rich cakelike brownies topped with a creamy coffee-enhanced filling and a chocolate glaze. I like to garnish each square with a coffee bean. —Michelle Tiemstra, Lacombe, Alberta 4/25 Cherry Supreme Dessert 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 10 min Servings 9 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Marshmallows and a tart cherry topping lend flavor and eye appeal to this popular dessert. Better yet, it’s easy enough for kids to make! —Sherri

My mother makes incredible apple crisp, and I’ve added a few twists of my own

Keim, Grand Junction, Colorado 5/25 Gingersnap Rum Apple Crisp 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Gingersnap Rum Apple Crisp Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My mother makes incredible apple crisp, and I’ve added a few twists of my own. We think it’s best warm, with ice cream on the side. —Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada 6/25 Red, White & Blue Cheesecake Bars 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Red, White & Blue Cheesecake Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 1 dozen

When I bake up a batch, they disappear quickly at my house

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve tried “light” cheesecake recipes before with mixed results. Making a few changes, I created a rich, creamy cheesecake filling that truly tastes like the real deal. —Katie Farrell, Ann Arbor, Michigan 7/25 Almond Blondies 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These make a nice change from the typical chocolate brownie. When I bake up a batch, they disappear quickly at my house. —Cindy Pruitt, Grove, Oklahoma 8/25 Old-Fashioned Scalloped Pineapple 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min

Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My deliciously different dressing goes well with turkey or ham. It’s also good for dessert with a little cream poured over the top! —Nancy Brown, Dahinda, Illinois 9/25 Peach-Rosemary Cobbler Test Kitchen Approved Peach-Rosemary Cobbler Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Ripe peaches and warm biscuit topping go hand in hand. The fresh rosemary and cinnamon adds a delicious twist. —Michael Cohen, Los Angeles, California 10/25 Apricot-Hazelnut Triangles 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Apricot-Hazelnut Triangles Recipe

This delightful lemon bar recipe is from my mother’s file

photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings about 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These crispy cookie treats can be changed up—try different nuts and jams, and dark or white chocolate depending on the holiday. —Johnna Johnson, Scottsdale, Arizona 11/25 Lemon Bars 75 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Lemon Bars Recipe photo by Leticia Almeida for Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 9 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This delightful lemon bar recipe is from my mother’s file. I’ve been serving it for many years. They has a wonderful tangy

flavor, and they’re always a hit

flavor, and they’re always a hit. The color and shape make them a nice addition to a platter of cookies. —Etta Soucy, Mesa, Arizona 12/25 Chocolate Ganache Cake 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Three-Layer Chocolate Ganache Cake Recipe photo by Jena Carlin for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This decadent triple-layer beauty is pure chocolate indulgence. The cake layers can be frozen prior to final assembly; in fact, they’re easier to work with when frozen. —Kathleen Smith, Overland, Missouri 13/25 Rhubarb Oat Bars 17 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved

They are simply unbeatable!

Rhubarb Oat Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 16 bars Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These chewy rhubarb bars provide just the right amount of tartness and sweetness. They are simply unbeatable! —Renette Cressey, Fort Mill, South Carolina 14/25 Rhubarb-Blueberry Crumble 21 Reviews Rhubarb-Blueberry Crumble Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Rhubarb and strawberry often go together, but blueberries give rhubarb a fresh and summery touch. — Mike Schulz, Tawas City, Michigan 15/25 Tiramisu Nanaimo Bars 2 Reviews

Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love Tiramisu. After tasting Nanaimo Bars at a local bakery, I decided to combine them with the flavors of Tiramisu. My friends and I love my creation and it is more convenient to eat than traditional Tirimisu. —Susan Riley, Allen, Texas 16/25 Summer Celebration Ice Cream Cake 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 35 min Servings 9 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I wanted to make my youngest son an ice cream cake one year

for his summer birthday, as he prefers ice cream to the traditional cake

for his summer birthday, as he prefers ice cream to the traditional cake. He picked the flavors and I decided to try my favorite brownie recipe as a crust. It worked! —Krista Frank, Rhododendron, Oregon 17/25 Makeover Cream Cheese Streusel Bars 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 50 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: With an oh-so-chocolaty crust, a crispy, crunchy topping and soft cream cheese filling, these delectable bars are over-the-top indulgent. —Janet Coops, Duarte, California 18/25 Tennessee Peach Pudding 115 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Tennessee Peach Pudding Recipe photo by Taste of

Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This out-of-this-world dessert is one of our favorite, easy peach recipes. I was raised in Oklahoma, and we used Elberta peaches right off our trees when we made this outstanding cobbler. —Virginia Crowell, Lyons, Oregon 19/25 Apple Fritter Cake 9 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Apple Fritter Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I was experimenting with a beer bread to make it into a dessert and came up

with this delectable apple fritter cake

with this delectable apple fritter cake. —Ann Marie Eberhart, Gig Harbor, Washington 20/25 Rosy Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake 8 Reviews Rosy Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 9 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a cake that gets its rosy hue from the rhubarb topping. It’s moist on top and light as a feather on the bottom. —Dawn Lowenstein, Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania 21/25 Lime & Spice Peach Cobbler 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Lime & Spice Peach Cobbler Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time

Now I love to bake it whenever I can for my family and friends

1 hour Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This was my grandmother’s favorite recipe to make when they had bushels of peaches. Now I love to bake it whenever I can for my family and friends. —Mary Ann Dell of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania 22/25 Creme de Menthe Squares 6 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 9 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This layered bar hits all the sweet spots: It’s airy, creamy, crunchy and the perfect mix of cool mint and rich chocolate.

It has a vintage dessert appeal that no one in our family can resist

It has a vintage dessert appeal that no one in our family can resist. —Marilyn Blankschien, Clintonville, Wisconsin 23/25 Cinnamon Roll Cherry Cobbler 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Red Hots and canned cherries flavor this memorable dessert from my childhood. I hadn’t had it in years, so when I found my mother’s recipe, I had to make it to see if it’s as good as I remembered. It is! —Betty Zorn, Eagle, Idaho 24/25 Cappuccino Cake Brownies 11 Reviews Contest Winner

They’re a quick and easy dessert or anytime snack at our house

Test Kitchen Approved Cappuccino Cake Brownies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 16 bars Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: If you like your sweets with a cup of coffee, this recipe is good for you! These no-nut brownies combine a mild coffee flavor with the richness of semisweet chocolate chips. They’re a quick and easy dessert or anytime snack at our house. —Mary Houchin Swansea, Illinois 25/25 Apple Coffee Cake 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Apple Coffee Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 9 servings Go to

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