32 Dreamy Desserts Dolloped With Whipped Cream

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32 Dreamy Desserts Dolloped With Whipped Cream1/31 Margarita Tres Leches Cake 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Margarita Tres Leches Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 15 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The first time I had tres leches cake I felt like I was in heaven. I have made it using several techniques and flavors, but this Margarita Tres Leches Cake is my favorite. —Laurie Lufkin, Essex, Massachusetts 2/31 Shortbread Lemon Tart 20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Lemon Tart Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 10

It will take a few minutes of pulsing for the food processor to work its magic

servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Be patient when making the crust for this lemon tart. It will take a few minutes of pulsing for the food processor to work its magic. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen 2/31 Chocolate Bread Pudding 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate Bread Pudding Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is a fun recipe because the chocolate makes it different from traditional bread pudding. It’s a rich, comforting dessert. —Mildred Sherrer, Fort Worth, Texas 3/31 Tart Cranberry Cake

I’ve made this cake many times to share

19 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cranberry Christmas Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You can’t beat this recipe to showcase true fall flavor. The ruby cranberries stay bright and beautiful, and their tartness is irresistible. I’ve made this cake many times to share. -Marilyn Paradis, Woodburn, Oregon 4/31 Chocolate Mousse 29 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Semisweet Chocolate Mousse Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A friend shared this rich, velvety mousse

recipe with me

recipe with me. I love to cook and have tons of recipes, but this one is a favorite. Best of all, it’s easy to make. —Judy Spencer, San Diego, California 5/31 Pineapple Crunch 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 9 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A co-worker shared the recipe for this refreshing pineapple dessert years ago. Every time I take it somewhere, it’s a favorite. —Betty Wiersma, Sherwood Park, Alberta 6/31 Berry Trifle 39 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 14 servings Go to Recipe From the

Recipe Creator: This Berry Trifle is a delicious salute to summer!

Recipe Creator: This Berry Trifle is a delicious salute to summer! I usually serve it during the summer when fresh berries are bountiful, but you can also prepare it with frozen cherries and light cherry pie filling during cooler months. —Brenda Paine, North Syracuse, New York 7/31 Key Lime Cream Pie 33 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I am very proud of this luscious no-bake beauty. It’s so cool and refreshing—perfect for any summer potluck or get-together. Wherever I take this pie,

it quickly disappears, with everyone asking for the recipe

it quickly disappears, with everyone asking for the recipe. —Shirley Rickis, Lady Lake, Florida 8/31 Upside-Down Strawberry Shortcake 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 15 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For a tasty twist, this special shortcake has a berry layer on the bottom. The tempting cake is a sweet that our family has savored for years. —Debra Falkiner, St. Charles, Missouri 9/31 Pistachio Cardamom Cheesecake 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe

Creator: Cardamom has a sweet and warm taste that makes you think of clove, allspice and pepper all wrapped in one spice. Mix it with pistachios and add to cheesecake for a dessert that suggests the exotic flavors of India. —Carolyn Harkonnen, Loomis, California 10/31 Blackberry Dumplings 6 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: As long as I can remember, my mother has been making blackberry dumplings. They finish cooking while you eat—and they really do make you hurry through Sunday dinner! It

can be an everyday dessert, too, though

can be an everyday dessert, too, though. Try it with roast chicken, beef or ham. Sometimes I’ll make it in winter just to have a taste of summer. —Liecha Collins, Oneonta, New York 11/31 Spiced Butternut Squash Pie Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My mom always made this dessert with her homegrown squash. It was my dad’s favorite after-dinner treat. I continue to make it to this day. —Johnna Poulson, Celebration, Florida. 12/31 Whipped Cream Krumkake 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Whipped Cream Krumkake Recipe

Our hometown has a rich Norwegian culture

photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings about 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Our hometown has a rich Norwegian culture. That heritage is evident during our annual Nordic Fest, where this classic krumkake recipe is king. Here’s your introduction to the timeless treat. —Imelda Nesteby, Decorah, Iowa 13/31 Strawberry Pie 70 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Easy Fresh Strawberry Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For my mother’s birthday, I made this strawberry pie recipe instead of a cake.

Since it was mid-May in Oklahoma, the berries were absolutely perfect

Since it was mid-May in Oklahoma, the berries were absolutely perfect. It was a memorable occasion for the whole family. —Josh Carter, Birmingham, Alabama 14/31 Old-Fashioned Chocolate Pudding 11 Reviews Contest Winner Old-Fashioned Chocolate Pudding Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: One of the nice things about this easy pudding is you don’t have to stand and stir it. It’s a must for my family year-round! I also make it into a pie with a graham cracker crust that our grandchildren love. —Amber Sampson, Somonauk, Illinois

That’s why these strawberry cupcakes rely on strawberry jam or preserves

15/31 Paul’s Pumpkin Patch Pudding 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Paul’s Pumpkin Patch Pudding Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 15 servings Go to Recipe 16/31 Strawberry Cupcakes with Whipped Cream Frosting 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings 16 cupcakes Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Fresh strawberries are full of water, so they have a tendency to weigh down cake batters and make soggy cakes. That’s why these strawberry cupcakes rely on strawberry jam or preserves. The concentrated flavor is just right for light and tender cupcakes. —Lisa Kaminski,

It’s a yummy spin on classic chocolate chess pie. —

Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 17/31 Chocolate Chess Pie 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is one of my mother’s go-to recipes. It’s a yummy spin on classic chocolate chess pie. — Ann Dickens, Nixa, Missouri 18/31 Rhubarb Custard Cake 25 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved AUDREY ROMPON FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 50 min Servings 15 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Rhubarb thrives in my northern garden and is one of the few crops the pesky moose don’t bother! Of all the desserts

I’ve tried, this rhubarb custard cake is my first choice

I’ve tried, this rhubarb custard cake is my first choice. It has old-fashioned appeal but is so simple to prepare. —Evelyn Gebhardt, Kasilof, Alaska 19/31 Berry Rhubarb Fool 5 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A “fool” is a British dessert that’s usually made with custard. This is a modified, quicker version I created. My kids love it because it doesn’t taste like rhubarb—so I guess it’s well named! —Cheryl Miller, Fort Collins, Colorado 20/31 Pumpkin Shortbread Bars 32 Reviews

My family prefers this to traditional pumpkin pie, which is just fine with me

Test Kitchen Approved Pumpkin Shortbread Dessert Recipe photo by Diana Chistruga for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 15 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family prefers this to traditional pumpkin pie, which is just fine with me. It feeds a crowd, so I need to make only one dessert instead of several pies. —Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah 21/31 Chocolate Mint Truffle Tart Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate Mint Truffle Tart Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Eating a slice

of this decadent dessert is like biting into a smooth truffle candy

of this decadent dessert is like biting into a smooth truffle candy. You can vary the flavor by using raspberry-flavored chocolate baking chips.—Sally Sibthorpe, Shelby Township, Michigan 22/31 Eggnog Cheesecake 20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Eggnog Cheesecake Recipe photo by Sarah Tramonte for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I make good use of extra eggnog by creating this luscious cheesecake. A bit of rum extract adds a special taste. —Kristen Grula, Hazleton, Pennsylvania 23/31 Butterscotch-Pecan Bread Pudding 14 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 3 hours

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