56 Desserts Made in a Springform Pan

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56 Desserts Made in a Springform Pan1/56 Blackberry-Orange Cake 20 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Blackberry-Orange Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My grandmother made luscious fruit pies and cobblers using blackberries from her garden. I decided to follow her lead and create a blackberry cake that’s always lovely with a summer meal. —Lisa M. Varner, El Paso, Texas 2/56 Reese’s Peanut Butter Cheesecake 76 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Reese’s Peanut Butter Cheesecake Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Total Time

1 hour 15 min Servings 14 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

1 hour 15 min Servings 14 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I said I’d take dessert to a holiday party so I tried this recipe. I’m sure you’ll agree it tastes as luscious as it looks! —Dawn Lowenstein, Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania 3/56 Chocolate Truffle Cheesecake 30 Reviews Contest Winner Chocolate Truffle Cheesecake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: If you delight in the taste of chocolate, then this is the cheesecake for you. Every creamy bite melts in your mouth. It’s

Everyone loves its light texture and chocolaty flavor

so impressive yet not difficult to prepare-I whip up this dessert each time I want a yummy treat for my family, friends or co-workers. —Mary Jones, Cumberland, Maine 4/56 Chocolate Swirl Delight 29 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I made a few updates to a great recipe and ended up with an impressive dessert. Everyone loves its light texture and chocolaty flavor. —Lynne Bargar, Saegertown, Pennyslvania 5/56 Blueberry Cheesecake 27 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Contest-Winning Blueberry Swirl Cheesecake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total

During apple season, I always look forward to making this yummy torte

Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is my favorite blueberry cheesecake recipe, which I often make for family get-togethers. —Cathy Medley, Clyde, Ohio 6/56 Autumn Apple Torte 16 Reviews Contest Winner Autumn Apple Torte Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: During apple season, I always look forward to making this yummy torte. It has a cream cheese layer and apples galore. —Margaret Wilson, San Bernardino, California 7/56 Frozen Grasshopper Torte 8 Reviews Test Kitchen

I first made this minty cool torte for a ladies’ meeting at our church

Approved JIM WIELAND FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 25 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I first made this minty cool torte for a ladies’ meeting at our church. I’m still making it, and the compliments keep coming. —Elma Penner, Oak Bluff, Manitoba 8/56 No-Bake Cheesecake 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min Servings 12 servings (3-1/3 cups topping) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve made many cheesecakes and enjoy them all, but they’re usually time-consuming. When I first tried this recipe, my husband said it was better than the

baked ones, and that was a big plus for me!

baked ones, and that was a big plus for me! —Joyce Mummau, Baltimore, Maryland 9/56 Macaroon Ice Cream Torte 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Macaroon Ice Cream Torte Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family loves frozen treats. With chocolate four ways, this one is so beautiful, people think it came from an ice cream shop. —Barbara Carlucci, Orange Park, Florida 10/56 Flourless Chocolate Cake 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 50 min Servings 16 servings Go to

A small slice of this rich, dense dessert goes a long way

Recipe From the Recipe Creator: One bite of fudgy flourless chocolate cake and you’ll see why it’s pure pleasure for confirmed chocoholics! A small slice of this rich, dense dessert goes a long way. 11/56 Cinnamon Apple Cheesecake 24 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: An attractive topping of cinnamon-spiced apple slices and a homemade oat-and-walnut crust make this creamy dessert a definite showstopper. —Emily Ann Young, Edmond, Oklahoma 12/56 Luscious Almond Cheesecake 38 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Luscious Almond Cheesecake Recipe

It makes a heavenly cheesecake

photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I received this recipe along with a set of springform pans from a cousin at my wedding shower 11 years ago. It makes a heavenly cheesecake. My son Tommy has already told me he wants it again for his birthday cake this year. —Brenda Clifford, Overland Park, Kansas 13/56 Salted Caramel Cappuccino Cheesecake 23 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Salted Caramel Cappuccino Cheesecake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 25 min Servings 12 servings

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: After spending years living in Seattle, I’ve become a coffee junkie! I had to relocate across the country for a time, so I created this cheesecake with the flavors of salted caramel, coffee and espresso. It lifted me up on days when I felt blue about leaving one of the world’s amazing coffee destinations. —Julie Merriman, Seattle, Washington 14/56 Raspberry Cream Cheese Dessert 20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Creamy Raspberry Dessert Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe

A light, no-bake filling makes it easy

Creator: Do-ahead and delicious, this dessert is a favorite because of its pretty color, creamy texture and terrific flavor. A light, no-bake filling makes it easy. Try garnishing with fresh berries and sprigs of mint. —Julianne Johnson, Grove City, Minnesota 15/56 Red, White & Blue Berry Trifle 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Red, White & Blue Berry Trifle Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This luscious trifle tastes best if made the day before serving. Keep additional berries on hand for decoration. —Kaia McShane, Munster, Indiana

16/56 Caramel Peanut Fantasy 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Packed with peanuts and gooey with caramel, this do-ahead treat is one sweet dream of a dessert to serve company. With an easy cookie crust and scrumptious candy bar layers, it goes together quickly—and will disappear just as fast! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 17/56 Sweet & Salty Peanut Butter Cheesecake 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sweet & Salty Peanut Butter Cheesecake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour

It’s a wonderful combination of sweet and salty

35 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: After a co-worker shared a recipe for a great bar cookie, I made it into a cheesecake using my standard recipe and tweaking it a bit. It’s a wonderful combination of sweet and salty. —Joyce Schamberger, Amboy, Illinois 18/56 Creamy Mocha Frozen Dessert 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min Servings 24 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Light as a feather, this cool, satisfying dessert is delicious and impressive to serve. It’s an excellent dessert to take to a potluck because it can

be made ahead and stored in the freezer

be made ahead and stored in the freezer. —Launa Shoemaker, Landrum, South Carolina 19/56 Chocolate and Raspberry Cheesecake 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You’ll fall in love with this sweet treat. Each silky slice is topped with juicy raspberries. Yes, you can have cheesecake without breaking the calorie budget. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen 20/56 Not-Fried Ice Cream Cake 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Not-Fried Ice Cream Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 16 servings Go to

It’s a no-fuss treat that feeds a crowd, and it’s conveniently made ahead

Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We created this ice cream cake to mimic the popular dessert in many Mexican restaurants without the deep frying. It’s a no-fuss treat that feeds a crowd, and it’s conveniently made ahead. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen 21/56 Lovely Lemon Cheesecake 3 Reviews Lovely Lemon Cheesecake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 35 min Servings 14 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Wait for the oohs and aahs when you present this luxurious lemon cheesecake recipe. The lemon flavor gives it a bright, tangy flavor. —Margaret Allen, Abingdon, Virginia

Try it with a smidge of chocolate sauce, too

22/56 Coconut Cheesecake & Rhubarb Compote 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Coconut Cheesecake & Rhubarb Compote Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 15 min Servings 16 servings (3-1/2 cups compote) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I took my daughter’s love of cheesecake plus my mom’s love of coconut and rhubarb and ran with it. Try it with a smidge of chocolate sauce, too. —Wendy Rusch, Trego, Wisconsin 23/56 Tres Leches Cake 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Classic Tres Leches Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min

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