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Dessert Recipes

Browse dependable dessert recipes, from holiday cookies and pies to creamy puddings, with clear instructions, practical timings, and everyday ingredients.

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A sliced key lime pie with cream cheese topped with whipped cream and lime slices on a wooden table.
Dessert

Key Lime Pie with Cream Cheese

A creamy key lime pie made with cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk in a graham cracker crust, chilled until firm and topped with whipped cream.
  • 10 Mins
A slice of blackberry peach pie on a plate beside the whole pie, with fresh peaches and blackberries nearby.
Dessert

Blackberry Peach Pie

A double-crust blackberry and peach pie filled with juicy sliced peaches and tart blackberries, thickened with cornstarch and baked in a flaky all-butter crust until golden and bubbling.
  • 55 Mins
Berry pie filling simmers in a copper pot and glass jar on a rustic wooden table.
Dessert

Berry Pie Filling (Homemade, Fresh or Frozen)

A simple stovetop berry filling for pie made with fresh or frozen mixed berries, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice, thickened to a glossy, sliceable consistency perfect for a 9-inch pie.
  • 12 Mins
A golden baked apple pie with one slice removed, sitting on a wooden table with apples and cinnamon sticks nearby.
Dessert

Butter and Shortening Pie Crust

A flaky, sturdy pie crust made with equal parts cold butter and vegetable shortening, rolled into two 9-inch rounds for sweet or savory pies.
  • 25 Mins
A lattice-crust berry pie with a slice removed sits beside a plated slice on a rustic wooden table.
Dessert

Mixed Berry Pie (Fresh or Frozen Berries)

A mixed berry pie made with blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries in a cornstarch-thickened filling, baked between two layers of flaky, buttery crust. Works with fresh or frozen berries.
  • 55 Mins
Gingerbread men and star cookies cool on a wire rack beside a mug of cocoa and pinecones.
Dessert

Gingerbread Cookies to Make with Kids

A simple, kid-friendly gingerbread cookie recipe with a dough that's easy to roll, cut, and decorate, perfect for baking together with children of any age.
  • 10 Mins
Stack of crackled, sugar-coated ginger cookies on a plate, one broken open showing a gooey center.
Dessert

Chewy Ginger Cookies

Soft, chewy ginger cookies rolled in sugar for a crackled top, flavored with molasses, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cloves.
  • 10 Mins

Helpful answers

Frequently asked questions

What's the best way to keep a pie crust flaky?

Keep your butter or shortening cold right up until it hits the oven, and avoid overworking the dough. Chill the dough before rolling it out, and again after shaping it in the pan. Cold fat creates steam pockets as it bakes, which is what gives pastry its flaky layers.

Can I use frozen berries instead of fresh in a pie?

Yes, frozen berries work well in pies and pie fillings. There's no need to fully thaw them first; just toss them with your thickener while still frozen or partially thawed, and expect to add a few extra minutes of bake time since the filling starts out colder.

How far ahead can I make cookie dough or pie crust?

Most cookie doughs and pie crusts can be made a day or two ahead and kept chilled, tightly wrapped, in the refrigerator. Many also freeze well for longer storage; just thaw in the fridge overnight before rolling, cutting, or baking as usual.

What's the best way to store baked pies and cookies?

Custard-style pies, like pumpkin or any with cream cheese, should be refrigerated and used within a few days. Fruit pies can sit at room temperature for a day or two. Cookies keep best in an airtight container at room temperature, away from direct heat or sunlight.

Can I swap pie crust recipes?

Yes, pie crust recipes are generally interchangeable as long as they make enough dough for your pan size. An all-butter crust will taste richer, while one with shortening tends to be a bit more tender and easier to handle. Use whichever suits your filling and skill level.